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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

what’s cookin’ this week

 

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Monday ~ Pioneer Woman’s Meatballs, mashed red potatoes, peas.

I made the meatballs in the morning and slow cooked them in the Crockpot.  They turned out great and will make a great lunch for Mr. Miller today.  I used free range organic bison and corn grits in the recipe.

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Tuesday ~ Pasta with fresh zucchini, tomatoes and garlic, Cucumber Salad

I use rice pasta and toss with sautéed fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and zucchini.  Serve with a quick cucumber and onion salad.  Great filling meal on a hot, hot night.

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Wednesday ~ Tacos

A Green Acres staple!  Bison and black bean tacos served with fresh corn tortillas.  Grampie and Grandma brought me a tortilla press from Houston last week.  Thanks, I can’t wait to use it!

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Thursday ~ Sandwiches and Fruit

Our last Tee Ball game is this night so it will be a simple light dinner of Sandwiches and fresh fruit.

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Friday ~ Chicken and Rice, Broccoli

Simple Crockpot recipe!  Slow cook 2 chicken breasts with Cream of Mushroom soup.  Shred.  Add 1 cup sour cream.  Serve over brown rice with steamed broccoli.

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Saturday ~ Hotdogs, cottage cheese, fruit

My boys love grilled hot dogs. I buy uncured beef hotdogs at Whole Foods that are amazing.  No nitrites or nitrates so they are safe for Mr. Miller, a win win situation here.   I will cut up some watermelon and have cottage cheese.  Super easy and another reason to use that fabulous outdoor kitchen.

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Sunday ~ Steak, baked sweet potatoes, corn on the cob

My meat and potato guy loves his steak.  I have one KC strip left in the freezer that we will grill.  I will bake the sweet potatoes in the Crockpot (again trying to avoid using the oven), and steam the corn in the mircowave.

I hope this shares some ideas and ways to have simple, yet very satisfying dinners during this hot summer.

2 comments:

  1. I completely forgot about making baked potatoes in the crockpot! We love baked potatoes but my oven heats the house up so much I only make them in the winter. I can't wait to pick up some sweet potatoes at the store! Thanks.

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