OMGOSH-you have to try this one!!!

My sweet friend, Heather, has provided 2 meals for me and the boys this week. The first was the chicken chili that I cook, then tonight we ate this casserole. Me and the boys DEVOURED it! J and T kept saying "mmm-this is yummy!"
I had frozen the casserole, so I actually cooked it for about 45 minutes. But unfrozen, 30 minutes will be plenty.

Noodle & Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

· 1&1/2 Pounds of Hamburger Meat
· Desired amount of chopped onions
· 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
· 1 Small block of Velveeta Cheese
· 1 Tsp. of Butter or Margarine
· 1 Can of milk (fill the Cream of Mushroom can with milk)
· 10 oz. or 12 oz. Package of Elbow Noodles
· 1 Bag of shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Directions:

· Brown the meat and onion in a large skillet - Set aside in strainer
· Cook noodles while/after the meat is browning - Set aside
· In sauce pan mix Velveeta Cheese, Cream of Mushroom Soup, milk and butter
· Once the Velveeta Cheese is melted add the meat and noodles - Mix well
· Put it in a cake pan and sprinkle Sharp Cheddar Cheese on topBake at 350° for about 30 minutes

Recipe Excnage from Aunt Nancy

Frittata
Prep time: 15 minutes>
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 TBL butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 onion, chopped (app 1 cup)

2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp dried oregano
1/2 Tsp garlic pdr> 1 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp pepper> 1 Tsp dried parsley flakes

2 Cups chopped fresh spinach>
4 Large Eggs
1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese>

> Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add> first four ingredients and brown until onion is soft.> > Add Worcestershire Sauce and seasonings. Continue to> brown until meat is not longer pink.> > Stir spinach into meat mixture. Push to side of pan. > > Reduce heat to medium. Beat eggs and milk together and pour> into other side of pan. Cook without stirring 1 to 2> minutes until firm on bottom. Continue to cook eggs until> softly set then stir into meat mixture.> > Stir in cheese.> > > Enjoy


> > Calories:384, Carbs: 16, Protein 33, Fat 21, Fiber 4,> Cholesterol 356 >

Jalapeno Rice

Got this from a recipe exchange, havent tried it yet

Jalapeno Rice

Saute in 1/2 stick butter:
1 medium onion
2 tbs chopped jalapeno

Boil until rice is soft:
1 can chicken broth
1 cup regular rice

Combine w/onion and rice:
1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing
8 oz. sour cream
10 oz. grated Monterey jack cheese

Put in 9 x 13 pan
Bake at 325 for 30/40 min

Enjoy

Dinner for August 10th week

Monday: take-out, hot dogs and apple sauce for the boys

Tuesday: Pizza at Kaley's party

Wednesday: Chicken and Dumplings, sweet potatoes

Thursday: Taco night or taco casserole

Friday: spagetti and ceasar

Dinner Week July 27th

Monday: Chicken and Dumplings

Tuesday: Spagetti and corn on the cob


Wednesday: Creamy Chicken, Rice, Green Beans
Recipes:

Creamy Chicken:
10 frozen, skinless chicken tenderloins
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
Salt, pepper, paprika
**Spray 9X13 dish with Pam. Line bottom with frozen chicken-sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Combine other ingredients in a bowl and pour on top of the chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until chicken is done.
The "gravy" from this is delicious on top of the rice.

Rice: I make my rice like this:
1 cup rice
2.25 cups water
2 chicken bouilion cubes (spelling?)
**Combine in pan and bring to a boil, stir so the buillion cubes dissolve, then cover and steam for 15-20 minutes. Before I put the lid on, I like to add a bay leaf to the top. It adds just a touch of unique flavor.

Green Beans:
Tonight I added some brown sugar and butter to canned green beans, brought to a boil, then simmered for 10-15 minutes. They were SO yummy.

Thursday: Taco Casserole

Friday: Pizza-depends on if Grandma is coming!!

Kid Friendly Recipe!

We went to my friend Valeria's house for a playdate. She totally spoiled us with a yummy lunch of homemade hummus and carrots and these 2 dishes. The kids LOVED the meatballs, especially. I will definitely be making both these dishes. SO GOOD.

Hash Brown Casserole
½ package of hash brown
1 can of cream of chicken
1 ½ cups of mix cheese
Salt, pepper and your favorite seasoning

Coat the Pyrex and mix everything together, leaving a 1/2 cup of cheese to put on top. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.


**Mini Meatballs
¼ cup of plain breadcrumbs
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
¾ mix cheese or parmesan
Salt, pepper and your favorite seasoning
¼ cup olive oil
1 lb ground turkey or chicken

In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients and then add the meat, mix well and shape the meatballs. (50 mini or 30 medium size). Time saving tip-use small measuring spoon or mini-ice cream scooper to form balls.
Bake at 350 for 50 min or until golden brown.
Fun idea: make "meatball lolli-pops" by putting the meatballs on shish-k-bob sticks. Have favorite dipping sauces.

Dinner July 6th Week

Monday:
Pesto Pasta

Tuesday:
Frozen Pizza

Wednesday:
Chicken Chili in crock pot

Thursday:
Tilapia and Rice

Dinner for June 15th Week

Monday: Easy Taco Casserole, chips and cheese dip and salsa
Tuesday: Lasagna and Ceasar Salad
Wednesday (church): something easy, fast
Thursday: Pinto Beans and Rice
Friday: Chicken Taco night, guacamole-make double for the Bloomquist Family

Meals to have:
Chicken and Rice Casserole, veggie
Pesto Pasta
Tilapia, rice side, veggie
Chili
Boxed Chicken Fettucini

Dinners June 1st

Monday:
Pesto Pasta and ceasar salad

Tuesday: T-ball
Pizza

Wednesday:
Taco Pie

Thursday:
Pasta and Chicken Meal (frozen)

Friday:
Chicken and Dumplings

Dinner for May 26th Week

Post game meal:
taco night, homemade guacamole

Wednesday:
Spagetti and meatballs, ceasar salad

Thursday:
Smoked sausage, mac and cheese, veggie
*game at 7pm

Friday:
Pizza, salad

Saturday:
Pesto Pasta

Dinners May 18th Week

Brad is gone this week, so am keeping it simple

Monday: Spagetti and Ceasar Salad

Tuesday: Hot dogs or turkey sandwiches

Wednesday: Baked fish, mac and cheese, veggie

Thursday: Sonic, something in East End or turkey sandwiches at home

Friday: Chicken and Dumplings, if Daddy is home

Other Meals:
Tilapia
Pinto Beans, Rice, Cornbread
Boxed Meal-Alfredo Chicken
Homemade Pesto Pasta and ceasar salad
Taco night-need avacadoes
Poppy seed chicken? green beans

Dinners We Have-April 26th Week

Tilapia and Baked Sweet Potatoes

Roast, Potatoes and carrots

Taco Casserole and Corn

Chicken Salad on Croissants/Turkey Sandwiches and Potato Chips

Spagetti and Ceasar Salad

Taco Night

Pizza and Ceasar Salad

Mexican Chicken

Chicken and Dumplings

Voila Frozen Meal

Potato Soup??

Honey Lime Baked Tilapia

This is a yummy recipe from my SIL Kaylee. Cant wait to try it! Brad and I love tilapia and the boys love asparagus and squash:


Ingredients
1/4 cup Honey
3 tablespoons Lime juice
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Tilapia fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
1 bunch Fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
Poultry seasoning
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese

Preparation
In a large bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, and garlic. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, place in the bowl, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Arrange the squash and asparagus in the baking dish. Place tilapia on top of vegetables, and season with poultry seasoning. Discard remaining marinade.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish is easily flaked. Sprinkle with mozzarella, and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned

Dinners to have this week and next

Chicken and Dumplings

Spagetti and Ceasar Salad

Chicken Rolls and mashed potatoes-the new recipe from Rachel

Easy Chicken Pot Pie-from Sheila

Chili-Regular and Chicken

Di Gorna Pizza and salad

Hot dogs-chili

New Recipe!

Cant wait to try this recipe from Rachel! I love that its a crockpot recipe.

Chicken Rolls and Rice

6-chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 slices bacon
1 medium can sliced mushrooms
1 can cream of chicken soup
1-8 oz. sour cream
1-8 oz. cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Wrap bacon around chicken breasts rolled up and secure with toothpick. (You may want to cut chicken breasts in half and flatten a bit if they are too large. Also you can use chicken tenderloins.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine soup, sour cream, and cream cheese in bowl. Mix with electric mixer. Add mushrooms and pour over chicken. Cook on low in crock pot. Serve over rice. It's easy and we love it! Enjoy.


By the way, Charity, we had the taco casserole and it was fabulous! It was probably easier than taco night...less clean up and we just wrapped the casserole up in a tortilla for the boys and they had "burritos." Once again, Brad said he wants this to be a new "regular" meal. Thanks!! I took a pic, just havent sat down and loaded my recent pics.

Dinner for March 30th Week

Monday:
Pinto Beans-crock pot, Rice and Cornbread
T-ball practice

Pesto Pasta, Asparagus
*need noodles and mushrooms?

Wednesday
Pizza

Thursday
Chili dogs
T-Ball Practice

Friday-take-out?? Will be at MOPS Pre-Sale

Saturday-Ft. Smith-Audrey party, then Catfish Hole, then Sims' house Saturday night.

Dinner was a HIT!

Excuse the messy pic...just couldnt wait to "dig in."

The champage chicken and asparagus was a HIT. The chicken was different than anything I've ever tasted. The gravy was perfect on top of the mashed potatoes. Brad said he wanted this to be a "regular meal." Now I will say that I had quite a time trying to find "dried beef." Even the Kroger workers didnt know where it was-its by the tuna (fyi). I used *light* cream of mushroom and *light* cream cheese and $4 champagne and it was delicious. Thanks Brandy!! Im wondering if I could make this in the crockpot?? I've got a half a bottle of champagne left if anyone wants to try this recipe...or drink it-but remember its $4 champagne-ha!

Im not sure if the boys have ever had asparagus, but they wolfed it down. I used kosher salt-got the recipe off of Amber's blog...thanks!!

Meals for March 22nd Week

Each week, Im going to try one or two of the recipes that I posted from my blog friends. Sheila and Katie-Brad has decided he is "anti" any kind of casserole with bread in or on it. Im trying to talk him into the potpie since its a 'crust' not a bread, so we'll see. But Im definitely going to make it-maybe for some friends having babies. Sheila-we eat your easy chicken and rice soup often!




Monday: Champagne Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus -first time to try to cook asparagus-gonna use Amber's recipe she posted

Gotta run to the store to get champagne bc Kroger didnt have any. If not, Im not sure what I can subsitute??

Tuesday:
Spagetti and meatballs and ceasar salad

Wednesday: Easy Taco Casserole

Thursday: Phili Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

Friday: Chili Dogs-will be getting ready for my garage sale!

Other Meals:
Chili
Taco Night
Chicken and Rice soup
Potatoes

Philly Steak and Cookbook

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
How about Philly cheese steak sandwiches. I just browse the meat section for some priced reduced steak, thin steak is the best, but any will do. Slice it thin with bell peppers and onions, cover with swiss cheese and put it on a bun. Serve with cips. It's really fast and easy.
Thanks Rachel!


Katie M. Recommends

IF you do find a good fish filet, lay it out on some foil, put a slice of butter, salt, pepper, and dill (or a plethera of other seasoning options) on top, wrap it up and throw it under the broiler for a few minutes. Unwrap and eat!

Busy Mom's Weeknight Suppers cookbook from Southern Living

Thanks Katie!

EZ Chicken Pot Pie or Taco Pie

EZ Chicken Pot Pie
In a sauce pan mix:
1 can VegAll
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 can shredded chicken

Just long enough to heat.

Take a square pan and line with one pillsbury pie crust (the kind found in a box by the biscuits) - add soup mixture and top with 2nd pie crust. Bake 1 hour at 350

My 2nd recipe just changes the guts -- instead of the chicken mixture, cook 1lb ground meat or turkey, with 1 can rotel (any variety) -- layer pie shell- 1/2 meat mixture - cover with shredded cheese, layer 2nd half of meat, top with shredded cheese & 2nd pie crust -- cook the same!

Thanks Sheila!

Chicken Bundles and Champagne Chicken

Chicken Bundles

Take cresent rolls (we use reduced fat) and canned Tyson chicken (next to tuna fish at the grocery). Roll up portioned chicken into the 8 cresent rolls. Place on foil in a baking dish.


Next mix: 2 cups cheddar cheese, cream of chicken, 1/2 stick of butter (we use margarine) and enough milk so that the cosistentcy is like oatmeal or a little thinner.Pour this over the cresent chicken and cover with foil.

Bake at 350 for 45 min, remove foil and bake another 15.

Thanks Katie!



Champagne Chicken
1 can of dried beefPackage of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
1 can of cream of mushroom soup.
1 pkg of cream of cheese, softened.
1 can of mushrooms,
optional.Champange, I got the cheapest I could get.

Cut dried beef into small pieces. Cover bottom of casserol dish with dried beef but don't use it all as you will use some to put on top of the casserol. Place chicken breasts on top of dried beef. Season with salt and pepper. Mix together cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup and mushrooms. Pour on top of chicken. Pour champange into the dish unitl it is about even with the top of the chicken. Sprinkle rest of dried beef on top. Cover with foil and cook at 350 for 2 hours. Serve over rice. It is delicious!!!

Thanks Brandy!

Easy Salmon and Easy Taco Casserole

Easy Salmon:
salmon
lemon
rosemary
olive oil
tomatoes
wrap in foil, cook 20 minutes, 350, no fuss, no mess

Thanks Donna!



Easy Taco Casserole:
1 pkg corn tortillas
1 can black beans, drained
1 can enchilada sauce
1 lb hamburger meat
1 pkg taco seasoning
grated cheese

Prepare ground beef and taco seasoning just like you would for making tacos. While still in skillet, mix in the black beans (don't forget to drain) and enchilada sauce. Simmer for a few minutes. In the meantime, cut tortillas into strips using your pizza cutter. In a casserole dish (a small one or two super-small ones), layer tortillas, then the beef mixture, then grated cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers unit your dish is full, ending with cheese. Bake at 300 until cheese on top is melted, about 10 mintues

Thanks Charity!!

Dinner for March 16th

Monday-Chicken Chili-Frozen

Tuesday-pinto beans, rice

Wednesday-Pizza and ceasar salad

Thursday-Chicken and Dumplings

Friday-
crock pot pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad....or maybe just have Brad pick up some Whole Hog!

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2009/01/crockpot-barbecued-pulled-pork-recipe.html

Easy Rice Soup

Made this tonight when Brad got off. Was easy and yummy on an cold, rainy night...Thanks Sheila for the recipe!

2 *family size* cans of campbell's chicken and rice soup
1 can rotel (use mild if kids are eating it)
*just warm it all up in a big pot. Top with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Dinner for March 8th

Sunday:
Dinner: chocolate chip muffins, eggs, bacon
*need milk, baking powder

Monday:
Turkey Spagetti and ceasar salad

Tuesday:
Crescent Chicken
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Crescent-Casserole/Detail.aspx

Wednesday:
Pizza

Thursday:
Chicken Chili-in freezer or taco night

Shopping:
milk
Orange juice
baking powder
lunchables
chocolate soy milk-for home and school

For Rachel

My comments are all messed up. Anyway, I'll just reply here.
Cornbread recipe....Yes, but I have no idea where it is. I'll have to look up in that messy cabinet. I was thinking of making that crescent roll chicken you made for our neighbors.Thats funny about Ada. Kids are so silly...Jackson is my "texture" kid, but Im proud of him bc he almost always *tries* everything. Tucker...oh sweet Tucker...still eats everything and asks for more (and more...)

DInner March 2nd Week

Monday: Poppyseed chicken, rice, green beans
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Poppy-Seed-Chicken-II/Detail.aspx

Tuesday: Turkey Spagetti Edit-having turkey chili

Wednesday: DiGorno *thin crust* pizza and salad

Thursday: Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops
Mac and Cheese and veggie?
OR: Kids Eat Free at El Chico and use coupon for free enchilada dinner

Friday: chili dogs

Saturday: out of town

Meals for later:
Taco night (dont have avacodos)
Pinto Beans and Rice (dont have ham hock or cornbread)
Spagetti
Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup
Crescent Roll Chicken?? Or something with crescent rolls

Week of Feb. 23rd

Monday: Chicken Chili in crock-pot:
Just dump all this in the crock pot, in this order:

Spray bottom on crock pot with Pam.
1/2 a bag frozen chicken tenderloins (about 10)
Sprinkle chicken with chili powder or can add a package of taco season
2 cans chili beans
1 (1 pound) bag of frozen corn
1 can rotel
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 can chicken broth

I cooked on high for 4 hours. After 3 hours, the chicken was done, so I just took each tenderloin out, shred it with a fork, then put it back in the pot. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chips. Freeze half of it for later:)

Tuesday:
Roast, new potatoes, carrots in the crock pot

Wednesday
Di'Gorno pizza and salad

Thursday:
Taco night, homemade guacamole

Other meals:
Turkey Spagetti
Poppy Seed chicken, rice, green beans.

Week of Feb. 16th

Post Disney and Bunco Meals:

Monday-little ceasar pizza
Tuesday-turkey spagetti, ceasar salad
Wedn-pinto beans, rice, cornbread muffins

Thursday (Bunco) Menu:
"Pink Party"
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Carrots w Ranch Dip
Tomato Bisque
Grilled Cheese
Strawberries with Chocolate Fondue
Strawberry cupcakes with cream cheese icing

Friday: Chicken or pork chops with sweet potatoes

Saturday: Grill? Baked Potatoes, veggie

Sunday: Make chicken chili?
Need: Frozen corn, beans?

Dinner for Week of Feb 2nd:

Monday: Mexican Chicken, canned pinto beans

Tuesday: Turkey Spagetti, Ceasar Salad

Wednesday: Frozen DiGorno Pizza

Thursday: Chicken Breasts (maybe Brown Sugar Chicken),
Sweet Potatoes, canned green beans

Friday: Guacamole, Taco Night

Meals Left:
Turkey sausage for jamabalaya or with mac-n-cheese and baked beans
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Chili
Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice (need cornbread)

Grocery List

Cascade
chocolate chips
Canned Beans-pinto, chili
Rice
Boxed soy milk

Lunchables
Frozen ck tenderloins
*Stuff for superbowl party?
Olive Oil
Green Beans
Bread
Fresh Fruit

Baby wipes

Meals for Week of January 25th-edited Monday

Monday-
Taco Night
*one pound turkey
*El Paso soft and hard taco kit
Avacados, 1/4 cup frozen chopped onions, seasoning (guacamole)
Chips


Tuesday-
Pinto Beans w ham hock (2 more left)
Rice
pan fried ham
cornbread??

Wednesday-
Leftovers or sandwiches

Thursday
Grilled Turkey Sausage
Mac and Cheese
Canned Baked Beans


Have in Pantry/Fridge:
Frozen Chicken Breasts, rice side, canned veggie
Ingredients for Mexican Chicken, Chicken and Dumpings
Spinach and Cranberry Salad

Meals for January 18th

Monday
Chicken and Dumplings
Salad

Tuesday
Mexican Casserole (used one pound of turkey)
Cole Slaw-made with leftover cabbage

Wednesday
Leftovers and/or sandwiches with ruffles

Thursday
Pesto Pasta- (have 1/2 a bag of frozen chicken left)
Ceasar Salad

Friday
Leftover Pesto Pasta

Weekend
Guacamole if avacados are ripe
Sandwiches, salad, chips
Eat Out

Just an idea

I probably wont keep up with this, but thought maybe if I posted what I plan for dinner each week, Ill remember what meals I have in the pantry/fridge, if that makes sense?? So many times, I go to the store thinking we have nothing for dinner, but then once I get home and start putting away groceries...lo and behold, I find a "taco dinner" kit, frozen chicken and a box of mac and cheese, etc. Living this far away from wal-mart, its really a waste of time, money and energy to go to the store when its not necessary. Anyway, we'll see...