Menu Monday!

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Hard to believe we are in the second half of January. The month seems to be going by quickly, at least for me. And it's time to plan out a few meals for the week.

I'll be grocery shopping and running errands today so I have a frozen lasagna that I'm going to make for dinner tonight. That along with some garlic bread and a salad will be on the menu.

Here is my plan for the rest of the week..


Garlic Honey Mustard Pork Chops
I found pork chops on sale last week when I was shopping. I'll be making this simple easy and tasty recipe with them. You can find my recipe HERE. I'll serve rice and broccoli on the side.


Baked Salmon
I'm hoping to find a decent deal on wild caught salmon. I've been in a fish/seafood mood lately and this sounds good. I'll sautee up some onions and put those on the bottom of the baking dish, the salmon on top, pour some Italian dressing over the salmon and bake it. Pasta and a nice green salad will make a perfect meal (and pretty easy! :)


Black Bean & Sausage Soup
This is another simple but oh so good meal. It uses canned black beans, chicken broth, rotel tomatoes and sausage. Easy and comfy for a winter evening. Biscuits and a salad round out the meal.


That should do it for the week!!


Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    I love pork chops and haven't had them in awhile, I need to get some! You also inspired me to get some meals made ahead in the freezer (like your lasagna) for those busy days. I've been good about using my crock pot for the busy days, but I really need to do some freezer meals too.
    Have a blessed day!

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