The Original Multitasking Mama

Comments on last week’s menu: The Chicken Fajita Tacos were FABULOUS. Not too spicy but still with lots of flavor. Yummy. I don’t get to fix Mexican food very often since I’m the only one who really likes it a lot, but I’m keeping this recipe for when I do. The Turkey Manicotti was another big hit. Everyone loved it, including the kids! I was surprised since it featured the healthy additions of bulgur wheat and cottage cheese. Definitely a keeper, and one that we will be having again. The Herb Wine Chicken was… interesting. I don’t know what possessed me to make a recipe that had red wine as a main ingredient because I can’t stand red wine. The smell of it alone made me want to throw up. And then there was the added effect of turning the chicken a horrible shade of purple-gray. Blech. We ate it, and the taste was definitely less offensive than the smell and the appearance, but I doubt I would ever make it again. In the meantime, I have 2/3 bottle of Merlot that I hate to just pour down the drain. Do any of you local folks want it? Finally, the Ranch Burgers were okay, but the bleu cheese really turned me off a bit.

Wow, I didn’t realize that I was trying so many new recipes last week! I don’t think I’m going to feel quite as ambitious this week…

Monday – I’m scrapbooking at church tonight, so I will probably get my usual (chicken nachos takeout from my favorite Mexican restaurant). Dan and the kids will probably have leftovers.

Tuesday – Dine & dash — Sophia and I have a Girl Scout meeting tonight at 6:30.  We’re going with our old standby of chicken sandwiches, mac & cheese, and baked beans.

Wednesday aka crock pot day –  I’m going to be brave and try to make lasagna in the crock pot.  There’s a recipe for it in my Put a Lid On It cookbook.

Thursday – Potato Chip Crusted Chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Friday – Cheeseburger meat loaf, mixed vegetables, and oven fries.

Saturday – We’re having a yard sale, which is probably going to leave me tired but with some extra spending money this evening. I’ll probably splurge on a delivered pizza and watch a movie with the kids & Dan.

Sunday – leftovers or snacking