Week 434 Menu: 11/19/19

My two "little" boys trying out the new ninja course near us.

Hi all!

I was thinking today about how much easier life would be if I actually planned a menu and shopped for it. We're in a super busy stage of life (with kids in elementary, middle and high school) and often dinner is my family members choice of oatmeal, scrambled eggs, multigrain cheerios or leftovers. I have found that when I actually do make dinner and we all get a chance to sit at the table and eat together, everyone eats so much better.

A couple other things I wanted to share from my day today:

1. It's a beautiful day today. I'll take any sunny, non-foggy days during the winter we can get!

2. I went to the temple today. Can't wait to go back. So nice to take time away from my normal distractions and focus on eternal things. I can feel my loved ones that have passed on cheering me on in my life.

3. I found the most random book at my favorite used book store for my 10 year old. They had book #2 that he wanted, and none of the other books in the series. Made me happy to not have to go to the mall to buy it new.

4. My laundry is mostly washed and dried. Now on to the folding and putting away.

5. Here's a quick menu for this week, then off to the grocery store, library, kid pickup, basketball game, dinner, church youth activity, homework, laundry, then bed.

Tuesday: homemade pizza

Wednesday: quick alfredo with penne and pan fried turkey sausage and broccoli

Thurs: creamy mushroom and chicken soup

Friday: sticky coconut chicken and rice

Saturday: pot roast, potatoes and carrots

Sunday: french dip sandwiches, baked sweet potato and regular potato fries

What are you planning this week for dinner? Feel free to share. I love it when you do. Or share something that has gone great today!

Hugs! Jenny

One Hour Rolls

These rolls are amazing! I've been making these rolls since 2001 when I was a newlywed and my sister-in-law shared the recipe with me. The rolls are light, fluffy, easy to make and they only take one hour! And delicious too! I've made these rolls more times than I can count, so I've perfected the art of making them. Here are some step-by-step instructions with pictures for you. Here's what you'll need. I buy pretty much all of the ingredients in this recipe at Sam's club, thus the huge containers. You need warm water, yeast, oil, sugar, salt, egg and flour. In the mixer bowl, add warm water (not hot), oil, sugar and yeast. Mix together. After ten or fifteen minutes the yeast mixture should be puffed up like this. Time to add the salt and beaten egg. Then mix in the flour. (I've used a mixture of half wheat and half white flour successfully.) Keep adding flour until the dough is manageable. It will be a little sticky, b

Havreflarn (Swedish Oat Crisp Cookies)

We had some teenagers over for a Swedish themed dinner last night. They were participating in a "missionary for a day" activity. They were paired up into companionships, like the official missionaries for our church and were assigned to a family for dinner. They ate with us and then taught us a lesson about Heavenly Father's plan for us. My husband served a mission in Sweden. He lived there for two years and loved it. Swedish meatballs are a staple at our house. (They're super easy to make and my pickiest eater's favorite!). When we visit IKEA we usually stock up on the cream gravy packets and jars of Lingonberries. We were out of lingonberry, but after a few phone calls, I found some at one of our local grocery stores. We ate meatballs, gravy, lingonberry, mashed potatoes (I ran out of time, other wise I would have steamed little red potatoes from our garden) and green beans (though my husband doesn't remember eating them in Sweden

The Best French Bread I've Ever Made

This is the best french bread I've ever made. I got this recipe from my friend, Nikki, who gave us some of this bread as a thank you for my hubby helping them move a piano. I remember it being delicious and we gobbled it up fast. I was intimidated for some reason by the recipe and waited a few years before I made it. We needed some bread for to make some turkey, provolone, avocado sandwiches, so I made some of this bread and it was perfect! We sliced one loaf like they do at Subway. Then later I made normal shaped sandwiches with the rest of the bread. Delicious... light and fluffy and yummy! Update 2/22/12: This is still my favorite bread after making it for a year! It turns out perfect every time and it's gone in a flash! printable recipe French Bread recipe from my friend, Nikki Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients 2 c. warm water 1 pkg (or 1 heaping Tbsp.) yeast 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 T. olive oil

What is on your menu this week?

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