What's for Dinner?

Sunday: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, Corn, Greenbeans, Spinach Salad and Cornbread (This was a family requested meal)

Monday: Cheeseburger Buns, Green Salad, Veggie Platter and Chips

Tuesday: Chicken Hashbrown Casserole (it's new, I got it from the Weight Watcher's site--I'll let you know)

Wednesday: Breakfast for Dinner

Thursday: Hobo Dinners (or Foil Dinners)--Anna's request

Friday: Lemon and Garlic Fish, Rice, Steamed Veggies

Saturday: Blue and Gold Banquet for Noah

Taco Soup

Here you go Mary.

Taco Soup

1 pound ground beef or chicken, cooked
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
28 oz. can diced tomatoes (I put mine in the blender so my kids will eat them)
15 oz. tomato sauce
3 cups water
1 package taco mix
1 package ranch mix

Mix all together and simmer 30-45 minutes or put in crockpot and cook on low 6-7 hours (this is how I do it--I make it the night before).

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Enjoy!!!

It's that time again, here's what's for dinner at our house this week.

Sunday: Meatloaf, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, and Corn

Monday: Taco Soup and Cornbread

Tuesday: Lasagna Casserole, Green Beans and Breadsticks

Wednesday: Chicken and Rice, Broccoli & Carrots, Wheat Rolls and Salad

Thursday: Macaroni and Cheese, Spinach Salad, Peas and Bluberry Muffins

Friday: Pizza and Salad Bar

Saturday: Roasted Chicken, Red Potatoes, Veggie Medley, Coleslaw

Creamy Ham Topping

I promised I would post this and finally I am getting to it. It is yummy, my kids love it and are always happy to see it. It is quick, easy and only 7 points on Weight Watcher's (that includes the potato!)

1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups fat free milk
1/4 cup fat free half and half
1 T parsley
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese

Melt margarine in saucepan, stir in flour. Slowly add milk and half and half. Stir and heat until boiling, until thickens. Add remaining ingredients. Can either serve right away or keep in crockpot on low for no more than 3 hours. Serve over baked potatoes.

Since this is a favorite I always double and for leftovers I will triple.

I serve this with a Green Salad and Breadsticks. Enjoy!!

What's for Dinner???

Here's what we are eating this week.

Sunday: Clam Chowder, Chili and Chicken Noodle Soups (All homemade), Tortellini Caeser Salad, Pinenut and Poppyseed Salad, a Veggie tray and Rolls. We had a friends for dinner last night. I also made a 4 layer Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Mousse filling (I had it at Kevin's surprise party for those who can remember).

Monday: Leftover Soups and Salad--so we can go to the movie (We have a theater that only charges 50 cents on Mondays.

Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Green Beans and Garlic Bread

Wednesday: Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn (Noah's request)

Thursday: German Pork Stroganoff, Breadsticks and Salad

Friday: Bratwurst, Pasta Salad and Chips (Isaac's request)

Saturday: Kevin is on call again and we will be heading to Portland for the day. I am going to go the temple and then we are off to IKEA.

Yummy Chili

My friend Karen has requested some healthy meal recipes in her quest to get healthier. I think it is hard to find family friendly and lower fat meals. But this chili recipe is super yummy and easy to make. The kids love to take it in their thermos for lunch. It is 5 Weight Watcher points per 1 cup serving.

Chili

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (46 oz) tomato juice
2 cans (15 oz ea.) tomato sauce
2 cans (15 oz ea.)kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 cup chili powder (you can use more or less depending on your taste)

Brown ground beef and onion, drain. Mix all together in crockpot and cook on low 8 hours. You can also cook this on the stove top and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

What's for dinner?

We are just getting back into our routine and back on track with eating dinner at home. Here's what's for dinner at our house this week.

Sunday: Ham, Cheesy potatoes, Peas, Whipped cream fruit salad (something I always had at my Grandma's house with ham growing up. I doubt there's nutritional value, but it tastes good!) Mud Pie for dessert and F.H.E. Treat.

Monday: Ham and Cheese Omlettes (the kids make their own using the ziplock baggie method), Hashbrowns, Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins, Hot Chocolate

Tuesday: Creamy Ham Topping over Baked Potatoes (only 7 points on W.W.'s), Broccoli, Rolls and Green Salad made with Romaine

Wednesday: Cheesy Ham Chowder in Bread bowls and Green Salad

Thursday: Annaham'n'noodles, Green Beans, Breadsticks and Caeser salad

Friday: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls and Egg Foo Young

Saturday: Sliders with grilled onions on whole wheat buns, Homemade Baked Beans and Warm Potato Salad

Healthy, but Yummy Recipes Wanted

I know more than a few of us are looking to get healthier this year. Anybody have a super yummy, yet scrumptious recipe to share????