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Menu Plan Monday: Dec 28th

How was your Christmas? Do you feel like you've gained 10 lbs., like I do? Oh, those rich foods! Oh, the casseroles! They were yummy though. I have a few recipes that I'll be sharing this week with you--some new ones that I tried and some old faves.

In planning my menus this week, I am also doing a little inventory of my pantry. Partly because some items are completely depleted after the holidays (eggs, butter...) and partly because I have decided to participate in the Eat From The Pantry Challenge hosted by Money Saving Mom and Life as Mom and I need to know what I'm working with. Since it's really still December and this challenge officially begins in January, I thought I'd do one last "stock-up" on some stuff. Mainly some staples and some meat for the freezer. It's going to be interesting though to see if I can keep my grocery visits during January limited to a few staple perishables and cook from what's already in my kitchen. Who knows, maybe I'll create some fabulous new family favorite:) If you'd like to join in the challenge, you can check out more details here.

I also have a new cookbook to try out this week~yea! You know me and cookbooks:) My son got me Rachel Ray's Book of 10 for Christmas and it really has some great stuff in it. He's so excited about me cooking from it, I'm hoping that I can entice him to try some new foods.

This week's line-up:

Monday: Leftovers of Christmas dinner(s) and whatever else is in the fridge
Tuesday: RR's Smoked Paprika Chicken with Egg Noodles
Wednesday: Turkey Pot Pie
Thursday: {New Year's Eve} Chicken Crepes
Friday: {New Year's Day} Texas Caviar and RR's Honey-Orange Glazed Ham Steaks
Saturday: Korean Grilled Chicken with Sesame Almond Salad and Roasted Potatoes


This post is linked to I'm an Organizing Junkie and Money Saving Mom.
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Rochele said…
Good thinking about the dieting! I so need to do that too!
December 28, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Betsy Brock said…
Sounds great! I've been trying to cook from what I already have, so this is in keeping with that idea! The new cookbook sounds fun! :)
December 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Coupon Teacher said…
Good luck with your pantry challenge. I will be starting soon too!
December 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM
The Prudent Homemaker said…
Just so you know--you can buy enough eggs for the whole month of January. The American Egg Board says that eggs are good 4-5 weeks past their expiration date.
December 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Lora @ my blessed life said…
The Prudent Homemaker~
That's a good little tidbit to know! Thanks!
December 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Kayren said…
I'd love to know what you think of the cookbook. I'm not big on cookbooks, but it is one I've thought about. I don't have any of hers, but if I bought one, that would probably be it.
December 30, 2009 at 6:01 PM
JusFrugal said…
Good luck with the challenge! I'm all ready to dive in starting tomorrow! Happy New Year!
December 31, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Heather said…
Have fun with the new cookbook!
January 3, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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