Menu for Week 5:
*Weekly menus plan for one meal out and one night of leftovers.
· Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken Rice Casserole
REVIEW: I made this on the weekend and ended up being the only one for the night to eat it (I forget why my husband didn't, but he had something else to eat). I commented to my husband that I didn't like it since it was a little more eggy than most casseroles. However, when we ate it as leftovers for lunch and one night, it was better. It is more like a quiche (set egg dish) rather than a creamy casserole.
DID WE LIKE IT? It was okay. WILL I MAKE IT AGAIN? Probably not
CHANGES: I made it more santa fe flavors with a bell pepper since my cilantro had gone bad before I made the dish.
· Loaded Potato Buffalo Chicken Bake
REVIEW: We really like this dish! I actually made it for a friend who had just had a baby and doubled it so that we could have it for diner too! It is a different dish that is worth the few extra sets of checking on the potatoes rather than just being a dump and cook dish. Following the directions really gives it great flavor and makes the potatoes crispy.
DID WE LIKE IT? YES!! WOULD I MAKE IT AGAIN?? YES!!!
· Crockpot BBQ Ribs and Cream Cheese Corn Skillet Side Dish
REVIEW: These ribs were easy but I didn't think they were fabulous. I think I would find a different rib recipe to try next time. We didn't make the corn dish.
DID WE LIKE IT? Yes, these were good ribs. WOULD I MAKE IT AGAIN? Probably not. I will probably find a different recipe to try.
· CHEAP AND EASY: Baked Manicotti with Garlic Bread
REVIEW: I love this recipe! I actually did stuffed shells since that's what I had in the pantry. I made these one night once my daughter had gone to bed. I followed the same recipe, making a full box of noodles. I filled the noodles, placed them facing up on an oiled baking sheet, and placed them in the freezer for a couple of hours. I then placed the individual frozen shells in freezer bags. We had 3 meals off of these, with leftovers each time! So good! AND EASY!!
DID WE LIKE IT? YES!! It makes a great freezer meal for any night you want home cooking but dont' want to hassle with it.
WILL I MAKE IT AGAIN? YES!!! So great!
· Drunken Pork Chops and Crockpot Baked Potatoes
REVIEW: I made these pork chops for a group of my friends one night. They were very tough and dry, something I feel like aways happens. The sauce had a great taste, but the cook time was just too long.
DID WE LIKE IT? Yes, they were okay. I think I would have to change the cook time to try to get them from getting tough.
WOULD I MAKE IT AGAIN? Maybe.
· DESSERT: Banana Toffee Pie
REVIEW: After making the peanut butter pie, this pie was a let down. I used a jar of caramel rather than the homemade caramel. I think that following the recipe caramel might have made it a little better.
DID WE LIKE IT? It was okay. WOULD I MAKE IT AGAIN? Probably not.
**I know that this week's menu sounds like a flop. I would have to disagree since I made a variety of meals. Don't take my word for some of these recipes. Try them out yourself and see what you think. Leave comments on the week's menu/review of your thoughts if you made a recipe. THANKS!
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