This weeks dinner menu.

Last week life got in it's way and I didn't make everything I was going to make. I didn't have time for the Chicken Roll ups or the Garlic Chicken Viola. I will be making the Chicken Roll ups tonight. My van ended up going in the shop and spending a grand on repairs. Ugh so we had to eat out one night and then i just mixed everything up. Hopefully things will be on track this week. So here is what we are having.

Monday
Hamburger Soup.- It seems so easy and looks so yummy! It's a simple meal for our busy Mondays! I just posted down below how to make it, but I'll post it again here to keep organized ;)

Hamburger Soup

1 Tbls Olive Oil

1/2 a med sized onion, chopped

2 Tbls minced garlic

1 lb ground beef

1 can condensed tomato soup, plus 1 can water

2-14 oz. cans beef broth

1 small can of corn

1 cup cooked macaroni, wagon wheel, or small shell pasta

(or any small pasta you choose, but kids love the wheels)

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic until the onions are just soft. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until meat is longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a 5 quart soup pot, pour in beef broth, tomato soup and water. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to medium and add the ground beef and corn. Add the pasta and cook to al dente.
Tuesday
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos - Another simple meal to have. I hope my kids like it. I'm afraid it might be to spicy for my picky eater, but I'll give it a try.

Crockpot Chicken TacosRecipe from Tasty Kitchen

1 envelope Taco Seasoning
6 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 jar Salsa (16 oz)

Dump everything into a crock pot and give it a little stir to blend the seasoning with the salsa. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When done, the chicken should shred easily when stirred with a fork.

For tacos, serve the chicken with soft flour tortillas, lettuce, shredded cheese and sour cream. This is very versatile and can be used for enchiladas, nachos, tostadas, etc. Any leftover chicken can then be used for tortilla soup (make it the next day or freeze the chicken to use at a later time).

Wednesday
My version of lasagna that I hope my picky eater will eat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• Pasta sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 3 cups (24 ounces) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 9 lasagna ready to bake noodles
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

 Directions.

1. Preheat oven at 375
2. Brown Meat and drain.
3. Mix Seasoning, salt, pepper, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, pasta sauce, and Parmesan cheese together making a nice paste.
4. Make a layer of noodles and spread "paste" over layer.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over.
6. Repeat steps until you have a nice layered lasagna.
7. Bake for 40 minutes.

Thursday
Foil Packet Chicken

Foil Packet Chicken

By Anne Coleman

Foil packet grilling is simple and delicious. This chicken version is something we all like and is versatile as well.
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Ready In: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients

4 squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil 12 inches by 12 inches 4 chicken breasts, pounded or cut evenly thick 8 Tablespoons salad dressing -- I used Italian 4 medium potatoes, sliced thinly 20 black olives such as ripe, Nicoise or Kalamata, pitted and halved 2 cups long cut frozen green beans, thawed

Directions

1. Place one tablespoon of dressing on a foil square and top with a chicken breast.
2. Top chicken breast with another tablespoon of dressing.
3. Arrange potatoes around chicken and top with 10 olive halves and green beans.
4. Fold foil over and seal well.
5. Place over a medium-hot grill and cover.
6. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender.

See more recipes from Anne Coleman (aka Short Order Mom).

Friday

Pizza Hut

Saturday

My husband should be home so him and I are going out to eat for a V-Day date. So you are on your own ;)

Sunday

Probably the Garlic Chicken Viola we were suppose to have, but haven't had yet. Could also be a leftover night. Or Mac-n-cheese night with some veggies.

Not much help for the weekend. Sorry about that.

My tips to shopping is I try to do meals that can work together. Like the Chicken tacos I am going to use just 3 boneless chicken and for the chicken pockets I am going to use 3 chickens. For the Hamburger soup I am going to use a half a pound of ground beef and use the other half for the lasagna. I can get away with that though since it is just the kids and I, but you can do the same. I'm sure you already know this, but just incase you didn't!

Happy Eating :)