Dec 1

December’s Monthly Menu

Holy moly it is December! Seriously, just where did 2014 go… The kids have a short month at school, and a long Christmas break ahead. I just hope that the weather is kind for a bit longer. I was planning this menu during the Football games yesterday. I kept looking at the calendar, but hadn’t realized that it was the last day of the month. I’m keeping our monthly dinner menu simple, and also items that I can keep stocked up, just in case the snow arrives early.

  • 12/1/2014: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Black Olives, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/2/2014: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 12/3/2014: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/4/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
  • 12/5/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/6/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Toast, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Orange Juice
  • 12/7/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/8/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/9/2014: Grilled Chicken, Black beans and Rice, Hominy, and Wheat Rolls
  • 12/10/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/11/2014: Homemade Beef Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, Hominy,  and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
  • 12/12/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/13/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 12/14/2014: Grilled Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, and Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
  • 12/15/2014: Beef Burritos, Black beans and Rice, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/16/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, Green Beans, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/17/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/18/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, and Fries
  • 12/19/2014: Chicken Burritos, Black beans and Rice, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/20/2014: Toast, Muffins, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 12/21/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
  • 12/22/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Fries
  • 12/23/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/24/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/25/2014: Merry Christmas, and Feliz Navidad! I’m thinking after all of the Thanksgiving goodness, time to mix it up a bit for Christmas. I’m thinking a tasty buffet filled with delicious homemade Mexican foods, and desserts. I wonder if the family will be up for it?
  • 12/26/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 12/27/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 12/28/2014: Panko Chicken Strips, Spaghetti, Green Beans, Hominy, and Homemade Bread
  • 12/29/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 12/30/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
  • 12/31/2014: Grilled Chicken, Butter Noodles, Green Beans, Hominy, and Butter Rolls

Happy December everybody! Time to make a shopping list and get to it.

 

 

Nov 29

Thanksgiving Came and Went in a Hurry

I was up by 5:00 a.m., and downstairs working on the turkeys. I still had a few veggies to wash, and the floors needed swept once more. Our families were arriving soon, and we all couldn’t wait.

We were having  Thanksgiving dinner for lunch, and wouldn’t you know it, I was so stinking busy that I didn’t get a single picture of anything…

It was an amazing day. I got to catch up with everyone, and spend lots of time with my mom and brother. The food was pretty darn tasty too. The day flew by all too quickly, and before we knew it, everyone was getting back on the road.

I love Thanksgiving. It has quickly become my very favorite holiday. I just wish the day would slow down a bit.

Nov 26

What’s On The Menu

I’ve been planning the Thanksgiving menu for quite awhile. I love Thanksgiving, and I really do love to cook. Since we have a lot of shoppers in the family (not me ) I serve the big meal for lunch. I then make a big snack buffet for dinner. There are plenty of yummy snacks for return shoppers, or for those who want to stick around and watch the games.

I started cooking what I could on Monday. I did a little more cooking on Tuesday. Pie Baking day is Wednesday. The rest of the sides and big items will be made on Thanksgiving.

So here is what I’ve got planned for the day:

Thanksgiving Lunch:

  • Turkey, Ham
  • Dinner Rolls: breadstick rolls, cloverleaf rolls, and wheat rolls
  • Green bean casserole, and corn casserole
  • Stuffing
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes (I think I’m the only one who eats them)
  • Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
  • Chicken and Noodles (a kansas staple)

Thanksgiving Dinner: Snack Buffet

  • BBQ Lil Smokies
  • Ham and Cheese Rolls
  • Chex Mix (triple batch)
  • Chips, Pretzels, and Dip
  • Veggie Tray
  • Fruit Tray with Fruit Dip
  • Cheese, Crackers, and Meat Tray
  • Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Lemon Poppyseed Bundt cake with Orange Glaze

Desserts:

  • Black & Blue Pie
  • RR Cherry Pie
  • Dutch Apple Pie
  • Coconut Cream Pie with Meringue
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Chocolate Cream Pie
  • Homemade Whipped Cream

 

 

 

Nov 25

I’ve Been In The Kitchen

So I’ve been in the kitchen for the last two days. I’ve got a pretty good start on the Thanksgiving goodies, and another full day ahead of me tomorrow. Tomorrow is pie making day! I’ll be baking up six pies, maybe one or two more. I can’t help it, I love baking pies.

The kids are finished with school for the week, so they will be home with me. I hope they just might want to help out a bit, but I think that Thade has other plans.

Well I’m off to make dinner, and catch up the dishes one more time. Hope you are having a happy Tuesday!