I’m ready to get back into cooking, but we seem to have sooo much going on lately.  I’m excited that it’s warming up outside, so we can take advantage of the grill.  I love it when Derrick is asking to help me cook!

Monday
Pasta using ham from freezer

Tuesday
Kabobs on grill over rice

Wednesday
Pork tenderloin with potatoes & asparagus

Thursday
Dinner with in-laws

Friday
Sandwiches or Leftovers (Admirals Hockey game)

Saturday
Sloppy Joe’s with sweet potato fries 

Sunday
Hubby’s choice on grill (probably depends on sales)

It’s LuLu’s birthday this week!  My baby is turning 4!  We’re also picking up a new puppy.  Not sure how I was talked into that one…

Monday
BBQ Chicken on grill with potatoes & carrots

Tuesday
Dinner on the road-picking up a new doggie

Wednesday
Pork tenderloin with rice and corn

Thursday
LuLu’s choice- actual birthday
Making castle birthday cake

Friday
LuLu’s party- burgers and hot dogs (birthday cake picture to follow next week!)

Saturday
Leftovers

Sunday
Hubbies choice

Confession:  I ruined my turkey. 
Life took over and I didn’t end up with a good day to cook it last week.  I HAD to cook it Saturday but it wasn’t done before we went to my son’s cub scouts banquet & I had no idea how long we would be there.  My “solution” turn the oven down so it would finish cooking with out burning.  Nope, the middle didn’t cook & the outside was overcooked.  Lesson learned.

My weekend menu is up in the air as we are trying to determine our plans

Monday
Navy Bean Soup with homemade bread (recipe to follow if good)

Tuesday
Roast with Carrots, Potatoes & mushrooms in crockpot

Wednesday
Pasta made with ham from freezer

Thursday
Leftovers

Friday
Baked Ziti from freezer

Saturday
TBD

Sunday
TBD

**I’m looking for good recipes to use with leftover ham if anyone has any ideas

I’m planning to try a couple of new dishes this week.  I’m bored with my usual meals.  I also need to use a big ol’ turkey I still have in my freezer, so I’ll be making that mid-week.

Monday
Swedish Style Turkey Meatballs (new)

Tuesday
Lasagna with bread from bread machine (didn’t make last week)

Wednesday
Traditional turkey dinner

Thursday
Leftovers

Friday
Tzatziki Pasta & Chicken Salad (new)

Saturday
Cub Scouts Banquet-Monkey moving up to a Wolf

Sunday
TBD

My menu plan looks similar to last week.  We just had so much going on that I didn’t stick to my plan at all.  Two nights we ended up with sandwiches and whatever else we could scrounge up at the last minute.  

Monday
Beef Taquitos with Mexican rice and refried beans

Tuesday
Diana’s Chicken Thighs with rice and corn (recipe to follow)

Wednesday
Cuban Sandwich with leftover pork tenderloin (a first for us)

Thursday
Lasagna with bread from bread machine

Friday
Dinner out

Saturday
Chicken Parmesan Subs

Sunday
TBD, possibly a roast depending on sales

I have a couple repeats from past weeks that I didn’t get around to making, and several recipes to post.  Last week we had 2 meatless meals.  I am happy to report that my husband nor my kids staged a revolt.  Although, they did all start chanting “Where’s the beef” when I served the rice & beans.  They think they’re sooo funny!  Derrick said he didn’t have a problem eating it again, as long as I didn’t make it a weekly meal.  I’m good with that.

Monday
Linguine with Clam Sauce & salad (recipe to follow)

Tuesday–My Birthday 🙂
Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole with corn bread

Wednesday
Beef Taquitos with Mexican rice and refried beans

Thursday
Leftovers

Friday
Out to dinner for my b-day

Saturday
Diana’s Chicken Thighs with rice and corn (recipe to follow)

Sunday
Chicken Parmesan Subs

I still haven’t found any fantastic deals on meat.  My MIL picked up ground beef from the commissary for us, so we’ll be eating more than chicken this week 🙂

Monday
Meatloaf using seasoning mix from Wildtree (review & giveaway coming this week!)

Tuesday
Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole with corn bread

Wednesday
Broccoli & Cheese Soup with fresh bread

Thursday
Leftovers

Friday
Beans & Rice (a first for my family)

Saturday
Dinner with friends

Sunday
TBD- dinner from the freezer