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Menu of the Week #7

Our seventh menu of the week in 2018 was disrupted, but you can see in the above picture what I intended to make. What didn't get made this week will appear on next week's menu. This post will have the following recipes: Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, 1770 House Meatloaf with Garlic Sauce, and Enchilada Soup.

Menu of the Week #6

The menu of the week turned out to be delicious. This week we had Salmon with a Salad of Green Beans and Bok Choy, Chicken Tacos with Refried Beans and a Garden Salad, Pork Chops with Roasted Beets and Oranges, Pumpkin Pasta with Chicken Sausage, and Sheet Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale.

Pumpkin Pasta with Chicken Sausage

Pumpkin Pasta with Chicken Sausage

I am freaking out (dramatically) about how good and how easy this dinner was.

Ingredients:
12 oz pasta
2 T olive oil
Chicken Sausage, sliced (I found Applewood Smoked with Gouda)
1 C Pumpkin Puree
1 C Heavy Whipping Cream
Fresh Sage, chiffonade
1/2 t red pepper flakes
8 oz Fontina Cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

Menu of the Week #5

Harper says hi. This week I tried two new recipes, and both will make a return on our menu this year for sure. Cuban Shredded Beef with Rice and Beans, Salmon over Faux Risotto, Old Bay Shrimp Rolls, Chicken Picatta over Egg Noodles, and Pumpkin Pasta with Chicken Sausage.

Menu of the Week #4

This week was a mix of new recipes and some old standards for us. I discovered a new way to make Brussels and cauliflower that I think you will enjoy too. We have to keep our veggie game up to trick family into eating enough, am I right?

Menu of the Week #3

My family enjoyed our menu of the week which features a meatless dish, as well as chicken, pork, beef, fish, I think we've covered all the proteins.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka? This is an absolutely delicious meal of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, and onions, with spices like cumin and paprika. On Sunday I had a hankering for this warming and comforting meal which originated in Northern Africa and appears on menus across the US as a brunch item. If you are looking for something that comes together quickly, under 30 minutes, you should try this. Shakshuka can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, it truly is that amenable of a meal.

Sausage, Greens and Beans

My family loved this cold weather pasta dinner, and I thought it was pretty easy to pull together. I used hot Italian sausage, cannellini beans, rigatoni and hearty swiss chard leaves.

Menu of the Week #2

This menu of the week is in line with every typical January meal plan, don't you think? You will find lots of veggies, exceptionally healthy leafy greens and lean proteins. If you are looking for healthy and delicious dinner ideas, here you go!

Menu of the Week #1

Our menu this week features some of our favorite Pioneer Woman recipes. These are pretty solid recipes, tried and true for your menu too.


Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork, Frito Pie, Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Salmon, King Ranch Chicken, Cashew Chicken over White Rice, Shrimp Pasta.