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Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving.  We were happy to host some of our family in our new home. Despite not locating our turkey fryer and an impromptu baked turkey, all was delicious and throughly enjoyed.

The only sad news to report is that my hard drive did indeed crash last week.  Praying that my photos can be saved.  Make you backups my friends!!!  Needless to say, that leaves me making do on the iPad.

Let’s get to Menu Plan Monday.


We still have some leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving to make this an easy meal.
Tuesday: Leftovers
I used my leftover turkey to make Turkey and Sausage Gumbo. (If I had my computer, you’d see a lovely photo of the gumbo and likely the recipe.)

I saw this on Pinterest and breakfast for dinner is something we like to do every once in a while.
Thursday: Roasted Chicken
Made this a few weeks ago and everyone loved it.
Friday: Lasagna Rolls
Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Chicken Mozzerella Pasta with Sundried tomatoes
Other Updates: I’ve been working on cauking and spackling today and hope to reveal the mudroom makeover this week.  Will likely be the end of the week. Hopefully I’ll be fully functional by then.

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    Menu Plan Monday

    Menu Plan Monday is here! I refuse to let computer troubles get me down on this Monday. I apologize for the delay.

    From a persnickety iPhoto library, to a mouse that didn’t want to scroll and then throw in an irrigation repair, a trip to get groceries and a furniture specialist to fix the gouges left by the movers on the stairs and there went my day!

    And of course I cooked dinner. So let’s see what’s in store for this week.
    Monday: Chicken Pot Pie
    Sadly, this was not so great.  I’m working on my gluten free crust skills in preparation for Thanksgiving.  I really want to have a piece of my apple pie, crust included!

    I followed this recipe from the book I mentioned previously, Gluten Free Baking by Michael McCamley.  I can tell you what went wrong.  The directions say to, “Add a little water.”  Really? How much I ask you? Some starting measurement like, “Add a tablespoon of water until…” would have been nice. I have no frame of reference for how a gluten free pie crust should feel.  After chilling in the fridge for 30 minutes and then rolling it out I realized it was too dry.  So I scrapped the pie idea and grabbed my ramekins.  I topped each scoop of Chicken Pot Pie filling with a pie crust crumble and brushed butter on for good measure, even that didn’t rescue the failed crust.  It was edible, but not the delectable crust I was hoping for.
    Tuesday: Leftovers, or since dinner didn’t turn out, maybe we’ll order pizza. 
    Wednesday: Spaghetti Bolognese

    From Simply-delicious-food.com

    Emily sent me this link as her suggestion for the week via Pinterest.  I might use this one, or I have this amazingly beautiful cookbook, Coming Home to Sicily: Seasonal Harvests and Cooking from Case Vecchie I haven’t actually cooked anything from this book yet, but the story and the photos are stunning but I think there’s a recipe for Bolognese in there.

    Thursday: Pizza Supreme Soup

    Now, this one is tried and true and is so very good! Like pizza in a warm bowl!!

    Friday: White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Did you know that this is my most popular recipe on Paper Daisy Kitchen? Well, it is and it is worthy of the praise. If I say so myself.

    Saturday: Leftovers

    Sunday: Sundried Tomato Risotto

    Okay, so this one got a new photo and the recipe got an amazing tweak that takes it to a new level of deliciousness.  The last time I made this without the chicken and served it with some sautéed shrimp. It was fantastic. If shrimp are still on sale later in the week, we’ll have shrimp again.  If not it will be the chicken version.

    Recipe updates:

    I’ve added the recipe for Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo, gluten free.  Y’all this was so good.  Even my friends who were in town were like, “This is gluten free? This is excellent!”

    That recipe for Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes from last week?  Not so good. I’l try another version of crock pot potatoes next time.  I definitely deleted that Pin!  I was wondering how red potatoes would taste mashed.  I’ll just stick to russets from now on.

    I think I need to go back and add a disclaimer after the week is up if the recipes were bad, don’t you think?

    Project Updates:

    In the kitchen, we’re making progress on those little touches, but we’ve decided we can’t ignore the lighting issues.  The kitchen only has 4 recessed lights, with one additional light over the sink.  We’ve compensated by hanging a 12 light chandelier over the table, but I’d like to install a new fixture.  So, in order to have proper light and a cool new fixture we need to see if we can add extra lights and not tear up the bead board ceiling and hire an electrician.

    One more thing I have to share.  Emily came up with this brilliant Halloween costume for our golden doodle, Tucker this year.

    How do you like our DIY Dog?  Did you have a fun Halloween night?

    Have a great week my friends! 


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      Menu Plan Monday

      Happy Columbus Day! Welcome to a new week filled with possibilities and no worries as to what to make for dinner!

      Here’s a look at this week’s Menu Plan Chalkboard.
      Monday: Chili
      Mild temperatures abound here in Alabama, not quite Chili weather, but we are in the mood.  We have a tradition of serving Chili with Fritos and gouda cheese.  I’m sure your thinking that’s an interesting combo, but we like it.
      Tuesday: Leftovers
      We didn’t get to have these last week. We ended up going out for BBQ instead. Yum!
      Thursday: Crispy Chicken Tenders; Macaroni and Cheese
      Emily was lamenting the loss of Chicken Tenders since I started cooking Gluten Free.  Going to try this one I think.
      I will need to share my Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese. It’s a winner for sure.  It’s a holiday staple around here. You might want to think about adding it to your holiday menu.
      Friday: Bacon Burgers and Oven Fries
      Saturday: Leftovers


      From Last Week’s Menu:

      Go and make yourself some of this Red Curry Chicken and Chickpea Soup! It’s not to be missed.

      As promised, I updated the photo for my Chicken Chili.  The color of the chili looks better here.



      Project Updates:
      The Big Backyard Project is nearly complete.  Just a few more stones to add to the end of the right side of dry creek bed and some general clean up.
      We would still like to continue the creek bed in front of the screened in porch, but that will likely wait until next week.  We need a little break after a tough week of yard work.  Oh, and Richard’s shoulder is doing much better.
      Around the kitchen remodel, I still have a few loose ends to tie up.  Should be able to address all that needs to be done this week!!
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        Menu Plan Monday

        It’s Monday again! I think I’ve reached a point in my life I kind of like Monday’s.  It’s a fresh start I look forward to the possibilities. A chance to start a new check off list and get things done

        !So let’s do Menu Plan Monday shall we?

        Here’s a look at this week’s menu board.  I’m kind of thinking I might be giving the old chalk board a fresh coat of paint to go with the new kitchen that is almost done!



        Monday: Grilled Shrimp and Ricotta pasta

        Creating a new recipe kind of inspired by this one, but with some bacon and the shrimp tossed in.

        Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

        Tuesday: Pulled Pork Chili



        I love this recipe!


        Wednesday: Shepherd’s Pie



        Turns out that the last time it was on the menu I accidentally took out frozen chicken instead of ground beef. (I buy my meats at an organic grocery and they bag them in plastic and then wrap with paper so unless I read the printed label closely it’s easy to mix them up.)

        I didn’t get to take a new photograph and the family still would like to have this recipe!

        Thursday: Leftovers

        Friday: Grilled Mustard Chicken, Grilled Green Beans and Gluten Free Cornbread

        Epicurious

        While this is really great with the polenta, I’ll be serving it with cornbread so that I have leftovers for the next night’s meal.

        Saturday: Chicken Cornbread Casserole

        I’ll be grilling some extra chicken on Friday to toss into the casserole and will be adapting this recipe to be gluten free.  I’ll share next week.

        Mom’s Test Kitchen

        Sunday: Leftovers

        This week some key pieces I’ve been waiting on will be in for the kitchen and I still need to build that special little spice cabinet addition I mentioned.   I hope to get the plans drawn up and shared for the kitchen Island cart as well.

        So stay tuned and have a great week! Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook!

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          Menu Plan Monday

          So did miss the Menu post last week?  I was obviously caught up in the Christmas decorating and tutorials last week. I promise I still planned the menu and we definitely did eat. 😉

          Here’s a look at this week’s chalkboard.


          Monday: Grilled Chicken with Leslie’s BBQ Chicken Rub and Hashbrown Casserole

          In the winter, I use a gril pan and press to make my chicken. Delicious! I’ll have to photograph and write up my Hashbrown casserole. It’s pretty basic, but I have modified recipes to make it gluten free.  We love it!

          Tusesday: BBQ Chicken Pizza

          I use leftover grilled chicken to make a quick pizza dinner.  Going to try a new gluten free crust recipe.  I’ll share if it’s worthy.  Let’s hope it is!

          Wednesday: Alice Springs Chicken and Leftover Hashbrown casserole

          Thursday: Salisbury Steak with Rice and gravy

          Friday: Leftovers

          Saturday: I think we’ll go out or order in 🙂

          Sunday: Chicken Pot pie with Mashed Potato crust

          We had Chicken and Biscuits (gluten free via Betty Crocker Gluten free mix) and it was so warm and tasty we could do it again. This time with mashed potatoes on top.  I’ll get a vote and see which one they like better.

          And if you didn’t make this Mediterranean Lentil and Sausage Soup yet, you simply must.  I made another pot last week and was so happy I did.  Don’t let the lentils scare you, because it is so delicious.  If you’ve got a cold night ahead of you then you’ll want a bowl of this.


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            Menu Plan Monday

            Hey there! It’s that time again and I’m coming in early this week!  If there is anything to like about Monday’s it’s the start of a brand new week full of possibilities. 🙂

            Here’s the plan. I took a look at the forecast for this week and hope it’s right.  It may be one of the last good grilling days of the season on Friday?  Definitely a warming trend later in the week. If not, I’ll move some days around accordingly.

            Monday: Mexican Meatball Stew, a long-time family favorite.  Read the story at the link.

            There aren’t many soups or stews the boys will gladly eat, but this is one of them. It’s hardy and pretty darn yummy.

            Tuesday: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, from the freezer

            Wednesday: Church Youth Group

            Thursday: Creamy Italian Trio Pasta

            Friday: The best Steak Fajitas

            Here’s where I’m hoping the weather cooperates!

            Saturday: Leftovers

            Sunday: Chicken & Chickpea Pesto Salad,
            the boys will probably just have more leftovers. Ha!

            Source: Martha Stewart Living

            This is a new recipe that looks tasty. I still have some cucumbers in my garden and I am in desperate need of harvesting my basil before it gets too cold.

            Sharing Here: Life of the Party @ The Grant Life   /

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              Menu Plan Monday

              It was a quiet, but surprisingly busy week last week despite the teenagers being gone.  Richard and I spent time riding bikes, watching movies, working on the back patio and as I mentioned last week, lots of grilling! It was wonderful.

              This week is full of our favorites and a new recipe I developed recently.

              Monday: Mexican Corn Chowder, a spicy, hearty chowder, great with fresh corn

              Tuesday: Tuscan Lemon Chicken, great grilled lemon chicken from Barefoot Contessa

              Source: Barefoot Contessa

              Wednesday: Bacon Cheeseburgers, I make burgers with half beef and half pork, always a hit with bacon and cheese!

              Thursday: Chicken Picatta Pasta, a tasty, easy one skillet recipe from Pampered Chef

              For fun, you could watch this video.  I used to love to make this recipe for my shows. (I don’t sell Pampered Chef any longer.)

              Friday: Leftovers, the teenagers and I will be driving down to Louisiana, again!!

              Saturday: Pastalaya, made this a few weeks ago, remember I said it freezes well? 😉

              Because I’ll be gone from the kitchen next week, I won’t have a Menu Plan to share, but I have a fantastic dessert recipe I’ve been holding out on you.   

              Check back Monday to see this versatile recipe!!


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                Menu Plan Monday

                Well, it’s Monday again and I’m ready with my menu!

                Here’s this week’s menu.


                Sunday: Cheeseburger Quesadillas, didn’t fix last week.  Made it yesterday and the boys loved it.  Emily did not.  Apparently she doesn’t like ketchup.  It has ketchup.  I thought it was pretty tasty I used corn tortillas, spicy cheddar and pickles on mine.  🙂

                Monday: We have a banquet to go to.  Kitchen Closed!

                Tuesday: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, This is my recipe. I’ll clean it up and post here either later or next week.

                Wednesday: Steak Fajitas, It’s Miles’ birthday and this was his pick.  This recipe is a huge hit with everyone. Post here either later or next week.

                Thursday: Leftovers

                Friday: Baked Chicken Pesto  New recipe

                From Kalyn’s Kitchen


                Saturday: Spaghetti and meatballs, Not sure which recipe I’m going to use to make gluten free meatballs.

                Last week didn’t go quite as planned. We ended up ordering pizza on Tuesday because I didn’t feel well and on Friday, I didn’t cook what was planned because Richard’s flight home got canceled and he didn’t get home until very late.  The teenagers were going in different directions and we had enough leftovers.

                Sorry I’m so short on recipes today.  I’ve got do grocery shopping still and take the dog into the vet for a nail trim and pick up some meds.

                Good news, though, I did squeeze in a run and quickly finished up 2 other projects I hope to share soon. 😉

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                • Debbie @ MeandMyDIY
                  May 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm

                  Hi Leslie, they both look really good, especially the Baked Chicken Pesto. Yum! And I know what you mean about things not quite turning out the way you thought they would…I usually have grand plans for dinner every night, but sometimes they just don&#39;t pan out. That&#39;s life, right? 🙂 Hope you&#39;re having a great week!<br /><br />Debbie

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