Menu Plan

Supper Menus
July 22nd - 28th

Saturday
supper at wedding reception

Sunday
breakfast for supper

Monday
out of town

Tuesday
spaghetti and meatballs, caesar salad, garlic knots

Wednesday
grilled chicken, squash and corn casserole, southern style green beans and new potatoes, fresh sliced tomatoes, southern buttermilk biscuits, strawberry ice cream cake

Thursday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, refried beans, spanish rice

Friday
leftovers

A Simple Make-Ahead Italian Picnic

on the menu -

italian pressed sandwiches

kettle potato chips

seasonal fruit

individual tiramisu cheesecakes

sparkling water

We have a beautiful 5 mile greenway trail in our town

that Mr. H. and I love to walk.  

It ends in a lovely park with 2 more miles of trails.

We recently walked the entire trail and then through the park to have a picnic. 

I prepared the picnic the night before.

We had pressed italian sandwiches and potato chips.

I brought a long a jar of strawberries and blueberries.

And, we had no bake tiramisu cheesecakes for dessert. 

Find a pretty spot to spread your picnic blanket. 

Don't forget to pack a mason jar of water to put a few fresh picked flowers in. :-) 

Relax and enjoy!

"There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort."  

~ W. Somerset Maugham 

Menu Plan

Supper Plan

May 27th - June 2nd

Saturday

homemade pizza

Sunday

breakfast for supper

Monday

picnic lunch - pressed italian sandwiches, potato chips, fresh berries, tiramisu cheesecake in a jar, san pelligrino bottles
supper - invited to friend's house, taking potato salad

Tuesday

crispy tacos, refried beans, spanish rice

Wednesday 

grilled chicken and vegetables, rice, salad 

Thursday

spaghetti, caesar salad, garlic knots 

Friday
leftovers 

Orzo Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables

for 12 servings you will need -

1 tablespoon oil

2 shallots, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

12 oz orzo pasta, cooked and cooled

1 bunch asparagus, chopped and cooked

1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

1 package sun-dried tomatoes

1 lemon

1/4 cup vinegar

1/3 cup oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Heat oil in saucepan and cook shallots and garlic until softened and starting to brown.

In a large bowl, combine shallots, garlic, pasta, asparagus, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and zest of the lemon.

In a small bowl combine juice of the lemon, vinegar, oil and seasonings. 

Stir dressing into salad and refrigerate overnight.  Serve cold and enjoy!

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

May 6th - 12th

Saturday

out for supper

Sunday

leftovers

Monday

grilled chicken
orzo pasta salad with spring vegetables

Tuesday

FFA banquet
taking sugar cookies

Wednesday

fehttuchini alfredo, blackened chicken

Thursday

homemade pizzas 

Friday

chicken and beef fajitas, spanish rice, refried beans, mexican street corn salad, chips and salsa 

Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

If you like frozen veggie patties from the grocery,

you'll love these fresh homemade ones!

You will need -

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained well

1/4 bell pepper, finely diced

1/4 onion, finely diced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 egg

2/3 cup panko bread crumbs

1 cup mayonnaise 

2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

2 teaspoons lime juice

Place beans in a bowl and mash with fork.

Add pepper, onion, seasonings, egg, and bread crumbs.

Combine well and shape into 4 patties.

Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 20 minutes,

turning patties over half way through cooking time.

Combine mayonnaise, chilies, sauce and lime juice in blender and blend until smooth.

Top patties with chipotle sauce and enjoy!

Thai Cashew Chicken

you will need - 

1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite sized pieces

2 tablespoons cornstarch 

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 - 2 tablespoons peanut oil

2 red bell peppers, chopped

1 head of broccoli, chopped

4 green onions, sliced thinly

2/3 cup cashews

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a saucepan and brown chicken pieces on both sides.

Remove chicken from pan.

Add peppers, broccoli, onions and cashews to pan.

Cook until vegetables start to soften.

Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, cloves, and red pepper.

Add sauce and chicken to vegetables.

Continue to cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.

Serve with rice, couscous or quinoa. 

Enjoy!

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

April 29th - May 5th

Saturday

invited to friends house for supper

Sunday

breakfast for supper

Monday

thai cashew chicken, quinoa 

Tuesday

hosting college students - bbq sausage and chicken wraps, baked beans, skillet corn, macaroni salad, potato chips, dewberry cobbler, ice cream

Wednesday

lettuce wraps

Thursday

homemade black bean burgers with chipotle mayo

Friday

soccer banquet

Spicy Thai Noodles

you will need -

1 lb noodles (angel hair, linguine, or spaghetti)

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey 

1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

several green onions, chopped

a bunch of cilantro, chopped

Cook noodles, drain and set aside.

Heat oils and pepper in a small skillet.

Strain out pepper and return oil to skillet.

Add soy sauce and honey.

Pour sauce over cooked noodles.

Serve with peanuts, onions and cilantro.

Serves 6-8 

Enjoy! 

Menu Plan

Supper Menus
April 8th - 14th

Saturday
grilled steak and pepper kabobs, baked potatoes

Sunday
sandwiches on homemade bread, chips

Monday
sheet pan garlic butter tilapia with asparagus and cherry tomatoes

Tuesday
sheet pan parmesan pesto chicken, caprese salad

Wednesday
spicy thai noodles

Thursday
greek chicken sheet pan dinner with potatoes, green beans and feta cheese

Friday
leftovers

One Pot Spinach Pasta

You will need - 

9 ounce bag fresh spinach leaves, divided
1 package sliced sun-dried tomatoes with basil
1 large onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 pound dry linguine, broken in half
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 cups chicken broth
4 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded

Combine 1/2 of the spinach with the tomatoes, onion, garlic, linguine, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pour chicken broth over all.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Cook about 10 minutes until pasta is tender, tossing occasionally as pasta cooks.  Add parmesan and stir to combine.  Toss in the remaining spinach leaves and serve.  Enjoy! 

Makes 6 servings. 

Menu Plan

Supper Menus
January 14th - 20th

Saturday
bbq chicken, baked potatoes, spinach

Sunday
out for supper

Monday
veggie burgers, chips, dip

Tuesday
supper with college students - homestyle lasagna, italian mac and cheese, italian meatballs, garlic knots, caesar salad, eclair cake

Wednesday
grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, rustic bread

Thursday
soccer tournament - not sure of supper plans

Friday
soccer tournament - not sure of supper plans

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

January 7th - 13th

Saturday

homestyle lasagna, cheesy italian bread, caesar salad 

Sunday

broccoli cheese soup, bread bowls

Monday

sliders, homemade buffalo chicken bites

Tuesday

slow cooker french dip sandwiches, potato chips

Wednesday

orange chicken, rice 

Thursday

out for supper

Friday
leftovers

Menu Plan

Supper Menus
December 17th - 23rd

Saturday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, refried beans, tortilla chips and salsa

Sunday
texas chili, cornbread, christmas cookies

Monday
toscana soup, garlic knots, olive garden salad

Tuesday
sliders, french fries

Wednesday
chicken spaghetti, garlic bread

Thursday
leftovers

Friday
hosting Christmas party

Menu Plan

Supper Menus
December 10th-16th

Saturday
leftovers

Sunday
breakfast for supper

Monday
kung pao chicken, rice

Tuesday
out for supper

Wednesday
saucy chicken sandwiches, potato chips

Thursday
leftovers

Friday
roasted vegetables, rosemary bread

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

December 3rd - 9th

Saturday

camping - hamburgers, potato chips, s'mores

Sunday

leftovers

Monday

breakfast for supper

Tuesday

chicken and dumplings

Wednesday

tomato and basil tortellini soup, garlic knots, ceasar salad

Thursday

shephard's pie, rustic bread, apple cobbler

Friday

out for supper

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

November 26th - December 2nd

Saturday

taco soup

Sunday

breakfast for supper

Monday

spicy romano chicken, caesar salad, garlic knots

Tuesday

supper with college students - soft tacos, pinto beans, spanish rice, chips and dip, sopapilla cheesecake, apple pie

Wednesday

leftovers

Thursday

grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, sautéed spinach, rustic bread

Friday

FFA dinner and auction 

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

November 12th -18th

Saturday

burgers, chips and dips 

Sunday

breakfast for supper

Monday

orange chicken

Tuesday

fried chicken tenders, come back sauce, french fries, texas toast 

Wednesday

sliders, potato chips

Thursday

french dip sandwiches, tomato soup  

Friday 

out for supper 

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

October 29th - November 4th

Saturday

hamburgers, chips and dips

Sunday

dinner - fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner rolls

Monday

frito pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, caramel apples, slice and bake halloween cookies

Tuesday

pizza style chicken, italian macaroni, olive garden salad, focaccia bread

Wednesday

broccoli cheese soup, rustic bread 

Thursday

supper at art reception

Friday

leftovers or out for supper

Menu Plan

Supper Menus

October 22nd - 28th

Saturday

leftovers

Sunday

breakfast for supper

Monday

out of town

Tuesday

supper with college kids from congregation - texas chili, country cornbread muffins, biscuits, pioneer woman's apple dumplings, halloween cake mix cookies

Wednesday

leftovers

Thursday

take out pizza

Friday

out for supper