Just in case you are new to our family, you should know I make my menus each week based on what I have in my stockpile. You will only see six menus listed because everyone needs a night off. On that night, we eat leftovers from the freezer, sandwiches and soup, or go out to eat (with coupons, of course).
I cook these at random throughout the week. I have everything in the refrigerator or prepped in the freezer and can cook whatever I feel like each night. This might work for you or you might need to assign certain meals to specific nights.
OAMC marks items that can be used for Once a Month Cooking.
And, why desserts? I have three small children (with one being autistic) and this helps me bribe them to try new things.
Need a peek at Penny’s Pantry? Click HERE.
1. Mexican Yellow Rice and Black Beans
If you missed the Beans and Rice post, you can find it HERE.
2. My Favorite Meatloaf – OAMC, Cheesy Noodles, Frozen Vegetable
Ingredients:
2 pounds Ground Chuck
2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Plain Yogurt or Whole Milk
Mustard & Ketchup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together with wet hands or with a pastry blender. Shape into a loaf and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and create a zigzag pattern with the mustard and ketchup. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until an instant thermometer inserted into the middle of the loaf reads 160 degrees.
3. Ham, Onions, and Potato Frittata ~ OAMC with Fresh Fruit
I love frittatas. The are so simple and really do not take long at all. You can finish them in the oven or right on the stove top. Here is the recipe:
1 cup Ham, cubed
1 cup Potato, diced
1/2 cup Onion, chopped (optional)
12 Eggs
1/4 cup Milk
Salt, pepper, onion powder
1 cup Cheddar Cheese
Heat skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add potaot and onion. Aloow to cook until the potato begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the ham and heat through. Meanwhile, whisk together 12 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Pour over ham and vegetables in skillet. DO NOT STIR. When the egg begins to set on the bottom, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until the top of the egg is set. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese. Cover again until cheese is melted.
4. Geaux Saints Jambalaya ~ OAMC
It’s football season! Gotta support the Saints! Click HERE for the recipe.
5. Crock Pot Taco Soup
THIS RECIPE is very close to mine and will be perfect on a busy night.
6. Spaghetti ~ OAMC (Sauce), Broccoli, Garlic Bread
Do you really need a recipe for spaghetti?
DESSERTS
Apple Crumble, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Jello
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