Well, if you missed it last week, Chels’ wrists are still broken. The kids and I really had intended to get a post up this past week – we have a number of recipes that have already been photographed – just need to get them written and out the door! We’ll try again this coming week. Gracie was busy recipe-testing a couple of desserts from a new cookbook today, so we will be selecting one of those to share with you soon…
I’m going to share with you again this week some of the wonderful meals friends and family have been so kind to drop by (or at least close takes from our archives!), including a couple of “meals out” that we slipped in on Saturday for good measure. Chels was going stir-crazy after eight days of sitting in the house, and decided she wanted to get away to the Oregon Coast for a day. We brought lots of cushions and pillows, a sling for her arm, pain meds, and found some activities that required minimal walking (she bruised her tailbone, too!), and absolutely no use of the arms or hands!
She totally wore herself out, of course, but facing upcoming surgeries and physical therapy, I can understand why she wanted out. We managed to get her out to Thor’s Well about an hour before high tide, which was utterly spectacular (Even if I was a little nervous having her around all that volcanic rock with no arms in case she tripped and fell! We stayed close…) – if you’ve never been out there, and you have the opportunity, do it! Anyway, the fish and chips and the BLTs are inspired by our meals out in Depoe Bay and Yachats on Saturday.
So, without further ado, here’s a close imitation of how our menu shaped up for the week, in case you want to pull some of these ideas into your upcoming meal rotation. Enjoy!
Beer Batter Fish
After experimenting with different beers and recipes, we've found a recipe for beer batter fish & chips that we're just crazy about!
Apple Bacon Mac and Cheese
Sweet & savory, with salty bacon, tart apples, & sharp cheesy goodness - Apple Bacon Mac and Cheese is the easy comfort food recipe you've been looking for!
BLT Sliders
This easy recipe for BLT sliders with arugula and camp sauce is quick, flexible, and works as a main course, or a party or game day appetizer!
Cheese Enchiladas
What's better than an easy, wonderful recipe for cheese enchiladas? Mmm...that would be...nothing. This kid-pleasing meal can be ready in 30 minutes!
Easy & Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
A flavorful, quick, easy, recipe for homemade chicken noodle soup - make this when your family is under the weather - or when you just want some comfort!
Traditional Lasagna: Two Ways (Freezer Friendly)
What's better than a tasty recipe for traditional lasagna? One that's freezer friendly with two different ways to make it (quick or from scratch)!
French Bread Pizza
Wanting to make your own pizza but a little intimidated by making your own dough? Try this easy, flexible recipe for pesto French bread pizza!
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whether you're actually on a paleo diet or not, these paleo chocolate chip cookies should make their way onto your dessert menu! They're just as tasty as the original, but with natural sugars and "healthy" fats, you can feel just a bit better about eating them...
Annie’s Apple Crisp
The yummy apple crisp is simple enough for a family dessert or nice enough to serve for company, but easy enough to make for a potluck or holiday hoopla!