Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese

 

2 heads of garlic

Oil as needed

12 oz pasta

3 Tbsp butter

3 Tbsp flour

2 C milk

8 oz white cheddar cheese, grated

1 container garlic and herb flavor Boursin cheese

Salt free seasoning to taste

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove some of the outer wrapping on the garlic heads. Slice off the tops of the garlics. Place on a square of foil and drizzle oil over the tops and sprinkle with seasoning to taste. Wrap up tight in the foil. Bake for 40-60 minutes until you can easily squeeze out the garlic cloves. Let cool for a few minutes and squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl and mash. Set aside.  Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and the mashed garlic, add in the milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens and comes to a very low boil. Remove from heat and stir in the white cheddar and Borsin. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Combine cheese sauce with the pasta and serve.

Spinach Quiche

Spinach Quiche

1 (9 inch) pie crust

3 eggs, beaten

2 C half and half

Salt free seasoning to taste

¼ tsp dry mustard

2 green onions, sliced

1-1 ½ C spinach

1/2C Swiss cheese, grated

 

Thaw and bake pie crust for 10 minutes. Beat together eggs, half and half, seasoning, and dry mustard. Lay green onion and spinach in the pie crust, top with grated cheese Pour egg mixture over all and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cooked through.

Coconut Curry Lentils

Coconut Curry Lentils

 

1 small onion

1 Tbsp oil

1 Tbsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

3 C vegetable broth

1 C lentils

1 C coconut milk

 

In a pot sauté onion in the oil until soft. Add curry powder and cumin, and cook for about a minute. Add vegetable broth and lentils. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until lentils are soft about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in coconut milk and cook until heated through.

Grilled Halibut

Grilled Halibut

2 Tbsp oregano

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp oil

Salt and pepper to taste

4 (4 oz) halibut fillets 

In bowl combine oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub mixture on both sides of the fish. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad 

1 (9 oz) pkg tortellini

1 C broccoli, cut into florets

1 C grape tomatoes, cut in half

½ C red bell pepper, diced

½ C fat free Italian dressing 

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Cool pasta. Combine everything in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Black Bean Burrito Bowls 

Nonstick cooking spray

1 Tbsp oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cumin

1 C cooked brown rice

1 C diced tomatoes

2 C shredded lettuce

½ C shredded cheddar cheese 

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add oil. Heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until cooked through. Add garlic, black beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Turn heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with ¼ of bean mix. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos 

1 Tbsp oil

Nonstick cooking spray as needed

1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into strips

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

3 Tbsp water

8 corn tortillas

Monterey Jack cheese as desired for garnish 

Add oil and spray a skillet with cooking spray. Heat over high heat. Add chicken and sauté until almost cooked through. Stir in seasonings and water. Cook until all liquid evaporates. Divide meat between the tortillas and garnish with cheese.  

Pork and Apple Salad

Pork and Apple Salad 

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp sage

1 lb pork tenderloin

2 apples, cored and sliced into rings

1 red bell pepper

4 C salad greens

6 Tbsp bleu cheese

Salad dressing of your choice

 

Heat broiler. In a bowl mix together mustard, vinegar, honey and sage. Set aside 2 Tbsp. Add pork to the bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Place apples on a baking sheet and brush with marinade on both sides. Broil for 2 minutes, turn, then broil 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool. Remove tenderloin and broil until cooked through. Slice into thin pieces. Toss together the salad, bell pepper and bleu cheese in a large bowl. Arrange salad on plates, top with apple slices and pork slices. Serve with your favorite dressing.

Crockpot Dogs and Beans

Crockpot Dog and Beans

 

12 or more hot dogs

1 small onion, diced very fine

6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 (15 oz) cans pork and beans

1 (15 oz) can ranch style beans

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 C ketchup

½ C brown sugar

Pepper to taste

 

Place the beans, onion, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar and pepper in a crockpot and mix together. Place hot dogs on top. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until heated through.

Italian Macaroni

Italian Macaroni

 

1 lb ground beef

2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes

2 C water

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

Onion powder to taste

2 C elbow macaroni, uncooked

Parmesan cheese for garnish

Mozzarella cheese for garnish

 

In a large pot, cook ground beef until cooked through. Add tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder. Bring to a boil and stir in macaroni. Turn to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Before serving garnish with cheeses if desired.

Menu Plan Monday

Crockpot Dogs and Beans
Applesauce

Breakfast-Bagels, Fruit
Lunch-Tuna Melts
Dinner-
The Best Pork Chops
Baked Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Potato Salad


Breakfast-Cantaloupe, Cereal
Lunch-Ramen
Dinner-
Cheddar and Pepper Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Rice
Vegetable

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-sandwiches
Dinner-
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Mexican Rice

Breakfast-Muffins, Fruit
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch Sandwiches
Dinner-
Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Rice
Vegetables

Breakfast-Egg Sandwiches
Lunch-Grilled Cheese
Dinner-
Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken
Au Gratin Cabbage
Corn

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Italian Chicken
Bow Tie Pasta
Green Beans

Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Tacos
Mexican Rice
Fiesta Vegetables

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Crockpot Beef Fajitas
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Breakfast-eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast
Lunch- Chicken Salad
Dinner-
Super Lazy Cheesy Pasta
Green Salad
Garlic Bread

Breakfast-French Toast
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner
Green Salad

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Grilled Cheese, Green Salad
Dinner-
Nacho Bar

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on  Toast
Lunch-Green Salad
Dinner-
Calzones
Green Salad

Breakfast-Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Grilled Steak
Baked Potato
Vegetable

Breakfast-Bagels, Fruit
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Panko Pork Chops
Scalloped Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-Egg and Cheese Biscuits
Lunch-Green Salad
Dinner-
Bacon Spinach Mac and Cheese
Green Salad

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Green Salad
Dinner-
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Corn on the Cob
Green Salad

Breakfast-Homemade Toaster Strudel, Fruit
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Turkey and Stuffing Roll Ups
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Rice

Breakfast-Yogurt, Fruit
Lunch-Grilled Cheese
Dinner-
Taco Salad

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-sandwiches
Dinner-
Chicken Enchiladas
Mexican rice
Refried Beans

Breakfast-Muffins, Fruit
Lunch-Loaded Baked Potatoes
Dinner-
Shepherd's Pie
Green Salad

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-green salad
Dinner-
Grilled Steak
Creamy Corn Salad
Green Salad

Breakfast-Homemade Toaster Strudels
Lunch-Hot Dogs, Potato Salad
Dinner-
Fried Catfish
French Fries
Sweet and Sour Kidney Bean Salad

Breakfast-Omelets, Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Boston Baked Beans
Green Salad
Cornbread

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Beans and weiners
Dinner-
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Vegetable

Breakfast-Egg in the Hole
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Baked Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-Scrambled Eggs, Ham Steak, English Muffins
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Honey Mustard Lime Chicken
Potato Wedges
Vegetable

Breakfast-French Toast
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Stromboli
Salad

Breakfast-Waffles
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
New England Boiled Dinner
Soda Bread

Breakfast- Breakfast Burritos
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Red Flannel Hash
Fried Eggs
Biscuits

Breakfast-smoothies
Lunch-salad
Dinner-
Sweet and Sour Kielbasa
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable
Green Salad

Breakfast-Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Toast
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Stuffed Green Peppers
Green Salad

Breakfast-Bagels, Fruit
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Grilled Steaks
Baked Potatoes
Vegetables
Green Salad

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Egg Salad Sandwiches
Dinner-
Chicken Fingers
Baked Potatoes
Vegetables

Breakfast-bagels, fruit
Lunch-salad
Dinner-
Beef Shish Kebobs
Rice
Vegetable

Breakfast-Biscuits and Gravy
Lunch-tuna salad sandwiches
Dinner-
Grilled Pork Chops
Broccoli Pasta Salad
Fruit

Breakfast-French Toast
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Chicken Casserole with Corn and Peas
Green Salad

Breakfast-Bacon and Cheese Omelets, English Muffins
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Bubble and Squeak
Green Salad

Breakfast-Smoothies
Lunch-BLTs
Dinner-
Chicken Nuggets
Feta and Vegetable Rotini Salad
Fruit

Breakfast-Scrambled Eggs, English Muffins, Fruit
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
American Chop Suey
Green Salad

Breakfast-cereal
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Glazed Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Lemon Pepper  Grilled Pork Chops
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Vegetable

Breakfast-Frittata
Lunch-Pizza, Salad
Dinner-
Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Coleslaw
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Breakfast-Muffins
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Lazy Shish Kebobs
Yellow Rice
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Green Salad

Breakfast-Bagels, fruit
Lunch-salad
Dinner-
Crockpot  Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
Fruit

Breakfast-Egg McMuffins
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
BBQ Pork Spareribs
Green Beans
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Breakfast-Muffins
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Baked Parmesan Chicken
Buttered Noodles
Vegetable

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Fried Catfish
Rice
Zucchini

Breakfast-Muffins
Lunch-Chili, Corn Muffins
Dinner-
Pizza
Salad

Breakfast-Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
Lunch-BLTs
Dinner-Hamburger Steak with Creamy Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable



Breakfast-Blueberry Pancakes
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Meatball Subs
Fruit
Vegetables with ranch

Breakfast-fruit, toast
Lunch-Salad
Dinner
Italian Chicken Saute
Green Salad

Breakfast-Breakfast Burritos
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Cheeseburgers
French Fries
Fruit

Breakfast-Fruit, Yogurt
Lunch-Grilled Cheese
Dinner-
Easy Lasagna
Green Salad
Garlic Bread

Breakfast-yogurt
Lunch-egg salad
Dinner-
Nacho Bar

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Tacos
Mexican Rice
Green Salad

  Breakfast-scrambled eggs, toast
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Loaded Baked Potato Bar

Breakfast- yogurt, toast
Lunch-tuna sandwiches
Dinner-
Roast Pork with Apples and Onions
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-Bacon Egg & Cheese Egg McMuffins
Lunch-Cheeseburgers & Potato salad
Dinner-
Lemon Pepper Grilled Pork Chops
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Potatoes



Breakfast-Smoothies
Lunch-Grilled Ham and Cheese
Dinner-
Italian Pepper Steak
Roasted Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-French Toast, Sausage
Lunch-Tuna Salad
Dinner-
Chili
Cornbread
Salad

Breakfast-Breakfast Scramble (Eggs, cheese, bacon or sausage or ham- whatever is left in fridge) peppers, onions
 Lunch- Sandwiches
Dinner-
Bacon Spinach Rotini
Salad


Breakfast-Egg in the hole
Lunch-Macaroni and Cheese
Dinner-
Orange Maple Glazed Chicken
Rice
Vegetable

Breakfast-Donuts
Lunch-BLTs
Dinner-
BBQ Chicken
Potato Salad
Coleslaw

Breakfast-Smoothies
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Potato Kielbasa Skillet

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Coleslaw

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Carnitas Tacos
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Steak Sandwiches
Roasted Potatoes
Fruit

Breakfast- Cinnamon Raisin Toast
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread
Salad

Breakfast-Smoothies
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu,
Baked Potatoes
Spinach

Breakfast-Fruit Parfaits (yogurt layered with frozen berries)
Lunch-Tuna Salad
Grilled Chicken
Creamy Parmesan Pasta Salad
Fruit or Vegetable

Breakfast- Oatmeal
Lunch- Ramen
Dinner-
Skillet Chicken Rice
Green Salad
Biscuits
Breakfast-Poached Eggs on toasted Biscuits
Lunch- salad
Dinner-
Spinach Quiche
Salad

Breakfast-Cinnamon Raisin toast, oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
sausage stuffed peppers
green salad

Breakfast-French Toast
Lunch-Cheeseburgers



Dinner-
Bacon and Cheese Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Sanwiches
Dinner-
Chicken Milanese
Green Salad
French Bread

Breakfast-Donuts
Lunch-Tuna Salad
Dinner
Chicken Nachos

Breakfast-Yogurt, Fruit
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Copy cat In n Out Burgers
Homemade French Fries

Breakfast-Bagels, Fruit
Lunch-Tuna Salad
Dinner
Texas Stew
Biscuits

Breakfast-smoothies
Lunch-sandwiches
Dinner
Chili
Cornbread
Salad

Breakfast-Waffles
Lunch-grilled cheese
Dinner
Eggs
Grits
Ham with Red Eye Gravy

Breakfast-Baked Oatmeal
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Meatloaf
Baked Potatoes
Peas

Breakfast-Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Ham
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Dinner Rolls

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Tuna Melts
Dinner-
Pork Carnitas
Mexican Rice
Beans

Breakfast-Breakfast Burritos
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Pasta with Chickpeas and Broccoli
Green Salad

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Macaroni and Cheese
Dinner-
Chili Lime Drumsticks
Cheesy Beans and Rice
Green Salad

Breakfast-Oatmeal
Lunch-Grilled Cheese
Dinner-
Chicken and Onion Kebobs
Zucchini
Grilled Potatoes

Breakfast-Bagels
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Sesame Chicken
Rice
Broccoli

Breakfast-French Toast
Lunch-7 layer ramen salad
Dinner-
Fried Chicken
Potato Salad
Coleslaw

Breakfast-Donuts
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner-
Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti
Green Beans
Garlic Bread

Breakfast-Cantaloupe and Strawberries
Lunch- Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes
Dinner-
Grilled Chicken
Green Beans
Grilled Potatoes

Breakfast-Breakfast Burritos
Lunch-Salad
Dinner-
Grilled Pork Chops
Asparagus
Rice

Breakfast-Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch-Tuna Salad
Dinner
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Spinach Salad with Tortellini

Breakfast- Yogurt, English Muffins
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Sloppy Joes
Green Salad

Breakfast-Gingered Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner
Chinese Spare Ribs
Fried Rice
Stir Fried Vegetables

Breakfast-Santa Fe Breakfast Ring
Lunch-Egg Salad
Dinner
BBQ Chicken
Zucchini
Fried Potatoes

Breakfast-Just Middles
Lunch-Sandwiches
Dinner-
Grilled Steak
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable

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