After the past few busy weeks I'm hopeful that this week will be a little less hectic. I don't have any meetings or trips out of town until Saturday. This is a good thing as my house certainly needs some attention.
Our menu this week utilizes what we have on hand with the exception of some fresh produce which I hope to get at the farmers market Wednesday morning.
Our menu this week utilizes what we have on hand with the exception of some fresh produce which I hope to get at the farmers market Wednesday morning.
Monday:
I took chicken breasts from the freezer to thaw for tonight's meal. I have potatoes, okra, cabbage and peaches which all need to be used soon so this seems like a perfect meal.
I took chicken breasts from the freezer to thaw for tonight's meal. I have potatoes, okra, cabbage and peaches which all need to be used soon so this seems like a perfect meal.
- oven-fried chicken
- mashed potatoes and gravy
- fried okra
- coleslaw
- peaches
Tuesday:
I hope to make time to make tortillas this morning before I go swimming with my daughter in the afternoon.
I hope to make time to make tortillas this morning before I go swimming with my daughter in the afternoon.
- black beans, corn, tomatoes and rice
- flour tortillas (hopefully homemade)
- sour cream, cheese, salsa, avocado
- salad
Wednesday:
I still haven't found time to make homemade bread so I'm planning to do so this day and use part of the dough for breadsticks.
I still haven't found time to make homemade bread so I'm planning to do so this day and use part of the dough for breadsticks.
- spaghetti with meat sauce (I have some in the freezer)
- tossed green salad
- homemade bread sticks
Thursday:
I need a quick meal this night. I will be swimming with my daughter from 3-5 and then we have tentative plans to see "The Princess Bride" at a local theater at 7. I can make this casserole in the morning, stick it in the fridge and then heat it when I get home.
I need a quick meal this night. I will be swimming with my daughter from 3-5 and then we have tentative plans to see "The Princess Bride" at a local theater at 7. I can make this casserole in the morning, stick it in the fridge and then heat it when I get home.
- casserole made from leftover spaghetti sauce, pasta, topped with cheese
- salad
- bread sticks
Friday:
I want to squeeze every bit of enjoyment from summer produce. Fresh corn is on its way out so I'm hoping I will still be able to find some this week. My tomato plants are producing well, though.
I want to squeeze every bit of enjoyment from summer produce. Fresh corn is on its way out so I'm hoping I will still be able to find some this week. My tomato plants are producing well, though.
- roasted potatoes/onions/peppers
- corn on the cob
- sliced tomatoes
- salad
Saturday:
We will be in the city for the weekend. It's the annual Reggae Festival and we have reservations for Saturday night at the Skirvin. I can hardly wait!
*More menus on Stone Gable's "On the Menu Monday"
*More menus on Stone Gable's "On the Menu Monday"