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Week 175 Menu

We've been in grandma and grandpa heaven at our house.  We were lucky enough to have my in-laws visit all last week.  Their visit overlapped for a few days with my parents and little sis coming to visit.  My daughter was baptized yesterday, so they came to share the special day with us.  Having grandmas and grandpas come means lots of things, but some benefits are that they...

  1. wash lots of dishes without being asked
  2. unload the dishwasher for me
  3. entertain the kids
  4. help make dinner
  5. do whatever I ask them...big or small

I'm lucky to have my family spending this week with me.  So, we better eat some good food.  Here's the plan:

Monday:  we had Cafe Rio tacos using leftover pulled pork and brisket from yesterday (more to come about that later...)

Tuesday:  Waikiki meatballs, rice, steamed broccoli

Wednesday:  Quick French Dip with green chilies and provolone

Thursday:  Homemade Pizza

Friday:  Grilled 7up chicken, grilled potatoes, grilled green beans (or maybe we'll have tinfoil dinners instead)

Saturday: Broiled Tilapia Parmesan, Quick Orzo Pilaf

Sunday:  Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy

What are you making this week?  Or maybe, what did you eat for dinner tonight?  Or last night?  Or last Monday?

Have a good week!

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