Baseball games, after school practice, church youth group, etc., etc. ... It all adds up to a busy family & a Mom scratching her head wondering, "When am I supposed to feed these people?!"
Here are my simple attempts at dinner this week:
Monday, September 21st - Chili Rubbed Salmon with Zucchini & Corn **I love recipes that sound complicated, but in essence are very easy. This is one of those! The Zucchini and Salmon cook together, the corn is a snap. Seriously lots of bang for your buck!**
Tuesday, September 22nd - Tortilla & Black Bean Pie **My husband looked at the name and said, "Oh yeah, that sounds yummy!" in his most sarcastic tone. I told him it was just about the same thing as Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza of yesteryear - now he's sold!**
Wednesday, September 23rd - Spaghetti with Meatballs, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread ... because - when is this ever a bad menu item?!
Thursday, September 24th - Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwiches with SunChips and Coleslaw **hint** watch the video on the link above
Friday, September 25th - Shorty's Diner **we should have a few tasty leftovers - and who knows - maybe we'll go out for ice cream after the game!**
That should do it!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Sunday, September 20, 2009
I'm BAAAAAACKKKK!!
I've been M.I.A for a few weeks. Sorry about that - school started ... enough said, right?!
While working on the menu for this upcoming week, I remembered I'd taken a pic of this meal to make a point. Look at this yummy dinner: Pork Loin Chops, Fettuccini Alfredo, fresh Green Beans & Garlic Bread. Guess how much it cost per serving? $0.83. Yes, that is Eighty-three Cents, per serving! My whole family ate dinner for less than $5 AND we had one serving left over for a lunch. Amazing?! AMAZING. I wish I could be this frugal all the time, but it only happens every once in awhile.
I wanted to remind all of you cooking Divas out there to check for good sales, plan well, and most of all - enjoy what you do! I'm not cheap because we "have" to be cheap, but because I like to make our family finances go a little further. It pays off in so many ways!
While working on the menu for this upcoming week, I remembered I'd taken a pic of this meal to make a point. Look at this yummy dinner: Pork Loin Chops, Fettuccini Alfredo, fresh Green Beans & Garlic Bread. Guess how much it cost per serving? $0.83. Yes, that is Eighty-three Cents, per serving! My whole family ate dinner for less than $5 AND we had one serving left over for a lunch. Amazing?! AMAZING. I wish I could be this frugal all the time, but it only happens every once in awhile.
I wanted to remind all of you cooking Divas out there to check for good sales, plan well, and most of all - enjoy what you do! I'm not cheap because we "have" to be cheap, but because I like to make our family finances go a little further. It pays off in so many ways!
The Glamorous Chef
Monday, August 17, 2009
Week of August 17th - August 22nd
Just the facts ma'm!
Monday, August 17th - Beans & Rice - I made a big "mess" of beans the other day. For tonight's meal, I am adding sausage, cajun seasoning, water and rice. I'll cook it all together. Quick, easy, yummy!!
Tuesday, August 18th - Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs with Orzo & Asparagus
Wednesday, August 19th - Bar-b-que Chicken Salad
Thursday, August 20th - Baked Potatoes
Friday, August 21st - Salmon Rosemary Burgers with Baked Fries
Saturday, August 22nd - Out to Dinner
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Monday, August 17th - Beans & Rice - I made a big "mess" of beans the other day. For tonight's meal, I am adding sausage, cajun seasoning, water and rice. I'll cook it all together. Quick, easy, yummy!!
Tuesday, August 18th - Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs with Orzo & Asparagus
Wednesday, August 19th - Bar-b-que Chicken Salad
Thursday, August 20th - Baked Potatoes
Friday, August 21st - Salmon Rosemary Burgers with Baked Fries
Saturday, August 22nd - Out to Dinner
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Week of August 10th - August 15th
Is it really Thursday?! Really??? Somehow this week escaped me; however, I did create a menu ... the whole "getting to the computer and recording on blogspot" part alluded me. Better late than never - right?!
I was nodding my head to Italy this week. And really - I mean an American nod. I'm not fooling myself that this is REAL Italian! Guess what? As hard as I tried to stick to Italian all week, my Texican roots came roaring through and I had to make soft tacos. Forgive me! ;)
Without further ado, here she is:
Monday - Chicken Ravioli & Green Beans with Garlic Bread - There is a delicious ravioli at Sam's Club ... yum!
Tuesday - Pizza - there is this place, Pizza Padron, that offers medium pizzas for $2.99. I can't make them that cheap, so Pizza Padron it is!!
Wednesday - Chicken Soft Tacos - McCormick makes these wonderful dry packet marinades. We love the Chipotle marinade - on beef or chicken, it's fantastico!!
Thursday - Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce, Orzo, & Broccoli ***this received 5 stars from my family - make it and AMAZE yourself!!***
Friday - Out to Dinner
Saturday - Minestrone
Happy Cooking or Felice di cottura!
The Glamorous Chef
I was nodding my head to Italy this week. And really - I mean an American nod. I'm not fooling myself that this is REAL Italian! Guess what? As hard as I tried to stick to Italian all week, my Texican roots came roaring through and I had to make soft tacos. Forgive me! ;)
Without further ado, here she is:
Monday - Chicken Ravioli & Green Beans with Garlic Bread - There is a delicious ravioli at Sam's Club ... yum!
Tuesday - Pizza - there is this place, Pizza Padron, that offers medium pizzas for $2.99. I can't make them that cheap, so Pizza Padron it is!!
Wednesday - Chicken Soft Tacos - McCormick makes these wonderful dry packet marinades. We love the Chipotle marinade - on beef or chicken, it's fantastico!!
Thursday - Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce, Orzo, & Broccoli ***this received 5 stars from my family - make it and AMAZE yourself!!***
Friday - Out to Dinner
Saturday - Minestrone
Happy Cooking or Felice di cottura!
The Glamorous Chef
Friday, August 7, 2009
Oops!
Well, it happens every now and again - I just didn't get to the menu creating this week!
Tune in for next week's menu. It'll be good for sure!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Tune in for next week's menu. It'll be good for sure!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Week of July 27th - August 1st
Bonjour! I am back home from my trip across the Atlantic & am in full swing once again. It was wonderful to have a break. Even the most ardent chefs needs a reprieve now and again.
With summer in full swing, a schedule that just won't quit, and a pantry to empty before our move - I'm going the "less is more" route. Here is our menu for the week:
Monday, July 27th - Golden Fried Chicken (Monday is Half Price Chicken Night)
Tuesday, July 28th - Frito Pie -- It's an old favorite from the school cafeteria: Fritos topped with chili & cheese
Wednesday, July 29th - Quiche
Thursday, July 30th - Fajitas
Friday, July 31st - Hamburger Helper -- Say it with me, "I don't know why they call it 'Hamburger Helper', it does just fine on it's own!"
Saturday, August 1st - Shorty's Diner
There we go, simple as Frito Pie!!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
With summer in full swing, a schedule that just won't quit, and a pantry to empty before our move - I'm going the "less is more" route. Here is our menu for the week:
Monday, July 27th - Golden Fried Chicken (Monday is Half Price Chicken Night)
Tuesday, July 28th - Frito Pie -- It's an old favorite from the school cafeteria: Fritos topped with chili & cheese
Wednesday, July 29th - Quiche
Thursday, July 30th - Fajitas
Friday, July 31st - Hamburger Helper -- Say it with me, "I don't know why they call it 'Hamburger Helper', it does just fine on it's own!"
Saturday, August 1st - Shorty's Diner
There we go, simple as Frito Pie!!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Monday, July 6, 2009
Week of July 6th-July 11th
Happy Belated 4th! I hope you all had a fantastic Independence Day - especially hope you took advantage of the grill this weekend!
Here is the menu for the week. Once again, it's simple, simple, simple. Summer is fabulous!
Monday, July 6th - Shorty's Diner
Tuesday, July 7th - Beans & Cornbread
Wednesday, July 8th - Grilled Pizza
Thursday, July 9th - Taco Salad (make tacos & crush it all up on a bowl - ooooo, hard!)
Friday, July 10th - Out to Dinner
Saturday, July 11th - Breakfast for Dinner or "I'm Makin' Waffles!"
Like I said, simple, simple, simple! Next week I'm truly being glamorous and jet setting off to Germany so no menu for next week. Hmmmm .... I wonder what new delights I'll discover across the Atlantic!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
Here is the menu for the week. Once again, it's simple, simple, simple. Summer is fabulous!
Monday, July 6th - Shorty's Diner
Tuesday, July 7th - Beans & Cornbread
Wednesday, July 8th - Grilled Pizza
Thursday, July 9th - Taco Salad (make tacos & crush it all up on a bowl - ooooo, hard!)
Friday, July 10th - Out to Dinner
Saturday, July 11th - Breakfast for Dinner or "I'm Makin' Waffles!"
Like I said, simple, simple, simple! Next week I'm truly being glamorous and jet setting off to Germany so no menu for next week. Hmmmm .... I wonder what new delights I'll discover across the Atlantic!
Happy Cooking!
The Glamorous Chef
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