Menu for Week of December 8 through December 14, 2012

[Charmie777]

Hi my menu friends!!! How is everyone faring? Christmas shopping done? I'm not even close!

I'll be back with my completed menu, but please share yours if it's ready!

[Charmie777]

Ok, I'm back. My DH is still looking for work, so more lean meals. I don't mind, but he's used to fancier meals...poor baby
My eldest DS is turning 21 this week! Yipes!!! I'm not old enough!!!! So he's got his all-request meal.
And the Christmas season of parties has begun! Had one Thursday night for Bunco. Fun times! I have 2 more this coming week. I'm helping with the appetizers for the office party, but they are covering the expenses.

So here's my menu:

Saturday - my department party. I'm bringing the vegies. I'm thinking of one or both of Caramelized Butternut Squash and Holiday Beans With Cranberries

Sunday - Grilled Bratwursts and Hotdogs from freezer. Whatever sides sound good.

Monday - Charmie's Potato Cheese Soup with salad and rolls

Tuesday - Skillet Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy using leftover gravy in freezer and stuffing I bought on sale at Thanksgiving. Served with mashed potatoes and vegies

Wednesday - All Staff Christmas party - I'm making Green Chili Cheese Ball shaped like a snowman, Pineapple Cheese Ball shaped like a Candy Cane, and a family recipe cheese ball shaped into pinecones, Spinach Dip Pinwheels using green tortillas and stacked into a Christmas Tree.
For dinner, Hamburger Diane with potatoes and vegies and salad

Thursday - My DS's bday dinner! Grilled Porkchops from SeriousEats.com, mashed potatoes, corn and Honey Bun Cake

Friday - leaving open for stretch!

[ellie_]

Sorry to hear about your husband looking for a job - hope he finds something soon.

It's a busy week so we are making good use of the crockpot and with colds and flu season upon us - soup for much of the week.

Friday: Smoky Tomato-Salmon Chowder
Saturday: potluck party at lunchtime :bringing Asian Slaw With Red Pears
dinner: Cabbage Soup With Rice and Dill for the Crock Pot
Sunday: Diabetic Best Ever Low-Fat Baked Chicken and veggies
Monday: Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Tuesday: potluck lucK: bringing Cranberry Muffins
dinner: out with friends
Wednesday: Posole (Crockpot)
Thursday: Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: fish/salad

[CheapThrills]

Charmie777 wrote:
Ok, I'm back. My DH is still looking for work, so more lean meals. I don't mind, but he's used to fancier meals...poor baby
My eldest DS is turning 21 this week! Yipes!!! I'm not old enough!!!! So he's got his all-request meal.
And the Christmas season of parties has begun! Had one Thursday night for Bunco. Fun times! I have 2 more this coming week. I'm helping with the appetizers for the office party, but they are covering the expenses.

So here's my menu:

Saturday - my department party. I'm bringing the vegies. I'm thinking of one or both of Caramelized Butternut Squash and Holiday Beans With Cranberries

Sunday - Grilled Bratwursts and Hotdogs from freezer. Whatever sides sound good.

Monday - Charmie's Potato Cheese Soup with salad and rolls

Tuesday - Skillet Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy using leftover gravy in freezer and stuffing I bought on sale at Thanksgiving. Served with mashed potatoes and vegies

Wednesday - All Staff Christmas party - I'm making Green Chili Cheese Ball shaped like a snowman, Pineapple Cheese Ball shaped like a Candy Cane, and a family recipe cheese ball shaped into pinecones, Spinach Dip Pinwheels using green tortillas and stacked into a Christmas Tree.
For dinner, Hamburger Diane with potatoes and vegies and salad

Thursday - My DS's bday dinner! Grilled Porkchops from SeriousEats.com, mashed potatoes, corn and Honey Bun Cake

Friday - leaving open for stretch!

Mmmmm! Charmie's Potato Cheese Soup is on my menu! Was looking for a good recipe.....thanks!

And, might I add: Aren't YOU the Christmasy one with your holiday-themed menu items and all?!

[mickeydownunder]

My very first Gozlemes!!



WHOO HOO

YUM

NO SUGAR in the dough too!

Hope you enjoy!

[mickeydownunder]

Charmie777 wrote:
Ok, I'm back. My DH is still looking for work, so more lean meals. I don't mind, but he's used to fancier meals...poor baby
My eldest DS is turning 21 this week! Yipes!!! I'm not old enough!!!! So he's got his all-request meal.
And the Christmas season of parties has begun! Had one Thursday night for Bunco. Fun times! I have 2 more this coming week. I'm helping with the appetizers for the office party, but they are covering the expenses.

So here's my menu:

Saturday - my department party. I'm bringing the vegies. I'm thinking of one or both of Caramelized Butternut Squash and Holiday Beans With Cranberries

Sunday - Grilled Bratwursts and Hotdogs from freezer. Whatever sides sound good.

Monday - Charmie's Potato Cheese Soup with salad and rolls

Tuesday - Skillet Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy using leftover gravy in freezer and stuffing I bought on sale at Thanksgiving. Served with mashed potatoes and vegies

Wednesday - All Staff Christmas party - I'm making Green Chili Cheese Ball shaped like a snowman, Pineapple Cheese Ball shaped like a Candy Cane, and a family recipe cheese ball shaped into pinecones, Spinach Dip Pinwheels using green tortillas and stacked into a Christmas Tree.
For dinner, Hamburger Diane with potatoes and vegies and salad

Thursday - My DS's bday dinner! Grilled Porkchops from SeriousEats.com, mashed potatoes, corn and Honey Bun Cake

Friday - leaving open for stretch!

LOve the Caramelized Butternut Squash and Green Chili cheese balls

[mickeydownunder]

ellie_ wrote:
Sorry to hear about your husband looking for a job - hope he finds something soon.

It's a busy week so we are making good use of the crockpot and with colds and flu season upon us - soup for much of the week.

Friday: Smoky Tomato-Salmon Chowder
Saturday: potluck party at lunchtime :bringing Asian Slaw With Red Pears
dinner: Cabbage Soup With Rice and Dill for the Crock Pot
Sunday: Diabetic Best Ever Low-Fat Baked Chicken and veggies
Monday: Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Tuesday: potluck lucK: bringing Cranberry Muffins
dinner: out with friends
Wednesday: Posole (Crockpot)
Thursday: Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: fish/salad

CRANBERRY MUFFINS!!!

[SarasotaCook]

C - sorry to hear about DH, especially around the holidays. I can't believe it is already the second week of Dec. Where has time gone. I'm really trying to use what I have on hand; with 1 new dish each week. Also, trying to build up my freezer stash of meatballs, some prepared meats and chicken, etc.
Christmas decor done, tree up, every thing mailed and cards out. Two Xmas parties, nothing too special or fancy and the dates have already changed twice Otherwise, I would love if it was a bit cooler. 80 is NOT December, very warm this year. HO HO HO. Happy shopping!
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SAT ...
http://www.food.com/recipe/sarasotas-sesame-grilled-chicken-thighs-389785; summer squash and zucchini casserole with tomatoes and cheese; crusty bread
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SUN ...
Bread Day: ABM, white I think
http://www.food.com/recipe/4-minute-spicy-garlic-shrimp-107997, with a few changes, served over brown rice; salad (from my garden)
Lady #4: Cabbage (CBC) casserole; Chicken, mushroom, and wild rice casserole; seafood stew; salad, fruit, bread and rolls
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MON ...
Lady #1 and #2: Plans
Me: Leftovers (mac and cheese, chicken, or shrimp)
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TUES ...
http://www.food.com/recipe/mediterranean-kale-white-bean-soup-with-sausage-289268, with a few changes; crusty bread; rum balls for dessert, lol
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WED ...
Lady #1: Maple cedar planked salmon; wild rice with wild mushrooms; roasted broccoli rabe; pumpernickel rolls
Lady #2: Same salmon; but, roasted carrots and NO rolls; gingered pumpkin cake for dessert (she has company)
Me: Work - An Asian salad w/chicken from Sat, and Asian dressing
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THURS ...
Lady #3: Family in town
Me: Happy hour with a friend
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FRI ...
Lady #1 and #2: Card/Game Night - TBD
Me ... Work or beef stroganoff, buttered noodles; roasted beets

HAPPY COOKING EVERYONE!

[ratherbeswimmin']

Morning Have a busy cooking week ahead to get ready for Christmas. Weather can't decide what it wants to do, 30s-70s back and forth. Good news--shopping is done and presents are wrapped.

Here is the plan Mon-Fri
Monday: Outstanding Shrimp Casserole, steamed carrots and salad

Tuesday: BB game night--Chili Cheese Fries and salad

Wednesday: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, salad, dill pickle spears

Thursday: Blackened Catfish, steamed broccoli, baked sweet potato, and Texas Pecan Pie

Friday: BB game night--Eat Out--Drive around looking at Christmas lights--end the night w/ Tennessee Hot Chocolate

Work Lunches: Black-Eyed Pea Chowder w/ Onion Herb Bread (Bread Machine) and Cold Macaroni Tuna Salad

Breakfast: Potato-Apple-Ham Skillet

Snacks/Christmas: Cappuccino Mix and Deluxe Spiced Tea Mix (to give as gifts); Pralines and Granny's Tea Cakes (for family cookie tray)

Drop off dinner for friends (newly diagnosed w/ NHL): Mermaid's Tender Roast Chicken, Nannys Broccoli Rice Casserole, baked potatoes and salad

[ratherbeswimmin']

Charmie777 wrote:
Ok, I'm back. My DH is still looking for work, so more lean meals. I don't mind, but he's used to fancier meals...poor baby
My eldest DS is turning 21 this week! Yipes!!! I'm not old enough!!!! So he's got his all-request meal.
And the Christmas season of parties has begun! Had one Thursday night for Bunco. Fun times! I have 2 more this coming week. I'm helping with the appetizers for the office party, but they are covering the expenses.

So here's my menu:

Saturday - my department party. I'm bringing the vegies. I'm thinking of one or both of Caramelized Butternut Squash and Holiday Beans With Cranberries

Sunday - Grilled Bratwursts and Hotdogs from freezer. Whatever sides sound good.

Monday - Charmie's Potato Cheese Soup with salad and rolls

Tuesday - Skillet Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy using leftover gravy in freezer and stuffing I bought on sale at Thanksgiving. Served with mashed potatoes and vegies

Wednesday - All Staff Christmas party - I'm making Green Chili Cheese Ball shaped like a snowman, Pineapple Cheese Ball shaped like a Candy Cane, and a family recipe cheese ball shaped into pinecones, Spinach Dip Pinwheels using green tortillas and stacked into a Christmas Tree.
For dinner, Hamburger Diane with potatoes and vegies and salad

Thursday - My DS's bday dinner! Grilled Porkchops from SeriousEats.com, mashed potatoes, corn and Honey Bun Cake

Friday - leaving open for stretch!

Sorry about your husband's job situation; hopefully will improve soon.
Honey Bun Cake--looks amazing

[ratherbeswimmin']

ellie_ wrote:
Sorry to hear about your husband looking for a job - hope he finds something soon.

It's a busy week so we are making good use of the crockpot and with colds and flu season upon us - soup for much of the week.

Friday: Smoky Tomato-Salmon Chowder
Saturday: potluck party at lunchtime :bringing Asian Slaw With Red Pears
dinner: Cabbage Soup With Rice and Dill for the Crock Pot
Sunday: Diabetic Best Ever Low-Fat Baked Chicken and veggies
Monday: Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Tuesday: potluck lucK: bringing Cranberry Muffins
dinner: out with friends
Wednesday: Posole (Crockpot)
Thursday: Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: fish/salad

Posole and Split Pea Soup--gotta try those

[ellie_]

ratherbeswimmin' wrote:
Morning Have a busy cooking week ahead to get ready for Christmas. Weather can't decide what it wants to do, 30s-70s back and forth. Good news--shopping is done and presents are wrapped.

Here is the plan Mon-Fri
Monday: Outstanding Shrimp Casserole, steamed carrots and salad

Tuesday: BB game night--Chili Cheese Fries and salad

Wednesday: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, salad, dill pickle spears

Thursday: Blackened Catfish, steamed broccoli, baked sweet potato, and Texas Pecan Pie

Friday: BB game night--Eat Out--Drive around looking at Christmas lights--end the night w/ Tennessee Hot Chocolate

Work Lunches: Black-Eyed Pea Chowder w/ Onion Herb Bread (Bread Machine) and Cold Macaroni Tuna Salad

Breakfast: Potato-Apple-Ham Skillet

Snacks/Christmas: Cappuccino Mix and Deluxe Spiced Tea Mix (to give as gifts); Pralines and Granny's Tea Cakes (for family cookie tray)

Drop off dinner for friends (newly diagnosed w/ NHL): Mermaid's Tender Roast Chicken, Nannys Broccoli Rice Casserole, baked potatoes and salad

Catfish sounds wonderful - found Friday's fish recipe now!

[SarasotaCook]

Black eyed pea chowder, blackened fish, possole, too many good recipes.

[Charmie777]

ellie_ wrote:
Sorry to hear about your husband looking for a job - hope he finds something soon.

It's a busy week so we are making good use of the crockpot and with colds and flu season upon us - soup for much of the week.

Friday: Smoky Tomato-Salmon Chowder
Saturday: potluck party at lunchtime :bringing Asian Slaw With Red Pears
dinner: Cabbage Soup With Rice and Dill for the Crock Pot
Sunday: Diabetic Best Ever Low-Fat Baked Chicken and veggies
Monday: Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Tuesday: potluck lucK: bringing Cranberry Muffins
dinner: out with friends
Wednesday: Posole (Crockpot)
Thursday: Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
Friday: fish/salad

Thanks Ellie. Posole (Crockpot) looks great! Saving...

[Charmie777]

mickeydownunder wrote:
My very first Gozlemes!!



WHOO HOO

YUM

NO SUGAR in the dough too!

Hope you enjoy!

Wow! I have never heard of gozlemes, so I googled it. Sounds fantastic!