tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14118891450733028862024-02-21T05:15:06.138-08:00More Jingle in my JeansThis is the place that I will share tips for you to stretch your budget and make life as a Mom easier for you!More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-65997690896512683902011-01-20T09:24:00.000-08:002011-01-20T09:28:44.502-08:00Chicken Lettuce Wraps<a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chicken-Lettuce-Wraps">Chicken Lettuce Wraps</a><br />I used this recipe and made a few changes. I did not add the mushrooms, I added a medium jicama diced, a medium onion diced, and 4-5 stalks of celery diced.<br />I think that the iceberg lettuce gives it a crunch that is needed, the butter lettuce was very soft.<br />I served this with a curry cous cous and chopped cucumber and shredded fresh carrots.<br /><br />Curry Couscous<br />1 cup couscous<br />2 cups of boiling water<br />2 T curry powder<br />1 t salt.<br />Mix it all together and let it sit for 10 minutes covered.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-82650971244758031472011-01-20T09:20:00.000-08:002011-01-20T09:22:41.321-08:00Cuteness!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoEihCOQxLagy57kntbkzUB0ALWsGYT7JApK2xwJ6qwrv5bEYT0OkV6U63Jl5MivppcJo9otVuJrbLePsLU-RBqQjVwK5UhiKSqALhfR8bqogc4fG-9SrjfXSmRKKg9oR4bT1X4bbkH3v/s1600/DSC00302.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoEihCOQxLagy57kntbkzUB0ALWsGYT7JApK2xwJ6qwrv5bEYT0OkV6U63Jl5MivppcJo9otVuJrbLePsLU-RBqQjVwK5UhiKSqALhfR8bqogc4fG-9SrjfXSmRKKg9oR4bT1X4bbkH3v/s320/DSC00302.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564319666699949778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylzy52i7TqR2hg-JV5Ekzk-ORdFUYa4PVc-kUnXy_2PwOLk8Qt8s8aoe1wZIUhA6QcVQHr6FSH0YdSvkQRMBTSp9gzK6e28GGXq7iWqNVrRFLaQnHI5PvQDtstxnrdDgdljO5bydcex1F/s1600/DSC00300.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylzy52i7TqR2hg-JV5Ekzk-ORdFUYa4PVc-kUnXy_2PwOLk8Qt8s8aoe1wZIUhA6QcVQHr6FSH0YdSvkQRMBTSp9gzK6e28GGXq7iWqNVrRFLaQnHI5PvQDtstxnrdDgdljO5bydcex1F/s320/DSC00300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564319656804282578" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4aMqvRtKgE-VcRl2QEDCNACFobj0hAHHcpRCCYQ04IVleANvMM1wXjcjmJRr9dGymULxFkuH9gv28GR50ZdInXXhKkwxIUXDPh3CotJasw4uUOptyAL8WAQdI87CKfyWUMWQDK7l10he/s1600/DSC00299.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4aMqvRtKgE-VcRl2QEDCNACFobj0hAHHcpRCCYQ04IVleANvMM1wXjcjmJRr9dGymULxFkuH9gv28GR50ZdInXXhKkwxIUXDPh3CotJasw4uUOptyAL8WAQdI87CKfyWUMWQDK7l10he/s320/DSC00299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564319651493504978" border="0" /></a>Starting her out early on chores!<br /></div>More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-5583672511894310912011-01-10T11:12:00.000-08:002011-01-10T11:17:50.419-08:00Monday-<br />Beef pot pie and baked apples<br /><br />Tuesday<br />Fried rice, edamame<br /><br />Weds-<br />Miso soup<br />dumplings<br />chow mein noodles<br /><br />Thursday-<br /><br />Friday-<br />Homemade pizza,<br /><br />Saturday-<br />leftovers, date night for grown-upsMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-38822730894252361142011-01-03T22:13:00.000-08:002011-01-03T22:23:30.187-08:00Baked fish and chips with caesar saladWe had a great meal tonight! The kids loved it, they were fighting over the leftovers for their lunches tomorrow!<br />FISH<br />I used tilapia for the fish, we enjoy this and it has less of a fishy smell than halibut.<br />For 3 fillets I used 1/2 cup flour seasoned with 2T old bay, salt and pepper mixed in.<br /><br />Salt and pepper the fillets then dip in the flour and then into a beaten egg. Then into panko crumbs.<br />Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until the crumbs are just golden brown.<br /><br />CHIPS<br />For the potatoes I cut them into a large dice. I used 3 large potatoes. Put into a bowl and add about 1/4 cup of olive oil, salt and pepper and 2 T oregano. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 for 25 minutes until golden and crispy.<br /><br />TARTAR SAUCE<br />4 T thick plain yogurt<br />2 T mayo<br />1 dill pickle diced finely<br />2 T pickle juice<br />2 t mustard<br />pepper<br />Mix and serve with the fish<br /><br />Caesar salad dressing<br />2 T thick yogurt<br />1/3 cup red wine vinegar<br />2 t anchovy paste<br />1 T dijon mustard<br />5 garlic cloves<br />black pepper<br />1 T grated parmesan cheese<br />1/3 olive oil<br />Pulse everything several times in a blender except the oil. Then turn on and slowly add in the oil until dressing is thick and creamy.<br />Serve over fresh romaine with parmesan and garlic croutons.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-13264915152051027792010-12-27T16:24:00.000-08:002010-12-27T16:31:59.540-08:00Not quite new year...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeru5c02P5z0UnExTzrUPA97CHdehHoHEHunPem1LkY2qYOkx7GmVoCCEUpOe-wzC2aBys1VDtkv699iKrrykbFCXQ4z18dGs7WT8SWw6nG4FpJaePp99rmyn6nvb4s5zk5SjmLhunAxMD/s1600/DSC00101.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeru5c02P5z0UnExTzrUPA97CHdehHoHEHunPem1LkY2qYOkx7GmVoCCEUpOe-wzC2aBys1VDtkv699iKrrykbFCXQ4z18dGs7WT8SWw6nG4FpJaePp99rmyn6nvb4s5zk5SjmLhunAxMD/s320/DSC00101.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555524286069187666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FF26OK8MGonXWACUc549RSviL2jH2Wa5lH5HYBQbg95pcDLTUdXNyhLdj78LJAXYMrw4Dg2O86CEJmlfcMP_rOOe2THHRAvze64X1T9Bx415Yush5-Z5hGwSw-SnbefzdweOH1OFvz5I/s1600/DSC00115.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FF26OK8MGonXWACUc549RSviL2jH2Wa5lH5HYBQbg95pcDLTUdXNyhLdj78LJAXYMrw4Dg2O86CEJmlfcMP_rOOe2THHRAvze64X1T9Bx415Yush5-Z5hGwSw-SnbefzdweOH1OFvz5I/s320/DSC00115.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555524019649061346" border="0" /></a><br />I am not going to promise something crazy for the new year like a new post every day or even every week, but I will promise not to neglect it for 2 months at a time!<br />Right now I am still having fun with the kids playing with all the new fun things they got for Christmas. #1 dd is well on her way to becoming a much better seamstress than I am. She got a new sewing maching and a large box of material for her presents. She has all ready put together several tote bags for her brother and sisters to play with, including one sling bag for DS to carry his Nerf darts in for his war games!<br /><br />So when I do stop to do something on my list of improvements I will let you all know! For now, enjoy all those Christmas leftovers in your fridge like we are!More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-86413435529352710012010-10-24T18:21:00.000-07:002010-10-24T18:27:38.259-07:00Menu plan for 10/25-10/31Monday-Tepanyaki style beef with zucchini and onions, fried rice, green salad with miso-sesame dressing<br />Tues-Meatball soup and corn muffins<br />Weds- Miso soup with tofu and egg drop soup<br />Thursday-Creepy dogs with monster mac and cheese<br />Fri-dinner at school carnival<br />Sat-dinner at Church party, making finger bread sticks with blood and guts dip aka chunky marinara<br />Sun- Roast beef and potatoes in crock pot, corn, rollsMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-61658363574255776952010-08-09T10:22:00.000-07:002010-08-09T10:22:29.750-07:00Menu plan for 8/9-8/15BLTA's and pasta salad<br />Oven baked fish and chips with roasted broccoli<br />hot dogs, baked beans and potato salad<br />spring rolls, sesame noodles<br />potato soup<br />pizza and saladMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-78781721676048958442010-08-03T16:33:00.000-07:002010-08-03T16:33:24.617-07:00Meal plan monday7-up chicken, sesame couscous salad, roasted broccoli<br />Taco casserole, gaucomole, salad<br />Creamy chicken pasta with green beans<br />Hot dogs with baked chips, caesar salad, mac and cheese<br />Italian pot roast, mashed potatoes, biscuits<br />PizzasMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-3771599372120753102010-07-26T09:35:00.000-07:002010-07-26T09:35:43.358-07:00Menu plan for 7/26-8/1Here is the menu for us this week<br /><br />Taco soup and cornbread muffins<br />Chicken pot pie<br />Pasta bar<br />Taco salads<br />Potstickers, sesame noodles, rice, edamame<br />Homemade pizzas<br />Creamy Italian chicken<br /><br />Snacks<br />fruit<br />cheese sticks<br />homemade muffins and cookies<br />smoothies or shaved iceMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-16073081740202954052010-06-06T18:53:00.000-07:002010-06-06T18:55:24.365-07:00Pinching Your Pennies Forums - JUNE Pantry ChallengeDouble turkey clubs, homemade potato chips<br />Cafe rio salads, with corn salsa<br />Italian soup with breadsticks<br />Crockpot pizza and caesar salad<br />Bermuda grilled chicken salad<br />Beef brisket with smashed potatoes, cornbread, baked beans<br />Leftovers<br /><br />for breakfasts we are cleaning out our cereal stock and adding juice and fresh fruit.<br />Lunches will be mostly leftovers and pb&js or tuna with crackers and pickles.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-30871285241138230162010-05-23T12:26:00.000-07:002010-05-23T12:28:47.119-07:00Menu plan for 5/23-5/30Today<br />baby back ribs, baked potatoes, broccoli and salad<br /><br />Monday<br />dinner with friends, only need to make a salad<br /><br />Tues<br />Grilled salmon and sesame noodles<br /><br />Weds<br />Sloppy joes and veggie tray<br /><br />Thurs<br />Clam chowder in bread bowls<br /><br />Friday<br />Homemade pizzas and saladMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-61809418622462549262010-03-07T11:52:00.000-08:002010-03-07T12:00:31.443-08:00Menu plan monday 3/8-3/15Breakfasts<br />Smoothies-strawberry, blueberry, chocolate<br />Pancakes<br />French toast<br />Cold cereal and fruit<br /><br />Lunches<br />leftovers/salads<br />grilled cheese<br />freezer burritos<br /><br />Dinners<br />Chicken w/smashed potatoes pot pie style<br />Calzones<br />Greek Salad with pitas<br />Thai Beef salad<br />Pasta Carbonara<br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Buffalo-Chicken-Salad-184076">Buffalo Chicken salad</a> with steak fries<br /><br />Snacks<br />fruit<br />mall pretzelsMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-68892627737337488762010-03-01T18:40:00.000-08:002010-03-01T18:41:41.609-08:00Pesto ravioli1 bag of good ravioli<br />1 cup of pesto ( I prefer the one they carry at Costco)<br /><br />Cook the pasta, drain and add the pesto .More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-61512920095770952842010-03-01T18:33:00.000-08:002010-03-01T18:39:52.835-08:00Bow ties with Salmon and peassalt<br />1 package bow tie pasta<br />2 lemons<br />2 T butter<br />2 large shallots<br />1 pound salmon fillets cut into 1 inch chunks<br />1/4 t pepper<br />1 package peas<br />1/2 cup loosely packed fresh dill chopped<br /><br />Heat large pot of water and add salt. Cook pasta as label directs.<br />Grate 2 t of lemon zest and then squeeze 3 T juice and set aside<br />Melt butter over med heat in a skillet. Add shallots and cok about 2 minutes until tender. Increase heat until med high, add salmon,pepper, lemon peel, and 1 t salt and cook about 5 minutes, until salmon is opaque.<br />When pasta is done remove 1/3 cup cooking liquid and add to salmon mixture, stirring gently to combine. Place peas in colander and drain pasta over peas. Return pasta and peas to pot, add salmon mixture, chopped dill and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-34899038351918991082010-03-01T18:27:00.000-08:002010-03-01T18:33:24.104-08:00Sesame Shrimp and asparagus1 cup jasmine rice<br />1/8 t salt<br />4 t olive oil<br />1 1/2 t sesame oil<br />2 lbs asparagus trimmed<br />1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce<br />2 t seasoned rice vinegar<br />1 large green onion<br />1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined<br />1/8 t crushed red pepper<br /><br />Preheat oven to 450. Prepare rice as labeled.<br />Mix together salt, 2 t olive oil, and 1 t sesame oil toss with sparagus and roast until tender, about 10-12 minutes.<br />Mix in a small bowl soy sauce, vinegar, green onion, and remaining sesame oil and set aside.<br />In skillet on high heat, add oil and shrimp. Sprinkle with red pepper and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes.<br />Arrange shrimp and asparagus on plates and drizzle with dressing.<br /><br />I may substitute broccoli if there is not any fresh asparagus around.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-10162208554085232792010-03-01T16:57:00.000-08:002010-03-01T17:09:31.416-08:00Speedy Paella1 package fully cooked chorizo (3 1/2 oz) cut into 1/4 in chunks<br />1 pound chicken cut into chunks<br />1 medium red pepper diced<br />1 garlic clove crushed<br />1/8 t dried thyme<br />1 package spanish style yellow rice mix<br />1 package of frozen peas.<br /><br />Cook chorizo over med heat until fat is released, about 3 minutes. Remove chorizo, leave drippings. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, remove. Add pepper, garlic and thyme and cook for one minute. Add rice mix, 2 cups of water, and chorizo. When mix is boiling, reduce heat and cook covered for 10 minutes.<br />Stir in frozen peas and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in chicken and serve when warmed through.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-44357938020150933252010-03-01T16:49:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:56:29.193-08:00Spicy beef with couscous1 T oil<br />1 medium onion, chopped<br />2 garlic cloves crushed<br />1 t minced fresh ginger<br />1 pound ground beef, I am using beef stew meat, sliced thinly<br />1 T curry powder<br />1/2 t salt<br />1 cup chicken broth<br />1 cup frozen peas<br />1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves<br />1 cup plain couscous<br />1/3 cup golden raisins (I will use regular raisins or cranberries my kids won't eat golden ones)<br /><br />In large skillet heat oil in med high heat, add onion, and cook until golden about 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook one more minute. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in curry powder and salt, cook for 30 seconds. Add broth and peas and cook until slightly thickened.<br />Cook couscous according to directions and add raisins.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-27870642556076233662010-03-01T16:45:00.000-08:002010-03-08T13:17:56.533-08:00Thai beef saladThai dressing<br />1/4 cup rice vinegar<br />1/4 cup fresh lime<br />3 T oil<br />2 T grated fresh ginger<br />1 T fish sauce (start with 1 t at a time)<br />red pepper flakes to taste<br /><br />Salad<br />8 oz thin sliced deli roast beef (I am using grilled skirt steak)<br />2 green onions<br />2 carrot cut into matchsticks<br />1 small red pepper cut into matchsticks<br />1 large head lettuce, romaine<br />Fresh cilantro, thai basil to taste.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-32138297889233170132010-03-01T16:42:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:44:58.801-08:00Orange Rosemary Chicken1 T butter<br />2 garlic cloves crushed<br />4 medium chicken breasts<br />1/2 t dried rosemary<br />pepper<br />salt<br />2 oranges<br />1/4 cup peach preserves<br /><br />Add everything to crockpot and cook for 4-6 hours.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-52905795031794041232010-03-01T16:31:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:41:49.337-08:00Chicken with smashed potatoes, Pot pie style1 1/2 pounds red potatoes diced<br />1 T oil<br />4 medium chicken breasts<br />salt and pepper<br />5 oz carrots cut into matchsticks<br />1 cup chicken broth<br />1/4 cup cream<br />1/2 t dried thyme<br />1 cup frozen peas thawed<br />1 T butter<br /><br />Place cut potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Boil for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender.<br />While potatoes are cooking heat oil in pan, add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook about 6 minutes on first side and finish 6-8 minutes on second side. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. In the same skillet add carrots, broth, cream, and thyme. Cook until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Take off heat and add peas.<br />Coarsely mash potatoes with butter, salt and pepper.<br />Spoon potatoes onto plate, top with chicken and then sauce with veggies.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-17676034675153959082010-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:31:06.038-08:00Chicken Sate' Lettuce wraps4 med chicken breasts<br />1 t curry powder<br />3/4 t salt<br />2 limes<br />1/4 cup creamy peanut butter<br />1 T soy sauce<br />1 t sugar (agave or honey)<br />1 bunch fresh cilantro<br />1 small cucumber sliced<br />12 lettuce leaves<br />chopped nuts (peanuts or cashews)<br /><br />Rub chicken with curry and salt and pepper, grill until done 10-12 minutes.<br />Zest and juice one lime, mix with peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, chopped cilantro, and up to 2 T water until smooth.<br />Slice chicken and serve in lettuce with cucumbers and peanut sauce. I like to add red bell pepper, carrots, nuts and more cilantro.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-83986533559713851452010-03-01T16:09:00.000-08:002010-03-07T11:52:30.640-08:00Monthly Menu PlanI have been terrible lately! It has been very easy to blow off a homemade dinner in favor of take out. My DH is traveling at least twice a month now, and also being pregnant has been an easy excuse! I am making a plan for the whole month. I will be doubling all the recipes if possible to freeze for later on.<br />I made a large shopping trip last week and one today, and with the exception of fresh produce and dairy items, I hope to have all that I need in my pantry and freezer.<br /><br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-sate-lettuce-wraps.html">Chicken Sate Lettuce wraps</a>-doubling peanut sauce<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-with-smashed-potatoes-pot-pie.html">Chicken smashed potato pie</a><br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-with-smashed-potatoes-pot-pie.html">Orange Rosemary Chicken</a>-making double batch<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-with-smashed-potatoes-pot-pie.html">Thai Beef Salad</a>-doubling the dressing and using the extra veggies in Greek Salad<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/spicy-beef-with-couscous.html">Spicy Beef with couscous</a><br /><a href="http://www.greeksaladrecipe.net/">Greek Salad</a>-double dressing<br />Calzones- making several batches of these to freeze<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/speedy-paella.html">Speedy Paella</a>-need chorizo and shrimp<br />Peach Pork Chops-making double<br />Pesto Salmon with lemon orzo-making large batch of pesto and will freeze in small servings<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/sesame-shrimp-and-asparagus.html">Sesame Shrimp with Asparagus</a>- may sub broccoli, making double shrimp for spring rolls<br />Spring rolls<br />Greek pasta with shrimp<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/bow-ties-with-salmon-and-peas.html">Bowtie salmon with peas</a><br /><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pasta-Carbonara-I/Detail.aspx">Pasta carbonara</a><br />Pasta primavera- I wing this one and add leftover veggies from fridge<br /><a href="http://morejingleinmyjeans.blogspot.com/2010/03/pesto-ravioli.html">Pesto ravioli</a>-making double<br /><a href="http://norahsrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/simple-sesame-noodles.html">Sesame noodles</a>-use leftover veggies<br />Lo Mein with tofu and veggie- use leftover veggies and thin spaghetti from pantry<br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Buffalo-Chicken-Salad-184076">Buffalo chicken salad</a> with blue cheese dressing- using Franks red hot sauce and dressing from pantry<br /><br />With these meals and the others that I all ready have prepared this should be enough for the month!<br />(No corned beef and cabbage for us, ick!)More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-38984315238529609292010-03-01T09:43:00.000-08:002010-03-01T09:47:23.648-08:00Menu plan mondayOur menu for the week.<br />Breakfasts<br />Smoothies- berry or pineapple<br />Egg puffs<br />Puffy pancakes with strawberries<br />French toast sticks<br /><br />Lunch<br />salads<br />leftovers<br />sandwiches<br /><br />Dinners<br />Pesto ravioli with garlic bread and chopped salad<br />Calzones, dipping vegetables<br />Chicken sate lettuce wraps with potstickers<br />Smashed potato pot pie<br />Bowtie salmon with peas<br />Buffalo wing salad with blue cheese dressing<br />Leftovers<br /><br />Snacks<br />mall pretzels<br />yogurt<br />apples<br />bananasMore Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-59856021570454274082010-02-24T18:35:00.000-08:002010-02-24T18:35:19.449-08:00How Big Is Baby?<a href="http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/articles/how-big-is-baby.aspx?sms_ss=blogger">How Big Is Baby?</a>More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411889145073302886.post-23627267481527143272010-02-16T19:09:00.000-08:002010-02-16T19:12:54.627-08:00Asian Fire Meat and Sesame NoodlesI made the Asian Fire meat tonight along with the sesame noodles. They were both fantastic!<br />I rolled the meat in regular iceberg lettuce like burritos. I didn't add the onions or leeks to the meat though, not really a fan of either. I added some chopped red bell pepper, a couple handfuls of baby spinach and shredded carrot to the noodles. The girls and Andy loved this!<br />You could make the sauce for the meat and add it to the meat before freezing.More Jingle in my Jeanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07880316366881132760noreply@blogger.com0