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Last week my blog got away from me! I made a menu in advance, as usual, but I never got around to posting it here. Oh well, I'll start fresh by sharing some of what I'll be cooking this week... I am hoping I can keep a bit more to schedule this week!

 

Breaded Chicken Sandwiches w/ Bacon & Bleu Cheese, French Fries & Assorted Raw Vegetable Platter w/ Ranch Dip

Jambalaya Redux (plenty left over from last night to enjoy again!!), Cornbread & Mixed Greens Salad w/ Cajun Dressing

Chipotle Lime Marinated, Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak, Buttered Egg Noodles & Oven-Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn & Carrot Medley w/ Garlic & Olive Oil

Bacon-Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese & Mixed Greens Salad

Crab Cakes & Shrimp Platter, Cornbread & Creamy Coleslaw

Gyros & Scrambled Eggs Stuffed in Pita Pockets & Hash Brown Potatoes

Steak Quesadillas & Tortilla Chips w/ Chorizo Refried Beans & Salsa

Seafood Benedict over English Muffins & Fresh Fruit

 

I sure am looking forward to the arrival of Autumnal weather as we slide into the oh-so-marvelous month of October!

Yesterday I baked bread...

Due to a "Kitchenaid malfunction" the process started out on a messy note, but the end result was sheer carbohydrate heaven!

I really think the expression should be "The best thing since unsliced bread!"





Grandma's recipe rocks!

Grandma Bessie baked this bread every Saturday when I was growing up. To taste it is to taste a memory.

This is a very old recipe that calls for such things as "an egg-sized pat of butter." I think it was written before butter came wrapped in convenient 1/4 lb. sticks! It doesn't mention anything about a mixer or dough hook either... Regardless, this recipe translates very nicely into the 21st century!

I wouldn't trade the yellowed newspaper clipping on which it was originally printed, or the copy transcribed in my mom's hand for anything.They are priceless treasures to me!

It's rainy and cool today. This kind of weather puts me in the mood to hunker down and cook. First step, plan the menu for the week in advance. Here's a peek of meals to come...

 

Garlic Herb Whole Roast Chicken, Stuffing & Sweet Corn

Shrimp Oregano, Fettucini Alfredo & Spring Mix Salad w/ Marinated Mozzarella

Cream of Chicken Soup & Homemade White Bread (Grandma's Recipe)

Kielbasa, Macaroni & Cheese & Spring Mix Salad

Chicken Pot Pie

Eggs in a Homemade White Bread Frame, Chicken-Apple Sausages & Orange Juice

Fish Sandwiches, French Fries & Creamy Coleslaw

Bacon, Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches, Hash Brown Potatoes & Fresh Fruit

Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans & Spring Mix Salad

 

Ok, time to get busy in the kitchen!

I have a confession to make.

I've been unfaithful.

Yep, two-timing even.

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I want to apologize for my lack of posting recently. There's a good reason and I'll tell you all about it very soon. Intrigued?

Anyway, to get to the subject at hand... No matter how distracted I am, we've still got to eat, so here's a sampling of the meals I've planned in advance for the week ahead...

 

Homemade Beef Barley Soup & Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Bread

Breaded Chicken Breast Sandwiches w/ Bacon, White Cheddar Cheese & Ranch Dressing, Sweet Potato Fries & Fresh-Picked Sweet Corn (Thanks Dad!)

Fettucini Alfredo & Spring Mix Salad w/ Marinated Mozzarella

Chicken Fajitas

Pita Pockets Stuffed w/ Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Bacon, Hash Brown Potatoes & Fresh Fruit

 

I promise to return to my regularly scheduled blogging soon with lots to tell you!

I'm a day late with my menu - I'll blame it on the holiday! Now that I'm back on a (somewhat) normal schedule, however, it's time to post the menus I've planned in advance for the week ahead. Here's some of the trouble I'll be cooking up...

 

Chili-Lime Marinated Skirt Steak, Buttered Egg Noodles & Mixed Greens Salad

Chicken Breasts Roasted w/ Garlic, Olive Oil & White Wine, Angel Hair Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce & Marinated Broccoli, Carrot & Corn Salad

Steak Taco Salad

Thai Chicken & Rice Noodles w/ Broccoli

Grilled Swiss & American Cheese Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Bread, French Fries & Mixed Greens Salad

Italian Breakfast Skillet w/ Diced Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Italian Cheese Blend & Bagels w/ Artichoke & Garlic Cream Cheese

 

That about does it for the week. It sure is a challenge to keep the kitchen cool, cooking as much as I do - especially since we're having the hottest days of the Summer right now! Soon I'll be thinking about some of my favorite Autumn dishes like hearty soups and stews! Ahh...Autumn!