What’s For Dinner? (No 67)

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Okay, I thought I was done with chili but I made it one more time this week.  And wouldn’t you know, last week we grilled burgers when it was 20 degrees outside and this week I made chili when it was 70.  I just can’t win! 1- Polenta With Fontina and Eggs Fruit Salad  2- Pizza (Palermos frozen) Salad  3- Jim’s Chili Mini Cheese and Onion Pastries  4- Creamy Grilled Chicken … [Read more...]

What’s For Dinner?

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It was a crazy week around and I did a lot of rearranging with the menu.  That’s okay – it keeps it interesting. 1- Southwest Chicken and Vegetables NOTE:  This is a great recipe for when you want something delicious quick!  And I did something new this time – I chopped up the chicken in my food processor  before I cooked it.  I had no idea if it would work or not.  I just knew I … [Read more...]

Bringing My Sky High Grocery Bill Back To Earth, Part 3

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If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2, you might want to do that first. Part 3 Progress this week?  I’m not sure – it doesn’t really feel like it.  These were my assignments for the week: Organize & inventory freezer. Make a menu from what’s in the freezer and pantry. Switch my grocery store day to Friday instead of Wednesday. #1 - I did organize and inventory the … [Read more...]

What’s For Dinner

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1- Mesquite Chicken (Lawry’s Marinade) Wild Rice Steamed vegetables 2- Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches French Fries (Ore Ida) Green Beans 3- Chicken Rice Bowl 4- (family birthday party) Tacos Cheese Dip  (http://homemakersdaily.com/?p=2516) Guacamole Tiramisu Toffee Torte Peanut Butter Bars 5- Pizza (Palermo’s)   … [Read more...]

What’s For Dinner?

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1- Salmon & Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Roasted Asparagus 2- Spaghetti & Meatballs Salad Garlic Bread (store bought – short on time) 3- Cheese Chicken & Rice Bake Salad 4- Cheese Enchiladas Steamed Vegetables 5- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Wild Rice Salad Italian Bread DESSERT:  Single Ingredient Ice Cream … [Read more...]

Patty’s Weekly Menu

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Do you ever sit down to plan your menu (you do plan, right?) and don’t have a clue what to make?  I do that sometimes.  One strategy we’ve talked about is having a list of all your recipes so when you’re planning, you can look at the list for ideas.  Another strategy is to look at someone else’s menu plan. Starting today, on Monday's, I’m going to share with you my menu for the … [Read more...]