Category: Weekend Wrap-Up

Weekend Wrap-Up

Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Monday everyone! Not a lot of new cooking going on here. My first week of summer has been pretty sweet. Lots of days hanging at the pool and being lazy. This weekend was pretty much more of the same. Saturday was a nice family day. We woke up early and went to the farmer’s market. The girls like to go with me because I always buy them a King of Pop Popsicle. Nothing like a yummy Popsicle for breakfast!

Later I went to a cool new exercise class at the Pilates place I go to. It is called Hubolates, which is a mix of hula-hooping, Pilates, and kickboxing. It was a great workout! Then we spent the afternoon at the pool. Love being lazy and relaxing in the sun! When the girls were begging for snacks, we came home and had leftover spaghetti and meatballs.

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While the hubby and a friend watched the Blackhawks move on to the Stanley Cup, I started binge watching Entourage. I watched the first season on Sat. and the second season yesterday. So funny! I have to watch them all so I can go to the movie that is coming out soon! Anyone else a fan?

Yesterday I started the day off right with a little Bodyflow (tai chi, yoga, and Pilates combo). I love the instructor who teaches this class. I think the teacher makes or breaks a class. I am so lucky that all the classes I take have great instructors!

After class, I came home and chilled for a bit with the family. Then we went to the grocery store; the clouds looked so ominious! I was worried that the rain would come while we were at the store. I was right! We could hear the rain pounding on the roof of the store. The ride home was crazy! We ended up sitting in the car listening to the hail. I haven’t seen it rain and storm like that in a long time!

After we dried off and put the groceries away, I made this family favorite.

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Well, I didn’t make the cornbread, but I did roast some green beans and squash in the oven at 350 for 45 minutes.

If the sun comes out, we will probably head to the pool later. Tonight I am making Gorditas and heading to another hula-hooping class. Hopefully I can watch another season of Entourage =) Have a marvelous day!

Weekend Wrap Up

Weekend Wrap-Up

What a great weekend!

We built a horse fort (fort out of Licorice and Butterscotch)

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We had a lot of fun at the pool!

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We snuck candy!

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And a few drinks here and there…

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We played some soccer.

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I found a sale on cheese…

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I made https://funfoodiefamily.com/2014/10/26/family-favorite-montery-chicken-and-skillet-potatoes/

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Hope everyone has a great holiday!

Weekend Wrap-up and Weekly Meal Plan

Chicken, Weekend Wrap-Up, Weekly Meal Plans

Hey guys! I hope you all had a great weekend. I know it has been a bit since I have checked in, We had some wild and crazy nights not conducive to cooking…

Wednesday night the hubby was out and the girls and I were craving pizza. Marco’s to the rescue! Greek salad, cheesy bread sticks, and one thin crust pizza with mushrooms and black olives; on half I added pineapple and feta for me. It hit the spot! I even had a little left over for some breakfast. Who doesn’t like cold pizza?

Thursday Miss Mandy came over. Standard Chinese dinner =)  I ordered shrimp fried rice with broccoli. Enough for leftovers the next day. We shared a bottle of red wine, of course! But more than anything, I enjoyed the friendship and conversation.

Friday was dinner out with my parents. Katie’s turn to pick…she chose Opa, a favorite Greek restaurant. No objections! I ordered the falafel platter. Everything there is amazing; lamb, chicken, tilapia, moussaka, gyros, etc… You just can’t go wrong!

Saturday was pretty awesome. The girls decided to let me sleep in. They even went downstairs and made their own breakfast! Love that Becca can pour cereal and milk! Then I went to a Zumba party at my gym. 2 hours of Zumba fun! Well, 1 hour 45 minutes. a few breaks to drink water and make sure my thighs were still attached to my leg bones. Then the girls and I joined my mom for our pool opening! So nice and relaxing! Even better? My mom took the girls to spend the night. Hubby was out for the evening, so I ordered Indian food (Cheese Naan, Veggie fritters and Samosas, and Butter Chicken), and caught up on all my TV shows all while sipping on my favorite Red. Heaven!!!!

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Today was equally awesome. Woke up to an empty house. Serenity.  I went to a yoga class, which felt so amazing after 2 hours of Zumba. Such an awesome stretch. Then I took a trip to the grocery store to get ingredients for this week’s meal plan.

Tonight- Chicken Thighs with Thai Curry Onion Gravy with Herbs

So I didn’t realize my chicken stock was actually Thai Curry chicken stock. No worries. It turned out AMAZING!

Ingredients- 4 chicken Thighs (or Breasts), 1 chopped onion, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 3/4 container of Thai Curry Chicken Stock, fresh herbs, 1/2 cup chopped (basil, sage, oregano)

Directions- Heat cast iron skillet on high. Salt and pepper both sides of chicken. Brown each side in a tablespoon of olive oil, about 5 minutes per side. Take out chicken. Add in onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Add in about 1/3 cup of stock to deglaze pan. Add chicken back in and add in 1/2 herbs. Turn down heat to med.low. Cook for about 30 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through. Take out chicken.  Add butter and flour. Whisk. Add in stock a bit at a time until desired consistency. If you put in a spoon, the gravy should coat the back out it and look glossy. Add the chicken back in the gravy and simmer until done, about 5-10 more minutes.

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Monday- Pork Chops, Stove Top Dressing, veggie. Early dinner, late night yoga class.

Tuesday- Beef Enchiladas

https://funfoodiefamily.com/2013/07/05/beef-and-chicken-enchiladas/ Will all be assembled for Daddy to pop in the oven while I am shaking it at Zumba =)

Wednesday- Kielbasa, yellow rice, baked beans  Another easy early dinner so I can still make it to my yoga class

Thursday-  Daddy night with the girls…probably Five Guys or Chick-fil-A. I’m taking a Barre class, so I will probably eat some leftovers of some sort when I get home.

Friday- ???? Family dinner night out! Becca’s turn to choose…

1 more week of school!!!!!!!!!

Weekend Wrap-up- A Day for Katie and a Day for Mommy

Beef, potatoes, Side dishes...veggies, Weekend Wrap-Up

Hey guys! So this weekend we celebrated 2 important people. Katie and ME!!! It was Katie’s birthday which always coincides with Mother’s Day. Best Mother’s Day present I have ever received =) Lots of fun, yummy food, and amazing family!

First Up…Katie’s birthday. She wanted to invite a few friends over for a play date. Only one sweet girl could make it (damn you spring sports), but we all had a blast. It was nice to hear 3 girls running around and playing together. We miss that. We ate cake, drank strawberry milkshakes, and opened presents. Tons of fun!010

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I made bacon cheese burgers for dinner. YUM! https://funfoodiefamily.com/2013/08/28/burgers-2/
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Had a fun day with my Mommy at a picnic in the park…036

Dinner was so fun! I cooked stuffed mushrooms (Italian Sausage in mushroom caps topped with mozzarella cheese baked at 350 for 15 minutes), and steak with twice baked potatoes (https://funfoodiefamily.com/2015/02/15/steak-twice-baked-potatoes-and-pan-steamed-broccoli/)
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Weekend Wrap Up, Taco Night, and Meal Planning

Mexican, Weekend Wrap-Up, Weekly Meal Plans

I can’t believe another weekend is coming to an end! Why does it always have to go by so fast???
Our weekend was pretty awesome. The girls went to their grandparents and had a blast! The hubby and I went to a cabin in the mountains with a few of our best friends. It was super relaxing and lots of fun.

We went to Helen, a cute little tourist town, with lots of shops and restaurants. We went to a little restaurant on the river and ate outside. The rain held up for the day and it was so beautiful. After that, my friend and I got a tattoo. I never really considered getting a tattoo, but after Lizzie passed away, I decided I wanted to get a small one in her memory. I decided I wanted it to say Lulu, my nickname for her. I got it on my wrist, so I could see it all the time and think of her. My friend decided to get one as well. These friends are so close, they are like uncles to the girls, so it was very meaningful to me that he did this. They are perfect.
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Later that afternoon and evening we played lots of board games and had a blast together. I made everyone tacos for dinner, and they turned out perfect. I made ground beef, shrimp, and salmon for a bit of variety. I basically just put my homemade taco seasoning on all 3 proteins.
https://funfoodiefamily.com/2013/07/23/homemade-taco-seasoning-mix/

I added it to the beef and cooked that first, since it takes the longest.
Then I added the rub to both sides of the salmon. I added the salmon, skin side down, to a cold pan with a bit of olive oil. This helps the salmon get a crispy skin. If you put it in a hot pan, the skin will most likely shrivel up and separate from the fish. I cooked the first side the longest, about 5 minutes, then flipped it and cooked it about 3 minutes on the second side. You still want it to be a little pink in the middle, so if it starts to turn white, it is overcooking.

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I added some shrimp to a bowl and massaged it with the taco seasoning. Then I added a little more olive oil in the pan with the salmon . I finished cooking the salmon and shrimp in the same pan. Less dishes!002

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Here is what is up for the rest of the week… Cleaning out the fridge and freezer and trying not to go to the store. We will see how long that lasts =) See ya later tonight for a new chicken dish!

Sunday- Moroccan Chicken and Couscous with a veggie
Monday- Veggie Fritatta
Tuesday- Fish Sticks, mac and cheese, veggie
Wednesday- Bean and Beef Burritos
Thursday- Miss Mandy over for dinner- Chinese?
Friday- Spaghetti and Meat Sauce