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No.248: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (End of April & May 2019)

Oh May…you were not a good month for healthy eating.  I debated even posting this because it’s so ridiculous; it seems eating out and frozen food were our staples!  With Lucy finally sleeping through the night and our summer schedule calming down, I’m hoping to get back into a groove soon.

Week 95 (cont.):
Sunday, April 21: Easter! pulled pork, Mark’s homemade mac & cheese, biscuits and strawberries with candy galore for dessert!
Monday, April 22: pulled pork quesadillas
Tuesday, April 23: kielbasa veggie bake with rice
Wednesday, April 24: taco hand pies
Thursday, April 25: breakfast for dinner – crepes
Friday, April 26: frozen taquitos

Week 96:
Saturday, April 27: grilled pork tenderloin and crispy potatoes
Sunday, April 28: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Monday, April 29: tacos
Tuesday, April 30: grilled chicken salads
Wednesday, May 1: out for pizza
Thursday, May 2: one pot kielbasa pasta
Friday, May 3: to celebrate the completion of standardized testing, we had ice cream for dinner!

Week 97:
Saturday, May 4: pesto chicken tortellini and veggies
Sunday, May 5: Mark and M had events at church, so the rest of us just had cereal
Monday, May 6: frozen taquitos
Tuesday, May 7: hotdogs and chips
Wednesday, May 8: burgers in town while we were out running errands
Thursday, May 9: breakfast for dinner – breakfast tacos
Friday, May 10: pizza

Week 98:
Saturday, May 11: J’s First Communion! BBQ from his favorite local spot, chocolate chip cookies and ice cream for dessert
Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day! burgers and hotdogs, chips, fruit salad and Bluebell ice cream for dessert
Monday, May 13: leftovers
Tuesday, May 14: frozen taquitos
Wednesday, May 15: we grabbed burgers while we were in town for a vet appointment
Thursday, May 16: grilled chicken salads
Friday, May 17: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night

Week 99:
Saturday, May 18: Mark’s homemade pizza and s’mores ice cream
Sunday, May 19: we were all sick with summer colds, so just ate whatever sounded good
Monday, May 20: tacos
Tuesday: May 21: one pot cheesy smoked sausage pasta skillet
Wednesday, May 22: cheesy pasta #carbalicious
Thursday, May 23: hotdogs and chips
Friday, May 24: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies with rice

Week 100(!!!):
Saturday, May 25: Mark’s homemade pizza
Sunday, May 26: cold cut sandwiches, chips and fruit
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day! pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and fruit salad
Tuesday, May 28: burgers on the grill and pasta salad
Wednesday, May 29: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Thursday, May 30: we grabbed burgers while in town dealing with car issues
Friday, May 31: pork sliders and chips

No.239: 40 Days of Lenten Soups // Part Three

Easter is almost here and I’m so ready!  Below are the soups from the last two weeks of Lent and what we plan to eat on the last few days of Holy Week:

Wednesday: leftovers

Thursday: Whenever a new baby is about to be born in our family, we always go out for a special dinner as a last hurrah to the current crew and to build anticipation for the arrival.  With the new puppy coming on Friday, we continued our tradition and went out for pizza!

Friday: Lucy arrives! Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Saturday (Week 93): in the thick of new puppy craziness, Mark and I had frozen taquitos and the kids had hotdogs (so random)

Fifth Sunday of Lent: grilled chicken Caesar salads

Monday: leftovers

Wednesday: picked up burgers while in town for a vet appointment


Friday: we had a late snack of greek yogurt, granola and frozen blueberries and totally ruined our appetite for dinner

Saturday (Week 94): Beefy Tomato Soup

Palm Sunday: leftovers


Holy Thursday: leftovers

Holy Saturday (Week 95): White Chicken Chili

Easter!

No.237: 40 Days of Lenten Soups // Part Two

As we round the corner onto the Lenten home stretch, we’re still (mostly) going strong on soup dinners.  So many lessons learned already!  On the days where we’re just “not in the mood” for soup or we don’t want to eat leftovers again or we just want to chew something (hah!), we’re reminded how fortunate we are to have food to eat at all.  We’re able to return to gratitude for our daily bread.  Who knew forty days of soup could expose and help sanctify our selfishness?     

Below are the soups we tried for the middle two weeks:

Wednesday: leftovers

Thursday: Tomato Soup & grilled cheese sandwiches

Friday: Ditalini Spinach Soup

INGREDIENTS // 2T. olive oil, 1 cup each of onions, carrots and celery (all diced), 3 cloves minced garlic, 6 cups chicken broth, 15oz. can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1.5 cups ditalini, 1/2tsp. thyme, 1/4tsp. oregano, 4 cups spinach, salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS // Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and saute until soft.  Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute another 4 minutes or so.  Add broth, tomatoes, ditalini, thyme, and oregano.  Stir, then bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 11-13 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.  Stir in spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper and serve with a little Parmesan cheese on top.  (I also poured in a little half & half to make it creamier, but it’s not necessary.)

Saturday (Week 91): leftovers

Third Sunday of Lent: pizza

Monday: Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana (thank you for recommendations, Nicole!)

Wednesday: Meatball Soup

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: after a busy day away from home, I hit a wall and just had take-and-bake cheese pizzas 

Saturday (Week 92): burgers on the grill with kettle chips

Fourth Sunday of Lent: White Chicken Lasagna Soup

Monday: leftovers

No.232: 40 Days of Lenten Soups

As a family, we’re planning to eat a lot of soup during Lent this year.  We have a few exceptions (a rare date night, two of the boys’ feasts days and an occasional Sunday dinner), but the rest of the week will have soup on the menu for dinner.  I’m hoping this simpler menu will help us appreciate the true spirit of Lent.  Below are the soups (and some recipes!) for the first two weeks:

Ash Wednesday: Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup & grocery store baguettes

Thursday: Beef Stew 

INGREDIENTS // 2lb stew beef, onions chopped, celery chopped, carrots peeled and chopped, mini red potatoes, 28oz. can whole tomatoes, 1.5tsp. Italian seasoning, 3 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves, frozen peas, salt and pepper, and 0.5 cup flour
DIRECTIONS // Lightly brown the stew meat in batches in a large skillet on medium-high heat.  Transfer to a plate and set aside.  Dump tomatoes and their juices into the slow cooker and mash them a little.  Add onions, celery, carrots and potatoes.  (The amounts of these depends on who I’m feeding and how much I have in my refrigerator.  In my house, it’s generally the more, the merrier!)  Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the vegetables and then add beef and drippings.  Pour 2.5 cups beef broth over all, stir quickly, add bay leaves and cover.  Cook on low for 8 hours.  20 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas (about 1 cup) and salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, whisk the last 0.5 cup of broth with the flour to make a smooth paste.  Stir into stew and cook until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.  Remove bay leaves and enjoy!

Friday: Broccoli Cheddar Soup & store-bought baguettes

Saturday (Week 89): Mark and I went on a date!  We had burgers and the kids had pizza at their grandparents  

First Sunday of Lent: leftovers

Monday: Chicken Pot Pie Soup & homemade cheddar biscuits

Wednesday: Ember Days. leftovers

Thursday: Clean-Eating Chili & tortilla chips

Friday: Ember Days. Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

INGREDIENTS // 28oz can diced tomatoes with juice, 1 cup each of finely diced celery, carrots and onions, 1tsp. oregano, 1T. basil, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1.5 cups warm half and half, salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS // Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil and bay leaf into a slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.  About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the roux: melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour.  Whisk constantly for 5 minutes.  Slowly stir in 1 cup of hot soup until smooth.  Stir the roux back into the slow cooker, then add Parmesan, warmed half and half and salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and cook on low for another 15-30 minutes until read to serve.

Saturday (Week 90): Ember Days. leftovers

Second Sunday of Lent: Spaghetti and Meatballs (not at all St. Patrick’s Day-appropriate, but one of the kids requested it so on the menu it went!)


Tuesday: J’s feast day! tacos and chocolate chip cookies

How is your Lent going so far?  What is your favorite soup?  I’d love to hear your favorites!

No.228: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (February & Early March 2019)

What a month!  We suffered through a family-wide stomach flu, ate too many dinners out and didn’t try many new recipes, but some months are like that.  Looking forward to March and getting into a better routine.  (Adding in a few extra days of meals in March because I’ll be documenting our meals during Lent a little differently.)

Week 83 (cont.):
Friday, February 1: cheese pizzas

Week 84:
Saturday, February 2: leftovers
Sunday, February 3: after attending the Latin Mass, we picked up BBQ from our favorite local spot
Monday, February 4: breakfast for dinner – crepes
Tuesday, February 5: Mark’s birthday! steak for Mark and homemade bacon cheeseburgers for the rest of us
Wednesday, February 6: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies
Thursday, February 7: arroz con pollo
Friday, February 8: a stomach bug hits the house, so those still healthy just ate leftovers and cereal

Week 85:
Saturday, February 9: my turn with the stomach bug – the others were on their own for dinner!
Sunday, February 10: the stomach bug continues – the ones who felt up to it had brats and potatoes
Monday, February 11: gyros
Tuesday, February 12: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Wednesday, February 13: double decker tacos
Thursday, February 14: Valentine’s Day! we surprised the kids with a dinner out at Chick-fil-A
Friday, February 15: Mark’s homemade cheese and veggie pizzas

Week 86:
Saturday, February 16: tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches
Sunday, February 17: roast beef sandwiches
Monday, February 18: french onion meatballs and mashed potatoes
Tuesday, February 19: breakfast for dinner – eggs, bacon, and Mark’s homemade biscuits
Wednesday, February 20: cheese quesadillas with chips and salsa
Thursday, February 21: out for burgers
Friday, February 22: shrimp fried rice and frozen egg rolls

Week 87:
Saturday, February 23: we picked up pizza from a local place while out running errands (a new place for us and SO good!)
Sunday, February 24: top round roast sandwiches
Monday, February 25: chicken pot pie soup with homemade biscuits
Tuesday: February 26: roasted chicken with potatoes, onions and carrots (using my go-to recipe from Dinner: A Love Story)
Wednesday, February 27: mini meatloaves with potatoes and green beans
Thursday, February 28: the chicken went bad (#mealplanningfail), so we went out for pizza instead
Friday, March 1: vegetable egg rolls

Week 88:
Saturday, March 2: out in town to pick up a kid and run errands, so we got Chick-fil-a before heading home
Sunday, March 3: gyros
Monday, March 4: breakfast for dinner – mini pancakes
Tuesday, March 5: Fat Tuesday! pepperoni and supreme pizzas

No.218: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (January 2019)

It took us until the end of the month to get our act together, but we’re bringing big Sunday dinners back!  Everyone pitches in – some cook, some set the table, some fill the drinks – and then we sit around our big dining room table, eating and chatting about the week ahead.  Such a nice way to celebrate the Sabbath and round out the weekend.


Week 79 (cont.):
Tuesday, January 1: pesto parmesan chicken with jasmine rice and salad
Wednesday, January 2: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Thursday, January 3: brats and salad
Friday, January 4: cheese pizzas from the grocery store

Week 80:
Saturday, January 5: cheesy southwest chicken lasagna rolls
Sunday, January 6: Epiphany! perfect pot roast
Monday, January 7: breakfast for dinner – pancakes
Tuesday, January 8: tacos
Wednesday, January 9: oktoberfest sheet pan brats with roasted vegetables
Thursday, January 10: leftovers
Friday, January 11: out for burgers

Week 81:
Saturday, January 12: creamy chicken tortilla soup
Sunday, January 13: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Monday, January 14: roasted chicken thighs and veggies
Tuesday, January 15: I was sick, so Mark brought home french onion soup for me and pizza for the kids
Wednesday, January 16: Mark made homemade pepperoni and supreme pizzas
Thursday, January 17: creamy chicken tortilla soup (again!)
Friday, January 18: shrimp egg rolls

Week 82:
Saturday, January 19: philly cheesesteak stew (we used regular bowls and bought crusty bread for dipping)
Sunday, January 20: we lost power in the wind storm so went out for burgers
Monday, January 21: chicken cordon bleu casserole
Tuesday, January 22: breakfast for dinner – scrambled eggs, bacon and homemade cheddar, ham & chive biscuits
Wednesday, January 23: take-and-bake pizzas from the grocery store
Thursday, January 24: balsamic chicken veggie bake
Friday, January 25: Panera copycat french onion soup

Week 83:
Saturday, January 26: sheet pan mini meatloaves with potatoes and green beans
Sunday, January 27: ham, mashed potatoes, bacon brussels sprouts and rolls
Monday, January 28: T’s patron saint’s feast day! meatball subs and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches
Tuesday, January 29: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Wednesday, January 30: Mark worked late, so we had grilled cheese sandwiches and popcorn (#random)
Thursday, January 31: tacos

No.204: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (December 2018)

Week 75:
Saturday, December 1: one skillet chicken with green beans and mushrooms
Sunday, December 2: P’s birthday! homemade pizza and cake
Monday, December 3: boys had pizza out between activities, the little kids and I had popcorn and ham&cheese rollups
Tuesday, December 4: beef stroganoff one-pot soup with crusty bread
Wednesday, December 5: chicken loretta with mashed potatoes and green beans
Thursday, December 6: baked spaghetti and meatballs with crusty bread
Friday, December 7: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night

Week 76:
Saturday, December 8: english muffin pizzas
Sunday, December 9: perfect pot roast
Monday, December 10: creamy chicken tortilla soup
Tuesday, December 11: cheesy southwest chicken lasagna rolls
Wednesday, December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! taco salads
Thursday, December 13: oktoberfest sheet pan brats and veggies
Friday, December 14: flu-fighter chicken and rice stew (from the Run Fast Eat Slow cookbook) with homemade bread

Week 77:
Saturday, December 15: leftovers
Sunday, December 16: we decorated (and then ate) gingerbread men, which definitely ruined dinner, hah!
Monday, December 17: the big kids had Christmas parties at CCD, so we just ate leftover soup at home
Tuesday, December 18: loaded baked potato and chicken casserole
Wednesday, December 19: Ember Days. spinach artichoke lasagna rollups (need to tweak this recipe a bit next time)
Thursday, December 20: hearty beef stew and crusty bread
Friday, December 21: Ember Days. creamy tomato tortellini soup with crusty bread

Week 78:
Saturday, December 22: Ember Days. crispy bean and cheese burritos
Sunday, December 23: so random: salads for the adults, Ramen and cereal for the kids
Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve. pizza dip, meatballs, and fried chicken wings
Tuesday, December 25: Christmas Day! ham and turkey breast, corn, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rolls, and lots of cookies for dessert
Wednesday, December 26: Mark’s homemade chicken fingers and leftovers from Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 27: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies
Friday, December 28: breakfast for dinner – pancakes, eggs and bacon

Week 79:
Saturday, December 29: tomato soup (with added tortellini) and grilled cheese sandwiches
Sunday, December 30: french onion meatballs with mashed potatoes
Monday, December 31: “Build Your Own Burger” bar with chips

No.200: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (November 2018)

Birthdays, an anniversary, holidays and broken appliances galore – November really kept us on our toes this year! 

Week 70 (cont.): 
Thursday, November 1: Mark had a work event so we made english muffin pizzas and salad
Friday, November 2: baked chicken breast with an oregano cream sauce and green beans

Week 71:
Saturday, November 3: white chicken lasagna soup
Sunday, November 4: leftover soup
Monday, November 5: the boys had Little Caesars between activities, the littles and I just had cereal at home
Tuesday, November 6: Election Day! tacos
Wednesday, November 7: eggs with biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole
Thursday, November 8: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies
Friday, November 9: frozen pizzas

Week 72:
Saturday, November 10: Marine Corps Birthday! leftovers and cake
Sunday, November 11: Refrigerator Clean-out Night
Monday, November 12: the boys ate out between activities, the littles and I had popcorn and leftover pumpkin crumb cake (#sohealthy)
Tuesday, November 13: one skillet cheesy chili mac and salad
Wednesday, November 14: hearty beef stew
Thursday, November 15: chicken pot pie soup with homemade biscuits
Friday, November 16: M’s Birthday and no power! out for burgers and cake

Week 73:
Saturday, November 17: frozen taquitos and chicken fingers (since we had to throw everything in the fridge away)
Sunday, November 18: we ate random things from the pantry after discovering that our cooktop isn’t working (whyyyyy??)
Monday, November 19: Little Caesars pizza (cooktop still broken and we still haven’t gone grocery shopping since the power outage)
Tuesday, November 20: porkchops and roasted vegetables
Wednesday, November 21: brisket tacos
Thursday, November 22: Thanksgiving! turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, squash, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, and lots and lots of pies
Friday, November 23: Early anniversary date! we had Mexican – nachos supreme and burritos

Week 74:
Saturday, November 24: post-holiday laziness at its best – we just ate random things from the pantry
Sunday, November 25: leftover brisket and roasted veggies
Monday, November 26: breakfast for dinner – crepes and apple slices
Tuesday, November 27: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Wednesday, November 28: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies
Thursday, November 29: Mark worked late, so we had random things for the freezer and pantry
Friday, November 30: J’s birthday! tacos

No.193: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (October 2018)

Fall is finally here!  We’ve officially instituted our weekly Soup Night and unintentionally started a breakfast for dinner night too.  We’re just as busy as ever, but slowly falling into a routine.  Praise God for that!   

Week 66 (cont.): 
Monday, October 1: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Tuesday, October 2: pasta with homemade meat sauce
Wednesday, October 3: roasted chicken thighs and veggies
Thursday, October 4: pulled pork quesadillas
Friday, October 5: paleo chili

Week 67:
Saturday, October 6: homemade burgers and fries
Sunday, October 7: leftover chili
Monday, October 8: breakfast for dinner – crepes
Tuesday, October 9: one pan autumn chicken dinner
Wednesday, October 10: french onion meatball subs
Thursday, October 11: My Birthday! burgers and fries from our favorite local spot, cheesecake
Friday, October 12: tortellini soup with italian sausage and spinach

Week 68:
Saturday, October 13: Birthday date! Mark and I ate at a little Mexican restaurant – steak fajitas and nachos supreme
Sunday, October 14: “perfect pot roast”
Monday, October 15: D’s birthday! Burger King and cheesecake after CCD
Tuesday, October 16: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Wednesday, October 17: tacos
Thursday, October 18: breakfast for dinner – eggs, bacon and cheddar, chive & ham biscuits
Friday, October 19: cheesy brats and curly fries

Week 69:
Saturday, October 20: sheetpan chicken legs and roasted veggies
Sunday, October 21: white chicken lasagna soup
Monday, October 22: garlic-parmesan sausage and veggies
Tuesday, October 23: we had Wendy’s after having our family pictures taken
Wednesday, October 24: frozen pizzas and salad
Thursday, October 25: one pan autumn chicken dinner
Friday, October 26: breakfast for dinner – crepes

Week 70:
Saturday, October 27: “perfect pot roast”
Sunday, October 28: out for burgers after evening Mass
Monday, October 29: we packed sandwiches and chips to eat in between the boys’ activities
Tuesday, October 30: chili dogs with this sauce
Wednesday, October 31: Halloween! tomato soup and jack-o’-lantern grilled cheese sandwiches

No.185: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (September 2018)

September was a blur and made meal planning quite tricky.  How you eat healthily while running around town is beyond me!  We ate out much more than usual, but I’m trying to give myself some grace in this area.  We’ll find some sort of groove soon…I hope.

Week 62: 
Saturday, September 1: roasted pork tenderloin with veggies
Sunday, September 2: leftovers
Monday, September 3: Labor Day! bacon cheeseburgers on the grill, chips
Tuesday, September 4: chicken, apple, potato and brussels sprouts skillet over rice
Wednesday, September 5: beef and broccoli ramen
Thursday, September 6: breakfast for dinner – french toast
Friday, September 7: french onion meatballs and mashed potatoes, strawberry cheesecake

Week 63:
Saturday, September 8: tacos
Sunday, September 9: burgers after late Mass
Monday, September 10: Mark’s first day!  Little Caesars in between the boys’ extra-curriculars
Tuesday, September 11: oktoberfest sheet pan brats and roasted vegetables
Wednesday, September 12: perfect pot roast
Thursday, September 13: breakfast for dinner – crustless quiche
Friday, September 14: frozen pizzas and strawberry cheesecake (celebrating TJ’s birthday early!)

Week 64:
Saturday, September 15: out for burgers
Sunday, September 16: Mark’s chili and cornbread
Monday, September 17: make-your-own sub sandwiches
Tuesday, September 18: Mark business trip. leftovers and funfetti cupcakes
Wednesday, September 19: TJ’s birthday! out for pizza and choco-tacos
Thursday, September 20: slow cooker parmesan honey pork roast, mashed potatoes and broccoli
Friday, September 21: burgers and fries

Week 65:
Saturday, September 22: frozen pizzas and cookie cake (celebrating S’s birthday early!)
Sunday, September 23: white chicken chili, served with salsa and tortilla chips (I used a rotisserie chicken to make it easier)
Monday, September 24: S’s birthday! slow cooker beef stew
Tuesday, September 25: roasted brats and vegetables
Wednesday, September 26: we were supposed to attend “Food Truck Wednesday” but it was cancelled due to rain, so we grabbed burgers instead
Thursday, September 27: meat and veggies paleo chili (we subbed the zucchini for butternut squash)
Friday, September 28: leftovers

Week 66:
Saturday, September 29: roasted pork loin, broccoli and rice
Sunday, September 30: pulled pork tacos with coleslaw

No.176: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (August 2018)

Wise words from Julia Child: 
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got 
to have a what-the-hell attitude.” 


Week 57 (cont.):
Wednesday, August 1: chimichurri chicken and rice
Thursday, August 2: breakfast for dinner – scrambled eggs and sourdough waffles
Friday, August 3: popcorn and vanilla pudding pie (so random!)

Week 58: 
Saturday, August 4: Mark’s homemade pepperoni and supreme pizzas
Sunday, August 5: french onion meatballs with mashed potatoes and broccoli
Monday, August 6: pasta and homemade meat sauce with salad
Tuesday, August 7: garlic-parmesan vegetables and sausage
Wednesday, August 8: tacos
Thursday, August 9: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
Friday, August 10: chicken and cheese quesadillas

Week 59:
Saturday, August 11: burgers and fries while we were out running errands
Sunday, August 12: Mark’s homemade chicken fingers and french fries
Monday, August 13: slow cooker french dip sandwiches
Tuesday, August 14: three cheese chicken broccoli alfredo
Wednesday, August 15: homemade pizza
Thursday, August 16: breakfast for dinner – “apple pie” sourdough waffles
Friday, August 17: BBQ at our favorite local place to celebrate something big!

Week 60:
Saturday, August 18: leftovers
Sunday, August 19: egg roll bowls
Monday, August 20: First Day of School! Little Caesars pizza to celebrate a successful first day
Tuesday, August 21: tacos
Wednesday, August 22: shredded chicken over rice with broccoli
Thursday, August 23: brats
Friday, August 24: baked chicken with spinach and artichokes

Week 61:
Saturday, August 25: leftovers
Sunday, August 26: french onion meatballs with mashed potatoes
Monday, August 27: one pan harvest pasta
Tuesday, August 28: grinder sandwiches
Wednesday: August 29: we had a late lunch after our field trip, so just ate popcorn and other random things from the pantry
Thursday, August 30: baked garlic parmesan chicken and broccoli
Friday, August 31: homemade pepperoni pizza

No.161: New Habits, Little by Little: Cooking at Home (July 2018)

July was a full month of holidays and travel.  Looking down the list, I had to laugh at the amount of pizza I ate.  It’s a little excessive, but really, is there anything better than a fresh from the oven slice of cheesy goodness?  I don’t think so.

 Week 53 (cont.):
Sunday, July 1: pork tenderloin, rice and broccoli
Monday, July 2: meatball subs
Tuesday, July 3: brats, chips and fruit salad
Wednesday, July 4: Independence Day! pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, Mark’s panko mac and cheese, watermelon, beans, with a cookie cake and rice krispie treats for dessert
Thursday, July 5: breakfast for dinner – sourdough waffles, eggs, bacon and watermelon
Friday, July 6: beans and rice kielbasa skillet

Week 54: 
Saturday, July 7: pesto chicken, tortellini and veggies
Sunday, July 8: chicken caesar wraps
Monday, July 9: pastalaya
Tuesday, July 10: chicken thighs, rice and broccoli
Wednesday, July 11: leftovers
Thursday, July 12: I flew to Maine for a cousin weekend! homemade pizzas
Friday, July 13: Maine trip. out for pizzas at Flatbread Company

Week 55:
Saturday, July 14: Maine trip. burgers from Vandy’s
Sunday, July 15: Wendy’s on the way home from the airport
Monday, July 16: out for pizza because we desperately needed to get to the grocery store!
Tuesday, July 17: baked ziti
Wednesday, July 18: Indian chicken curry with rice
Thursday, July 19: Mark’s homemade pepperoni pizza
Friday, July 20: out for burgers while running errands

Week 56:
Saturday, July 21: cheesy enchilada casserole (we used ground beef instead of chicken)
Sunday, July 22: chicken pot pie soup with homemade biscuits
Monday, July 23: chicken yakisoba
Tuesday, July 24: garlic-parmesan veggies and sausage over rice
Wednesday, July 25: drunken noodles with shrimp
Thursday, July 26: breakfast for dinner: french toast with yogurt and blueberries
Friday, July 27: Day Trip to the Zoo! late lunch/early dinner at Zaxby’s on the way home from the zoo

Week 57:
Saturday, July 28: pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw
Sunday, July 29: pulled pork nachos using leftovers from yesterday
Monday, July 30: sheet pan roasted chicken with root vegetables (we doubled this)
Tuesday, July 31: beans and rice

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