Week of July 12, 2009

Okay...week two of sticking to a menu and having it be kid friendly at the same time. But joy of joys I have a new cookbook, Cooking up a Storm, and it is SPECTACULAR! It is compiled of recipes that were requested by those who lost their Times Picayune clippings in Katrina.
So I started the week with a recipe from this new and destined to be favorite cookbook!
Sunday- Chicken with Apricots- Cooking up a Storm
Monday- Shrimp Stuffed Peppers
Tuesday- Cabbage Casserole- Cooking up a Storm
Wednesday- Smothered Chicken- Cooking up a Storm
Thursday- Chilled Spiced Carrot Soup
Friday- Last night with the kiddos, maybe we will do some Jeng Chi! We love Chinese dumplings
Saturday- OFF!

Week of July 5, 2009

Okay so this is the menu for the first week of the second summer extended time with the kiddos. Sometimes it is great fun to cook for them...sometimes it is a bit stressful, depending on what time the work day ends...

Sunday Night- Make your own pizza night (Not as easy as one would think! Especially if someone requests sausage!)
Monday Night- Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Tuesday Night- La Bamba Casserole
Wednesday Night- Chicken Thighs and Dirty Rice
Thursday Night- BBQ Shrimp
Friday Night- Swiss Meatball Burgers (These are great with english muffins for buns)