Monday, July 30, 2012

Happy Monday morning to you! 


We are doing a mix of easy and healthy recipes this week. Maddix's birthday is today so to celebrate him turning 2 we are doing dogs and tots, something every little boy loves!


The rest of the week are all new recipes I have decided to try out. Hopefully they will be good recipes that I can add to our routine. I'll let you know how they turn out as I make them :)


And as an FYI, I use an app called "GrocerySmart" when I go shopping. I am able to input my grocery list online and it syncs with my tablet/phone so that when I am at the store I can read my list and 'cross off' the items as I get them. It puts everything in aisle order as well for you which is extremely helpful. Check it out HERE!


Monday30 - Hot Dogs and tots




Tuesday31 - Nachos (these are homemade with no link to a recipe). If you'd like the recipe that I use send me an FB message and I will type one out for you.





Wednesday1 - Lasagna
(this is homemade with no link to a recipe). If you'd like the recipe that I use send me an FB message and I will type one out for you. 

Thursday2 - Soutwestern Chopped Chicken Salad





Friday3 - Pizza Casserole




Saturday4 - Crockpot Beef and Broccoli







Sunday5 - Chicken Pot Pie





Grocery List


Meat:
hot dogs
1 lb ground turkey
1 lb hot italian sausage
2 Sweet Italian Chicken Sausages, casings removed
17 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
1 pound boneless beef top round steak — trimmed of fat, cut into cubes

2 large (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 cups shredded chicken

Veggies and Fruit:
iceberg lettuce
2 green bell pepper, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1 red
bag of onions
1lb broccoli, cut into florets

Breads, Grains and Dairy:
hot dog buns
velveeta
sour cream
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cup(s) Part-Skim Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
4 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 container Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Biscuits or that “other” brand
1 cup uncooked brown rice

Canned Goods:
large can refried beans
large jar prego traditional
1 can black beans, rinsed
1 can sweet yellow corn (or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed)
1 jar Trader Joe’s Arrabiata Spaghetti Sauce or your favorite pasta sauce
2 cups fat free beef broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (use low sodium!)
milk

Frozen Foods:
tater tots
1 1/2 cups diced frozen peas and carrots

Seasonings and Condiments:
taco seasoning packet
1 tbsp ranch seasoning
1 tbsp taco seasoning
2 tbsp Red Roasted Chili Paste (like the kind from Thai Kitchen)
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Miscellaneous:
nacho chips
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 (9 ounce) box of barilla no-boil lasagna noodles

1  cup biscuit mix

Monday, July 23, 2012

Weekly Menu (7/23-7/29)


23Monday-  Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-chipotle-turkey-burgers/detail.aspx
www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/skinny-texas-cheese-fries.html#more

24Tuesday -  Chicken Cheese and Spinach Manicotti 

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chicken-cheese-spinach-manicotti-109203.aspx

25Wednesday - Pizza Night

26Thursday - Summer Corn and Potato Chowder
http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeid=105291

27Friday - Potato Salad with Smoked Sausage
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/potato-salad-with-smoked-sausage/detail.aspx

28Saturday- Braised Brisket w/potatoes and carrots
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/braised-brisket-with-potatoes-and.html

29Sunday- Skillet Lasagna
http://thekatechroniclesblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/skillet-lasagna.html




Grocery List (7/23-7/29)


Meat
1lb ground turkey
bacon
canadian bacon
1-1/2cups  finely chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage (any variety), sliced
1 large (about 5 lbs) beef brisket, trimmed of all fat

Veggies and Fruit
white onions
cilantro
3 yukon gold potatoes
scallions
¼ cup  chopped fresh basil
celery
red bell pepper
2 1/2 pounds new potatoes, quartered
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 large carrots, peeled and trimmed 2 inches long
8 medium (32 oz total) red potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Spices and Oils
chipotle chili
garlic powder
onion powder
seasoned salt
olive oil
chili powder
cumin
salt and pepper
hot sauce
vegetable oil
white wine vinegar
whole-grain Dijon mustard


Cheese and Dairy
mozzarella cheese (slices)
shredded cheddar cheese
1 container  (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
2 egg whites
1 cup  KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Bread and Grains
hamburger buns

Misc.
jalapenos
10 manicotti shells, cooked, drained
1-1/2 cups  spaghetti sauce
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups fat free beef broth
About 6 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into thirds & fully cooked
2(14.5 oz) cans Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup tomato sauce

Frozen Foods
1 pkg.  (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
frozen corn

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