Advocare Links

I'm starting the 24 Day Challenge on Sunday. I'm super nervous so I have been searching for websites and bloggers who have been through it before. Here is a list of what I have bookmarked so far:

Life is a Run - Recipes and tips, she did a good job of describing exactly what she did for the challenge.
North Country Advocare -  This one hasn't been updated recently but has a lot of recipes.
24 day challenge bundle - Has some great printables, one is for eating out tips.
Clear Lake CrossFit - This is a manual with a measurement sheet.
the motivated momma - 24 days of recipes blog.
Time to Save - Advocare Recipes
Advocare Meal Journal - Only a few recipes, set up in 2012.
Jenny Collier - 24 recipes blog.
Advocare Runner -  This one is up to date, success stories, recipes and also after the challenge.
Beth 24 day challenge -  This one also is not up to date, but it is a success story and what she is taking from Advocare after the challenge.
Get You in Shape - 72 day challenge results for inspiration.
The Dish by Trish - Recipes and a few post from the challenge.
Trim Down Challenge -  Links and resources.
Choose the Challenge - Links and virtual coach, also a facebook page.

Good luck!

Email Yourself A Site

If you find yourself looking on a computer that is not yours, and you want to save a site but can't here is an easy way to save the site if using about any browser:

 Go to the address bar and double left click on the address. Right click and select copy.

Open a new tab or window and go to your email account. Open a new message and address it to yourself, type in something in the address bar so you won't delete it, and then right click and paste in the body of the email. Click send and when you get home it will be waiting for you. I do this all the time, and here are the following links I have found:


simple lasagna recipe

crafty butterfly

reverse stencil scratch art

making kids clothes

glowing canvas

batman crochet hat and gloves

DIY comic book shoes


cajun season mix
cajun skillet

6 secrets of organized moms

Mu Shu Chicken

Cola Ribs

Cola Ribs
1 1/2-2 lb of pork loin back ribs
12 oz can of beer or cola
1 tsp season all seasoned salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce

1. Cut ribs into 4 serving size pieces and place in a gallon size plastic storage bag. Pour cola and marinate for at least 1 1/2 hours, shifting occasionally.
2. Take ribs out of storage bag and discard the cola. Season the ribs with the seasoned salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 325 F and tightly cover with foil in a baking pan for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the grill and then grill directly over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side while brushing on the BBQ sauce while cooking.

Pizza Your Way

My kids love pizza, and so do my husband and I.  It is any easy meal to make at home and depending on your toppings, doesn't have to cost a lot.  I thought I would put together a post of different ways to make pizza and pizza sauce.

Grill: The Farm Chicks
Simply Recipes

Easy: English muffin pizza
Pizza Sandwich grilled
Buy a pizza from the store or Little Ceasars for $5

Dough: Best Pizza Dough
2 styles of crust
30 min or less from Money Saving Mom

Pizza styles around the US and beyond:
Chicago style pizza
Salsa chorizo pizza
Neapolitan pizza


Other:
pizza dough tips and tricks
pizza bread sticks
pizza snow balls or pizza pockets from Noni at A Slob Comes Clean
Jimmy John's bread pizza
gluten free pizza
Paleo pizza

Sauce:
homemade pizza sauce
easy pizza sauce

I know there is probably a trillion more ways to make pizza! Leave me a comment if you have a favorite I missed.

Chicken cooking

Noni at A Slob Come Clean introduced me to Zaycon chicken.  I have yet to actually pick up some since it sold out before I could get some, but next time I plan to jump on it right away.  I also decided that I'm going to have to come up with a lot of creative ways to use this chicken.  So here are 30 chicken recipes I found around the web:

grilled balsamic chicken bruschetta
chicken tater bake
Mexican chicken casserole
chicken rollups
buffalo chicken grilled cheese
chicken chimichangas
Dr Pepper sauced boneless wing
sweet chicken nuggets
crispy southwest chicken wraps
taco casserole
Ritz ranch chicken
crock pot tortilla soup
crock pot Hawaiian chicken
broccoli cheese chicken
chicken taquito
crockpot Italian chicken
shredded chicken taco
chicken broccoli casserole
cheddar and chicken potatoes
buffalo chicken egg rolls
crescent chicken
chicken salad
chicken noodle soup
chicken and stuffing
dijon-crusted chicken breast
chicken parmigiana
Chili's chicken crispers
Asian chicken lettuce wrap
ranch chicken strips
mushroom and cheese chicken

 Also be sure to check out Noni's post of How to Package and Freeze Chicken Purchased in Bulk.


We had left overs tonight for dinner, but I hope to have my meal plan posted tomorrow for this week.

Progress and Juice Diet

So this week has been busy, and I'm sure next week will be too.  It seems like a lot is going on next weekend in my town and I won't even be here.  Yesterday I went to Costco and stuck to the plan except I bought some apples since my sister requested them and I buy her food to watch my kids two days a week.  I ended up spending $45.94. Not too bad.  Next I went to the mall to get my wedding ring checked, and my daughter talked about how she had never had chocolate dipped strawberries.  We passed by Godiva and they had them in their display so I splurged and got them.  5 for $10 plus $.60 tax.  Ouch.  Next stop Target to get mouthwash and more cotton candy for the ugly cake which cost $4.76.  Not too bad.  After the fair we stopped and bought a juicer for $83.94 ( I'll explain this), and also my husband was sad that ice cream in our freezer melted so I bought sonic for $8.15.  If I wouldn't have really thought about this I would have said I spent about $80 to $100 today.

Total for Saturday: $153.39, yeah this is more of my typical weekend routine of spending money.  So my total spending for last week was $262.16.  Over $151.86 for the three weeks.  That is a lot and I'm not sure if I'll be able to make that up.

I might have to rethink my strategy.  They other day I watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.  It was an Australian guy with an Australian juicer going around just drinking juice.  He lost weight and helped get himself  off medication.  He also had a few others try it and got them hooked on it too.  Now I like drinks so I thought "What an idea".  I'm not sure how it really works but I also found this website: Juicer Recipes.  The movie also has a Facebook page and a website to help you get started on juicing.  The whole problem is they said it cost $14 a day.  For us that could be times 2, plus I don't plan on putting my kids on this diet or giving them crap, easy food while we do it, so I'm not sure how  this will work out.  My plan for now is to start with food to help clear my skin, then do a two week detox, and then repeat again in 3 months.  I'm not sure what my husband plans to do, but he wants to lose weight.  If you don't want to invest in a juicer there is also this website: Green Monster Movement.

So I need a new plan.  I think this week I will just keep blogging about what I am spending.  It is my daughter's birthday so I want to buy her gifts and also it is my nephew's birthday and I still need to get him gifts.  I'm also still in need of 5 more window treatments and decorative hardware.  I think I will keep dwelling on these things till I buy them.  I have been doing well on my saving money on the side so I do feel good about that aspect of life.  Maybe by next week I'll have a good plan.

Recipe Links

Here is another list of links to help in your never ending search of family favorites:

Taste of Home http://www.tasteofhome.com/

delish http://www.delish.com/recipes/

Recipe.com http://www.recipe.com/

good (cheap) eats http://goodcheapeats.com/

Health.com http://recipes.health.com/

Clean Eating http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes.aspx

Food.com http://www.food.com/

Allrecipes.com http://allrecipes.com/Default.aspx

myrecipes http://www.myrecipes.com/

Nancy's kitchen: link to marinades & sauces
http://www.nancyskitchen.com/marinades.htm

Cooks.com http://www.cooks.com/

Snackpicks.com http://www.snackpicks.com/

Got Milk? http://www.whymilk.com/recipes.php

The Other White Meat http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/Recipes.aspx

Beef, It's What's for Dinner http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/

Eat Chicken http://www.eatchicken.com/

Iowa Egg Council http://www.iowaegg.org/eggrecipes.asp

Name Brand Recipe Finding Links

If you ever wonder: "What else could I do with this salad dressing?", I compiled links of brand names where they put together recipes for their products. I hope it helps with cleaning out the cupboard and using odd ball items.

ACH food Company (French's, Tone's ect) http://www.spiceadvice.com/

Azteca http://www.aztecafoods.com/recipes.html

Ball Park Franks http://www.ballparkfranks.com/recipes-and-ideas

Bertolli http://www.villabertolli.com/recipes/

Betty Crocker http://www.bettycrocker.com/

B & G Foods http://www.bgfoods.com/recipes/

Birds Eye http://www.birdseye.com/meal_solutions.html

Blue Bunny http://www.bluebunny.com/Recipes/Default.aspx

Blue Diamond Almonds http://www.bluediamond.com/applications/recipes/?navid=4

Boboli http://www.boboli.com/

Boca http://www.bocaburger.com/recipes.aspx

Breyers http://www.icecreamusa.com/recipes/Default.aspx

Bruce Food http://www.brucefoods.com/recipe-index.asp

Brummel and Brown http://brummelandbrown.com/recipes.aspx

Buddig http://www.buddig.com/recipes/recipes_search.aspx

Bumblebee Foods http://www.bumblebee.com/Recipes/

Bush Beans http://www.bushbeans.com/recipes/recipes.php

Butterball http://www.butterball.com/

Cadbury http://www.cadbury.co.uk/funandrecipes/Pages/funandrecipes.aspx

California Sun Dry http://calsundrytomatoes.com/

Calavo http://www.calavo.com/recipes.php

Campbell's Soup http://www.campbellskitchen.com/?fbid=P6eK215RwYS

Challenge Dairy http://www.challengedairy.com/recipes/

Chex Mix http://www.chexmix.com/Recipes/Recipes.aspx

Chicken of the Sea http://chickenofthesea.com/recipes_search.aspx

Clabber Girl http://www.hulman.com/

College Inn http://www.collegeinn.com/recipes.aspx

Colman's Mustard http://www.ilhawaii.net/~danrubio/mustard/recipes.html

Conagra Foods http://www.conagrafoods.com/consumer/recipes/index.jsp

Contadina http://www.contadina.com/recipes/default.aspx

Country Crock http://www.countrycrock.com/Recipes/Search.aspx

Cremora http://www.cremora.com/recipes.html

Crisco http://www.crisco.com/Recipes/

Cuisinart http://www.cuisinart.com/recipes.html

Daisy http://daisybrand.com/recipes/index.aspx

Dannon http://www.dannon.com/recipes/

Del Monte http://www.delmonte.com/brands/default.aspx?page=b_recipe_tools

Dole http://www.dole.com/EatRightLanding/EatRightRecipe/tabid/597/Default.aspx

Domino Sugar http://www.dominosugar.com/Recipes.aspx

Duncan Hines http://www.duncanhines.com/recipes

Eagle Brand http://www.eaglebrand.com/recipes/

Egg Beaters http://www.eggbeaters.com/recipes.jsp

Equal http://www.equal.com/recipes/drinks.html

Farmer John http://www.farmerjohn.com/make-me/

Fisher Nuts http://www.fishernuts.com/fisher/recipes.asp

Fleischmann's Yeast http://www.breadworld.com/

Frank's RedHot http://www.franksredhot.com/recipes

Fresh Express http://www.freshexpress.com/recipes

General Mills http://www.generalmills.com/

Godiva http://www.godiva.com/recipes/default.aspx

Golden Grain http://www.goldengrainpasta.com/recipes-and-cooking/

Gorton's http://www.gortons.com/recipes.htm

Gravy Master http://www.gravy.com/

Goya http://www.goya.com/english/recipes.html

Heinz http://www.heinzketchup.com/Recipes.aspx

Heluva Good http://www.heluvagood.com/recipes/

Hershey's http://www.hersheys.com/pure-recipes.aspx?ICID=HER1286

Hidden Valley http://www.hiddenvalley.com/recipe/

Hodgson Mill http://www.hodgsonmill.com/recipe/

Hormel http://www.hormel.com/recipes/default.aspx

I Can't Believe Its Not Butter http://www.icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com/Recipes/

Jennie-O http://www.jennieo.com/recipes/default.aspx

Jif http://www.jif.com/Recipes/

Jiffy Mix http://www.jiffymix.com/recipes.php

Jimmy Dean http://jimmydean.com/recipes/

Johnsonville http://www.johnsonville.com/recipes.html

Jolly Time http://www.jollytime.com/recipes/healthy_creations

Jones Dairy Farm http://www.jonesdairyfarm.com/home.aspx

Keebler http://www.keebler.com/Recipes.aspx

Kellogg's http://www2.kelloggs.com/RecipeLanding.aspx 

King Oscar http://no.kingoscar.com/oppskrifter

Knouse Foods http://www.knouse.com/Recipes/Default.aspx

Knox Gelatine http://www.knouse.com/Recipes/Default.aspx

Kozy Shack http://www.kozyshack.com/recipes.html

Kraft http://www.kraftrecipes.com/home.aspx

Lamb Weston http://www.lambweston.com/recipes/recipes.jsp

Land O Lakes http://www.landolakes.com/Recipes/

Lawrys http://www.lawrys.com/recipe-landing.aspx

Lee Kum Kee http://usa.lkk.com/recipe

Libby's http://www.verybestbaking.com/Libbys/Featured-Recipes.aspx

Lipton http://www.liptont.com/recipes/index.aspx

Louis Kemp http://www.louiskemp.com/search.php

Mahatma http://www.mahatmarice.com/en-us/recipes/search/default.aspx

Malt O Meal http://www.malt-o-meal.com/feeds/recipes/

Marie Callender's http://mccornbread.com/recipes.php

Marshmallow Fluff http://www.marshmallowfluff.com/pages/recipe_favorites.html

Martha White http://www.marthawhite.com/recipes/default.aspx?id=0

Marzetti http://www.marzetti.com/marzetti_kitchens/

Mazola http://www.mazola.com/Recipes.aspx

McCormick http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes.aspx

Melissa's Produce http://www.melissas.com/Recipes.aspx

Millstone Coffee http://www.millstone.com/coffee-recipes/default.aspx

Milnot  http://www.milnot.com/cooking_main.htm

Mission http://www.missionfoodsfsc.com/recipes/chooseRecipe.aspx

M & M http://www.brightideas.com/

Morton Salt http://www.mortonsalt.com/recipes/default.aspx

Morningstar Farms http://www.morningstarfarms.com/recipe_search.aspx

Mrs. Paul's http://www.mrspauls.com/recipes.html

Mt Olive Pickles http://www.mtolivepickles.com/recipes/categories/

Nabisco http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Recipes/default.aspx

Natra Taste http://www.natrataste.com/

Near East http://www.neareast.com/#recipes

Necco http://www.necco.com/FunLearning/Recipes.asp

Nestle http://www.nestle.com/Cooking/Pages/Cooking.aspx or USA http://www.meals.com/Default.aspx

Nestle Carnation Milk http://www.verybestbaking.com/Carnation/Featured-Recipes.aspx

Nestle Toll House http://www.verybestbaking.com/Toll-House/Featured-Recipes.aspx

Newman's Own http://www.newmansown.com/recipes.aspx

Nissin Foods http://www.nissinfoods.com/recipes/recipes_main.php

None Such http://www.eaglenonesuch.com/recipes.asp

Norbest http://www.norbest.com/recipes.aspx

Ocean Spray http://www.oceanspray.com/recipes/

Ore- Ida http://www.oreida.com/recipes/default.aspx

Pace http://www.pacefoods.com/recipes/default.aspx

Pepperidge Farm http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/Recipes.aspx or http://www.puffpastry.com/recipes.aspx

Penzey's Spices http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/recipes/r-penzeysrecipes2.html

Perdue http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/recipes/r-penzeysrecipes2.html

Peter's Chocolate http://www.peterschocolate.com/pages/featuredrecipes.html

Pillsbury http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes

Presto Flour http://www.prestoflour.com/Portals/TheArtOfBaking/portal.aspx?tabid=2

Progresso Soup http://www.progressosoup.com/soup-recipes.aspx

Quaker http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipes.aspx

Ragu http://www.ragu.com/index.php/recipeslanding

RC Fine Foods http://www.rcfinefoods.com/recipes

Reddi Wip http://www.reddiwip.com/recipes.jsp

Redi Base http://www.redibase.com/recipes/index.php

Rhodes Bake N Serve http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes

Rice-a-roni http://www.ricearoni.com/recipes/

Rice Select http://www.riceselect.com/recipes.aspx

Robin Hood http://www.robinhood.ca/recipes.asp

Ronzoni http://ronzoni.newworldpasta.com/pasta_meal.cfm

Rosetto http://www.rosetto.com/recipe.php

Ruiz Foods http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanrecipes/

Sargento http://www.sargento.com/recipes/

SeaPak http://www.seapak.com/index/recipes/

Smucker http://www.smucker.com/recipes/

Snyder's of Hanover http://www.snydersofhanover.com/Recipes/

Solo http://solofoods.com/Recipes.aspx

Spam http://www.spam.com/recipe-exchange/default.aspx

Spice Island http://www.spiceislands.com/Recipes/CookingWithSpices.aspx

Specialty Cheese Company http://www.specialcheese.com/rcphome.htm

StarKist http://www.starkist.com/recipe

Steen Syrup http://www.steensyrup.com/recipes.html

StonyField http://www.stonyfield.com/recipes/index.jsp

Stouffers http://www.stouffers.com/Recipes/Index.aspx

Success http://www.successrice.com/en-us/recipes/search/default.aspx

Sue Bee Honey http://www.suebee.com/recipes

Sugar in the Raw http://www.sugarintheraw.com/

Sunkist http://www.sunkist.com/recipes/default.aspx

Sun Maid Raisins http://www.sun-maid.com/en/recipes.html

SunntD http://www.sunnyd.com/#/drinks

Swanson Broth http://swansonbroth.com/topchef.aspx

Sweet 'N Low http://www.sweetnlow.com/

Sweet One http://www.sweetone.com/recipes/index.html

Tabasco Sauce http://www.tabasco.com/taste_tent/menu_planning/index.cfm

Tofutti (click on fun stuff) http://www.tofutti.com/

Torani http://www.torani.com/home/recipes

Tyson http://www.tyson.com/Consumer/Recipes/DinnerRecipes/Default.aspx?

Unilever http://www.makinglifebetter.com/food/

Velveeta http://brands.kraftfoods.com/velveeta

Wilton http://www.wilton.com/recipes/

Wish-Bone http://www.wish-bone.com/Recipes/

Yves Veggie Cuisine http://www.yvesveggie.com/

Zatarain's http://www.zatarains.com/Recipes.aspx

Menu Plan Monday: Week of Jan 2nd 2011

Monday: spaghetti and mini meatballs

Tuesday: left over roast steak, dinner rolls, and mixed vegetables

Wednesday: Chili-in-no-time

Thursday: mac and cheese (easy dinner so I can pack)

Friday:Out of town

Saturday: Out of town

Sunday: country style pork ribs with fries (sweet potato and russet), corn with a side of Birthday cake

See more recipes at orgjunkie.com

Menu Plan Monday

I almost forgot it was Monday and time for menu planning. Last week went OK. One day we mainly ate out and sometimes I think I should make one day for leftovers, but we mainly eat those for snacks and lunches. I'm going to try harder to actually link it up this week because I had a brain fog and did it incorrectly over at orgjunkie.com.

Monday- Pork chops with apple dressing
Tuesday- hot dogs and french fries
Wednesday- Grilled thighs and drumsticks with potato salad
Thursday- Morningstar Farms chipotle black bean burgers, and a side salad
Friday-Cranberry Meatballs and spaghetti
Saturday- Family Reunion- Out of Town
Sunday- Family Reunion- Out of Town
I will make a taco dip that my sister likes to make, and some tortilla chips from Costco.

See more menu plans at orgjunkie.com.

Taco Dip Recipe

This is an easy recipe to bring to a potluck or over to a friends house. My sister likes to make this for family gatherings and football parties.

2 tubs of reg. sour cream
1pkt fiesta ranch mix
1 can Rotel tomato and green chilies diced, drained
1 small can chopped olives

Mix all ingredients together and chill. How easy is that?  Eat with tortilla chips. Try Multigrain Tostitos tortilla chips.

Menu Plan Monday

Last week went well. We have a lot of leftovers so we need to eat those up for lunch. Here we go again......

Monday- Moist Drumsticks, watermelon, and sweet corn (wasn't able to make it yesterday)
Tuesday- hot dogs, french fries, and naked juice to drink
Wednesday- Campfire Taco Salad
Thursday- Easy Ground Beef Casserole
Friday- pork chops with Mexican rice (recipe link from orgjunkie.com Family Favorite Recipe Roundup)
Saturday- sesame chicken with rice
Sunday- Mexican Pork Bowl (recipe link from orgjunkie.com Family Favorite Recipe Roundup)

See more Menu Plan Monday links at orgjunkie.com

Menu Plan Monday

This is 6/28 thru 7/4 meal plan. Have a happy 4th of July!

See orgjunkie.com for more menu ideas.

Monday- hamburgers, and homemade fries with peaches

Tuesday- Brew Pub Pork Chops, green beans, and apples

Wednesday- Spicy sesame buffalo chicken, corn and pineapple

Thursday- Grilled turkey panini, cottage cheese, and mixed fruit

Friday- DiGiorno pizza and bread sticks

Saturday- Grilled ham and cheese with chips and salsa

Sunday- Moist Drumsticks, watermelon, and baked potatoes

Shopping List

meat

Ground beef

bone-in pork chops

chicken wings

sliced turkey breast

ham slices

chicken drumsticks

fruit and vegetables

Potatoes

Peaches

green beans

apples

green onions

corn

pineapple

tomatoes

mixed fruit

watermelon

grocery

sugar

margarine

salt

real mayo mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

sesame oil

cayenne pepper

ground ginger

bulls eye buffalo barbecue sauce

Kraft parm plus! garlic herb Italian topping

tortilla chips

salsa

tomato sauce

brown sugar

soy sauce

minced garlic

cornstarch

bread and dairy

marble rye bread

American cheese

cottage cheese

whole wheat bread

frozen

DiGiorno pizza with bread sticks

Ranchero Burritos

2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (10-ounce) can Ro*tel diced in sauce tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
1 (10-ounces) can Ro*tel Mexican festival diced tomatoes with lime juice & cilantro
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce (optional)

Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove from heat; drain. Stir in tomatoes and green chilies in sauce, Mexican diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning mix; simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Cook black beans in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated; drain.
Heat tortillas according to package directions; keep warm. Spoon meat mixture, black beans, and rice evenly down centers of tortillas. Top with cheese and lettuce, if desired. Fold sides of tortillas over filling; bring bottom sides up, and roll tightly. Serve immediately.

Recipe from "Southern Living Cooking School" Fall 2004 ; Compliments of Walmart

I mix the beans, rice and meat mixture in the skillet so I have an even filling. I have also omitted the beans and it tastes just as good.

Monday:
Breakfast: frozen waffles with jam
Lunch: PB and Jelly with oranges
Dinner: Sausage Cheese balls with cooked carrots and twice baked potatoes
Tuesday:
Breakfast: biscuits with gravy and sausage
Lunch: chicken patties and fries
Dinner: Cheese and Ham spirals with broccoli
Wednesday:
Breakfast: bagels
Lunch: pizza
Dinner: tasty tuna casserole and brownies
Thursday:
Breakfast: french toast
Lunch: grilled ham panini and chips
Dinner: pork chops, rice and beans
Friday:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: chicken nuggets and fries
Dinner: roast and potatoes with carrots
Saturday:
Breakfast: pancakes
Lunch: grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner:Spicy turkey and rice skillet (found in Southern Living recipe book)
Sunday:
Breakfast:hash brown casserole
Lunch: mac and cheese
Dinner: honey baked drumsticks, baked beans and rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Yes I know it's Wednesday but I have been busy working and getting ready for Christmas. Here is a menu into next week:



Monday- we had "Leftover Turkey Salad", I got a free recipe book at Walmart years ago with this recipe in it. I have made many variations of this and it is always delicious.

Tuesday- pork chops, scalloped potatoes and corn

Wednesday- Stouffers lasagna

Thursday- slow cooker potato cheese soup

Friday- spiral ham, mashed potatoes, and dinner rolls (Aldi foods)

Saturday- leftovers

Sunday- porcupine meatballs

Monday- spinach and bacon frittata

Tuesday- hash brown casserole

Wednesday- stuffed peppers

Thursday- Impossible Ham and Asparagus Pie

Friday- roast pork, seasoned rice with pigeon peas, fried plantains, and cooked yam

Saturday- leftovers

Menu Plan Monday

I have two nights to work this week, and we are going out on Tuesday night. I post the menu on the frig so my husband knows what to make. I have this weekend off so I plan on cooking since it has been awhile since we've had a good meal.

Monday- baked chicken with corn and dinner rolls
Tuesday- dinner and a movie
Wednesday- pork chops, rice and red beans
Thursday- frozen pizza
Friday- meatloaf with mac and cheese
Saturday- tuna burgers with salad and pumpkin pie
Sunday- turkey drumsticks and Betty Crocker sweet potatoes

Check out more menus at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Slow Cooker Recipes

Hawaiian Drumsticks

12 chicken drumsticks
1 cup of ketchup
1 cup of packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
splash of sesame seed oil

Mix all but the drumsticks together in a bowl. Add bowl and drumsticks to crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.


Marinated Slow Cooker Pork Chops

6 boneless pork chops
1 can of 20oz pineapple chunks with juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons of soy sauce

Mix all but pork chops in a bowl. Put bowl and pork chops in a well sealed plastic bag overnight to marinate in the frig. Next day cook 6-8 hours on low.