Menu Plan Monday for October 13th
It’s time for another Menu Plan Monday! I’m glad I started doing this, since it keeps me thinking about our blog, even when I have a week where I have been too tired or too busy thinking about other things to blog about anything else.
Monday: Spaghetti, lettuce salad and immitation “Cheddar Bay” Biscuits (assuming I have enough biscuit mix left…I haven’t actually gone to check the cupboard to be sure!)
Tuesday: Cheese ‘n Tuna Crescents (well, mine usually end up being squares) and a veggie du jour. Another comfort food! I remember my mom making something very similar when I was young. I didn’t make the Taco Pie last week (Tony made regular Tacos for us instead), so this is to use the crescent rolls sitting in the fridge.
Wednesday: Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, and a veggie du jour. I often make my pork chops with apples, similar to this recipe. I’m not sure if I’ll do it like that this week or not. I also sometimes use BBQ sauce, a BBQ rub, or a spicy Thai meat rub (leaving plain ones for the kids), depending on my mood.
Thursday: Mexican Meatloaf (see recipe below), with some “taco-y” toppings and a side…maybe quesadillas or home made “potato ole’s” (i.e. tator tots sprinkled with some taco seasoning).
Friday: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry. I may make Naan if I am feeling especially motivated.
Saturday: Fish Chowder in the crockpot.
Sunday: Dinner with extended family, so we’re not cooking at home
Mexican Meatloaf
(I am not sure where I got this recipe. There are many similar recipes on the internet but I couldn’t find the exact same one, at least among the first several search results on Google.)
1lb ground beef or ground turkey
½ cup picante sauce (I sometimes just use Salsa if that’s what I have around)
1 pkg, taco seasoning
2 tbs. taco sauce
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. crushed tortilla or taco chips
½ cup chopped onion
1 egg
Combine all ingredients and form into a loaf. Place in crock pot on low for six hours or bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes to an hour. Serve with lettuce, sour cream, olives, and other taco fixings.