Showing posts with label weekly menu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weekly menu. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Here's What's Cooking This Week!!

As we all start to dive into holiday preparations, I am still searching for the elusive "perfect" appetizer. Maybe I found it this week. We are making a southwestern flatbread that is sure to be delicious! Our entree this week is simple and tasty and quick. I love quick and delicious meals during this busy time. Our dessert this week is something you can serve at a party, give as a gift, or just make and enjoy for yourself. I love making candy and I know you will too!

Menu and Grocery List
Appetizer~Southwestern Flatbread
Package of  Flatbread
1 Chicken  Breast~raw
2 Roma Tomatoes
1 small Onion
Queso Fresco 
Sour Cream
Avocado

Entree~Ginger Orange Pork Stirfry with Rice
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger
1 Scallion
Ketchup
Cornstarch
Salt and Pepper
White Rice
1 pound Pork Loin
1 medium Onion
1 Red Pepper
1 Green Pepper

Dessert~Homemade New Mexico Caramels
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
1 cup Dark Corn Syrup
1/2 pound unsalted Butter
Salt
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1 tablespoon Vanilla


This is our week!
Thanks for joining us today!!

Stop back soon!



Sunday, August 28, 2011

Braving The Heat To Go To The Grocery!

I'm off to the grocery to get this weeks necessities. Here's our menu:

Appetizer~Amaretto Purses w/Mascarpone & Fontina

Salad~Strawberry Salad

Entree~Orange Chicken

Side Dish~Fruit Studded Rice Pilaf

Dessert~ Bread Pudding & Apples


Here is our Grocery List:

Amaretto Purses with Mascarpone & Fontina
8 oz. Fontina Cheese
8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese
1 tablespoon Amaretto
 White Pepper
Dried Tart Cherries
25 sheets Phyllo Dough
Butter



Strawberry Salad
Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Strawberries
Sherry Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
Minced Shallots
Sugar
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Avocados

Orange Chicken
Chicken Breast
Dijon Mustard
Honey
Onions
Green Bell Pepper
Butter
Paprika
Cinnamon
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Basil
Brown Sugar
Pepper
Salt

Fruit Studded Rice Pilaf
Butter
Long Grain White Rice
Onion
Water
Chicken, Vegetable, or Beef Base or Bouillon Granules
Dried Apricots
Golden Raisins
Brown Sugar

Bread Pudding
Milk
Butter
Sugar
Salt
White Bread
3 Eggs
2  Granny Smith Apples
Golden Raisins




Monday, June 27, 2011

What's to Eat this Week?

Here is our menu:

Monday~     Appetizer~Navajo Tacos
Tuesday~     Salad~      Shrimp Ceviche
                        Wednesday~    Entree~    Gourmet Burger & Hot Dog Bar
                  Thursday~    Side Dish~Southwest Deviled Egg  
Friday~        Dessert~   Pecan Bars

Here is the grocery list for this week:

Navajo Tacos
Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Shortening
 Hamburger(1pound)
Onion
Shredded Cheddar
Tomato
Lettuce
Avocado

Ceviche
 1 pound Medium-Small Shrimp
Salt
4-6 Limes
2-3 Lemons
Red Onion
Serrano Chile
Fresh Cilantro
1 Cucumber
1 Avocado


Gourmet Burger & Dog Bar
Hamburger
Hot Dogs
Buns for Both
Onion
Tomato
Blue Cheese, Provolone,
Lettuce
Jalapeno
Pico de Gallo
Mustard, Dijon, Honey Mustard
Mushrooms
Egg
Applewood Bacon
Chili
Ketchup
BBQ Sauce
Slaw
Cream Cheese
Pastrami
A1

Southwest Deviled Eggs
Eggs
Mayo
Ground Mustard
Seasoning Salt
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Green Onion
Paprika

Pecan Bars
Flour
Confectioners Sugar
Butter
3 Egg
Brown Sugar
Sugar
Dark Corn Syrup
Vanilla
Salt
1.5 cups Chopped Pecans


Thanks for joining me today!

Later today I will be posting the 
recipe and pictures of our Navajo Tacos.

Please join me!!
See you soon!!

 

Sunday, June 5, 2011

It's Grocery Time!!

I will make this quick today: I have a great menu for you this week. We are going to be learning a couple new things with this menu. We will be roasting tomatoes, making dressings, making a reduction, baking cupcakes, and frying the best homemade chicken fingers you have ever had! I promise! So lets get started. Here is your menu and grocery list:

Appetizer~Roasted Roma Round Up with Balsamic Reduction

Salad~Green Salad on a Stick

Entree~Homemade Chicken Fingers w/ Ranch and Honey Mustard

Side~Grandma's Potato Salad

Dessert~Alex's Nilla Wafer Cupcakes

Here's what you need:

Appetizer
Roma Tomatoes( 3)
Old Bay Seasoning
Pita Chips
Mozzarella  Cheese(Fresh-if possible)(8oz)
Cream Cheese(1)
Balsamic Vinegar(1 bottle)

Green Salad on a Stick
Romaine Lettuce
Grape Tomatoes
Cucumber(1)
Block Cheddar Cheese(8 oz)
Sour Cream
Buttermilk(1/2 cup)
Garlic(1 clove)
Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)

Homemade Chicken Fingers
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast(1.5 lbs)
Saltines
Egg
Garlic Powder
Dried Basil
Paprika
Salt and Pepper
Sour Cream
Mayo
Dijon Mustard
Honey
Lemon Juice
 Milk
Buttermilk Powder
 Dried Parsley
 Dried Chives
 Dried Oregano
 Dried Tarragon
Garlic Salt
 Lemon Pepper


Grandma's Potato Salad
Idaho Potatoes(3 lbs)
Mayo
Onion
Sugar
Eggs(6)
Mustard

Alex's Nilla Wafer Cupcakes
Flour 
Sugar
Butter
Milk
Salt
Cornstarch
Eggs(4)
Vanilla
Baking Powder
Mini Vanilla Wafers
Bananas(2)

That is everything for the week. Stop by tomorrow and we will start with the Roasted Roma Roundup with a Balsamic reduction. Thanks for joining me. See you Monday!