Saturday, February 28, 2009

March 1st - 8th

Gene will be home for a week so I've got things somewhat planned as far as meals go. I don't have set days or anything, but do have an idea of a few dishes that I will be making. My poor hubby has been living off of sandwiches, cheap microwave dinners and canned chili for the past 2 months (well, almost 2 months)...he needs some good home cookin'!

*Stuffed green bell peppers

*Herb rubbed grilled chicken w/ steamed veggies and noodles

*Lasagna w/ garlic bread sticks and a salad

*Roast cooked in the crock pot w/ mashed potatoes, gravy and veggie of choice

That's what I have so far. There will be a night that we go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Next Saturday Gene and Kate are on their own for dinner because I will be with Erin at the All Day Crop For A Cure.

**Here is a GREAT little "recipe" for doing your roast in the crock pot. My good friend, Michelle gave it to me about a year ago and I've used it every time I've made a roast since.

1 packet Zesty Italian dressing mix
1 packet Ranch dressing mix
1 packet brown gravy mix

Add roast to crock pot. Sprinkle mixes over roast. Add enough water to cover roast. Put lid on and cook until done. I usually put mine on low in the morning and let it cook all day long. YUM!

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