WOW Can you believe it?! I actually have the meals planned out for the next couple of (are you ready for this?) weeks!!!! I know, crazy, right? LOL But it's done, at least until Feb. 12th. I'm working on my grocery list for the upcoming week now, tomorrow we will get a paper and see if there are any coupons that will be useful. I have to say, we NEVER read the paper, but the $2 we spend on it on Sundays is soooo worth it! With a bit of planning and organization, coupons can really save you a lot of money! I love it!!!! Ok, now on to our menu for the next 2 weeks...
Mon. 2/1 ~ Meme's chicken spaghetti (Kate's request)
Tues. 2/2 ~ Ham steaks, candied yams and rolls
Wed. 2/3 ~ Mac & cheese w/ canned tomatoes out of our garden
Thurs. 2/4 ~ Beef stew
Fri. 2/5 ~ Yo-yo night
Sat. 2/6 ~ TBA
Sun. 2/7 ~ Super Bowl...I will be making veggie pizza to take over to Erin & Russ's house
Mon. 2/8 ~ Roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole
Tues. 2/9 ~ BLTs
Wed. 2/10 ~ Yo-yo night
Thurs. 2/11 ~ Cabbage and sausage casserole
Fri. 2/12 ~ Pizza night
Sat. 2/13 ~ TBA
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Bubble Bread...YUM!
Oh, I remember when Meme Bair would make Bubble Bread! I could never wait to get my hands on it when it came out of the oven...most of the time burning myself with the gooey syrup. OH, but so worth it! I was digging through recipes yesterday and came across this forgotten favorite of mine, so I decided I was going to make it this morning. Kate's friend, Sarah spent the night last night, so I think they'll enjoy it. So will Gene and I. ;) Thought I'd share the recipe. It's just a little time consuming, but not hard to make at all. Would love to know if you try it!
~Amy
Bubble Bread
2 loaves of frozen bread dough (partly thawed). Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 10 pieces. This will give you 40 pieces. Roll into balls.
In microwave safe bowl, melt 1 1/2 sticks of butter. In separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar with 2 TBS cinnamon. Mix well.
Dip balls into butter then coat with sugar mixture. Place in a sprayed bunt pan or angel food cake pan in a single layer. You will have to squeeze them in tight to fit.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with foil and bake another 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes then turn out onto serving plate. When cool enough, pull apart and enjoy!
~Amy
Bubble Bread
2 loaves of frozen bread dough (partly thawed). Cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 10 pieces. This will give you 40 pieces. Roll into balls.
In microwave safe bowl, melt 1 1/2 sticks of butter. In separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar with 2 TBS cinnamon. Mix well.
Dip balls into butter then coat with sugar mixture. Place in a sprayed bunt pan or angel food cake pan in a single layer. You will have to squeeze them in tight to fit.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with foil and bake another 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes then turn out onto serving plate. When cool enough, pull apart and enjoy!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A full week's plan!!!
Gene and I just finished up the menu for the next week and I've got my grocery list ready, so will be heading out to the commissary in a few hours...then back home to clean a bit. Gene has decided to make his sauce and spaghetti tonight, so YAY I don't have to cook! Well, I think I'll bake. I haven't made a desert in a long time, so I'll do that tonight. Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes w/ vanilla ice cream! YUM Doesn't that sound good? And they are baked in tiny individual bowls, so one serving is it for me. That's a plus for sure! I do have a sweet tooth, so this perfectly sized portion should be perfect for helping me to not over do it!
Sun. 1/24 ~ Pan grilled rib eye steaks, garlic mashed potatoes and a salad
Mon. 1/25 ~ Meme Bair's chicken pot pie
Tues. 1/26 ~ Yo-yo night. Gene and Kate will be home and I'll be going out with the gals for a little Girl's Night dinner!
Wed. 1/27 ~ Ham, cheese and broccoli quiche
Thurs. 1/28 ~ Hearty white chili & home made bread
Fri. 1/29 ~ Spanish rice
Sat. 1/30 ~ Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes and a veggie..that has yet to be determined
Sun 1/31 ~ As of right now, Sunday will be a yo-yo night...who knows, I may end up cooking, but for now, the plan is to take a break and not cook (maybe get my hubby to take me out to eat! LOL)
Sun. 1/24 ~ Pan grilled rib eye steaks, garlic mashed potatoes and a salad
Mon. 1/25 ~ Meme Bair's chicken pot pie
Tues. 1/26 ~ Yo-yo night. Gene and Kate will be home and I'll be going out with the gals for a little Girl's Night dinner!
Wed. 1/27 ~ Ham, cheese and broccoli quiche
Thurs. 1/28 ~ Hearty white chili & home made bread
Fri. 1/29 ~ Spanish rice
Sat. 1/30 ~ Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes and a veggie..that has yet to be determined
Sun 1/31 ~ As of right now, Sunday will be a yo-yo night...who knows, I may end up cooking, but for now, the plan is to take a break and not cook (maybe get my hubby to take me out to eat! LOL)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
This week's plan....
Well, Gene ended up going away for a few days last week, so Kate and I actually had a few "yo-yo" nights while he was away. A few of the things that were planned for last week, you'll notice on the menu for this week...I woke up feeling like I was hit by a truck, so thinking is not my strong point at the moment. LOL AWE, but with a little input from Gene (and my coffee...LOL), I managed to pull together an entire weeks worth of dinners (yes, all 7 days in the week)!!! Here is what we came up with...
Tonight 1/17 ~ Pan grilled pork chops, whipped sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Mon. 1/18 ~ Turkey burgers and fries
Tues. 1/19 ~ Pierogies and peas
Wed. 1/20 ~ Yo - yo night (I was sick...my dinner consisted of Saltines, ginger ale and pepto)
Thurs. 1/21 ~ Meme's hamburg BBQ and steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Fri. 1/22 ~ Mexican Night! We'll be having chicken tacos and enchiladas. Sides have yet to be determined.
Sat. 1/23 ~
Sun. 1/24 ~ Gene offered to make his home made sauce, so we'll have spaghetti and Gene's sauce, a nice fresh salad and I think I'll try making home made bread once again.
Tonight 1/17 ~ Pan grilled pork chops, whipped sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Mon. 1/18 ~ Turkey burgers and fries
Tues. 1/19 ~ Pierogies and peas
Wed. 1/20 ~ Yo - yo night (I was sick...my dinner consisted of Saltines, ginger ale and pepto)
Thurs. 1/21 ~ Meme's hamburg BBQ and steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Fri. 1/22 ~ Mexican Night! We'll be having chicken tacos and enchiladas. Sides have yet to be determined.
Sat. 1/23 ~
Sun. 1/24 ~ Gene offered to make his home made sauce, so we'll have spaghetti and Gene's sauce, a nice fresh salad and I think I'll try making home made bread once again.
Monday, January 11, 2010
A few recipes
Buttered Rosemary Dinner Rolls ~ Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman's blog
Place your favorite frozen dinner roll dough (I am using the pre-rolled frozen Rhode's brand) in a round baking stone (the Pioneer Woman used a cast iron skillet, but I don't have one, so one of my PC baking stones is what I'm using), rubbed with olive oil, about 1 1/2 inches apart. You don't want the pan/stone to be too crowded as you have to let the dough rise. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (or a tea towel, which I am using) and place in a warm spot for a few hours...as per package directions.
Once dinner roll dough has risen, place a half stick of butter (I'm making 11 rolls) in microwave safe dish and melt. While butter is melting, tear off rosemary from stems and chop finely.
Using basting brush, lightly coat dough with butter. Sprinkle rosemary over rolls & lightly brush with butter again. Then, sprinkle sea salt over rolls. Yes, once again, you lightly brush with butter. (I LOVE The Pioneer Woman!!!)
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes, or until rolls are a beautiful, golden brown. Once rolls are done, you guessed it...give those bad boys one more brush of melted butter! Serve warm!!!
*I am making these tonight to go along with the London broil I have marinading right now. They look soooooo yummy, I figured it was safe to share the recipe before testing them out. :) With all that butter and fresh rosemary...they have to be yummy!!!
Amy's Corn Chowder
6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp, cooled and finely chopped
Grease from bacon
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 2 tsp dried or fresh thyme
2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled, washed and chopped
1/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken stock
4 cups heavy cream
Salt and pepper
About 6 cups fresh corn off of the cob, boiled in hot salted water for about 5 minutes, drain (I parboiled this in the summer when I froze it, so I didn't boil it before adding to the chowder)
Chopped chives for garnish
Place onions, garlic and thyme in pan with bacon grease. Cook for about 6 minutes, until onions are soft. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture to coat. Transfer to stock pot. Add chicken broth and potatoes, cook on med./high for 10 - 12 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Using potato masher, mash up potatoes to thicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream. Simmer for another 10 - 12 minutes. If you want your broth thicker, sprinkle in more flour, a little at a time, and whisk until there are no lumps. Add chopped bacon. Salt and pepper to taste. Add corn and cook another 10 minutes. Serve hot w/ dried chives as garnish.
**I found recipes online and also used one from a friend; combined them to make my own. We were very pleased with it and will surely make it again and again.
**I baked home made bread to serve with this. YUMMO!!
Place your favorite frozen dinner roll dough (I am using the pre-rolled frozen Rhode's brand) in a round baking stone (the Pioneer Woman used a cast iron skillet, but I don't have one, so one of my PC baking stones is what I'm using), rubbed with olive oil, about 1 1/2 inches apart. You don't want the pan/stone to be too crowded as you have to let the dough rise. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (or a tea towel, which I am using) and place in a warm spot for a few hours...as per package directions.
Once dinner roll dough has risen, place a half stick of butter (I'm making 11 rolls) in microwave safe dish and melt. While butter is melting, tear off rosemary from stems and chop finely.
Using basting brush, lightly coat dough with butter. Sprinkle rosemary over rolls & lightly brush with butter again. Then, sprinkle sea salt over rolls. Yes, once again, you lightly brush with butter. (I LOVE The Pioneer Woman!!!)
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes, or until rolls are a beautiful, golden brown. Once rolls are done, you guessed it...give those bad boys one more brush of melted butter! Serve warm!!!
*I am making these tonight to go along with the London broil I have marinading right now. They look soooooo yummy, I figured it was safe to share the recipe before testing them out. :) With all that butter and fresh rosemary...they have to be yummy!!!
Amy's Corn Chowder
6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp, cooled and finely chopped
Grease from bacon
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 2 tsp dried or fresh thyme
2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled, washed and chopped
1/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken stock
4 cups heavy cream
Salt and pepper
About 6 cups fresh corn off of the cob, boiled in hot salted water for about 5 minutes, drain (I parboiled this in the summer when I froze it, so I didn't boil it before adding to the chowder)
Chopped chives for garnish
Place onions, garlic and thyme in pan with bacon grease. Cook for about 6 minutes, until onions are soft. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture to coat. Transfer to stock pot. Add chicken broth and potatoes, cook on med./high for 10 - 12 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Using potato masher, mash up potatoes to thicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream. Simmer for another 10 - 12 minutes. If you want your broth thicker, sprinkle in more flour, a little at a time, and whisk until there are no lumps. Add chopped bacon. Salt and pepper to taste. Add corn and cook another 10 minutes. Serve hot w/ dried chives as garnish.
**I found recipes online and also used one from a friend; combined them to make my own. We were very pleased with it and will surely make it again and again.
**I baked home made bread to serve with this. YUMMO!!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sun. 1/10 - Fri. 1/15
I think I've come up with a good meal plan for this week. It may change by mid week, if Gene ends up having to go out of town. As of right now, he still doesn't know if he is going to have to go or not. We'll just have to wait an see, I guess.
Sun. 1/10 ~ Home made corn chowder and home made white bread
Mon. 1/11 ~ London broil, salad tossed w/ olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt & pepper and home made rosemary dinner rolls
Tues. 1/12 ~ Creamed dried beef on toast ( one of my favorites!)
Wed. 1/13 ~ Home made macaroni and cheese
Thurs. 1/14 ~ Pan grilled pork chops w/ mashed sweet potatoes and a salad
Fri. 1/15 ~ Hamburger Helper...makes a great meal, ya know. ;)
Will post the corn chowder recipe later if we like it. :) I plan on going through a lot of recipes tomorrow and finding new meal ideas. Someday soon I hope to have more recipes to share with everyone.
Sun. 1/10 ~ Home made corn chowder and home made white bread
Mon. 1/11 ~ London broil, salad tossed w/ olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt & pepper and home made rosemary dinner rolls
Tues. 1/12 ~ Creamed dried beef on toast ( one of my favorites!)
Wed. 1/13 ~ Home made macaroni and cheese
Thurs. 1/14 ~ Pan grilled pork chops w/ mashed sweet potatoes and a salad
Fri. 1/15 ~ Hamburger Helper...makes a great meal, ya know. ;)
Will post the corn chowder recipe later if we like it. :) I plan on going through a lot of recipes tomorrow and finding new meal ideas. Someday soon I hope to have more recipes to share with everyone.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Short menu for this week
Well, I will admit it, I had nothing at all planned for meals this week until I was trying to figure out what to cook tonight. I had to go through the freezer, fridge and pantry to see what all we have and what needed to be used up and came up with a plan. :)
Tonight was easy, I chopped up a few tomatoes and some lettuce, cooked some ground beef and refried beans and we had tacos. We hadn't had them in a while and they sure tasted yummy!
Tomorrow I'll make stuffed shells, a nice salad and garlic bread.
Thursday we'll have chicken and rice (very easy..brown the chicken breasts, I season them w/ salt, pepper and paprika and brown in olive oil, then add water & instant brown rice to pan. Once most of the water is absorbed I add 2 cans of condensed soup (whatever I have on hand...but not tomato) then I add broccoli and some cheese. Put a lid on the pan and cook until chicken is done and broccoli is cooked through, but not too mushy...LOL How's that for a good kitchen term? he he)
Friday is pizza night.
Not sure about Sat. & Sun. yet...there's time to figure it out. I'll have to go get groceries at some point over the weekend. Maybe before then I'll look through my cookbooks and find some yummy recipes that I haven't made in a while. :)
Tonight was easy, I chopped up a few tomatoes and some lettuce, cooked some ground beef and refried beans and we had tacos. We hadn't had them in a while and they sure tasted yummy!
Tomorrow I'll make stuffed shells, a nice salad and garlic bread.
Thursday we'll have chicken and rice (very easy..brown the chicken breasts, I season them w/ salt, pepper and paprika and brown in olive oil, then add water & instant brown rice to pan. Once most of the water is absorbed I add 2 cans of condensed soup (whatever I have on hand...but not tomato) then I add broccoli and some cheese. Put a lid on the pan and cook until chicken is done and broccoli is cooked through, but not too mushy...LOL How's that for a good kitchen term? he he)
Friday is pizza night.
Not sure about Sat. & Sun. yet...there's time to figure it out. I'll have to go get groceries at some point over the weekend. Maybe before then I'll look through my cookbooks and find some yummy recipes that I haven't made in a while. :)
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