Meal Plan {{March 31st - April 6th}}

Last week wasn't to crazy except for Thursday I ran all day till my head hit the pillow. Craziness! Today we are back into the cold yucky weather so the punk and I are watching some weird animated movie, she is making bling rings and I am meal planning. I really want to nap tho. Thank heavens that it is leftover day...so its fend for yourself day!

Meal Plan {{March 24th - March 30th}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Bacon Spaghetti with Caesar Salad
Tuesday - (Work) Sloppy Joes
Wednesday -(Choir & Work) - Ginger Beef & Rice (Freezer Meal)
Thursday - Beef Dip & Fried potatoes (Slow Cooker)
Friday - Fish & Fries Ate out @ Montana's
 Saturday - Oriental Party Pack - I also made Sushi -Buffalo Chicken, Crispy Mango and Veggie
 Sunday - Left Overs!

Well this week will be interesting as of last thinking we were done skating the punk was asked to join a junior skating group. She still has a way to go and learn but she absolutely loves it. We are going to try it for the spring session (as it is a year round program) take the summer off and then see about the fall! This means skating twice a week to start then go up to 5 or 6 days a week gah!  Altho I will complain constantly I would do anything for these kids as long as they are happy and having fun it means they stay out of trouble! Oh and throw in soccer assessments this week for our outdoor soccer playing soccer in this area in the spring is very entertaining.....rain, snow, thunder, lightening....blazing hot sun we get it all! Oh well....Well on to the new week will see how we stay on the plan as skating falls over supper so I may be a complete lazy bum!

Meal Plan {{March 31st - April 6th}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl-Soccer) - Macaroni Scramble (Hamburger Helper)
Tuesday - (Soccer-Skate) Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Wednesday -(Choir) - BBQ'd Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Thursday - (Skate) - So Juicy Chicken w/Italian Green Beans
Friday - (Report Card Day) BBQ's Hotdogs
 Saturday - Leftovers or freezer meal
 Sunday -Chicken in Creamy Gravy with Mashed Potatoes & Buckwheat

Wow this sure took me a long time got quite side tracked a few times! Well We baked a cookie man an have 2 loaves of bread rising too! So I guess good distractions!

Meal Plan {{March 24th - March 30th}}

Well our crazy week is over...the crazy skating program is over till a week in June (maybe!) It was an amazing show and worth all the work put into it.

So proud of my crazy punk! She amazed us so so so much! Can't wait to watch her grow as a figure skater!

 As some of last weeks plan showed we changed a few things and this week we hopefully will stay on plan.
Meal Plan {{March 17th - March 23rd}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Cheese Potato & Sausage Casserole - Sausage and Perogies
Tuesday - Roast Chicken (Cooked @ local Deli) & Side Salads
Wednesday -(Choir & Work) - Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Thursday - (Skating) - Italian Wedding Soup
Friday - (Dress Rehearsal Skating) -Eat Out
Saturday - (Bowling-Skating Show) - Eat Out
Sunday - Roast Beef & Mashed - Oven baked Chicken WIngs w/ baked potatoes and greenhouse salad

Well here is our new weeks plan and hopefully no craziness!
Meal Plan {{March 24th - March 30th}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Bacon Spaghetti with Caesar Salad
Tuesday - (Work) Sloppy Joes
Wednesday -(Choir & Work) - Ginger Beef & Rice (Freezer Meal)
Thursday - Beef Dip & Fried potatoes (Slow Cooker)
Friday - Fish & Fries
Saturday - Oriental Party Pack (M&M Meats)
Sunday - Left Overs!

Our new recipes will be sloppy joes courtesy of Lynn's Kitchen Adventures hopefully it is a hit. Last weeks new recipes were the Cheeseburger Quesadilla's and Italian Wedding Soup both were gobbled up leave no real leftovers! I will have to share the recipes with you all this week!

Meal Plan {{March 17th - March 23rd}}

Well another busy week has flown by. One more week of skating, but that means skating 3 days in a row! So we will be eating out 2 of those days because we will be at the rink till that time and it just makes life easy on Saturday we have 2 performances so it will be an all day ordeal!

Meal Plan {{March 10th - March 16th}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Chicken in Cream (Moved from Sunday)
Tuesday - (Meeting) - BBQ'd Burgers
Wednesday -(Choir) - Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Thursday - (Skating) - Balsamic Chicken
Friday - Left Overs Chinese Buffet
Saturday - (Bowling-Skating) - Chicken Caesar Salad BBQ'd Burgers & Chinese Salad
Sunday - Roast Beef & Mashed - Steak, Pork Chopettes, Shrimp & Salads

This week we are trying 3 new recipes so it should be interesting during meal times here! I have been craving soup so the family will have to deal at least it has meat! Also I am trying out a new recipe from Pioneer Woman Olive Cheese Bread I am the only one in my family who likes olives so this should be interesting!

Since I have been feeling like a human again (thanks Kidneys) I have been one busy mama. We  celebrate St. Patricks day in our house and also it is my Brother's Birthday. So I baked all afternoon 2 and a half hours by myself (minor interruption for road rash punk - both hands, side and knee) this is as far as I have gotten....

76 Rainbow Cupcakes for school and Cub meeting. Tomorrow will be a full day of breakfast out (cause I used all the eggs but 2 for baking) grocery shopping, look for Pimm's No. 1 (booze) and icing icing and more icing. I did make a batch of blue already but will need to make another recipe of blue and one of white. I will post pictures of the final product this week and reviews from the kids! I can't wait and yes I am that Mom! (Thank heavens cause I sure missed her! Being sick for so long sucks!)

Well here is our new weeks plan and hopefully no craziness!
Meal Plan {{March 17th - March 23rd}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Cheese Potato & Sausage Casserole
Tuesday - Roast Chicken (Cooked @ local Deli) & Side Salads
Wednesday -(Choir & Work) - Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Thursday - (Skating) - Italian Wedding Soup
Friday - (Dress Rehearsal Skating) -Eat Out
Saturday - (Bowling-Skating Show) - Eat Out
Sunday - Roast Beef & Mashed


Have a great week, let me know how I am doing drop me a line or add a comment!

Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Tangy Slaw

Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Tangy Slaw

 

 4 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Broil: 10 min.
Ingredients
SLAW:
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup shredded peeled apple
2 tablespoons fat-free blue cheese salad dressing
1 teaspoon finely chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, melted
BURGERS:
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions, divided
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 lettuce leaves
4 hamburger buns, split
DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine the celery, apple, salad dressing and walnuts.

In another small bowl, combine the hot sauce, ketchup and butter; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the red pepper, 2 tablespoons green onion, applesauce, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers.

Broil 6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved sauce.

 Serve on lettuce-lined buns; top each with 2 tablespoons slaw and sprinkle with remaining green onion.

Yield: 4 servings. Nutritional Facts: 1 burger equals 312 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 682 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch.

Recipe comes from Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook: New Family Classics Collection: Lose Weight with 416 More Great Recipes!

I have a few of these books from Taste of Home, I am not a huge cookbook person besides my personal but these as delicious recipes!
 

Meal Plan {{March 10th - March 16th}}

Another long busy week, jumping into another busy week. This time change is absolutely crazy! So much I need to get done yet I need a nap!

Meal Plan {{March 3rd - March 9th}} 
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Grilled Cheese & Soup
Tuesday - (Work) - Pancakes (Shrove Tuesday!)
Wednesday -(Choir) - Ginger Beef with Egg Noodles & Snap Peas
Thursday - (Skating) - Salisbury Steaks & Mashed Potatoes
Friday - Cashew Chicken & noodles    Ate at the Mall

Saturday - Left overs    Quizno's
Sunday - Chicken in Cream (Sandi Richard Recipe) & baked potatoes   BBQ'd Steak & baked potatos

Meal Plan {{March 10th - March 16th}} 
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Chicken in Cream (Moved from Sunday)
Tuesday - (Meeting) - BBQ'd Burgers
Wednesday -(Choir) - Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Thursday - (Skating) - Balsamic Chicken
Friday - Left Overs

Saturday - (Bowling-Skating) - Chicken Caesar Salad
Sunday - Roast Beef & Mashed


Anyone want to share a favorite recipe or your families meal plan? Shoot me an email at scraptastrophe at shaw dot ca

 

Kittencal's Salisbury Steak and Mixed Salad

So apparently there is no skating tonight...go figure I was just complaining to a Facebook friend that we never get a night at home. Look at me sitting here tonight posting recipes!!! So here we go.

As per request from K here is our supper tonight. I had to alter the recipe slightly but it turned out perfect so next time it will be way way way better! It is such a simple recipe as well. The only thing I may change is use fresh mushrooms finely diced as my kids aren't big fans. My edits are in behind in grey if there are any.

Kittencal's Salisbury Steak

Prep Time: 20 mins ~ Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins ~ Servings: 8

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic ( or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 of a package dry onion soup mix ( can use the whole 2-ounce package)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs ( more if needed to hold the mixture together) I used Stove Top Stuffing
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

CREAMY GRAVY

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic ( optional, I like to add it in)
• 1 (10 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained I added 2 finely chopped large fresh mushrooms
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted ( for more gravy use 3 cans)I only had one can really needs 2
• 1/2 of a package dry onion soup mix ( I use Lipton's 2-ounce package)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 -4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)I omitted this time
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ( or to taste)
• 1/4 cup 18% table cream ( to thin if necessary) I used 1% milk (about a soup can full

1.  In a bowl mix together all ingredients for the burgers.

2.  Shape into desired size patties.

3.  Heat 1-2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

4.  Brown the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side (the burger will be browned on the outside they do not have to be fully cooked as they will cook more in the gravy; remove to a plate.

5.  Add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon while stirring.

6.  Add in fresh garlic and canned mushrooms; cook stirring for 1-2 minutes.

7.  In a medium bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 package dry onion soup mix, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; mix well to combine then add to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring.

8.  Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream to thin out the gravy (if you prefer a very thick gravy omit the cream).

9.  Place the burgers back then turn to coat with a spoon to coat the burgers with the soup mixture.Simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or even longer (I have simmered this for 2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally, turning the burgers over a few time during cooking).

10. Serve with or over fries or mashed potatoes.

Our side salad lettuce came to us from a local greenhouse - Westland Fresh Produce. They are consistently amazing with there product and extremely great prices. For my local friends they are located after the second stop sign heading down Broadway turn right on 6th Street NW - they are on your right hand side Green Building. SO worth the drive. I met and spoke with the owner I couldn't rave enough at how great there produce is! Anyhow back to the salad recipe.....there isn't one (Sorry K). So here is how we go about salads in this house we add what we like. Tonight's had cucumber (greenhouse), Strawberrys, Gala apple and green leaf lettuce. The dressing was

Olive Garden lite dressing we stock up when we go the USA so good. (I am sure there are copy cat recipes if you guys want one I can search it for you). 

Anyway here is a little bit about our salads sometimes we cheat and buy the bagged varieties and its OK. Sometimes I buy the bagged blends and mix in romaine or leaf lettuce then add what ever we feel like....fruit, nuts, croutons and/or cheese. What ever floats you boat. Try adding something new each time like fresh blueberries or diced mango and pecans (candied ones are good too) or cashews. What ever you have on hand to be honest our salads sometimes have more other stuff than the actual salad (lettuce) part. We just look at it as adding to our daily intake of fruits and veggies!

Let me know if you try any of these and what concoctions you come up with!
Have a great night!
 

Meal Plan {{March 3rd - March 9th}}

Back after a full week and even fuller weekend.  This weekend we never stopped...late night Friday, run all day with kids and a kid free night (yah I was in bed by 10:30) and a half hectic day on Sunday!

Meal Plan  {{February 24th - March 2nd}}
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Cilantro Lime Pesto Chicken with pasta
Tuesday - (Work) - Nachos, Pico & Hungry Girl Guacamole
Wednesday -(Choir) - Sweet and Sour Turkey Meat Loaf
Thursday - (Skating) - Baked up low fat chicken
Friday -Fish and Fries
Saturday -  Left overs
Sunday - Freezer Meal for the kids - eat out for the parentals (going to the Wayans  Bro)

Meal Plan {{March 3rd - March 9th}} 
Monday - (Dance-Cubs-Bowl) - Grilled Cheese & Soup
Tuesday - (Work) - Pancakes (Shrove Tuesday!)
Wednesday -(Choir) - Ginger Beef (Freezer) & Rice
Thursday - (Skating) - Salisbury Steaks & Mashed Potatoes
Friday -Cashew Chicken & noodles
Saturday -  Left overs
Sunday - Chicken in Cream (Sandi Richard Recipe) & baked potatoes

Hopefully I get time to share some meals with you all this week!