For the second week of the Summer Pantry Challenge, I needed to create a menu for an upcoming vacation we're heading into. This menu came straight from the pantry to create road-trip snacks and cabin meals for us. We're planning our yearly trip to the great northern … [Read more...] about Summer Pantry Challenge: Vacation Menu Edition
Menu Planning
Weekly Menu Plan: French Fried and Properly Seasoned
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. … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu Plan: French Fried and Properly Seasoned
The Monday Menu: Grilling It Up
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. … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: Grilling It Up
Cinco de Mayo Menu and Tales of Mushrooms and Pasta Past
Planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or just need a fresh Mexican night to get into the warm weather season? This Cinco de Mayo menu has a little something for everyone. Ole has been out of town this week. Days seem longer when there's no one to share in the daily duties with … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Menu and Tales of Mushrooms and Pasta Past
A Virtual Easter Dinner Menu and More
Last week I participated in a roaming Easter dinner. Today I'm sharing all the wonderful dishes we made and rounding them out into a complete Easter dinner from start to finish. Check out all the lovely salads, potatoes, desserts and, of course, ham. Spring Orzo Pasta … [Read more...] about A Virtual Easter Dinner Menu and More
