Monday: leftovers

Tuesday: takeout

Wednesday: roast with pinto beans and cornbread

Thursday: baked salmon

Friday: homemade pizza and salad

Saturday: grilled steaks with veggies

Baked Ziti

I made this recipe a couple of weeks ago, and was it ever good.

I used penne noodles instead of ziti because I wanted the noodles

to be wheat noodles.

I got this recipe from see jane in the kitchen.

Her recipes are wonderful.

This recipe also makes great leftovers.

1 lb ziti

1 onion chopped

1 lb hamburger meat

2 jars spaghetti sauce

6 oz provolone cheese sliced

1 1/2 c. sour cream

6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbl parmesan cheese

Cook ziti until al dente. Drain and set aside. Cook ground beef with onion,

drain fat. Add spaghetti sauce and let simmer for 20 min.

In a 9x13 pan, layer half of the ziti, provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 the sauce mixture,

remaining ziti, i, remaining sauce and top with parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30 min covered.

Back To School

It's back to school, in the Mccool household.

I wish I could say we were ready for this day way in advanced.

But, that would be a lie.

I had such great plans. How we would go to bed early and get up early,

So when the big day got here we would be ready.

Instead we have been walking around like zombies this week.

Come to think about it, if it wasn't for these pictures I wouldn't even remember

the first day of school.

On a more positive note.

My kids loved there first day of school, which is always a plus.

I love hearing about there day when they get home and seeing the excitement

on there faces.

This could be the start of a great year.

Bubby and Sissy, looking so sweet in there school uniforms.

Acting goofy.

Still acting goofy.

They just look so stinkin sweet!

Pasta Salad

This is my friend Maria's recipe.

It's good anytime of the year, and I'm always glad when she brings it

to a get together.

Not only is this dish yummy, it's also pretty and super easy to make.

1 box garden delight noodles

1 to 2 bottles Italian dressing

cherry tomatoes

broccoli

cauliflower

cheese

you can also add some diced ham.

Boil noodles, drain and let cool. Then mix all the ingredients together.

You can also make it the night before.

ENJOY!

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Weekly Menu

WOW!!!!

What a crazy week it has been, and this week looks even crazier.

I have to say, I did pretty good last week with my menu plan.

This week however will be the test. School starts on Wednesday so, I MUST

stick to the plan.

Monday: asian chicken and pasta

Tuesday: grilled hamburgers and French fries

Wednesday: eating out, celebrating the first day of school

Thursday: teriyaki chicken, mashed potatoes and beans

Friday: chili

Saturday: taco salads

For more weekly menus and plans check out I'm an Organizing Junkie

Sorry for the lack of posts this week.

My daughter has been sick and my job as a mommy comes first.

I hope to be back on Monday.

Thanks ;-)

Menu Plan Monday

It's getting close to school starting again.

I have to admit, I'm kinda looking forward to it.

Even thou, I have enjoyed the summer, I'm ready to get back on a schedule.

In honor of back to school schedule. I am going to try to get back to planning

my weekly menus.

Here it goes.

Monday: chicken and rice casserole

Tuesday: grilled bbq maple chicken with slaw and red potatoes

Wednesday: roast (crockpot) orzo salad

Thursday: teriyaki chicken with mashed potatoes and pinto beans

Friday: leftovers

Saturday: baked ziti with garlic bread

Wish me luck!!

Green Goddess Dressing

This is definitely one of my favorite salad dressings.

I got this recipe over @ See Jane in the kitchen

1 whole bunch cilantro

3/4 c. salsa

1 c. mayo

2 garlic cloves

juice of 1/2 of a lime

salt and pepper

Mix together in a blender.

ENJOY!!

Snack Attack

Hi, my name is Tessa, and I am a snacker.

I can't help it, I just like to snack. I am doing a lot better with it and

thought I would share with you some of the more healthier snacks

that I have been eating. (trying)

First off, rice cakes (boo!) not good by themselves but, with peanut butter

and sliced apples, it's actually good.

Frozen grapes. Yum, yum, yum. These guys are so good. Just wash the grapes and

pull them off the stem and freeze.

We are addicted to these. We eat them with babybel cheese and grapes.

YUMMO!

you got to love a granola bar. I really like this brand, and my kids like it too.

I bought these just to try, and they were a big hit with the fam.

We liked the plain better than the cheese.

This is my favorite trail mix. It's actually nut free.

So, if you have allergies, this would be a great alternative.

My son looooves cheese crackers. This brand is way healthier than other store

bought brands.

(these photos were taken with my old camera, still learning how to use my new one)

O.K, here is the deal. The devil made me do it. I try not to buy these delicious cookies

but, I can't help it!

They are the best peanut butter cookies. EVER!!

this is a crowd pleaser. Yogurt, granola, and strawberries.

Even kids love this.

I also eat it for breakfast.

Shew! since it took me about 30 min to write this post, I believe it's

time for a snack. What do you think?