Week 11

Dear Readers....I know I have been a slacker I am so sorry! But I back and up and running. Please feel free to send your favorite recipes in so we can share them too, don't forget your pictures too! I would love to hear from you!!

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Weekly Menu

Steamed Halibut with Mango Salsa

recipe used: Halibut Chicken with Mango Salsa (click here)

Honey Mustard California Club Sammy's

with Crispy Baked Zucchini

Recipes used: California Club, Baked Zucchini (click Here)

Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

recipes used: Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu (click here)

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken

recipes used: Teriyaki Chicken

Weekly Menu 10

HONEY LIME SALMON

When spring comes out I get so excited to use my GRILL! Fish is wonderful on the grill. Try this "Spring" inspired recipe of mine, YOU'LL LOVE IT!

Recipes used: Honey Lime Salmon

Homemade Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce

Brent loves chicken fingers...so I decided to make him some at home. I re-invented the Honey Mustard Dipping from a popular restaurant. Kids will defenitly eat this up! Also perfect to make extra and freeze them, or add them to a salad! Your possiblities are endless!

Recipes used: Homemade Chicken Fingers

COMFORT SPAGHETTI

When I have no time, but I want a good comfort meal I turn to the quick spaghetti. This is so simple and so easy anyone can do it!

Recipes used: Comfort Spaghetti

BEEF TOSTADAS

I love tostadas, and making them at home is easy! Enjoy!

(Also great use of left overs)

Recipes used: Beef Tostadas

Weekly Menu 9

ITALIAN CHICKEN STEW

Okay, definetly this weeks favorite. Warm and Hearty you have to give this Italian Chicken Stew a try!

Recipes used: Italian Stew

POTATO SOUP

A classic growing up in my house! I LOVE THIS STUFF. Plush check out the light version with less fat!! Plus...supper easy and fast!

Recipes used: Potato Soup

APPLE-BACON STUFFED PORK CHOPS

I once saw a cooking show make somthing similar and thought I could make it just as well!~ So try my version. I don't actually stuff it, too messy, just put it on top, plus more to eat!

Recipes used: Apple-Bacon Pork Chops , Sweet Potatoes

NAVAHO TACOS
Also a family classic. Perfect for a Friday night!
Recipes Used: Navaho Tacos

Week 8 Menu

Steaks with Red Sauce and Gorgonzolas

This is one of my favorite ways to have steak. This sauce is savory and sweet, and with the cheese it melts in your mouth. So So So Good.

Recipes used: Steak with Gorganzolas Cheese

Pork Wonton Soup

Wang Ma Ma in Taidong, Taiwan taught me out to make these wantons. The are a typical "Chinese comfort food". You can easly use froze wontons or frozen dumplings for this recipe.

Recipes used: Pork Wonton Soup

Lemon Caper Chicken

I made this up the other day after eating it at one of our favorite restaurants. It was so simple and NO FUSS, BUT SO YUMMY! Great for Sunday Dinners!
Recipes used: Lemon Caper Chicken


Steak Burritos

This was an easy fix, and totally fast! For a short cut you could use a pre-made box of spanish rice! Yummy!
Recipes used: Steak Burritos, Spanish Rice



Do you have menus you want to share?? Email them to me at recipeswapping@gmail.com!

WEEK 7 Menu

WEEK 7 MENU

(sorry it took so long)

Chicken and Rice Soup

recipes used: Chicken and Rice Soup

ORANGE RICOTTA PANCAKE

recipes used: Ricotta Pancake

Spicy Jack Mac & Cheese

recipes used: Spicy Jack Mac & Cheese

NO Fuss Chicken Tacos

recipes used: NO fuss Chicken Tacos

Week 6 Menu

BEEF STEW

This was a yuumy stew. Enjoy

Recipes used: Beef Stew (click here)

Baked Chicken Pasta

This is a recipe I use all the time when I teach cooking. It is easy and fast and is marvelous for leftovers!!

Recipes Used: Baked Chicken Pasta

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Sesame Orange Chicken

I found this recipe, and inproved upon it! It is my new favorite!

Recipes used: Sesame Orange Chicken


Chicken Nachos


This is another recipe that is fantasitc for left-over chicken. And supper easy. It is a 5 minute dinner!

Recipes used: Chicken Nachos




Sorry I am late this week!!!

Week 5 Menu

FRENCH DIP SANDWHICH'S

This is an old standby...always yummy!

Recipes used: French Dip(click here)

Chicken Faijtas

Fast and Easy!! Cook extra chicken for tommorrows Salad Dinner!

Recipes used: Chicken Fajitas

Raspberry & Chicken Salad

A yummy refreshing dinner! Great for left-over chicken use.

Recipes Used: Raspberry Chicken Salad
*pic borrowed from Google Images, I forgot to take a pic!

Chicken Soup Pot Pie
This is the best of both worlds! Creamy Chicken soup meets Chicken Pot Pie!

Recipes Used: Chicken Soup Pot Pie, Homemade Biscuits

Weekly Menu 4

SPICEY STUFFED PASTA SHELLSalso known as angry pasta at our house. This recipe is easy, and Yummy. The cheese stuffing could be used other pasta dishes too!

recipes used: Spice Stuffed Pasta Shells

ORANGE CHIPOTLE SHISH KABOBS

*okay...these kabobs look weird because I forgot to get the skewers at the grocery store, but they really great!

Recipes used: Orange Chipotle Kabobs

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

This is a great recipe for left over chicken from the kabobs the night before, or any left over chicken. You can use any dressing recipe, and add anything you want. It is quick and easy!

Recipes used: Chinese Chicken Salad

GRANDMA NIXON"S FAMOUS ENCHIALADS

These you can not go wrong with. I have been eating these, family tradition, since I was young. Change of the spice to suit your tastes and enjoy!

Recipe used: Enchiladas

Week 3

WEEK 3 MENU

MEAT LOAF

I love this recipe for Meat Loaf. I revised a version of Bobby Flay's..Thanks Bobby. I made some Au Gratin potaotes...and hated the recipe, so I will not be showing it. I have included a link to my favorite Mashed Potato recipe...so enjoy!

Recipes use: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Stuffed Chicken

This is always a crowd pleaser! I served it with rice and roasted veggies... enjoy.

Recipes Use: Cheesy Stuffed Chicken, Roasted Veggies


BBQ Turkey Meatball Subs

I used frozen turkey meatballs that I had made a couple of weeks ago. This was a huge time saver. I just put frozen meatballs in the crockpot in the BBQ sauce for about 3 hours. If cooking fresh, just cook and heat on the stove.

Recipe used: Turkey Meatballs

MEAT MINESTRONE AND MONTE CRISTO'S

Perfect for a cold day outside!

Recipes used: Meat Minestrone, Monte Cristo Sandwhiches

Weekly Menu 2

Enjoy this weeks menu!

BBQ Pork Sammys

I used the left over pork from last weeks Pork Roast recipe. Just reheat in microwave with BBQ sauce and serve on your favorite bun. I served mine with veggies, but you could go with potatoe chips too!

Recipes used: Pork Roast

BEEF STROGANOFF

This is one of Brents favorite meals to eat! YUMMY!

Recipes use: Creamy Beef Noodles

Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is always a fast and easy one!

Recipes used: 10 Minute Stir Fry, or Chili's Recipe

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Quick & Easy!

Recipe used: French Bread Pizza

PORK QUESADILLA

Leftover pork, makes dinner again! Add your favorite toppings and cheese and you are done!

Weekly Menus, week 1

Weekly Menu

Many friends and family have asked me to post my weekly menus.

When I first got married I had to find a way to save money at the grocery store, I was a bit out of control! So each Monday Brent and I take the time to sit down and plan out our menu. On average my weekly trips to the grocery store are under $50 now, not including what I use from the pantry. Use these tips and ideas to help you plan your menus. If you would like to share your weekly menu items send your menu and recipes to recipeswapping@gmail.com. Or if you have any questions please feel free to email me.

WEEK 1

Chili and Cornbread Casserole

recipes used: Chili and Cornbread Casserole (click on recipe for link)

Turkey Meatballs

recipes used: Turkey Meatballs, served with pasta

Apricot Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cuscus recipes used: Apricot Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and boxed cuscus

Pork Tacos
recipes used: Pork Roast, Pico de Gallo, and Cilantro Lime Rice