Category Archives: Nico in the Kitchen

May 4

April’s Veggie Meals

April’s month of veggie meals was by far the easiest. I didn’t have any trouble sticking to my veggie ways, and my tummy is thanking me for it. Like I’ve said before, I don’t really plan my meals, but I do keep track of what I had for dinner. Here’s my Veggie Dinner Menu from April.

  • 4/1/2015: Bean and Cheesy Nachos with Guacamole
  • 4/2/2015: Veggie Lo Mien
  • 4/3/2015: Bagels with Cream Cheese
  • 4/4/2015: Pancakes, Fresh Fruit and Fruit Dip
  • 4/5/2015: Homemade Potato Soup with Corn, Broccoli, and Dinner Rolls
  • 4/6/2015: Penne Pasta Salad with Roma Tomatoes
  • 4/7/2015: Take-out @ El Charro- Bean Burrito, Cheese Enchilada, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, and Cheese Dip
  • 4/8/2015: Pineapple, Strawberries, and Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 4/9/2015: Pasta Salad
  • 4/10/2015: Take-out @ Taco Bell- Bean Burrito and Nachos
  • 4/11/2015: Leftover Bean Burrito
  • 4/12/2015: Roasted Veggies with Ziti
  • 4/13/2015: Banana Muffin, Greek Yogurt, Apples, and Fruit Dip
  • 4/14/2015: Salad with Chickpeas, Salsa Verde, and Tortilla Chips (vegan)
  • 4/15/2015: Salad with Chickpeas, Black Olives, and two Breadstick Dinner Rolls
  • 4/16/2015: Roasted Veggies with Pasta and Mozzarella
  • 4/17/2015: Roasted Veggies with Pasta
  • 4/18/2015: Fresh Fruits (raw and vegan)
  • 4/19/2015: Homemade Veggie Soup and Fresh Baked Bread (vegan)
  • 4/20/2015: Cream of Wheat with Almond Milk (vegan)
  • 4/21/2015: Chickpea and Veggie Burrito, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Guacamole
  • 4/22/2015: Corn Casserole
  • 4/23/2015: Take-out @ Pizza Hut- Cheese Pizza
  • 4/24/2015: Potato Soup and Homemade Bread
  • 4/25/2015: Cheesy Rice with Chickpeas
  • 4/26/2015: Veggie Soup and Homemade Bread (vegan)
  • 4/27/2015: Broccoli and Cheese Roasted Potato Bites
  • 4/28/2015: Take-out @ Wendy’s- Two Baked Potatoes with Cheese
  • 4/29/2015: Veggie Burrito, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Guacamole
  • 4/30/2015: Coconut & Chia Granola with Almond Milk (vegan)

I’m also thinking about becoming a vegan for the Summer months, I don’t know that I quite have the commitment to do it. I am trying out a few vegan meals here, and so far it is going pretty well. We’ll see what May brings my way, I’m sticking with my veggies.

 

May 1

May’s Monthly Dinner Menu

Hello May, and hello to a super-short last month of school. I’m not quite ready for school to be out, but the kids sure are. I’ve got a tasty menu planned for my family, and I’m taking some help on Friday’s. I’m still sticking with my veggies. Here we go it’s May’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 5/1/2015: Take-out!
  • 5/2/2015: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/3/2015: Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 5/4/2015: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 5/5/2015: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/6/2015: Grilled Chicken, Salad, and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
  • 5/7/2015: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/8/2015: Take-out!
  • 5/9/2015: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 5/10/2015: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Butter Rolls, and Chocolate Layer Cake
  • 5/11/2015: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Tater Tots
  • 5/12/2015: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/13/2015: Grilled Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Potato Chips
  • 5/14/2015: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/15/2015: Take-out!
  • 5/16/2015: Toast, Muffins, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 5/17/2015: Grilled Steaks, Baked Potato Bites, and Strawberry Shortcake
  • 5/18/2015: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 5/19/2015: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/20/2015: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Tater Tots
  • 5/21/2015: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/22/2015: Take-out!
  • 5/23/2015: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 5/24/2015: Fried Chicken, Hominy, Spaghetti, and Fresh Bread
  • 5/25/2015: Grilled Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Pasta Salad, and Watermelon
  • 5/26/2015: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/27/2015: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
  • 5/28/2015: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 5/29/2015: Take-out!
  • 5/30/2015: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 5/31/2015: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls

Time to make some shopping lists and get to it.

 

 

 

Apr 11

Sneak Peek of April’s Tasty Treats

I’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I’ve made a few batches of Ice Cream, since Summer is just around the corner. Here is a little sneak peek of April’s tasty treats.

This batch of vanilla was really good. Time to get to it, there are dishes calling my name.

 

Apr 2

March’s Tasty Treats

March was a very busy month. The kids were on Spring Break, we celebrated Dylan’s eighth birthday, and I also had a Cookie Catering gig to bake for. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen, and I have a few photos to share with you.

March brought along my hubby’s assistant manager’s birthday. I made her a big batch of Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies to celebrate.

I also made a batch of tiny ones for the kiddos and James. They were gone in a flash.

March also brought along Pi Day 3.14.15, so I made a few pies to celebrate the day. I made a RR Cherry pie, and a Peach with Mixed Berries pie also. They were both pretty darn tasty.

We celebrated Spring’s arrival with a Cherry Jell-O Cake. This cake is always a family favorite.

Before we knew it, it was time for Dylan’s birthday, and a Cookie Catering gig to bake for too. I think I spent three solid days in the kitchen baking.

And, oh goodness, I was so stinking busy that I only took two photos…

For Dylan’s birthday I made thirty Cupcakes for school, and a triple layer Red Velvet Cake, with freshly made Frosting. When we celebrated his birthday with family, I made a batch of Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and a Chocolate Bundt cake.

For the Cookie Catering Gig I made Cherry Pie Bars, two dozen Cakerdoodles, two dozen Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cupcakes, and one Chocolate Bundt Cake. The desserts were gone in a flash.

I’ve been taking a little break from baking this week. I’m still tired from the last few weeks of craziness.