Menu Plan Monday

Lots 'O Grilling!

Josh LOVES to grill so I take FULL advantage of this in grilling weather. It's so nice to get a break from having to slave over the stove.

So, here is our menu this week...with lots 'O grilling!

Grilled Mushroom Swiss burgers / Grilled Potato Wedges / Salad
Slow cooker Chicken Tacos / Spanish Rice
Grilled Dill Salmon / Garlic&Butter Rice / Salad
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken / Baked Potato / Edamame
Hamburger Gravy over rice / Corn

Menu Plan Monday

I've been away and boy have I paid for it. I've been lazy and haven't meal planned for the last two weeks and ya know what happened, there were a LOT of days I never got dinner on the table, lol. It was a reminder as to why I do plan out our meals. If I don't, we end up living on sandwiches. I also noticed my grocery bills were a lot higher because I was wandering around the store just picking up stuff here and there (and I was hungry...BIG MISTAKE).

Ha,Ha,Ha!

So, I'm back to planning.

Here is what is on our agenda this week.

Pasta with Tuna and Red Pepper / Italian Garlic Bread
Grilled Burgers / Roasted Potatoes / Vegi
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken / Garlic&Butter Biscuit / Rice
Slow Cooker Pork Chops (Not sure how I'm going to do these yet) / Mashed Potato / Salad

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Menu Plan Monday

Another Monday, another Meal Plan :o)

Here is what is on the Cooley Menu this week.

Grilled Hamburgers / Fruit / French Fries
Hamburger Gravy over rice / Edamame
Italian Smothered Steak / Salad
Grilled Chicken / Roasted Potato / Salad

...and a predicament I was having. I haven't posted any new recipes because I have been doing such simple meals. I thought, "I don't need to post that spaghetti recipe, it's a total no-brainer to make.".. however, Josh informed me that even if they are simple recipes I should still include them in the, what will eventually be "family cookbook", because the boys won't know exactly how to make that super simple grilled chicken we do. So, I'll be back to posting recipes...even if they are super simple, non original, and to me a total no-brainer.

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Menu Plan Monday

Another week, another meal plan :o)
This week seems to be full of meals I never got around to making.
Whats on the agenda this week...

Shrimp Stir Fry / Rice (Didn't get to this last week)
Teriyaki Salmon Fillets / Roasted Potatoes / Vegi
Spaghetti and Meatballs / Salad
My night for family dinner night...Pulled Pork Sandwiches / Chips / Coleslaw / Fruit Salad
White Chicken Chili / Garlic Bread

Wish me luck, hopefully I get all these made :o)

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Bacon Chili Crock Pot Roast

I looooove to do roasts in the crock pot so I have a lot of different variations on the same method. This one is sooooo sooooo good. It's probably one of my families favorites. It's got a little kick because of the green chilis and the bacon gives it a smoky flavor. So Yummy!!!

(I had helpers in the kitchen on this day, so I missed a lot of pictures, oops.)


Whatcha Need...
Bacon, 4 slices crumbled
Beef Roast
Handful of baby carrots (Not pictured)
1 can green chilis
1/4 cup water (Not Pictured)
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tbsp flour. (Not Pictured)


Whatcha do with it...
Place Roast in crock pot and season with...McCormick Hamburger Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper.

In a small bowl mix the can of chilis, water, chili sauce, and flour. Poor mixture over roast. Top with the cooked bacon and some carrots.




Cook for 8-10 hours on low

Viola, ya got dinner. PS. This makes an AWESOME gravy to put on top. So flavorful.

We served with a quick bag salad and some apple slices.