July 2009 Weddings
Kate&Mark
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Weekly menus/awesome things you've made recently
What are you making this week?
I'm really stuck for ideas this week... I don't know why.
Re: Weekly menus/awesome things you've made recently
Ugh, me too. We finally have a kitchen back, but because we didn't cook for so long I have no motivation.
But we did make marinated steak tips a week or so ago, and the marinade was delicious, and so simple. I'm pretty sure it was this one:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/steak-tip-marinade/
I've got class three nights a week this month, and Brett is doing Phase I of South Beach Diet, so our meals have been a little strange. The past week I've made/will be making:
Stuffed Peppers: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2005/04/stuffed-peppers-with-italian-sausage.html
White Chicken Chili: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/02/recipe-for-amys-amazing-white-chicken.html
Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with potatoes and asparagus: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/herb-pork-tenderloin-00100000081154/index.html
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2007/04/recipe-update-easy-chicken-cordon-bleu.html
South Beach Friendly Chicken Nuggets: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/03/recipe-for-south-beach-diet-friendly.html
Ok, I've got it now:
Mon - Chicken Pot Stickers
Tues - Garlic & Lemon Chicken w/ Red Potatoes and Green Beans
Wed - Chicken Parm Burgers, Spinach Salad, Oven Fries
Thurs - Grilled Steak, Hibachi Noodles
Fri - Jack Chicken Nuggets, Oven Fries, Veggies & Dip
Kate's Recipe Box || Relatively Bookish
These are some of my recent favorites
BBQ Crock Pot Pork Roast
Grilled Balsalmic Pork Tenderloin
Homemade chicken nuggets
Tonight: Beer Can Chicken on the BBQ (dont really have a recipe... just doing a poultry rub on the bird all day and then I stand the bird up on a can of beer (that is three fourths full - Jacob will have to drink a fourth of it so it doesnt overflow hehe). It is soooo good and soooo tender. I totally hate beer but it just gets it moist and flavorful. Im going to peruse what is in the kitchen for a side but I think Ill do bbq corn and grilled zucchini with it. HA!! This post is helping me to finalize it, hehe.
Tomorrow:
Lunch: Leftover chicken, hummus and zucchini on wheat pita. (I know it isnt a lunch post but Im excited about my hummus and wheat pita, hehe)
Dinner: Steak, either baked or roasted potatoes and some green veggie... maybe more zucchini if there is any left or I might throw together a salad. Im also going to attempt a banana bread with whole wheat flower for a healthier version.
Wed: Leftover chicken... maybe with a baked potato and of course my rule is having a green veggie with every meal so we shall see on that.
Thur: My mom is going to come back into town so not sure what we will be doing... depends on her time frame. This might be a light day at work for Jacob so we might bake some homemade bread (YES, he bakes!!!)... Im hoping we can do some sort of cracked wheat bread.
Fri: Mom will be in town so we are having a bbq with her, my besties and my sis. With a large group and warm weather, we are thinking about doing a kabob bar (Make your own kabobs and then grill them) though with my little nieces there and my other friend's little girl... we might also throw a few simple burgers on the grill in addition.
Sat-Sun: TBD... My best friend's baby shower during the day on Saturday... maybe a light dinner or out somewhere. We usually go out for a nice lunch Sundays after church and then do a light dinner... I love Sundays!
HA!!! I totally wrote 'flour' wrong, hehe. Brain fart for this grammar nazi teacher... maybe I'm thinking about actual flowers a lot, hehe.
My "wonderful" husband brought home a 5lb bag of cornbread mix they were giving away at work. Open to any ideas on how to use this "gift."
Still trying to make and freeze as much as possible.
Last night:
Corndog muffins -- I managed to freeze about 20 mini muffins
Tonight: World's Best Chicken
This week:
Sweet and Sour Crockpot Chicken (This is a recipe from a friend, I'll post it at the end.)
Lasagna Roll Ups
Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Cheesy Cornbread Casserole
Sweet and Sour Crockpot Chicken
Chicken breast
Half cup of ketchup
Half cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup of runny honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Garlic
Herbs of choice
Put in slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
Jenny McCarthy = Former Playmate and MTV host
Pediatrician = Doctor with extensive experience and education on children.
Bumpies = Don't get me started!
I know who I get my health advice from!
What are you looking at?
Youd love beer can chicken then... something different than burgers and steak... goes on the grill for an hour to an hour and fifteen... super good. Im getting that way about the oven too but since it is so hot at Jacobs (he lives an hour inland from me), ac is absolutely necessary. At my house, it is hardly over 80 outside so it stays cool.
Crystal, I have a bunch of chilli frozen, but was planning on making some cornbread for the freezer to go with it. I think it might make sense to make another batch of chilli as well. Thanks!
Alissa, I adapt as much as I can for the crock pot in summer to keep the house cool.
Jenny McCarthy = Former Playmate and MTV host
Pediatrician = Doctor with extensive experience and education on children.
Bumpies = Don't get me started!
I know who I get my health advice from!
What are you looking at?