One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. I’m wishing it was still last Sunday, walking around the lake. Living. Unfortunately, it’s not, and there’s lots to do this week, so I best get started.... more

One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. This weekend we took the kids on a walk around the lake near our house. I pretended that the laundry was gone and the pile of work due the next day was finished. I baked... more

The required Easter snapshot. One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Monday – Quinoa Taco Salad Tuesday – Ham and Pineapple Pizza Wednesday – Chicken Fajitas Thursday– Spring Panzanella Friday – Ginger... more

Spring has sprung, complete with puddles to splash in. One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Monday – Maple-Glazed Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Tuesday – Quinoa Vegetable Paella Wednesday – BBQ Chicken... more

Spring makes me feel like a kid in a candy store, so do giveaways. Be sure to enter mine to win 3 cookbooks and a Pioneer Woman t-shirt! One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Monday – Asian Orange Chicken Salad Tuesday... more

Today’s post is brought to you by my personal cookie monster. One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Monday – Blackened Salmon, steamed rice, green beans Tuesday – Chicken Fried Rice with Cream Cheese... more