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Menu Plan Monday

We have a hectic week with some nasty weather predictions, so I'm just going to get straight to the menu this week. I'm keeping it simple, so you won't see a lot of recipes. Maybe this will help you for those times you have a hectic week as well. :) For more menu ideas go to orgjunkie.com.Sunday ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We survived our busy week last week. I was very thankful for my freezer items when it came time for dinner. :) Eric's trip to California for work went well, and Corey had a very successful day at the high school math contest in Camdenton. He brought home 5 medals! He was very proud ...

Eek! Can't find my recipe! Hopefully I will have it posted soon once I track it down.
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Parmesan Green Beans

Ingredients:2 – 16 oz bags cut green beans2 T light butter½ t salt¼ t pepper1 T lemon juice¼ c shredded Parmesan cheeseDirections:Cook beans in a saucepan for 3 – 4 min until tender. Drain and return to pan. Add butter, salt & pepper, and lemon juice. Sprinkle w/chees ...

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Crock Pot Cowboy Stew

This is a very hearty, filling stew. I like that I can put it on in the morning and it's ready to go when I get home. Ingredients 1 pound lean beef stew meat 4 potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 4" pieces 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 (28 oz.) can Bush's Vegetarian Baked ...

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Chicken and Dumplings

This is another one of those recipes that I just kind of make and really have a recipe for, but I tried to write it down as I made it today. These are the same dumpling I make when I make sauerkraut and dumplings. Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 t no sodium ...

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Basil Sesame Green Beans

My husband says this is a "restaurant quality" side dish. We really loved them.Ingredients4-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans (I just used a bag of frozen green beans)1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt3 tablespoons finely chopped onion3 tablespoons olive oil4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil ...

One of my blog readers this week reminded me of my quest for the school lunch peanut butter bars of my childhood. My first attempt at recreating this recipe was ok, but it was way too sweet and didn't have the right chewy texture. I tried another recipe Tuesday night, which was fabulous. It was not too sweet, and they were definitely chewy. But alas, they were still not quite the right thing (though I will be making them again). There is some texture thing that is missing from these recipes. Tonight I'm trying a recipe called Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars. This recipe has oatmeal in it, so I'm hoping this might be the missing texture element. I'll let you know once they cool down. :)
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Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

Here is my latest attempt at replicating the school lunch peanut butter bars I remember from my childhood. They are in the oven right now, so we'll see how they turn out.Ingredients:1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs1 cup ...

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Peanut Butter Bars

This recipe was part of my quest to replicate school lunch peanut butter bars that I remember from my childhood. These are really awesome, but they aren't quite the right thing. They are much better than my first attempt. They are just the right amount of sweetness, and they are ...

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Menu Plan Monday

I had a great time this week reading all of the comments from people participating in my apron giveaway. I'm glad that others find my menus and recipes useful. :) Be sure to check out the picture of the apron and see who won. The only recipe I didn't get to this week was the tuna ...

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And We Have a Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in my "blogiversary" giveaway last week. I really enjoyed reading your comments and seeing which recipes you enjoy. I also appreciated receiving some new recipes. I hope that you continue to find What's for Dinner a useful site.Now, for the ...

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Chili Cheese Turnovers

I halved the amounts in this recipe since I didn't need to feed 8 people. I used one can of Pillsbury Crescent Creations dough instead of the pizza crust dough. I also used my own homemade chili from the freezer instead of the canned chili and can of beans. I left out the tomatoes ...

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Menu Plan Monday and a Blogiversary Giveaway

December 31st was my 1 year "blogiversary"! I posted my very first menu online on December 31, 2007, and believe it or not, I only missed one week of menu posting when we were on vacation in Wyoming. That's quite an accomplishment for me. I often get excited about new things, go ...

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Balsamic-Glazed Tuna Steaks

Ingredients4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (3/4-inch thick)1 1/4 teaspoons pepper1/4 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon Old Bay SeasoningDirections1. Sprinkle tuna with pepper ...

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Creamy Swiss Chicken Breasts

6 4 ounce chicken breasts boned and skinned 1 can cream of chicken soup 3 slices Sargento 2% Milk Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese 1/4 c bread crumbs 1/4 c white wine Place breasts in a greased baking dish and cover each with a half slice of Swiss cheese. Mix white wine and chicken ...

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Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

When I do this recipe, I make two batches - one to eat immediately, and one to freeze. The freezer directions are at the end of the recipe. Next time I will probably add more cheddar cheese.Ingredients1 pound cavatappi pasta (I use rotini or elbows because I usually have them on ...