Oh my gosh, you guys! It’s April and it is truly beginning to feel like it is spring…and I am so here for it! Since I missed getting a menu up last week, I’m thinking back to Easter, when we all sat outside and read books on the deck! Here in Oregon, 59 degrees in the spring feels like 70. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t wearing a tank top! Anything to feel a little bit of sun on my very pale shoulders.
We detoured from the usual Easter dinner a bit – Josh made brisket taquitos instead (determined by family vote), and they were very good. A little spicy for me, but had a really good flavor. He smoked another brisket on Saturday (allllll day) for brisket nachos at the church potluck on Sunday and brisket quesadillas in the afternoon. Clearly we like brisket (and Mexican food themed brisket meals?) around here. Need to share some brisket (and leftover brisket!) recipes soon!
With the weather acting all spring-y, I’m ready to fill my menu with ALL kinds of warmer weather foods. I miss eating salads for a meal. I just don’t want an entree salad in December, ya know!
Here’s what’s on this week’s menu!
Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Dogs
This is so easy, it's barely even a recipe! Instead of plain ole' hotdogs, why not punch it up with some bacon wrapped cheese dogs?
Tropical Chicken Kabobs
This tropical chicken kabobs recipe with a pineapple honey dipping sauce is a perfect way to enjoy gathering around your grill this summer!
Chipless Nachos
This easy recipe for chipless nachos is a little healthier than the standard variety, and full of bright colors and smoky, fresh flavors!
Lemon and Pea Alfredo
This Lemon and Pea Alfredo is an Italian summer pasta dream come true! Bright, fresh, nutty, creamy, and tangy, it's flavor-forward in the best possible way.
Baked Parmesan Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard Sauce
This recipe for crispy baked parmesan rosemary chicken thighs finishes off with a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard sauce!
Coconut Rice
This recipe for coconut rice, with its warm, nutty flavor, has become our go-to simple side for weeknight dinners!
The Best Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
This incredibly simple four-ingredient recipe results in the best cheesy scrambled eggs we know how to make! Breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner!
Silo Cookies
From Volume 2 of Joanna Gaines' cookbook, these Magnolia Table Silo Cookies are not only outrageously good, they are full of memories for our family!
Is it too soon to share my Ice Cream Pinterest board with you? There are so many ways to enjoy an ice cream dessert. Milkshakes, ice cream cake, ice cream, obviously. I mean I think all of this sounds incredibly yummy! I love ice cream all year round, but I especially enjoy it when the weather is nice.
I hope you all have a great week, everyone!
Lois Greene
Tuesday 9th of April 2024
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