Menu for November 8th - November 14th

Just a normal week for us. I'm trying to start planning for the arrival of our new little bundle, she will be here before I know it. I'm starting to uncomfortable almost all the time so thats fun. I know I have lots to do but would really prefer to just sit on the couch and eat. I think the weather might start to get cold and i'm very excited, I enjoy cooking a lot more in the winter. More casseroles and soups! Also I found a wonderful website that has lots of football recipes so I will be trying out some of those and posting the good ones. The menu this week has 3 new recipes and Kili's favorite tacos!


Monday- Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati, Cincinnati Chili over spaghetti, green salad
Tuesday- Tacos, apple slices
Wednesday- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with sweet potato fries, celery and onion
Thursday- Ravioli Soup, cesar salad
Friday- pizza
Saturday- Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy, twice baked potato, broccoli
Sunday- Stuffed Bell Peppers, Cheese Bread, fruit salad


Dessert of the Week: Peanut Butter Cookies

Chipotle Pork Burger

So after doing some research I discovered that Indiana's biggest crop is corn and they are known for a huge pork tenderloin sandwich. Even though the sandwich sounded good I decided to roll with a twist and make this spicy pork burger. I found the original recipe online but of course changed it for our tastes. This was so good! I will be doing lots of pork burgers from now on!


Ingredients:
1 pound ground pork
2 chopped chipotle peppers
4 slices Monterey jack cheese
4 hamburger buns
1 avocado
3 tablespoons fire roasted tomatillo salsa
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
salt and pepper


Make It:
In a bowl mix together pork, chipotles and salt and pepper. Once combined form into four patties, set on a plate and place in the refrigerator. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl mush avocado with a fork, then stir in salsa and cilantro leaves. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Lay cheese slices out so they get warm, tis helps them melt faster. Put patties in skillet and cook four minutes per side, place whole skillet in oven for 6 minutes. Put cheese on patties, leave in oven until cheese is melted. Toast buns in oven. Serve one patty on each bun, topped with 2 tablespoons of the avocado salsa. Enjoy!

Fresh Salsa(pico de gallo)

This is my favorite kind of salsa, I make it constantly throughout the summer. You can adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less jalapeno.


Ingredients:
4 tomatoes, quartered and seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/2 white onion chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped(remove the seeds and white rib if you don't like heat)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
juice from 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin


Make It:
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and place in refrigerator for at least an hour. Stir and Enjoy!

Spicy Chicken Penne

This recipe will work with any kind of precooked chicken, so use up those leftovers.


Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups penne noodles
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 cups pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Make It:
Boil water in a large pot for pasta. In a bowl mix together chicken, red pepper flakes and italian seasoning.
Add noodles to water and cook for time designated on package. Turn oven to 375 degrees. Heat pasta sauce, just till it is hot. Drain noodles and add to chicken mixture, stir. Mix in parmesan and 1 cup of mozzarella. Pour into a casserole dish, sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Menu for November 1st- November 7th

Well as you can see I have not been posting at all. We have been so busy and i'm more tired because of the pregnancy. I have been simplifying our menu to prep myself for when the baby comes. Even though I hate slowing down and resting I have too, my body says so. We have not been going to the farmers market, I get everything from fresh and easy and just make sure it is California grown. My mood and cravings are all over the place so the menu is all over the place too. I'm making lots of old favorites and only trying a couple new recipes a week. I got an idea to do a 6 week meal plan from a blog I follow, and once I have the baby and we get settled I will start doing our menu that way and I will share the process. I have ten weeks left and can't seem to sleep for longer than 4 hours, it makes life fun.


Monday- Houston @ Indianapolis Chipotle Pork Burgers, chips and salsa, corn
Tuesday- Spicy Chicken Penne, salad, bread
Wednesday- Tri-Tip, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy, peas
Thursday- Chicken Burritos, refried beans, pear slices
Friday- Beef and Broccoli, sticky rice
Saturday- Chicken Enchilada Casserole, butter carrots
Sunday- Pork Loin Chop, penne and cheese, applesauce


Dessert of the week: Turtle Brownies

Menu for October 11th- October 17th

I did not get a menu posted last week because our house was filled with sick kids. Thank goodness everybody is better now. I'm headed to a family reunion this weekend at the coast. Kili turned 7 today, I cannot believe it! So as usual the menu for the week is customed towards her. Oh and so much for the niners doing good this year, maybe next year!


Monday-Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets, Pizza
Tuesday- Beef and Noodle Stir Fry
Wednesday- Chicken Pot Pie
Thursday- Tri-tip, Baked Potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower
Friday- Chicken Pasta Casserole, butter carrots
Saturday- Family Reunion
Sunday- Party


Dessert of the Week: Red Velvet Cake

Menu for September 27th - October 3rd

Wow it was so hot this weekend, yuck! The niners lost again, I think my hope for a winning season is almost gone. We went to Mama Rombas for dinner on friday, we have never been there before and it was very good. I loved the arepas! I tried 2 new recipes last week, one was good and I will post it the other needs some things changed and we will try it again. The monday night game this week is Green Bay at Chicago, it should be a good game, when we think Chicago we think deep dish, which I would love to try to make someday but right now I don't have the energy, so I will order out. Have a great week!

Monday- Green Bay at Chicago, order BJ's Pizza
Tuesday- HH Lasagna, butter carrots
Wednesday- Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Veggies and Gravy
Thursday- Beef Stir Fry with Noodles
Friday- Cheesy Chicken and Rice, broccoli
Saturday- Party
Sunday- Pork Chops, twice baked potatoes, peas


Dessert of the Week: Red Velvet Cupcakes