The "Domestic Goddess"

I know this will come as a real shock to those who know me well....but...... I planned, grocery shopped, and prepared all of our meals for an entire week! I not only amazed myself but my husband and kids too. Inspired by the Kraft Food and Family magazine, I set out to save money and try some new recipes. Not only did I accomplish my two goals, but I was complimented by my family and as an additional bonus we had more fun times as a family. On Monday we started the week with Smothered Chicken with brown rice http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/smothered-chicken-brown-rice-114146.aspx - We liked this dish and the left overs were even better for lunch on Tuesday! Tuesday we tested the Super Stuffed Potatoes http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/super-stuffed-potatoes-114120.aspx Delicious!!!!
On Wednesday, Logan had a 7th grade football scrimmage so I prepared the Tex-Mex beef and potatoes ahead of time and we just had to bakethe dish when we were ready to eat!!!! VERY VERY good.....we will definately be eating this again. I think I might double this one next time. Check out the Tex-Mex http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/velveeta-tex-mex-beef-potatoes-69173.aspx . On Thursday, I must admit that Shaun gave me some help with the Meatballs with tomato-basil cream sauce. Again, another awesome dish!!! http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/the-best-meatballs-114119.aspx . Friday night we went to the Eaton HS football game and watched them lose to St. Henry so we didn't fix din din at home. However, Saturday morning I started the crock pot lasagna and I also made a Texas Sheet cake!! Can I get a YUM YUM???? http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/slow-cooker-lasagna-114123.aspx . Then tonight, to please the vegetarian, I fixed cheesy chili soup.....yum, yum, yum. http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/cheesy-chili-soup-75566.aspx
Be sure to let me know if you try any of these recipes or if you have some good things for me to try. The key to my cooking happiness is ingredients that I can recognize and find in the store and minimal prep time! A BIG thanks goes out to Kraft Foods for inspiring such a good week and thanks to my family for trying everything.....even the vegetables!!!