k here it is again!
week two :)
(though I meant to post this much sooner - - LIFE hasn't allowed for that to happen) :)
(though I meant to post this much sooner - - LIFE hasn't allowed for that to happen) :)
before beginning all this, I always look through our fridge, freezer, and dry foods to get an idea of what groceries we already have. i like to make a list of main food items we have and that need used up and try to work off of that when choosing dinner items.
this week my list included: broccoli, potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen spaghetti, chicken breast
:: MONDAY ::
spaghetti + broccoli + garlic bread
:: my favorite spaghetti recipe is HERE. and it makes a TON!!
when I make this, we can actually get F O U R meals out of it! butttt we don't prefer to eat the same spaghetti four nights in a row... so I throw half of it in a freezer ziploc to pull out another week :) which is exactly what happened this week. spaghetti leftovers from two weeks prior X2!
#winning
:: broccoli I steam in the microwave with a little butter + salt
:: garlic bread - i buy the parmesan garlic break from costco, slice it, put a little butter, garlic powder, parsley, and parmesan cheese on top & broil in the oven for 2 minutes. SO YUM!
when I make this, we can actually get F O U R meals out of it! butttt we don't prefer to eat the same spaghetti four nights in a row... so I throw half of it in a freezer ziploc to pull out another week :) which is exactly what happened this week. spaghetti leftovers from two weeks prior X2!
#winning
:: broccoli I steam in the microwave with a little butter + salt
:: garlic bread - i buy the parmesan garlic break from costco, slice it, put a little butter, garlic powder, parsley, and parmesan cheese on top & broil in the oven for 2 minutes. SO YUM!
:: TUESDAY ::
leftovers!
:: WEDNESDAY ::
out for dinner!
(brandon's dad's birthday)
:: THURSDAY ::
crockpot corn chowder
another favorite I found on pinterest long, long ago!
:: recipe HERE!
so good. especially on these cold winter nights.
:: recipe HERE!
so good. especially on these cold winter nights.
:: FRIDAY ::
leftovers!
always counting on leftovers in our house ;)
:: SATURDAY ::
mac + cheese w/ crunchy salad
:: here's my homemade mac + cheese recipe (which is also under the OUR TABLE tab on the blog)
Homemade Mac+Cheese:
ingredients:
1/2 box of elbow macaroni noodles
1 egg
couple tbsp butter
couple splashes of milk
couple handfuls shredded cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
couple tbsp olive oil
directions:
:: cook noodles as directed on package + drain + return to pot on stovetop
:: stir in one whisked egg, the butter, and milk
:: add in shredded cheese. add in what you need to get the amount of cheesy-ness you desire! :)
:: combine + stir until all your cheese is melted (I sometimes will turn the burner on low as I'm doing this)
:: we like ours topped with breadcrumbs, so I combine those with olive oil, and then sprinkle on top after pouring the mac + cheese mixture into a baking dish. crumbled bacon on top would also be sooo good!
:: to brown the top up a little, I put the pan in the oven under broil for just a couple minutes
:: and then the crunchy salad we're repeating again from last week cause it was soooo yummy!
VINAIGRETTE:
Homemade Mac+Cheese:
ingredients:
1/2 box of elbow macaroni noodles
1 egg
couple tbsp butter
couple splashes of milk
couple handfuls shredded cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
couple tbsp olive oil
directions:
:: cook noodles as directed on package + drain + return to pot on stovetop
:: stir in one whisked egg, the butter, and milk
:: add in shredded cheese. add in what you need to get the amount of cheesy-ness you desire! :)
:: combine + stir until all your cheese is melted (I sometimes will turn the burner on low as I'm doing this)
:: we like ours topped with breadcrumbs, so I combine those with olive oil, and then sprinkle on top after pouring the mac + cheese mixture into a baking dish. crumbled bacon on top would also be sooo good!
:: to brown the top up a little, I put the pan in the oven under broil for just a couple minutes
aunt carol's crunchy salad:
SALAD:
2 tbps butter
1 pkg ramen noodles
1/2 cup chopped almonds
handful sunflower seeds
4-6 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped broccoli
some chopped green onions
:: melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. add the uncooked ramen noodles (break them all up), almonds, and sunflower seeds, and saute until toasted light brown (3-4 minutes). let cool.
pour dressing (recipe below) into the bottom of your salad bowl.
add the lettuce, broccoli, green onions, and toasted crunch mix. toss when ready to serve.
VINAIGRETTE:
4 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2-3 drops tabasco sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
:: mix all the vinaigrette ingredients with a wire wisk (or just shake all together in a mason jar).
:: SUNDAY ::
leftovers!
enjoy friends!!
hjelseth family menu | week 1
follow along on instagram @brittneyhjelseth
enjoy friends!!
hjelseth family menu | week 1
Xoxo
-Brittney
-Brittney
follow along on instagram @brittneyhjelseth
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