So, I have been neglectful about blogging....time to get back to it. I thought I would start with the menu I wrote for this coming week. There are some quick and easy things, for the days I work, and some more in depth things for my days off. Hopefully it gives you a little inspiration. Here goes!
Sunday: Aunt Jane's Pot Roast with noodles and green beans
This is a tried and true recipe! A great one for a work day-the smell is wonderful when you open the door!
One large beef chuck roast
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 envelopes onion soup mix
Layer mushroom soup, onion soup, roast, onion soup, mushroom soup, in crockpot. Cook on low all day. Cook one large package opf Kluski noodles. Remove roast from crockpot. Strain noodles and add to gravy in crockpot.
Monday: Dripping Roast Beef Sandwiches
This is a brand new recipe for me. It seems pretty straight forward though, and I thought it would be great on a work night. I will make a frozen veggie with it too.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dripping-roast-beef-sandwiches-with-melted-provolone/
Tuesday: Leftovers!
Self explanatory....a work night and we are getting our new kitties this night...no cooking!
Wednesday: Chili and cornbread
This is my favorite chili recipe, adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. I think the method of cooking with the lid on and the off is what makes the texture perfect! I will serve this with elbow macaroni and cornbread (from a box unless I get ambitious).
2 T olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 c chili powder
1 T cumin
1/2 t red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds gr. beef
2 cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 28 oz can tomato puree
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
Heat oil in dutch oven. Add onions, bell peppers, celery, chili powder, cumin, pepper, salt. Cook until veggies have softened, about 7 min. Add garlic and cook 15 seconds more. Add beef, cook until brown. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes and juices, tomato puree. Cover, simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Thursday: Greek Meatballs with pitas and a salad
This is also a new recipe, but I have made a few similar to it, so I am pretty confident. I will just make a simple salad to go along side.
http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/dr/g/greek-meatballs.html
Friday: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Shrimp
I've made this one a few times...simple and yummy. I am going to make broccoli with it.
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-tomato-basil-pasta-shrimp-116626.aspx
Saturday: Pork Butt Roast and Sweet Potatoes
1 pork butt roast with two cans of cranberry sauce, 1 small can apricot nectar, and some dried mustard. Cook on low in crockpot all day. Will serve with oven roasted sweet potatoes (bake at 350 degrees until they are very soft and start to exude juices.
