Here we go again, 5 weeks

[shellybean40]

I had to dig this and my food inventory out of the trash(don't ask, it has been a long day), I panicked because so much work and planning goes into these menus.

Week 1
Lasagna/Salad/Bread
Chicken Picatta/Salad/Penne Pasta
Tilapia with Vegetables/Dilled Coleslaw
Pork BBQ sandwiches/Leftover Coleslaw/Fruit
Ham & Bean Soup/Cornbread
Eat Out or Leftovers
Fajitas/Pintos/Guacamole

Week 2
Green Chili/Corn Tortillas
Baked Chicken Breasts/Brown Rice/Broccoli
Taco Salad(using leftover fajita meat)
Spaghetti with meatballs/Salad/Bread
Crockpot Chicken with Vegetables/Bread
Leftovers or Eat out
Meatloaf/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans

Week 3
Swiss Steak/Leftover Mashed Potatoes/Peas
Leftovers
Baked Tilapia/Brown Rice/California Blend Veggies/Bread
Taco Soup/Cornbread
CHRISTMAS DAY-Eating at Family member's house
Eggs/Bacon/Hash Browns
Turkey Vegetable Soup

Week 4
Chicken Strips/Cream Gravy/Green Beans
Spaghetti with Italian Gravy/Salad
Pork Chops & Rice/Sour Salad
Hamburger Vegetable Soup/Bread

Baked Ham/Blackeyed Peas/Greens/Cornbread
Hopping John/Salad
Roasted Chicken/Brown Rice/Broccoli

Week 5
Navy Bean Soup/Cornbread
Lemon Chicken Breasts/Egg Noodles/California Blend Veggies
Italian Wedding Soup/Bread
Broccoli, Rice & Cheese Casserole/Salad
Leftovers
Eat Out
Crockpot Roast/Carrots/ Potatoes/Green Beans

Yes, we do like soup A LOT!!! With all of this cool weather, we eat it once or twice a week for dinner, and leftovers for lunches almost daily.

[mos]

good looking menus, girlfriend

[rtebalt]

Some great ideas here for me! Thanks!

[JoAnn]

shellybean40-------The family enjoys different types of soups this time of the year. It's 20 here in Ohio with sharp winds. Warm me up with a pot of good soup.

Italian Wedding Soup and Taco Soup could you posts these two recipes, that you use. .

[shellybean40]

Here you go:

Italian Wedding Soup (Crockpot)

1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 T. plain bread crumbs
3 T. Parmesan cheese
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 large carrots, chopped
1 small head escarole, washed, and trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1.5 t. dried oregano
1.25 cups acini di pepe pasta (or other tiny pasta)

Stir together egg through Parsley and add 1/4 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs (about 45). Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate.

Combine broth, carrots, escarole, and oregano in slow cooker. Gently add meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in pasta the last 20 minutes of cook time. Stir in remaining salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.


TACO SOUP

1-2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can hominy
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chopped green chilies
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg ranch dressing mix.
1.5 cups water

Brown beef with onion. Dump all other ingredients into pot and simmer for 1 hour. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream.

Delicious with cornbread.

Enjoy!
Shelly

[mdowdy]

This stuff sounds great thanks for the post