Menu Plan Monday - Nov 2nd

The family dinner table is a place of communion, fellowship and a means of reconnecting with those we care about the most. Over a simple dinner of scrambled eggs or more elaborate family fare of meatloaf and mashed potatoes, important stuff happens. Relationships are built, the news of the day is exchanged and coming events are discussed. More importantly, memories are made for both adults and children. One day, your child will look back on all those dinners around the family table with fondness. One day, we'll will look back wistfully, actually missing the chaos of trying to get everyone to the table while the meal was still hot!

here's my menu for this week. What do you have planned? For motivation and tons of ideas check out Menu Plan Monday.

Monday: Crockpot night - Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf, baked acorn squash

Tuesday: Terriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Wednesday: leftovers

Thursday: an old family favorite...one I grew up with -Ediths Casserole (recipe below) with peas and wheat artisan bread

Friday: Family Movie & homemade pizza night - cheese; ham&pineapple; and a sausage, onion, & mushroom

Saturday: Freezer Pleaser - lasagna, garlic bread, salad

Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner - b'fast burritoes, hashbrowns, apple slices

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Edith's Casserole

Cook until tender - 1 lb hamburger
1 med onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped ( I skip these! uck)
Add - 1/8 tsp baking soda
1 qt of tomatoes, chopped or stewed...doesn't matter
1 tsp salt
Bring to a boil.
Grease a 13x9 casserole dish. Put 8 oz dry egg noodles in the bottom. Pour hot mixture over. Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Uncover and top with grated chedder. Bake 10 minutes longer.