So sad...

It's the last week. I'm not really planning anything. I have one chicken left to roast. I think Anne Marie is going to inherit most of the hamburger/deer burger left, because I'm just not going to get it all used up. Other than that, I think I did pretty good. There is really nothing left to use up. All of the condiments I'll put in our cooler. We leave on the 30th and we can get into our house on the 1st. However, we don't get our stuff until the 2nd or 3rd. So that is our life in the next couple of weeks. This week we actually do have 4 nights of eating at other people's houses. The next week we get a per diem, so we'll be eating out. The kids are looking forward to that.

A bread site

So I've been busy doing...well life. We eat but mostly whatever is about. I just happened upon this great bread blog which has a similar idea to crockpot 365 (she just published a book!) only bread everyday for a year. YUM! They have a recipe for whole wheat sandwich bread. I plan on trying it just as soon as the heat drops below the 90's. Summer is in full swing and I am looking forward to hitting the West Coast to cool off later this summer.

Happy eating:)

Old Mother Hubbard...

That's who I feel like right now. There is not a lot in our cupboards and that makes coming up with dinners not fun. That's the reason I'm a big fan of food storage...there is always something with which to make dinner. I was told by the moving company it could be up to 5 days before they get us our stuff, which means I really need to use up as much of the stuff that I can. I have a plan for the condiments and stuff though. Anyway.
M--pot stickers or leftovers (yummy Alfredo pasta from a dinner that Phil's boss had on Sat, the kids didn't like it)
T--chili
Wed--chicken stir fry (Phil is done--no more overnight calls...ever!!! I'm celebrating by taking him cinnamon rolls in the morning because he finishes the year with a call day/post call day)
Th--rice with veggies and ham
F-Sun morning--with our friends at their cabin so we are sharing meals--I'm really looking forward to this!!!

Meals for this week

It is a good thing Sally started this blog since it forces me to have to think about dinner. Especially this week since I really just want to eat out. Do you ever feel they should bring meals in the week before you have the baby since your mom will be here the week after? Not that I can't I just don't want to. Anyway, this is what I think we will have, barring me breaking down and us eating out.

M - Fajitas (some friends are coming over and we are splitting the meal)
T - BBQ ribs in crockpot with baked potatoes
W - French toast and eggs
Th - Enchilada Casserole
F - Grilled Chicken & rice
S - Eating out because I'm lazy.
Sun - I don't cook meals on Sunday we just have leftovers
M - I AM HAVING A BABY!!!

Our Meals for the Week

It's been hectic in our family with JP's baseball season. Some nights we would eat at the ballpark. I love making homemade pesto, so if any of you ladies would like some, I have plenty to share. I like freezing pesto too.

Here is our week menu:

Monday: Grilled Chicken topped with homemade pesto(Basils from my garden)

Tuesday: Spaghetti, salad and homemade bread sticks( no noodles and bread sticks for Sean)

Wednesday: Honey Teriyaki Chicken with rice

Thursday: Shrimp and Rosemary or Pesto over pasta(over rice for my GF hubby)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Memphis Trip (Visiting the Fairey's) (JonJon at Pioneer Youth
Trek)

Have a great week y'all!!

Leftovers please??

I am trying to think of meals that will freeze well for the next few months. I made a huge batch of a lasagna casserole (recipe below) that was delicious. I made enough for 3 meals and froze the remaining 2/3 in 2 portions for after the baby and froze the Gluten free one in single portion sizes. This should be handy for when meals get brought in. I'm not too worried about food for Karissa, a year ago we had to have meals for about 2 weeks and everyone was wonderful but always good to be safe. I am trying to think of other things that freeze well so any ideas send my way. That said, this is the weeks meals:

M - Crustless spinach quiche (thanks Sally for the idea)
T - Enchilada Casserole (with plenty to freeze)
W - Breakfast for dinner, my husband is cooking since dinner will be served at Enrichment. I figure he can decide what kind of breakfast he wants to conquer.
Th - Meatloaf (I think I will make 2 and freeze one) and Baked Sweet Potatoes (for Karissa & I) and regular for everyone else. If I'm not too tired I might do twice baked sweet potatoes.
F - My Anniversary so we will go out. The kids will probably get quesadillas.
S - Something not GF since Dad & Karissa will be at Daddy-Daughter Date. I will have to see what I am in the mood for.

Lasagna Casserole
2 lb dry spiral noodles
1 24-oz container cottage cheese
1 C fresh spinach, coarsely diced
2 Tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dried
1/2 C parmesan Cheese, grated
2 jars of spaghetti sauce*
1 lb Mozzarella Cheese, grated

1. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and basil.
3. Grease a 9x13 pan or line with foil and grease.
4. Layer 1/2 C sauce then 1/3 cooked pasta, then 1/2 cottage cheese mixture and then a couple handfuls of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1/3 pasta, sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and a couple handfuls of cheese. Then layer remaining pasta, sauce and mozzarella cheese.
5. Grease one side of tin foil large enough to cover casserole dish. Cover dish tightly and bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 15 more.

* or your own equivalent

This Week

With Summer time here, I find myself being a little less structured even to my meal plan. I'll make the stuff I list, just usually on different days. So with that in mind, here's the meals for this week:
1. pasta salad
2. homemade pizza
3. chili
4. omelets
5. roast chicken
6. something with the picked off meat from the chicken that is left over
7. tacos

Dinner for the week.

I have been racking my brain for something to eat this week and so far I am not real excited for the options. I am excited, however, that the Richters from Nashville are moving to Providence (about 2 3 miles away) on Tuesday. We are so excited to have friends from Nashville close! That said, this is what we are having.

M - Lasagna casserole & Salad-- I have a bunch of spinach that needs to be used before more is ready in the garden. Any suggestions of other uses for spinach other than pasta and salad. I am going to freeze some also. I don't know what to do when the lettuce is ready.

T - Tacos - Brandon's night to cook

W- Hamburgers or Chicken on the grill with veggies and salad

Th - Gunge (rice, peas & hamburger mixed together with soy sauce over top)

F & Sat - Vacationing to Salt Lake