Weekly Post, Dec 26

Well, only a day behind. Not too bad. We had a wonderful, albeit busy Christmas holiday. Everyone has a slew of new toys to play with (including myself, yeah!) and hopefully it will keep the kiddos entertained for a while. We’ll see.

I was marathon baking last weekend. Friday I made a batch of Italian egg bread (we refer to it as Easter bread), a batch of our potato pan rolls, and stuffing for Christmas dinner. On Saturday I made 3 pies and a batch of cinnamon rolls. We are so carbed up it’s ridiculous. I have never been big on New Years Resolutions, but after this carb-fest I might need to re-think that concept.

My husband loves-loves-loves turkey dinner! It is absolutely top of his list! That might be partly related to the fact that I only do it 3 times a year, but never the less, he’s always excited about it. We made a huge turkey for our wee family this year to ensure plenty of leftovers. Soooo, though I have a menu for the week, it’s kind of a “back-up plan” should the kiddos get sick of turkey. 

I am excited to try an herb pack in the Crockpot Bob’s Beef to see how it helps the flavor. I am also hoping to finally get some more recipes on here, including the biscuit recipe I’ve been using and the chocolate banana muffin recipe I’m loving right now.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	*kefir shake cinnamon rolls scrambled eggs	PBJ goldfish apple slices	turkey dinner leftovers
Tuesday	*kefir shake oatmeal w/toppings	grilled cheese carrots chips	chicken casserole w/turkey salad chips
Wednesday	*kefir shake waffles sausage links	PBN crackers strawberries goldfish	EARLY MEAL spaghetti & meatballs green beans
Thursday	*kefir shake roll up pancakes strawberries	turkey sandwich cantaloupe chips	fettuccini alfredo sauted chicken broccoli
Friday	*kefir shake cinnamon toast HB egg	salami/cheese & crackers goldfish apple slices	steak mashed potatoes carrots
Saturday	*kefir shake biscuit sandwiches	PBJ chips cantaloupe	pizza bites salad
Sunday	*kefir shake pancakes blueberries	pizza bites carrots	crockpot beef & onions noodles green beans

I am also experimenting this week with pizza bites. Always looking for yummy finger foods to enjoy on movie night. Hope you are living it up this last week of 2016! It’s been a wonderful year for us filled with new experiences and lots of fun! Enjoy!

Weekly Menu, Dec 19

We have had a wave of illness sweep thru our house over the last two weeks. I am so hopeful that it’s over, just in time for the holidays. I am wrapping up my preparations and am very thankful that I have a few more days of kids in school so I can get the last of things completed.

Last week was my turn with the cold so it was all I could do to get thru the days. I finished my finals and my hubby picked up the slack on meals. So glad he’s comfortable in the kitchen.  On Sunday we did make the Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup and Focaccia bread, both recipes I found on Pinterest. Both turned out amazing and will definitely be made again! I’m hoping to get a post together for the soup and possibly the bread once I’ve tweeked it to our liking.

This week we need to have a night to clean out the refrigerator. We always have turkey for Christmas; it’s hubby’s fave and I love the leftover turkey sandwiches. I have one Pinterest recipe in there this week, but the rest is classics to keep the week running smooth.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	*kefir shake oatmeal w/ toppings	PB crackers cheesy goldfish applesauce	pizza salad
Tuesday	*kefir shake muffins sausage patty	ham, cheese and crackers cheezits carrot sticks	crockpot sesame meatballs rice broccoli
Wednesday	*kefir shake cinnamon toast scrambled eggs	PBJ veggie sticks apple slices	EARLY MEAL sauted chicken mac n cheese mixed veggies
Thursday	*kefir shake chocolate chip pancakes sausage links	CC & jam bagel cheezits strawberries	leftovers night: time to clean out the fridge
Friday	*kefir shake biscuits & jam scrambled eggs	turkey roll ups carrot sticks chips	roast potatoes peas
Saturday	*kefir shake muffins sausage patty	grilled cheese cheesy goldfish carrot sticks	Mexican dinner: enchiladas tamales corn, beans
Sunday	*kefir shake cinnamon rolls scrambled eggs	Lite Snacks	Christmas Dinner: turkey, stuffing, rolls, peas, carrots, potatoes, etc.

Alright, that’s what we’re aiming for this week. I’m really looking forward to our holiday weekend, and all the food that comes with it. I am ready to get to work on everything I can do ahead of time, so I suspect I’ll be pretty busy in the kitchen this week. My kids might earn a bonus with all the dishes they’ll need to help me with. Have a yummy week!