Adding a Little Bit to the Freezer

After my huge summer freezer cooking session, it takes awhile for me to have to fill up the freezer again, but it was time to restock some of the basics and I really wanted to try a couple of new things.

Over the past few days I have added the following to our freezer and pantry -

Pancakes - 25 pancakes
Sausage Balls - 5 dozen
Pumpkin Granola -
Pumpkin Apple Muffins - 16 muffins
Banana Oat Muffins - 16 muffins
Breakfast Casserole - 1
Dried Apples - 2 quarts
Waffles - 5 waffles

Tomato Bisque - 3 lunch servings
Santa Fe Chicken - 1 1/2 quarts

That should keep us set for breakfast until late January and give me some different lunch options.
 

Meal Plan Monday - Dec 10

It's time to meal plan for the week again.  Our schedule is so full of holiday activities it is so nice to have a freezer full of items to pull out for quick meals.

Monday - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Broccoli Casserole, Fruit
Tuesday - Baked Chicken Parmesan, Salad
Wednesday - Tomato Soup (using canned tomatoes) and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Thursday - Going to see A Christmas Carol at the high school where I teach
Friday - Subway - Nanny's Treat
Saturday - Leftovers for the kids - Cookie Exchange for me
Sunday -  I'm hosting a Holiday Wine Tasting - menu to follow with recipes

I'm also doing some holiday baking this week -- be on the lookout soon for posts including
Shortbread Bites
Spritz Cookies
Bourbon Balls
Chocolate Coverd Cherry Cookies
Coconut Cranberry Citrus Cookies
Pistachio Wedding Cookies
Lemon Pomegranate Cookies

I love to give cookie trays to friends, neighbors and co-workers each year.  Here's a look at last year's Christmas Cookie Trays with recipes. 

For more menu ideas, visit I'm An Organized Junkie

Meal Plan Monday - December 3

Last week's menu kind of went off the rails, here's hoping for a better week.  We did finally try the Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs.  It was OK, the texture of the spaghetti was off just a bit for us.  I think I'll try it again and make a couple of adjustments. 

Sunday - Italian Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Brownies
Monday - Grilled Chicken Salads
Tuesday - Cheesy Mexican Rice
Wednesday - Leftovers, wraps or salads
Thursday - Something new and exciting!
Friday - Subway - Nanny's Treat
Saturday -  Neighborhood Supper Club -- YUM!  I'm taking roasted Red, White and Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary

For more menu ideas visit I'm An Organized Junkie.

Cookie Trays - A Southern Tradition

Christmas Cookie Trays are such an old southern tradition.  I love planning out my trays -- including some Christmas classics as well as some new recipes.  Last years trays were some of my favorites. 

They included  -

Avalanche Bars

Reese Cups Cookies

Bourbon Balls

Jam Thumbprints

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Orange Cranberry Biscotti

I'm already working on my cookies for this year. Can't wait to get started!

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Meal Plan Monday - November 26

Last week's favorite was Baked Garlic Shrimp.  It was so good, we didn't even notice it was a Weight Watchers recipe.  It is certainly going in the tried and true recipe binder.

I always like to make my post Thanksgiving week menu easy and a bit lighter to combat all the work and calories of the week before.

Sunday - Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Monday - Crockpot Spagahetti and Meatballs, Salad (we didn't make this last week)
Tuesday  - Catalina Chicken, Couscous, Fruit
Wednesday - Catalina Chicken Wraps, Fruit
Thursday -  Cheesy Mexican Rice, Salad
Friday - Subway - Nanny's Treat
Saturday - Some type of soup and crusty bread

For more menu ideas, visit I'm An Organized Junkie. 

31 Days of Fall - Day 31 Happy Thanksgiving

When I began this series on October 1st I truly hoped to blog for 31 straight days.  Well, that didn't happen, but I did blog for 31 days over the course of 8 weeks on one topic.   Not quite the goal I was going for, but I decided that even if I was behind, finishing the project was more important.  I'm glad to have blogged about our family's favorite time of  year and to have on record our favorite outings, recipes and a couple of craft ideas too.  

So to everyone

 

and thanks for reading!

 

 

Part of 31 Days of Fall. 

31 Days of Fall - Day 30 - Turkey on the Grill

We love turkey around here.  When the November turkey sales hit the grocery stores, I buy 2 or 3 at the rock bottom prices so we can enjoy it all year, even in the summer.  Our favorite way to cook a whole turkey?  On the grill -- rubbed with butter, seasoned with salt and pepper, wrapped tight in aluminum foil and placed on a indirect heat grill.  As the turkey slow cooks, it get basted from time to time.  The result?  A golden, moist amazing turkey. 

There are several advantages to this method besides the delicious turkey.  It keeps the oven free to cook other items and it keeps the heat and mess out of the house.  Winner, winner turkey dinner.

 

Part of 31 Days of Fall.