Menu Plan Monday....but on Wednesday

Here we go....
Wednesday: tomato basil soup for with grilled cheese, apple pie for dessert

Thursday: Bacon & Cheese Muffins for my husband to take to his Titus group
                 Chicken Spaghetti,  Corn on Cob for kids
               
Friday: AM in the PM (I have a show & my honey is on call so need easy)
Saturday: Lemon Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole, green salad, chocolate chip cookies
Sunday: Brown Sugar Chicken
                   

BBQ Chicken Pizza Verdict

Look how scrumptious this looks......It tasted even better!  My family couldn't stop talking about how it was the best pizza they had ever had....that is my husband and oldest daughter.  The little ones stuck to their cheese version. 

After the bread machine...aka "the black panther", was done doing all of the hard work.  We let it rise in a warm microwave.  Here's a tip for you: if you need dough to rise quickly.  Put a cup of water in a microwave safe cup of course in the microwave for 4 minutes on high.  When finished remove the cup quickly and place your dough  with a tee towel in the microwave.  Do it quick so to keep the steam locked in.  It works like a charm!  

 

All Time Best Pizza Dough  It's worth keeping in your rotation!

Orange Julius Verdict

Made Orange Julius this morning with the kids breakfast. But I altered it a touch as I was worried about how much sugar was in the recipe.  Swapped the sugar with Agave and didn't add as much frozen orange juice concentrate.

One of my kids really liked it and the other didn't.....It took me back to childhood and walking through the mall with my Orange Julius treat.  Yummy!  So, give it a whirl and see what you think.

Verdict

The Granola was a hit!  I took some to our Rally....Did I tell you our new Spring/Summer line of jewelry and it "SMOKIN HOT!.......Everyone loved it!

Couple extras I added.....Got some Orange infused dried cranberries from Sprouts and used Organic Shredded Unsweetened Coconut.  The cranberries added that touch of sweetness.

It was great in my favorite coffee cup with milk but just as yummy as a snack.  Try it out....your family and friends will be putty in your hands. Wink Wink!

Menu Plan Monday....but late

Late, again...but I've been trying to follow a menu in my head and use up leftovers in the refrigerator.  I have decided that I'm not crazy about the prepacked-frozen chicken.  It always seems to go come out dry no matter what I do with it.

Wednesday: Chic fa la....Kids have activites than we have church.

Thursday: Breakfast: Kolaches  Can you tell I'm excited about my new bread machine....The Black Panther! Blueberry Orange Julius  Hoping this helps little Miss have a great day at school.  Dinner: YOYO ( Your On Your Own)

Friday: I'll be gone at Premier's Regional Rally....getting the New Spring & Summer Jewelry! So Alexandra and Daddy are in charge.

Saturday: Breakfast: Orange Julius, Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches, chips & fruit Dinner:  Homemade Pizza Night.... BBQ Chicken Pizza and Cheese for the kids

Sunday: Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls and Milk, Lunch: BBQ-Ribs, Lambert's Throw Dinner Rolls, Oriental Coleslaw, Beans

Treat for Alex to enjoy on her drive back to school: Granola

Pantry Basics: Homemade Vinaigrette

Have you been looking for a great "Go To" vinaigrette?  I have....I've found it!  And, get this....there are multiple ways to change it up to suit your taste buds for the week.  You can also use them as a marinade.

Pantry Basics: Homemade Vinaigrette

My favorite thus far is adding the raspberries or blackberries.  I even tried added a bit of my homemade Christmas Jam.....Wow, out of this world!  Full of flavor and extra yummy on my greens!

Menu for the Weekend

Ok, Ok.....I'm behind on my "Menu Planning Monday."  But later is better than never, right?

Friday: (tonight) We made homemade pizza.  I had to use my new bread machine that I've named the Black Panther.  Can I just say....it's the bomb! Here's the dough recipe we used. My Favorite Pizza Dough


Saturday: C.O.R.N. (Clean Out Refrigerator Night)

Sunday: Breakfast: Banana Bread & fruit  Lunch: Pork Chops with Apple & Stuffing , Roasted Broccoli and Green Salad,
              Dinner: YOYO (You're on Your Own)

How does this sound?

Lasagna Soup Recipe - Food.com - 143719

Doesn't this look YUMMY!!

Lasagna Soup Recipe - Food.com - 143719

This Mama says......: New Recipe of the Week - Easy Chicken Enchiladas

This Mama says......: New Recipe of the Week - Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Adding this to our rotation this week. Looks yummy and will add a batch of my homemade salsa.

Happy New Year.....Welcome 2012!

We had a great time ringing in the New Year! The indoor s'mores with the homemade graham crackers were a hit! Even the older kids enjoyed them. My 15 yr old said his favorite part was the homemade graham crackers so well worth the little bit of time. Happy New Year from our home to yours!