Category Archives: Nico in the Kitchen

Oct 1

October’s Monthly Menu

The cooler weather is finally starting to make an arrival, and I am so happy that it is Autumn. I love this time of  year, and I’m bringing back some cool weather dishes too. This month I’ve already been baking up a storm, and learning a few new recipes. I don’t know just what it is about Fall, but I want to live in the kitchen.

October is going to be a busy month. We have birthdays, my favorite holiday, and our anniversary too. I’ve got lots of family meals to plan for, and I should probably tidy up the house too. Well before I get too far ahead of myself, here is what I’ve got planned for dinner in October.

  • 10/1/2013: Beef with Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Broccoli
  • 10/2/2013: Beef Stew, Homemade Bread,and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 10/3/2013: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Chow Mien Noodles, and Broccoli
  • 10/4/2013: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/5/2013: Panko Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/6/2013: Pot Roast, Potatoes, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 10/7/2013: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/8/2013: Broccoli Cheese Soup and Sandwiches
  • 10/9/2013: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Fried Pickles, and Chips
  • 10/10/2013: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 10/11/2013: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 10/12/2013: Chili, Saltines, Corn Bread, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1o/13/2013: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 10/14/2013: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/15/2013: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, Fried Pickles, and Fries
  • 10/16/2013: Chicken Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/17/2013: Potato and Broccoli Soup, and Sandwiches
  • 10/18/2013: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 10/19/2013: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Chips
  • 10/20/2013: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/21/2013: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/22/2013: Panko Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/23/2013: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 10/24/2013: Beef with Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Green Beans
  • 10/25/2013: Nacho Bar
  • 10/26/2013: Homemade Pizza- Cheese, Pepperoni, and Veggie
  • 10/27/2013: Panko Fried Chicken, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Dinner Rolls, and Homemade Brownies
  • 10/28/2013: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 10/29/2013: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 10/30/2013: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Chow Mien Noodles, and Broccoli
  • 10/31/2013: Chili, Saltines, and Homemade Brownies

 

 

Sep 12

Baking Day

Today I’m spending the day in the kitchen. I’m supplying the desserts for tomorrow’s lunch at my hubby’s workplace. I’m super happy to be back in the kitchen too.

I’ll be baking two kinds of pies, brownies, giant chocolate chip cookies, and cakerdoodles too. Time to break in this new oven, hope I still have my timing down.

 

Sep 11

Kitchen Update

Well the oven baked it’s last batch of rolls, and then it was time to get a new one.

We shopped around a lot, researched a lot, and made a few trips out of town too. Finally we found the perfect one, and it was on sale too. Yesterday it was delivered, and I couldn’t wait to get back to baking.

 

Thanks again to my awesome hubby for getting me a brand new oven, my kitchen is so much happier.

 

 

Sep 4

August’s Tasty Treats

August was one of those months that flew by way too fast. I didn’t spend too much time cooking in the kitchen, and then by the end of the month my oven wonked out… I do have a few photos to share. Some of the goodies I made, and a few I didn’t.

Lately I have been on a Fried Pickle kick. I love them, and they are easy to make too. I pared these fried pickles with BBQ Chicken Sliders. The homemade butter rolls make fantastic slider buns.

My hubby’s co-worker called up and made me an offer. She said I’ll provide the fresh peaches, if you do the baking. It sounded like a great deal to me. I made one batch of Peach Duff to split between us.

She also wanted a Peach Pie. I love making peach pies, they are one of my very favorites.

My mid-afternoon pick me up has been homemade Iced Coffee. I save my coffee from the morning, add a little milk, ice, sugar, and flavored coffee creamer, and it is delicious. It is nice and cool during the hot Summer afternoons.

I had flour tortillas hanging out in the fridge, so I made up a big batch of Sopapillas for the kiddos. I called them Cinnamon Sugar Nachos, and served them with Apple Slices, and Chocolate Sauce.

My oldest kiddo loves homemade Breadsticks. I think he could eat them for every meal.

My favorite late night treat is Tea, Earl Grey, Hot… With sugar please. I’m hooked!

We have new neighbors that have recently moved in next door. They are fantastic, and so kind too. I made them a big batch of Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies to say welcome to the neighborhood.

The next day I was baking a Pumpkin Pie, and my oven started beeping, buzzing, and flashing error codes. It was toast, and the pie didn’t turn out… Ugh, I didn’t fret though, I re-worked my menu, and dug out some of my favorite no-bake recipes to make.

My little gal could eat broccoli with every meal, and so could I. She loved the homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli for lunch. I made a big batch and had lunch for a few days.

One of my favorite no bake treats to make are S’mores Bars. Golden Grahams, Mini Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, a bit of Butter, and more Marshmallows, and yum. Dylan loved them, he even requested them for his lunch-box dessert.

When we visited my brother in Kansas City, he introduced us to some of his favorite places. Not too far from his house was Lamar’s Donuts. Oh my goodness, these donuts were amazing! I need at least a dozen right now! Time to make another road trip to the North.

I made a batch of Scotcheroos too. They are my favorite no-bake treat.

I hope to get a new oven soon, but the little break has been nice. My hubby sure is missing Chocolate Bundt Cake though. We’ll see what tasty treats September brings our way.