February 16th - February 22nd

Holy Cow!! I can't believe we're looking at a new week already! Life is bustling so I'm making this week extremely easy for me by using a lasagne from the freezer for Tuesday night --- could be just as easy for you if you buy one already prepared!

Thursday is one of my favorite Sis-in-law's birthday. In honor of her, I'm highlighting her famous Cheddar Chowder Monday night. Everyone loves it!

Have a fabulous week! Happy Cooking!

The Glamorous Chef

Monday, February 16th: Cheddar Chowder
Cheddar Chowder
2 Cups Water
2 Cups Diced Potatoes
½ Cup Diced Carrots
½ Cup Diced Celery
¼ Cup Chopped Onion
1 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper
Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper in large heavy bottomed
pot. Bring to boil. Boil 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, make white
sauce: melt butter, add flour and stir until smooth. Slowly add milk. Cook until
thickened. Turn off the heat & add grated cheese. Stir until melted. Add white sauce
and cubed ham to vegetables that have not been drained. Heat through.
White Sauce
¼ Cup Butter
¼ Cup Flour
2 Cups Milk
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Cubed Ham

Tuesday, February 17th: Lasagne -mine is a pre-made frozen I made a month or so ago. Make you own or go buy Stouffers - really, who cares?! Cost wise, it could be about the same unless you have a stockpile of pasta sauce, ground beef, and noodles from your budget conscious grocery shopping. ;)

Wednesday, February 18th: Soft Chicken Tacos

Thursday, February 19th: Shorty's Diner (leftover night)

Friday, February 20th: Stir Fry - I have found Wal-Mart sells the best stir fry veggies. They come in a giant bag (I think Bird's Eye is the brand) with the sauce! Brown thinly sliced beef, chicken, or pork --- heck, or shrimp, remove from wok, add veggies, stir fry until tender, return meat to wok, add sauce and ... DINNER! It's wonderful! Serve with white rice, brown rice, or noodles - you can't lose!

Saturday, February 21st: Dinner Out - you deserve it!