Menu Mondays

Monday: BBQ Chicken w/ Macaroni & Cheese & Veggies

1. Use chicken strip recipe from 10/03/11
2. When strips are cooked brush tops with your favorite BBQ sauce
3. Broil on high for 3-4 mins
4. Turn over and repeat steps 2&3

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes w/ Veggies

• I use Great Value Sloppy Joe seasoning and follow the directions on the packet

Wednesday: Baked Chicken w/ Brown Rice & Veggies

• Season chicken to taste
• Bake on 350 degrees for about 20 mins
• Broil each side on high for about 3 mins to brown

Thursday: Tortellini w/ Meat Sauce & Veggies

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Sesame Chicken

• This week we're using the recipe from Irma S. Rombauer's classic, Joy of Cooking

Menu Mondays

Monday: Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

• I make this sauce following Reg927's alterations

Tuesday: Meatloaf w/ Veggies

• I haven't tried this recipe, but it's making my mouth water!

Wednesday: Chicken Pot Pie

• My hubby loves pie crust and the boxed crust is way too thin, so I use this quick and easy recipe for a thick flaky crust:
• 4 c flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c butter
• 2 egg
• 4 Tbsp cold water
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1. Whisk together flour and salt
2. Mix in butter with a fork until small pea sized balls form
3. Whisk together egg, water, and apple cider vinegar
4. Mix with flour mixture until just blended
5. Divide into two
6. Roll out dough on floured surface

Thursday: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce & Veggies

Friday: Cheeseburgers w/ Sweet Potato Fries

• I like add Worcestershire sauce and grated Parmesan cheese to seasoned ground turkey for my burgers
• Add barbeque sauce instead of ketchup
• Top with lettuce and tomato
• Serve on whole wheat buns
• AMAZING!

Saturday: I have a full day this Saturday and won't be home to cook

Menu Monday

Monday: Macaroni & Cheese w/ Chicken Strips &Veggies

• My family prefers this mac & cheese without the mustard. 
• Slice your chicken breasts into strips 
• Follow BIZZYSMOM's tip and melt the butter into the breadcrumbs before dipping chicken
• Bake chicken without frying first

Tuesday: Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread

• This bread is delish with or without the mozzarella!

Wednesday: Lemon Pepper Chicken w/ Brown Rice & Veggies

• Season chicken to taste
• Marinate in enough lemon juice to just cover for at least 30 minutes
• Saute or bake

Thursday: Black Bean Chili w/ Brown Rice

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 jar (16 oz) Salsa

1. Season meat to taste
2. Saute until cooked
3. Add beans and salsa
4. Simmer until heated through

• I like to use my pressure cooker for this dish

Friday: Teriyaki Chicken w/ Brown Rice & Veggies

• I have quite a few Ken's teriyaki marinades I got on sale a few months ago.
• Pour
• Refrigerate
• Saute

Saturday: New Recipe Night!

• Every Saturday my older son and I try a new recipe together. This week's selection is Penne with Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheese from the Barnes and Noble cookbook, Chicken: Over 400 fabulous Recipes For All Occasions.

Menu Monday

Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Lasagna w/ Veggies
Wednesday: Grilled Steak, Hotdogs, & Kielbasa w/ Rice & Veggies
Thursday: BBQ Meatloaf w/ Veggies
Friday: KFC Style Chicken Bowl