Meal Plan: December 29 - January 3

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas.  This week is all about recuperating and enjoying the girls break from school and dance. AND celebrating the New Year!

Sunday - Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

1 lb box of ziti noodles
16 oz of the Homemade Sauce we made for Christmas Eve
3 cups of shredded pizza cheese (mozzarella and provolone)
1 cup of shredded Parmesan

1/2 pound Italian Sausage

Quick Tip: Buy precooked sausage prepared by the grocery store.  Wegmans sells it in the prepared foods section with the pizza toppings.  It was half the cost and it was already cooked so meal prep was faster.

Monday - Leftovers from Saturday

Tuesday - Walking Tacos

Recipe from  Dine and Dish

Took me a few times to come up with using a bowl to help me add all the ingredients to the bags.

Wednesday - New Years Eve Party!

What is your favorite appetizer?

Thursday - Dinner with Friends; Watching Football  - Crusties (Pizza Rolls)

These were a favorite on my college campus.  The restaurant that sold them as since closed but the recipe is on Facebook.  

Friday - Lo Mein and Egg Rolls

Do pork egg rolls count as pork a sauerkraut?  What is your traditional New Years meal?  

Recipe from Wegmans

Saturday - BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Recipe from Cooking Light

Meal Plan: September 28th - October 2nd

Sunday:  Fast Food
This past weekend we were in Va Beach for my brother and SIL BBQ, Beer and Baby Talk Baby Shower.  We got back to town a little on the later side so fast food it was.

Monday:  Walking Tacos
Monday Night Football! Go Pats!!

Adapted from Dine and Dish Walking Tacos.
1 pound lean ground beef, crumbled, browned and fat drained
1 package taco seasoning
3 Tbs water
1 can Black Beans, drained

With your browned grown beef still in the skillet, add the Bush’s black beans, 3 Tbs of water and your taco seasoning. Heat through.
  
Tuesday: Sesame-Ginger Chicken and Rice
From Weight Watchers

Ingredients

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
sliced green onions (optional)

Notes / Directions

1. Prepare Grill
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with sesame seed mixture. Place on a serving platter; garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.

Wednesday: Mac and Cheese Ravioli for the Kids.  Date night at home with Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts
Mac and Cheese Ravioli - Wegmans Frozen Foods
Cavatappi with Brussels Sprouts from Cooking Light

Thursday: Chicken Salad Croissants  from Southern Living

Friday: Frozen Pizza - Working a Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday:  Hot Dogs and Baked Beans - Working a Wedding and Hubby has a Flag Football Game

What's for Dinner?: June 22 - June 28th

Here's what we are having for dinner this week:


Sunday: Chislic (a South Dakota bar snack staple), Squash with Walnuts and Goat Cheese, Mushroom Rice
Chislic - State Dinner post coming
Squash - Saute then add the walnuts and goat cheese
Mushroom Rice - Recipe from Tickled Red blog

Monday: Dinner with Friends

Tuesday: Club Sandwiches

Wednesday: Breakfast Dinner
Pancakes and Bacon
Hint: Add a teaspoon of vanilla to your pancake batter.


Thursday: Sausage-Cauliflower Spaghetti 
Great way to use up the sausages from last week
Recipe is from Food Network

Update: Four Italian Sausages equals the 12oz the recipe calls for. 

Friday:  Walking Tacos Dinner and a Movie
Recipe from Dine and Dish

Saturday: Spaghetti Dinner at Church