Menu Plan Monday

We have lots of leftovers from the party. I have a whole ice cream pail (4 quarts) of shredded pork loin roast. I have a few ideas for it but I don't know how much I can get Kurt or Mac to eat of it this week. Check out menu ideas at OrgJunkie!

Monday- Pancakes and sausages

Tuesday-Pork-fried rice : ) YUM

Wednesday-Taco casserole with shredded pork instead of regular beef taco meat.

Thursday-Something simple

Friday-Chicken breasts, broccoli and linguini

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Spaghetti Salad

This will be a quick post. I finished my chores before Kurt so I'm waiting for him to finish feeding cows. Then we need to clean the barn which means we will turn on the barn cleaner and all the manure will magically disappear. Hooray!


Spaghetti salad is the recipe I am sharing on this week's Recipe Swap. I think it is so good and if you love vegetables I think you will enjoy this recipe.



Spaghetti Salad


1 pound cooked spaghetti
1 bottle Zesty Italian dressing (I used Kraft lite)
4 Tbsp McCormicks Salad Supreme
Chopped veggies as much or as little as you like. I prefer tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers because I'm scared of onions, olives, etc.



Combine all in a large bowl and refrigerate covered for atleast 4 hours. Enjoy!



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Correction

As I was looking for my shiny, black SmartPot Rival crockpot that intimidates me and I have to use the owners manual to funtion, I found something. I was telling the world last week that I own seven crockpots. It was all a lie I am sorry to say. I forgot that I wanted a cute small 1-1/2 quart crock for dips or smaller items. So um, yeah I own eight crockpots. Please don't call the authorities because I am prepared to relinquish my rights to a couple. Heck maybe I'll have to have a giveaway. I still have two in a box remember??? So they aren't used or anything like that. My grubby mitts have not touched them but thankfully I do have an abundance of crockpots. Because I had to pull out three to cook 10 pounds of pork roasts and my kitchen cupboard it now filled.



Kurts out feeding and bedding the cows so I better get back to work. I have to help him let the cows back in.



Crockpotally Yours,
Meghan

Quick Note

I'm getting ready for a little girl's birthday and a bit older more mature grandma's birthday (she turned 94 on Monday). I have a rather long and aggressive list planned for today. Want to hear what we are having to eat on Saturday? Of course you do.



Baked chicken drumsticks in a crunchy coating (will go in crockpot to stay warm)
Shredded pork loin roast sandwhiches
Homeade saurkraut for those who like it with their pork
Cheesy hashbrown potatoes
Baked beans
Spaghetti Salad (recipe later or Friday)
Fruit Salad (recipe later or Friday)
Cheese, sausage, and crackers
Veggies and dip
Potato chips
Rainbow jello (multi-layered in a 9x13)
Maybe taco dip if I feel really ambitious
Brownies
Black Forest Cake
White cake from the store



Just checked online to see what our milk check was. It was a hundred more than Kurt expected so hopefully that helps his mood. He gets really cranky when finances get tight or are lacking and boy have they been lacking...I better get moving. I'll have some recipes later when I feel like taking a break from cleaning and laundry.

Menu Plan Monday

This is Mac's birthday week. Her birthday is on Saturday and I'm sure I will mention this a few more times this week. I have lots to do. Cleaning, shopping, locating presents that I hid in the house, cooking, baking, and teaching two Adventures in Dairyland classes this week to fourth graders. I also go in and have lunch with her which I think I'm going to do today and bring in a treat. I have cupcakes in the oven so I better get the menu down and get movin!

Monday-Swiss Steak and mashed potatoes

Tuesday- Chicken parmigiana

Wednesday-Hamburgers, rice a roni, and grean beans

Thursday-Leftovers or a frozen pizza

Friday-Perch from the deli at the grocery store--it's actually very good!

Saturday-I'll let you know in another post.

Check here to see what's happening at Lime-Acres Holsteins . I had to go rescue the cupcakes. But the dumb smoke alarm in the living room went off which is wierd. It's two rooms away from the kitchen. Oh well. Go get some great ideas for your menus at OrgJunkie

Marshmallow Chocolate Bars

A couple weeks ago, during fellowship after church I had the best chocolate, brownie-like bars with marshmallow on top with a layer of frosting which had Rice Krispies in it. They were so good. By accident, I found the recipe in the cookbook from the church I used to go to and where my mom and dad still belong. Go check out other recipes over the Recipe Swap




Marshmallow Chocolate Bars


Cream
3/4 c butter or margarine
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs


Add
3/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)


Mix all and spread in a prepared 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.


Spoon 7 oz jar marshmallow creme or enough mini marshmallows to cover. Put back in oven for about 3 minutes to melt and soften. Spread over the top and make smooth.


Melt 6 oz each of chocolate and butterscotch chips and 1 cup of peanut butter (any kind) together in the microwave. Add 2 to 2-1/2 cups Rice Krispies. Spread over marshmallow layer and refrigerate. Enjoy!

Seven Crockpots for Seven Meals

Could that be a musical too? Just kidding. So I have seven crockpots/slow cookers and I'm not afraid to admit that. My first crockpot was my grandma's Rival which must be from early 80s or late 70s. I'm sure my mom will comment and let us know. That crockpot's crock is non-removable which makes it less appealing to me. It works well but I like a removable inside.



Before I was married to Kurt, I owned three crockpots/slow cookers. Then I registered at three different stores and was given a wedding shower. A red Rival oval six or seven quart crockpot with a carrying case showed up at the shower. Sadly it is still upstairs in it's box. I promise I will use it by this summer. My aunt and cousin-in-laws (cousins' wives-two cousins, two wives just to make that clear) gave my shower gift to my mom to give to me. It was a black, six quart (or bigger) programmable Rival crockpot. I pulled this one out of the box for Thanksgiving and used it for the sliced ham. Thank goodness it comes with directions because that crockpot has more than the normal functions of low, high, and warm. Seriously, I am kind of intimidated by it. There is a probe to stick into the item you are cooking to make sure it is heated to proper internal temperature. Lots of other things too which I did not have time to master yet.



So now the count is at five crockpots. Next comes the wedding. One round, four quart Rival crockpot which has a light green colored crock. This is my favorite one. It is the perfect size for everything that I cook. A four quart round slow cooker that I will admit is still in it's box upstairs with the red Rival from the shower. What does a girl do with seven freaking crockpots? Go into business and rent them out? Haha. I am planning on downsizing my fleet this summer to only five crockpots. Hope you liked hearing where they all came from. : )