Eat at home

[charming23]

I have to go into work later today so we had our big meal at lunch time. We had puffy pancakes with sausage and sauteed apples.

 

[ski_mom]

I chose Baked pizza pasta (one pepperoni and cheese one olive, mushroom, and cheese) w/garlic bread.
Hope they like it. It's a favorite in this house.

Could you share your recipe for the baked pizza pasta? In our house we love anything with pizza or pasta, so together they sound great!

 

[Tikitoi]

JUst got in from being at our yard sale. It was an all day thing. And I was hot and hungry. It would have been very easy to go get something to eat at a restaurant, especially that I made $100+ today, but I just reheated my leftovers (roasted chicken & homemade mac n cheese) and made some spinach to go with it. I feel so much better!

 

[tink2dw]

I have not had fast food in over a year till last week when I had 2 jack in the box tacos, aaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww they were so good!! And only a $1.00 for 2!!

 

[Jenny-momof3]

I found this recipe earlier in the thread...

Beef bake

1lb stew beef cut into cubes
one can mushroom gravy
One can water
12oz tomato juice
One package onion soup mix
Potatos peeled and cut in half
Carrots cut into big pieces

Brown beef in oil add salt and pepper to taste drain and set aside
In a sauce pan mix juice,water,gravy, and onion soup mix bring to a boil and simmer 5 mins add beef take off heat

Spray a 13 by 9 baking dish with non stick spray place potatoes to cover the pan add carrots pour beef mixture on top cover with tin foil and bake for two ours in a 350 oven




Do you think I could omit the tomato juice? I REALLY don't like it. Wonder if it would stil be good without it?

 

[figment3258]

I found this recipe earlier in the thread...

Beef bake

1lb stew beef cut into cubes
one can mushroom gravy
One can water
12oz tomato juice
One package onion soup mix
Potatos peeled and cut in half
Carrots cut into big pieces

Brown beef in oil add salt and pepper to taste drain and set aside
In a sauce pan mix juice,water,gravy, and onion soup mix bring to a boil and simmer 5 mins add beef take off heat

Spray a 13 by 9 baking dish with non stick spray place potatoes to cover the pan add carrots pour beef mixture on top cover with tin foil and bake for two ours in a 350 oven

Do you think I could omit the tomato juice? I REALLY don't like it.

Wonder if it would stil be good without it?

Ummm I don't think so it's to make the gravy but it does not taste like tomato at all. Do u like v8 I have used that before.

 

[tinkmom2]

I made chili mac and mac and cheese yesterday http://tinkmomfoodie-foodobsession.blogspot.com/2011/08/chili-mac-and-stove-top-mac-and-cheese.html

 

[ilovejack02]

I will update about my week later but I thought in case you haven't seen it yet I know a lot of you follow her blog did you guys see that the pioneer woman will have her own show on the food network starting next Saturday at 11:30am

I am soo excited about her new show, she and I could be besties ; ) haha

I made pizzas tonight instead of ordering out. I bought whole wheat yeast dough from Wal-Mart (.98) and made 4 pizzas; spinach alfredo, cheese, pepperoni and ham, and a blueberry dessert pizza. We have so much left over! Everyone was happy and looking forward to a repeat.

Where do you find their dough at walmart, is it the kind in tube ?

 

[nancycg56]

I am making chicken enchiladas tonight ~ new recipe for me so we'll see how it goes. I'll have brown rice and corn on the cob on the side. Frozen lemon and raspberry fluff for dessert

 

[charming23]

Tonight we are having ham with hash brown patties and zucchini planks.

 

[LilyWDW]

My meal list for this week... breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks but in no real order:

Breakfast:
1) Oatmeal with Berries
2) Hard boiled Eggs, hCicken Sausage, Toast, Fruit
3) Chicken Hash
4) Pancakes

Lunch:
1) Half Sandwich, Fruit
2) Tuna or Chicken Salad, Crackers, Fruit
3) Burrito (frozen), Vegetables and Baba Ganoush
4) Left Overs

Dinner:
1) Chicken Quesadilla, Chips, Guacamole
2) Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread
3) Smoked Sausage, Sauerkraut, Fried Potatoes
4) Honey Grilled Shrimp, Potato/Carrots/Onion Packets, Rolls

Snacks:
1) Yogurt
2) Fruit
3) Vegetables and Baba Ganoush
4) Sorbet
5) Popcorn

 

[Cin]

I have not had fast food in over a year till last week when I had 2 jack in the box tacos, aaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww they were so good!! And only a $1.00 for 2!!

My DH absolutely loves those tacos too. I have noticed they are one of those things people either love 'em or hate 'em. After hearing much hype about them from DH and then a coworker of mine, so DS and I tried them out. We aren't lovers is all I have to say about that. But yeah the hubs loves them.

So this week is a splurge week, as I have a full pantry and freezer again.
Sun - shrimp scampi with pasta, tossed salad
Mon - cherry chicken lettuce wraps, rice salad
Tues - herb seasoned burgers on the grill, carrot raisin salad, beans
Weds - chicken and dumplings
Thurs - beef stroganoff, English peas
Fri - sausage and mushroom alfredo pizza, feta and basil pizza
Sat - steaks on the grill, tossed salad, loaded baked potato

 

[Priorityonecb]

We ate out Friday-Sunday because we were out of town. Last fun getaway before school starts this week! I am cleaning out the freezer this week for dinners, so meals might look a little odd!! I need to do a stock up this coming weekend.

Sunday- Fish sandwiches, baked beans, fried potatoes
Monday- Homemade chicken noodle soup, rolls
Tuesday- Ravioli, green beans, pears, cornbread
Wednesday- Fish sticks, chicken fingers, mac and cheese, broccoli and cheese
Thursday-Grilled chicken breasts, rice, zuchini, fruit
Friday-3 cheese Chicken Viola, salad

 

[kayrosek]

Could you share your recipe for the baked pizza pasta? In our house we love anything with pizza or pasta, so together they sound great!

Sure though I have to admit I sorta just make it to taste.


I use around 16oz. (about half of the 32 oz. box) of elbow macoroni but whatever your favorite pasta is would work.
One jar of marinara sauce (sometimes I use homemade sauce if I have time)
Around 12 oz shredded cheese (I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used mozzerella too)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 pkg. peperoni slices
optional can of olives and/or can of mushrooms.

Mix pasta, marinara and garlic. Spread a thin layer of pasta mixture on the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan. Place pepperoni side by side in a single layer over pasta. Place a thin layer of mushrooms, olives or both over pepperoni, layer with another sprinkling of cheese and repeat process until all pasta cheese and toppings are layered into pan. Bake at 350 until bubbly.approx. 30min.

My kids love it and I often make it when Im baby siitting as it's sort of a mix of spagetti, mac and cheese and pizza. The perfect mix of flavors for kids. I've added fresh herbs, marinated artichoke hearts and a bunch of other stuff when making it for just adults but I always come back to this simple version for the kids.

 

[ski_mom]

Sure though I have to admit I sorta just make it to taste.


I use around 16oz. (about half of the 32 oz. box) of elbow macoroni but whatever your favorite pasta is would work.
One jar of marinara sauce (sometimes I use homemade sauce if I have time)
Around 12 oz shredded cheese (I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used mozzerella too)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 pkg. peperoni slices
optional can of olives and/or can of mushrooms.

Mix pasta, marinara and garlic. Spread a thin layer of pasta mixture on the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan. Place pepperoni side by side in a single layer over pasta. Place a thin layer of mushrooms, olives or both over pepperoni, layer with another sprinkling of cheese and repeat process until all pasta cheese and toppings are layered into pan. Bake at 350 until bubbly.approx. 30min.

My kids love it and I often make it when Im baby siitting as it's sort of a mix of spagetti, mac and cheese and pizza. The perfect mix of flavors for kids. I've added fresh herbs, marinated artichoke hearts and a bunch of other stuff when making it for just adults but I always come back to this simple version for the kids.

Thanks - I think we'll have to try that sometime this week!

 

[charming23]

Sure though I have to admit I sorta just make it to taste.


I use around 16oz. (about half of the 32 oz. box) of elbow macoroni but whatever your favorite pasta is would work.
One jar of marinara sauce (sometimes I use homemade sauce if I have time)
Around 12 oz shredded cheese (I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used mozzerella too)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 pkg. peperoni slices
optional can of olives and/or can of mushrooms.

Mix pasta, marinara and garlic. Spread a thin layer of pasta mixture on the bottom of a 9X13 baking pan. Place pepperoni side by side in a single layer over pasta. Place a thin layer of mushrooms, olives or both over pepperoni, layer with another sprinkling of cheese and repeat process until all pasta cheese and toppings are layered into pan. Bake at 350 until bubbly.approx. 30min.

My kids love it and I often make it when Im baby siitting as it's sort of a mix of spagetti, mac and cheese and pizza. The perfect mix of flavors for kids. I've added fresh herbs, marinated artichoke hearts and a bunch of other stuff when making it for just adults but I always come back to this simple version for the kids.

That sounds devine. I have almost everything I need in the house to make it so I just might.

 

[Tree]

I have been off the meal planning track with summer but now that we are getting back into a routine it should be much better. My husband is going over my inlaws who have a huge veggie garden so the meal plan may change a bit bit for the veggies.

Sun Steak, sweet potato fries, green beans

Mon Easy Mexican Lasagna with Tortillas


Tues Chicken, broccoli and pasta

Wed Mexican Lasagna

Thurs Leftover chicken and pasta

Fri Turkey burger melts, french fries, veggie

Sat Homemade pizza

 

[Teresa Pitman]

Yesterday my daughter wanted me to help her out with some recipe testing, so for supper we had a vegan hot spinach-artichoke dip, served with roasted vegetables (beets, onions, carrots) and a green salad. I didn't want to use chips in the dip, so I just topped the vegetables with it. The dip was delicious but very rich and I ate more of it than I should have! Must do better today.

My son is making dinner today and I am not sure what he has in mind.

I am thinking black bean burgers with a spinach/orange/cucumber salad for Tuesday. That's as far as I have gotten...

Teresa

 

[wishesuponastar]

need to change menu. will be back

 

[nancycg56]

I'm really not in the mood to cook so I will be making BLT's and maybe either macaroni salad or potato salad to go with it. Or maybe I'll make my homemade potato chips