menu plan

these pictures don't have anything to do with my menu for the week...

i was surprised to open the mailbox and see a big envelope with "surprise!" written on it.
inside was a monogrammed pottery barn towel from my mom--what a sweet surprise. thanks mom!

lately i have been buying books like crazy. i know. one thing i do not need is another book in this house. but when i don't want to spend a lot of money, but still want to be in a store--half price books it is! these were all $1 each! haven't started any of them, but i love to open my cabinet or look on the bookshelves and see piles of books just waiting to be read! i have a problem--i know.

and now... on to my menu.
i was a little late posting this so it actually started last friday.

friday
southern chicken roll-ups
homemade mashed potatoes
green beans--this recipe
crescent rounds

saturday
homemade pizza

sunday
chicken enchilada soup--this recipe
but i made a few changes:
pureed a can of canellini beans
put 15 oz. can of green enchilada sauce
can of rotel instead of tomatoes & jalapenos
only 1/2 tsp. cumin
used 1/2 c. milk & 1/2 c. half & half
used less corn tortillas
used more chicken broth
i cannot even tell you how good this was!

monday
artichoke chicken
sauteed spinach
garlic bread

tuesday
chili--trying this recipe. we'll see how it is!
cornbread

wednesday
wild caught sock-eye salmon over mixed greens & vinaigrette dressing

thursday
lentil stew-for chris
chicken pillows & organic mac n cheese--for me & mckinlee

what are you having for dinner this week?
i am always looking for ideas!