Perfect Potato Soup Guest Post for MamaGoesFrugal

Posted on April 28, 2015 by [email protected]

I know, I know, warm Spring weather is here and the last thing we want to think about is warm soup to eat. But in reality here in the South, even in the hot and humid, Spring/Summer months, we still … Continue reading →

Whats Cookin with GraceandGravy: Meal Planning Week #3

Posted on August 3, 2014 by [email protected]

It’s a Tuesday afternoon, I’ve been running errands most of day and trying to catch up on laundry for the few moments I have been home. Then I look at the clock and a uggggg sound comes out of my mouth. It’s already time for the husby to get home for work and I haven’t even thought about dinner. I run to the pantry to skim the contents, then head to the fridge only to remember I don’t have any meat thawing. Now what am I going to do? Supper is going to be late, and I can’t think of anything to throw together.

Does this sound like you? Do you ever have those days when you cannot think of another single meal to cook?

Well, your not alone, I think as wives and mothers we all have those days more often than we would like to admit. That is when I started Meal Planning. I used to just write a menu and tape it to the fridge, but then I decided why not share it with you guys.

So WELCOME to “What’s Cookin with GraceandGravy: Meal Plans Week #3

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Each Sunday I will share with you what my meals for the week will be.

Maybe we can help to spark creativity in each other for our nightly dinners.

I had Cheesy Potato Soup on the menu last week, but both my kiddos ended up going to my dads to spend some time with him. Husby and I decided there was no need and cooking a pot of soup just for us, so we grabbed a sandwich and saved the soup for a later day (: Perfect for a crock pot, after church lunch meal.

I love making Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwiches. It’s one meal my whole family agrees on. Of course, like I said before,

sometimes your choice of bread will make all the difference so for our Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwiches, I like to use Deli Style Hamburger Buns. Serve with a side of Homemade Potato Chips and Enjoy!

Tuesday my Church Connect Group, is having a Family Pool Party. We are all bringing finger foods to eat. I decided to make a Variety Pinwheel Platter to take. I will add the basic pinwheel, Bacon Ranch Pinwheel, Southwest Pinwheel and a Basil, Pesto Pinwheel. Be checking back for those great recipes!

I also decided to make Kid-Friendly Sushi, which is just Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups that I cut like Sushi. So much fun! And I think I will also make Mini Apple Pies for a quick bite size dessert. Can’t wait for a fun-filled night with friends!

Wednesday’s are also so rushed before I have to have the kiddos at Youth Group, so this week its Fast and Friendly Tacos. No frills, just plain ole beef tacos with a side of rice and beans. Can’t get with easier than that.

For Thursday I decided to cook a larger meal with the past couple nights before that wasn’t “big dinners”. I chose Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes, Mac-n-Cheese and maybe a loaf of homemade bread!

Friday is Take Out Night! This Momma needs a break (:

Saturday is quick and easy around here, so its Subs and Pasta Salad!

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Would love to hear your meal plans for the week. And I hope you enjoy a few of my meals!

Whats Cookin with GraceandGravy:Meal Planning Week #2

Posted on July 27, 2014 by [email protected]

WELCOME Back Y’all to “What’s Cookin with GraceandGravy: Meal Plans” Week #2!

I hope everyone enjoyed some of the meals from last week. I know some of my families favorites this week were the Chicken n Dumplins and the Mexican Chicken served with Mashed Potatoes. Yum! In fact when I make Mexican Chicken I always make a large casserole dish because it is so well loved. I invited over a friend and her two boys to share with us because I know its one of her favorites as well.

If this is your first time here, every Sunday I will share my families Meal Plan for the week to help everyone stay organized and have some ideas on what meals to fix. No one likes coming home after work or being gone running errands all day, to realize you have no meat thawed for dinner, or you forgot to pick up noodles for your casserole.

So come aboard and share your meal planning for the week as well.

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This week I wanted to keep it simple. This week I still have a lot of canning to do, a new Bible Study starting on Monday and lots of yard clean up from a storm last week. I knew it was best to have easy meals with at least one good, hearty meal to last a few days.

I had intended to make toasted subs tonight, until we decided to have dinner with our pastors, which I cooked. They hosted at their house, but I brought the food. They are not only our pastors, but great, close friends. Our families have been so busy with vacations and church events lately that we haven’t had much down time just to relax and visit with one another.

I decided to bring my Homemade Chicken Alfredo because I know its a family favorite and my easy Strawberry Summertime Pie.

After dinner the kiddos walked next door to swim and then everyone came back for pie.

It was a great night, and a great first night of Meal Plans Week 2!

Would love to hear your meal plans for the week. And I hope you enjoy a few of my meals!