This Week’s Menu

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Looking like a busy week ahead for me so lots of crockpot meals and freezer meal starters being used! 
 
Monday
Crockpot chili (made from 2 bags of my hamburger mix and 1quart jar of home canned beans) tortilla chips & salsa, salad
 
Tuesday
Crockpot BBQ Beef from the freezer, over pasta, salad
 
Wednesday
Crustless chicken pot pie w/cheesy biscuit topping, salad
 
Thursday
Stuffed Manicotti (from the freezer), French bread, salad
 
Friday
Leftovers
 
Saturday
Yummy pinto beans, homemade dinner rolls, salad
 
Sunday
Mexican hamburger rice bake, cornbread, salad

 

Comments

  1. KristinApril 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Mmmm! The Mexican hamburger rice bake sounds really good, especially with the corn bread. :)

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  2. Lisa WilcoxApril 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    What a great website. I found you by googling ideas for sauerkraut! I love the idea of using a gallon ziploc baggie for removing the air. This is by far the easiest method I have read about. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I made some today with cabbage, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and stinging nettles. Do you think it is ok to use a combination of whey, water and salt? I didn't have very much whey.

    YOUR LOCAL FOODIE!

    Lisa Wilcox, Owner

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    1. CrystalApril 3, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      HI Lisa, I have no idea how much whey you added.. you can add extra salt if you don't have a lot whey (or sub lemon juice as well). It might take a few more days to ferment. Good luck with the sauerkraut!! I hope it turns out well.

      Crystal :)

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  3. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    It all sounds good!

    We've now tried the BBQ Beef, the Teriyaki Pork, and the Honey Dijon Chicken. We now have the Italian Sausage and Peppers in the crockpot and daughter is cooking the whole wheat pasta to go with it. Smells so good in here!

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