Hello, friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Are you lucky enough to have a long weekend in honor of our veterans? We spent the weekend in Central Oregon attending a beautiful wedding and catching up with some of our dearest friends. I tell you, the more time I spend on this side of the Cascade mountains, the more I feel like I belong over here…
We have an exciting weekend (of sorts) ahead! First up, we’re on our first week-long school break of the year. We homeschool six weeks on and take one week off (so this is our week off), and I’ll be using a bit of this time to work on recipes since I won’t have school. Eden also gets her braces off, which is super exciting for her – finally she will be able to eat popcorn again! 😋🍿
While we were away, I worked on the grocery list/menu for the week, which is always kind of an interesting thing for me to do when I’m away from home. I threw in a chili recipe I had worked on last fall, but I accidentally left the recipe at home and I can’t remember what’s in it! Oops! So I’ll be checking my pantry and freezer to make sure I have those items when I get back home. Also, if you’re looking for a great recipe to make during the work week, I suggest you try this One Pan Roasted Rosemary Mustard Chicken! I love how you use different cuts of chicken in it and you can literally serve it alongside any side dish you want!
Here’s what’s on this week’s menu:
Pan Seared Chicken with Apples and Pears
Pan Seared Chicken with Apples and Pears is a yummy, easy, reliable one pan meal that you'll want to make over and over again!
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Street Tacos
When you need an easy, little-to-no-effort dinner, try this recipe for yummy slow cooker salsa verde chicken street tacos!
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Turkey Chili
Bold flavors make this Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Turkey Chili! Omit the meat and you've got yourself a great vegetarian chili as well!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
These tasty little Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are an easy, interesting way to mix up the weeknight menu in your meal plan.
Baked Italian Sausage Penne
This recipe for baked Italian sausage penne is one of the most tried and true in our home kitchen! We've been making it for years - its simple, warm flavors and heartiness make us happy when it's cold and rainy out!
Eggnog Coffee Cake
This easy eggnog coffee cake recipe makes a perfect brunch, breakfast, dessert, or snack with its light eggnog flavor and crumbly texture.
Pomegranate Quinoa Pilaf
This recipe for pomegranate quinoa pilaf is an easy, elegant, and festive side dish. Plus, it's healthy and you can make it ahead of time!
{Starbucks Copycat} Cranberry Bliss Bars
Whether you've tried this treat at a certain coffee shop or not, you're sure to love the creamy, citrusy winter goodness of these cranberry bliss bars!
Speaking of chili, my family and I love chili. I also love soup (more than Josh does). But I was thinking about making one night a week during fall and winter a chili or soup night. Oftentimes you can throw in a lot of extra produce or odds and ends in the fridge and it’s a great “use up”. But, if that isn’t the case for you, here is my Chili, Soup, and Stew Pinterest board for you to get some ideas off of in case you like that idea, too!