Monthly Archives: July 2009

Jul 2

July Monthly Dinner Menu

Wow, June flew by way too fast! I think I even forgot a few things that I was supposed to get done in June, but oh well, July is here, and it is time for another menu. Here is what I have planned for dinner in July.

  • 7/1/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/2/09: Chili, Saltines, No Bake Cookies, Brownies, and Chocolate-Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats
  • 7/3/09: Pancakes, Bacon, and Orange Juice
  • 7/4/09: Hot Dogs, Chips, Pasta Salad, Corn Salad, Brownies, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 7/5/09: Grilled Chicken, Pasta Salad, and Green Beans
  • 7/6/09: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Angus Burgers, and Fries
  • 7/7/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 7/8/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/9/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/10/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/11/09: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/12/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 7/13/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/14/09: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
  • 7/15/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/16/09: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/17/09: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cinnamon Rolls, and Orange Juice
  • 7/18/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/19/09: Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
  • 7/20/09: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Angus Burgers, and Fries
  • 7/21/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/22/09: Nacho Buffet
  • 7/23/09: Baked Pasta, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/24/09: Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/25/09: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
  • 7/26/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/27/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/28/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/29/09: HH Lasagna, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/30/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/31/09: Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, and Orange Juice

I’ll be posting July’s lunches soon. Time to get back to the To Do List!

Jul 1

Greener Hospitality

Since I’ve got two hostessing events planned this week, I’ve got to get a lot of extra dishes washed. For the dinners, I’m trying to avoid using disposable plastic products as much as I can, so that means I’ll be spending a lot of time busy washing dishes at the kitchen sink.

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For the dessert bar I’m using a set of vintage Blue Willow dishes. I’m also using my cake stand, and two large Blue Willow plates, for all of the cookies and brownies.

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For the dinner (which is Chili) I’m using a mix of brightly colored over-sized coffee mugs, and square bowls.

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I have a mixed set of glassware for beverages too. They might not match, but as long as there is enough, I don’t think that anyone will mind.

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Don’t forget about the spoons. I’m serving  desserts that require no forks, so that saves me a little time there.

I will have a few extra dishes to wash, but it is worth it. Greener hospitality is the way to go!