Menu - February 15-21

This week started out at my In-Law's house, it was a nice vacation. My son slept better there than he does at home... I still have not figured that one out yet. Maybe it was darker there which made him sleep better? Who knows, but it made me want to have him sleep in that room more often. Of course my brother in law (age 16) wouldn't be so happy if that happened, as he was nice enough to let us all sleep in there for the few days we were visiting. It totally reminded me of giving up my room for my visiting siblings. I know I had to at least once...
Sunday I made the Valentine's meal for Hubby that I didn't get to make as we were at his parents. I usually try to make him a really nice meal for Valentine's Day. We had our meal and then for dessert we had White Chocolate Molten Lava Cake. I'll be posting that recipe tomorrow. It is delicious! Usually I make him steak for Valentine's day, as he loves steak and we don't usually justify the cost. We do not like to eat out on Valentine's day as it is usually too busy for our liking. Plus it gives me an excuse to make a fancier menu than normal.

Here is this week's Menu:

Monday: Chicken Strips (My sister in law's recipe) These are so good, I will be making them in the future!

Tuesday: Traveling home, stopped by Wendy's (I wanted Subway but there wasn't one around where we stopped.) I got a baked potato, Caesar side salad, and a Junior cheeseburger. I had to get the burger, it was calling my name.

Wednesday: Shepherd's Pie

Thursday: Pineapple Ham

Friday: Meatballs and Rice

Saturday: Chicken and Biscuits (Made by Mom)

Sunday: Lemon Pepper Salmon and Veggies with Rice

Be sure to vote in the poll for the recipe you want to see on Thursday!

Confession - I'm unorganized...

Today I was going to post the recipe for the Meatball Rigatoni, since it has been over a week since I said I would post it in a few days. The only problem is that I don't know where I sketched the recipe... I really cannot find it currently. I will be posting it when the recipe turns up again... or when I decide to try making it again. For those of you who want to try making one similar, I did a basic Alfredo Sauce with white pepper and thyme (and something else?) and simmered meatballs in it for 20 minutes to warm up the meatballs. Served over Rigatoni. I will post the exact recipe when I find it though...

Just an FYI - I do have good intentions of typing recipes and keeping the written ones in my cooking binder, but sometimes I just don't. Maybe that will be one of my resolutions next year. ;) I hope you have a good Saturday!

Foodless Friday: On Winter and Spring

I love the first time it snows, there is something so beautiful about a blanket of white covering the earth. That being said, I LOVE spring. Spring, come out of hiding soon! Please...

Oatmeal Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup

I think I may be off my pancake kick now... This was the last pancake recipe that I HAD to try! There are a few others that I would like to try in the future, but I think I want to make dinner food now. The combination of the pancakes and syrup are delicious. I hope you enjoy them!

Oatmeal Pancakes

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup quick cooking Oats, 1 cup All Purpose Flour, 2/3 cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1 Tbsp Sugar, 1 tsp Salt, 1 Tbsp Baking Powder, and 1 tsp Baking Soda.

Add 1 Egg, 1-1/2 to 2 cups Milk, and 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil to dry mixture. Mix until combined. Do not over mix.

In a hot skillet, over medium heat place 1/4 cup batter, cook for 3-4 minutes and flip. Cook for 1-3 minutes more.  Repeat with remaining batter. Top with Raspberry Syrup.

Raspberry Syrup

1 Lb Frozen Raspberries
1 Tbsp honey
1 cup apple raspberry juice, divided
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar or to taste

Place raspberries in saucepan, and heat until gently simmering. Add 1 Tbsp honey 3/4 cup Apple Raspberry Juice. Transfer sauce to a sieve to remove seeds. Place sauce back into saucepan, and heat until simmering. Meanwhile combine 1/4 cup juice and cornstarch in a separate container. Add sugar to Raspberry sauce to taste. Slowly add Cornstarch mixture to simmering sauce. Simmer until thickened. Serve hot.

Enjoy
Printer Friendly Oatmeal Pancakes
Printer Friendly Raspberry Syrup

Resolutions Week 4, how are your goals coming?

Week Four of Resolutions...

- As far as sugar intake is concerned, I realized that I am not as committed when I travel and visit others. I ate more sugary items than I should have. Of course we did an early birthday party for my son and his cousin (her birthday is in about a week, but my son's is not until next month), so of course I had to have some cake then. It was dished out before I could request a half amount, but I didn't complain either. I guess I have some self control issues to work on, but my sister-in-law made a wonderful chocolate cake!

- Last week I made raspberry syrup and oatmeal pancakes as my new recipes.

- So this past week was a fluke as we were gone from Thursday to Tuesday. I did exercise twice in the past 7 days, and we did walk around the mall (I was carrying a 20 lb baby too) but it wasn't necessarily for exercise.

- Still have not started a book, but my sister-in-law gave me one while we were visiting, so I am going to read it.

-I am not sure if I spent 2 hours doing something for me, but I did have a good time visiting with my inlaws.

How are your goals coming?

Monday Menu: February 8-14

This past week has been interesting... I actually only cooked one meal this week! I also forgot it was Monday today until just now. My husband and I are currently visiting his family so there will also be no pictures as they are all on my computer at home! I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day.

Due to me actually only making one meal this week, there will be no poll and I will be posting the recipe for Oatmeal Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup on Thursday. I hope you all had a great President's Day!

Here is our menu:


Monday: Pork Chops with Cumin Rice (Made by my mom)

Tuesday: Leftover Pork Chops with Cumin Rice

Wednesday: Oatmeal Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup

Thursday: Pizza (on our way out of town)

Friday: Ate out with Hubby's family at a Pizza/Pasta Buffet

Saturday: BBQ Chicken (made by my mother in law)

Sunday: Hawaiian Haystacks (Mother in Law made these as well)

Bacon Couscous

This recipe is the first time I have ever actually made couscous (why did I wait so long?!?). It turned out very well and I loved eating this dish. It is actually better the second day as the flavors have had time to mix.

Bacon Couscous

In a saucepan over medium heat, saute 1 green bell pepper, diced and half of an onion, diced in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until tender.

 Combine 3 cups cooked couscous (about 6 ounces dry),

1/2 lb. bacon, diced and cooked, bell pepper, onion and 2 tsp parsley in a bowl.

Toss to combine.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Print Recipe