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Menu Plan Monday

Sorry I'm a day late with the menu this week. We made a long trip to Chicago this weekend to take the boy to Northwestern, and I'm just now getting caught up on everything. Because the boy is gone, I'm taking advantage of being able to cook things with seafood and things with "chunks" ...

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Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

This is a dish I based on a Pioneer Woman recipe, but my version is much lighter (no cream and less oil, and mine has more veggies). This ended up being a fabulous dish! Even the meat-eating hubby loved this meatless dish and even took the leftovers for lunch!WW Points - 3Ingredients:1/2 ...

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Chicken Florentine Pasta Bake

This one was a little bland for me. If I make it again, I would add a lot more of the spices and probably more spinach.Makes 6-8 servingsIngredients12 ounces farfalle (bowtie) pasta1 small onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oilpinch of basil, oregano, parsley1/4 teaspoon red pepper ...

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Deluxe Divine Chicken Divan

Ingredients1 quart chicken stock1 lemon, zested2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme1 1/2 cups white rice1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds chicken breast cutlets (8 cutlets or 4 breasts)Salt and pepper1 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 tablespoons plus about 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided1 T butter1 tablespoon ...

I just got back from Chicago very late last night, so this week's menu is not up yet. I promise to have it posted before the end of the day. :)
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Menu Plan Monday

This was an exciting week in my kitchen as my new appliances arrived! I've been a little slow in the picture department lately, but I promise to post some before and after pics very soon. My new countertops got delayed and now won't be installed until mid July. Oh well, at least ...

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Menu Plan Monday

We survived last week's hectic schedule, thanks, in part, to our desperation dinner menu. This week I will have a little more time to cook (only one super late day) and we have a tentative camping trip planned. I am excited because my kitchen remodel starts this week. My new appliances ...

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Grilled Cheesy Potato Packets

I only had shredded hashbrowns on hand when I made this, but they worked great.Ingredients:4 cups frozen hash-brown potatoes (the kind in cube shape) (from 24-oz bag)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)Directions:1. Heat gas ...

I forgot to snap a picture before we ate this tonight. We used scallops tonight, but it is a great marinade for any type of fish.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Fresh fish of your choice
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
1. In shallow glass dish, mix the first four ingredients. Add fish steaks, turning several times to coat with marinade.
Cover; refrigerate 15 minutes,turning once.
2. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade.
3. Place fish on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 20 minutes,until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with pepper.
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Menu Plan Monday - Desperation Dinners

Ok, I said I was busy last week, but this week is a tad bit out of control. I won't rant and rave about my ridiculous schedule, but instead, I will use it as an opportunity to share with you how I avoid eating out on a week when cooking is almost impossible unless you like to eat ...