Week of October 19th - October 24th

I love Facebook! Being a stay at home Mom, it gives me a chance to virtually "see" people I normally wouldn't see. Today, in honor of family dinners and Facebook, I asked my friends to tell me what their favorite weeknight dinners are. I then compiled a handful of answers to create our menu for the week. Thanks Facebook buddies!! You guys are the best!

Monday, October 19th - Quiche. I never got around to making it last week, so I decided to whip it up tonight. Proving that the best laid plans can go to waste, I baked the pastry shell, poured in the quiche, and popped it in the oven. Forty minutes later I pulled out a burnt to a crisp quiche. My boy child told me he even saw flames coming from the quiche! Thing is, I never turned down the temp from the 450 degrees (you cook the pie crust on) to 325 degrees (for cooking the quiche). Seeing my failure, I enacted "Plan B", which was heading to Golden Chick for their Monday half price chicken deal. Thank you Golden Chick for saving the day!!

Tuesday, October 20th - Spaghetti Carbonara


Wednesday, October 21st - Chicken Tortilla Soup - I'm kicking it old school and preparing this from scratch since I have a chicken carcass on hand. If you don't have a carcass hanging around, because quite frankly not everyone does, use THIS recipe. It's fantastic!

Thursday, October 22nd - Sanchez Chipotle Pork and Rice

• This can be cooked in the microwave! you need a covered microwave dish, 1-2 pork tenderloins, 1 red,1 yellow bell pepper, 1 yellow onion all sliced, southwest chipotle seasoning and cooking oil. In the bottom of the dish put some oil, spread 1/2 of the peppers and onions then put pork in (don't cut it) add the rest of the veggies and spinkle the ... Read Moreseasoning on top ( we like alot of seasoning so its kinda spicy). Cook it in the microwave for about 20-25 minutes until the pork it thoroughly cooked, slice the pork when it is done. Make steamed rice, and then combine everything in a large bowl and serve. This is one of my kiddos favorite meals! It is so yummy! Enjoy!
  

Friday, October 23rd - Taco Bueno

Saturday, October 24th - Tomato Basil Mozzarella Sandwiches - I don't believe there is any secret on how to prepare these, but just in case it sounds too "Gourmet" for any of you - here's my plan: Sourdough bread, thick sliced fresh tomato, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, and mayo - toast the bread & make a sandwich! Easy, eh?

What a fabulous week!! Happy Cooking!

The Glamorous Chef