Ok, all! This is it! This is the week! The week this mama will only have to put in 2 actual days of Home Manager! Nope, I don’t have to cook Thanksgiving dinner….we played that role about 2 weeks ago and JUST finished all of the turkey. All I have to do this week is cook the first 2 days and pretty much relax the rest of the week. I love the holidays, don’t you? I’m making the fried chicken so we can have the leftovers in the car on our way to Ohio. Once we get there, we will be fed and stuffed like piggies. *sigh* I can’t wait to gain 10 pounds. So, here’s the skinny, my lovelies….
Monday: beef lo mein(like the asian spaghetti and meatballs, but with sliced beef)
Tuesday: my famous fried chicken with mixed veggies and rice w/gravy
Wednesday: Gone Baby Gone
Thursday: Happy Happy Turkey Day!
Friday: Gone with the Wind
Saturday: Back with a vengeance! Gonna have baked pasta tonight. Thank goodness I made sauce before we left!
Sunday: We’re eating out! Using up DH’s birthday coupon at our favorite restaurant. I love vacations!
Your Fried Chciken recipe is one of the best I have ever eaten! Check out my blog post today. I am going to be doing an early retirement ananlysis for someone soon!
Your menu plans are so helpful.. Thanks. Love the iTunes giveaway too.. I’m a follower!
Valerie
Frugal Family Fun Blog
Good times on a budget!
I love your meal plans- I’m trying to do better -and find some room in my freezer. One of my “easy cheapie” recipes is just a can of baked beans, a layer of hot dog slices, and corn bread mix (the martha white bag type) cooked according to the corn bread temp & time.
I am gonna have to try the fried chicken! I consider myself a pretty good cook but have never been able to do the fried chicken thing right!
I always watch your meal plans to see how to stretch the food we have. Just wish Hubby was here at the house more to cook your recipes more often! I’m a follower & I love the itunes giveaway too.
Here is a great holiday recipe.
Holiday Potato Casserole:
Ingredients:
3 pounds potatoes, peeled & quartered
1 1/2 sticks butter (6 ounces)
2 small (3 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 jar (2 oz) chopped pimiento, drained
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
6 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 15 minutes or until tender; drain and mash. Add butter and cream cheese; beat at medium speed with and electric mixer until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and next 6 ingredients; spoon into lightly buttered 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until thoughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
You may prepare the night before (except for cheese topping) and refrigerate, covered, overnight. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
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thanks tamara for the great recipe! I’ll have to try that one soon