Merciful God, You are great in compassion and Your tenderness for us is without measure. We ask You to give us today our daily bread, and also provide for the needs of all of Your hungry children around the world. Through Christ Your Son and Our Lord. Amen.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Weekly Menu

This week is our first week back to school. That means packing some lunches, cooking some at home, and a busy dinner hour with dad and the high school kids walking in the door at 5:30 and getting dinner on the table so they can start their homework.

I'm trying a few new Crock Pot recipes this week, to make life easier, and having some quickie dinners as well.

Pork Loin roasts were on sale for $2 per pound at Giant Eagle this week. So, I bought two roasts and will cook one in the Crock Pot, and use half of one for Garlic Chicken (a Chinese stir-fry dish). I'll freeze the other half to use another time. I really try to plan our meals around the grocery sales. Pork Loin roasts are one of those versatile cuts of meat that you can use for a variety of purposes, so getting a sale of $2 is wonderful for the budget.

Monday's Crock Pot Enchilada Casserole is from Saving Dinners -- I'll let you know what we think; I've never made it before.

I'll publish Friday's Caramel Corn Puffs because they are a yummy treat, and a good recipe to have in around.

Monday
Lunch: Mama and littles eat out -- First day of school
(packed lunch -- ham and swiss sandwich, Cheez-its, carrot sticks, candy bar)
Dinner: Crock Pot Enchilada Casserole, Cabbage Salad, Toll House Cookies

Tuesday
Lunch: Leftover pizza, fruit
(packed lunch -- roast beef and provolone sandwich, chips, celery sticks, cookies)
Dinner: Crock Pot Garlic Pork Roast, Mashed potatoes, Beer Bread, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Applesauce Cake

Wednesday
Lunch: Ham sandwiches, chips, and grapes
(packed lunch -- ham and swiss sandwich, Cheez-its, carrot sticks, candy bar)
Dinner: Bacon Eggs, Coffee Cake, Fruit salad

Thursday
Lunch: Tuna sandwiches, carrot and celery sticks
(packed lunch -- roast beef and provolone sandwich, chips, celery sticks, cookies)
Dinner: Pork in Garlic Sauce, White Rice, peaches, Bread pudding

Friday
Lunch: Scrambled egg sandwiches
(packed lunch -- peanut butter crackers, carrot and celery sticks, candy bar)
Dinner: Salmon Patties, Macaroni and Cheese, Peas

Saturday
Lunch: Skyline chili
Dinner: Homemade Pizza, Caramel Corn Puffs

Sunday
Lunch: Sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs
Dinner: Going to a cookout

If you see any recipes you'd like, just leave a comment and I'll publish them.

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