Showing posts with label dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dinner. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mexican Pasta Skillet

                       
Here is a quick and easy meal I go to when in a hurry or tired (which is alot).  Simple, fast, tastes great, and the kids will love it! It will serve about 4-6 people. Enjoy! 



                                                            Mexican Pasta Skillet

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef, browned & drained
  • 16 0z. (2 cups) jar salsa
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • (1 1/2 cups water)
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup shredded 2 % sharp cheddar cheese (please shred your own, it's so easy and tastes better)!!
  1. Combine browned beef, salsa, tomato sauce & water in a large skillet. 
  2. Heat til boiling. 
  3. Stir in macaroni & corn
  4. Reduce heat & simmer 15 min, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

What's on My Mind

Lots of stuff going on inside my head these days.  I know, scary, right?  Here's a random list!

What are we gonna do for dinner tonight? I usually do e-mealz, but too much going on today so hubby's going to bring home some Papa Murphy's pizza hopefully.

House building.  Although very exciting, I think the process of building a new house is going to be anxiety ridden, challenging, scary, and expensive.  With that said, we are so darn, stinkin' excited!  Here's the plans for the new house, so far, minus the garage that's in the picture...House plans

REFLUX...My reflux has returned in full force.  I've been dealing with less than pleasant symptoms since my surgery to "fix" it, but now it's so bad I thought that I had a bad case of strep throat.  Apparently it was a  bad case of esophogitis accompanied with ulcers in the back of throat and esophogus.  I know, TMI, but I decided to post all my ups and downs associated with acid reflux in hopes it either helps someone else or maybe someone else might have suggestions for me.  Acid Reflux

Depression...sigh...not many people know I suffer from depression.  It's kind of one of those things that you don't go around telling everyone, ya know. I've had talk therapy in the past, and have tried different medications.  On a new one now, so I guess we'll see!  With those of you who live with depression, either yourself or know someone, I don't have to explain the daily struggles associated with this.  To everyone else, be kind to everyone you know or meet, you may not know just what that persons battles are. Depression

Topeka Zoo Homeschool Program    I'm am so excited to have discovered this at the Topeka Zoo!  It's every 3rd Wednesday of every month, and allows for the kids to mingle with experts and up-close animal contact!  Topeka Zoo Homeschool Program

Time to make lunch, so bye for now!
Aimee

Sunday, September 11, 2011

What's for Dinner this Week?

E-Mealz, oh E-Mealz, how I love thee!!!  I love your planned out, budget friendly, organized shopping list each week!  Here's what is on our menu this week...
  • Crock Pot Chicken & Wild Rice
  • Grilled Pork & Pineapple
  • Orange Baked Tilapia
  • Chicken Spaghetti
  • Penne Primavera
  • Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
  • Ham & Asparagus Casserole

Did you notice that there are not one, but TWO crock pot meals for this week?  Yahoo! (Just picture me jumping up and down with joy..."No sweetie, mommys crying  happy tears!")
We chose the portion control option for a family of 4-6, 7 days a week.  Now, do I totally stick to the schedule...NO.  There are nights we are not home, or dangit, I'm just too tired to cook..."Ok kids, cereal for dinner!"  But, it doesn't leave me standing in front of the pantry for 30 min. like a zombie wondering what in the heck I'm gonna make for dinner. 
Anyway, maybe I'll post pictures of the completed meals here before my clan of carnivores tears into the meal.
What are you fixing this week?

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