The weather has been insanely weird. We get nice fall days, but not day after day of 70's approaching 80's in October. I don't even know what to shop for, prepare, but the yeast on my pantry shelf is calling to me to be made into bread and cinnamon rolls. It's going to have to wait another week I think. I have a busy work week and a list at home a mile long-things I want done before my college kid is home for a week. Also, my older daughter has some dental surgery coming up. I want to plan to work from her house for a tleast the day and either I or my youngest will stay overnight with her. Later th eweek rin and lower temps come, but still very comfortable 60's, but just maybe cool enough to try the pepper and tomato soup again, freezing a portion or two for her to eat when she can't chew. On to my sort of plan for the week. I'm not even going to specify days, but a rough assortment of possible meals, using up much of what we have, a small stop perhaps on route with other errands and doing a large shop next weekend.
Options could be...
- Hot hoagie sandwiches with air fryer wedges
- Burrito bake or a Taco night, with rice on the side
- Goulash-the one I didn't make last week
- Veggie, ham, and cheese rice crust quiche
- Italian sausage and pepper bake with roasted potatoes
- Chicken stir fry over rice
- Meatballs and mashed potatoes
- Chili
- Cheesy pasta bake-maybe tuna hotdish
This might be the week I try one of the challenges I didn't get to in September. I think I'd like to challenge myself on the 4 meal for $9, or average of $3 per meal.I'd have to be flexible to find loss leaders in the store and ingredients that adapt to multiple meal. I think I will do much better than my Dollar Tree $5 challenge for taste and nutrition. Stay tuned!
Speaking of Fall meals, I have sweet potatoes and we have been eating them. I have an apple pie planned, but in two small square pans and only a top crust. One will be for now and the other for Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI guess your pie will be sort of a cross between pie and crisp. Do you just prefer less crust?
Deletebread and cinnamon rolls sound so yummy
ReplyDeleteI know right? First, I need a huge kitchen clean and purge as when I make cinnamon rolls, I need good counter space.
DeleteMy increased work schedule means a lot more easy meals are needed. I'm so glad I stocked the freezer!
ReplyDeleteBoth my body and bank account need me to get back to some home cooking after my lazy weekend and too much eating out.
Deletedo you have a scrumptious chili recipe, passed down from generation to generation to share?
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