Meal Plan Monday - 7/1

Happy July everyone! I'm struggling with meal planning already - this is why I stopped in the first place. But one reason I started blogging again was so I have a little accountability for meal planning. :) This week is supposed to be rainy and hot; and we also have a baseball tournament most of the week.

Chicken, Cheese & Broccoli (look for the recipe this week!)

Spaghetti
Chicken and Garlic Pasta
Forth of July - picnic in the park
Mom's Birthday - probably out to dinner
Forth of July Picnic

What are you eating this week?

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Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Skillet

We had this for dinner the other night. Everyone LOVED it, even though A said he wasn't eating any. (He ended up having two servings) If you're looking for a super simple, quick meal, try this one!

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You'll need:
1 pound chicken, cut into cubes
2 cups chopped broccoli
15 ounces chicken broth (I used homemade)
1 can Progresso Cheese Cooking Sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Garlic
2 cups pasta, uncooked
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Cook chicken in large skillet until no longer pink. Add broccoli, broth, cooking sauce, pepper, garlic, and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve.

Meal Plan Wednesday :) 6/26

I have so missed the blogging world. SO much has happened in my life since I last blogged.. but that is another post for another time! Today marks the day I'm back into meal planning! I NEED to meal plan so I can have a clue what's for dinner.

This week we've had/are having:

Pulled Pork with Mac and Cheese, steamed Broccoli and Homemade Bread

Pizza

Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Skillet *new*

Stromboli

Bourbon Chicken

Saturday we're hosting a cookout with hotdogs, burgers, chicken and numerous sides :)

What are you eating this week?

What's Cooking Thursdays? Cake Pops

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Yesterday was my best friends birthday. I wanted to make her a cake, but I didn't want the same old thing. I've seen cake pops around the blogosphere and decided to give them a shot. They were relatively easy and oh so good. I don't even like cake but these cake balls are the best.

Prepare cake according to the package directions. Bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Allow to cool completely. Once the cake has cooled, place sections of the cake into a large bowl and crumble with your hands or a fork. When you’re finished, you should have very fine cake crumbs. Next, work the can of icing into the cake crumbs. (Use 3/4 can of icing for firmer cake balls.) Then, roll the mixture into balls. I used my cookie scoop. Throw your cake balls into the freezer until firm, so they don't crumble when you coat them in chocolate. Melt the chocolate according the package directions.
Insert a lolli pop stick into each ball. Dip into chocolate until the ball is covered.Place them back down onto waxed or parchment paper until the chocolate has set. Decorate and enjoy!

{spiced rub cod}

{berry muffins}

What's Cooking Thursdays? Pizza Pinwheels

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I really have not been cooking new recipes at all. We've been using up meals in the freezer, having simple meals. I fixed the boys pizza pinwheels the other day for lunch so that's the new recipe you get. :)

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You'll need:

1 recipe pizza crust

3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup chopped pepperoni

1 cup pizza sauce

Roll out pizza dough into large rectangle. Sprinkle dough with garlic salt, basil, cheese and pepperoni. Roll dough up tightly to form a log. Slice into 1-inch pieces. Place rolls on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with warm pizza sauce.

{homemade spaghettios}

{panko crusted salmon}

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What's Cooking Thursdays?

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No new recipe from me this week - we've been relying on old favorites. :) Check back next week for a new one!

{hot sausage gravy n' biscuits}

{valentines whoopie pies}

Meal Plan 2/13

I didn't menu plan last week and all week long I wondered why. I was totally off my game and at 5:00 each night, I had no clue what to feed the troops. I couldn't even tell you now what I fed them. What I can tell you, is that I will be menu planning from now on. :)

This week we're having :

Leftovers
Cheeseburgers/Hotdogs
Steak, salad
Meatball Subs
Chicken Broccoli and Red Pepper Pasta
Leftovers/Out (We're going snowtubing!)
Ham

What are you eating this week?

What's Cooking Thursdays? Chicken Cordon Blu Chowder

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 Need a quick and easy weeknight dinner? Try Chicken Cordon Blu Chowder! 

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     2 cans {Campbell's} Chicken Corn Chowder1 cup cooked diced chicken1 cup cooked diced ham1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss is ideal, I used mozzarella because I was out of Swiss) Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium low heat until heated through. Serve with bread and a salad.  

Toasted Marshmellow Oreo Krispies  

 Teriyaki Steak Sandwich   

What's Cooking Thursdays? Chicken Taco Soup

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I was supposed to share the chicken corn blu chowder but once we tried the chicken taco soup, I knew I had to share it this week. It is so good, even A ate it! I served it with tortilla chips - it would be a perfect dip/dinner for the Superbowl.

you'll need:

1/2 onion, diced

16 oz jar salsa

16 oz chicken stock

1 can of corn, drained

1 package taco seasoning (or homemade)

3 oz tomato paste

1/2 tsp cumin

1 lb chicken breasts, cooked/chopped

10 oz cream cheese - I used Kraft Cooking Creme original

In your crock pot, combine all ingredients except cream cheese. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Half an hour before serving, stir in sour cream.  Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

{cookie eggs}

{pepperoni stuffed chicken breasts}