Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monthly Menu Planning - December Menu
I can't believe that Thursday is December 1st!! Everyone says time flies when you have kids, but I think 2011 went by with supersonic speed! The menu is probably a little over-ambitious this month with it being the holiday season and subject to change with Christmas parties and such, but I like being prepared!
I am definitely trying a few new recipes this month and bringing back some favorites. It's chilly and rainy where I am tonight...so tonight it is chili for dinner!
Happy menu planning!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Meatless Monday: The End of Thanksgiving
Sick of turkey yet?
Even if I did cook a 14-pound turkey for just me, my husband and son and then inexplicably also cook enough sides for as many people as a 14-pound turkey could feed..I do enjoy Thanksgiving because it is THE holiday dedicated to eating. As the below photo shows:
Did I mention this was for just me, my spouse and our 4-year old?
Anyway, there is turkey pot pie filling in the crock-pot while we speak , augmented by leftover veggies. Speaking of veggies, with it being Meatless Monday I thought I would share some vegetable dishes starting with 3 different broccoli preparations from my favorite Cooking Light::
I made my broccoli for Thanksgiving in the spirit of their lemon broccoli but having used all the lemons during my other prep and cooking I improvised with leftover lemon Caesar dressing…quite good!
Have a great post-Thanksgiving week everyone! Next blog will be the December menu…only 27 days until Christmas!
Even if I did cook a 14-pound turkey for just me, my husband and son and then inexplicably also cook enough sides for as many people as a 14-pound turkey could feed..I do enjoy Thanksgiving because it is THE holiday dedicated to eating. As the below photo shows:
Anyway, there is turkey pot pie filling in the crock-pot while we speak , augmented by leftover veggies. Speaking of veggies, with it being Meatless Monday I thought I would share some vegetable dishes starting with 3 different broccoli preparations from my favorite Cooking Light::
I made my broccoli for Thanksgiving in the spirit of their lemon broccoli but having used all the lemons during my other prep and cooking I improvised with leftover lemon Caesar dressing…quite good!
Next it’s a good time to revisit those mashed sweet potatoes because since according to my husband I made 3 pounds of them, I had leftovers I used in a sweet potato cheesecake:
Finally I direct your attention to my new favorite easy and tasty appetizer/side item: spicy saltines! These went fantastic with a good friend’s famous white chicken chili at the recent college football tailgate. Literally there are 4 ingredients: 1 ¼ cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper, 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix, 1 box of saltines:
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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