Belley Full

August 2- 8

2009-08-04T04:17:00.001-07:00

Sunday
Hamburgers and Chips
Ice Cream

Monday
Chicken Cheesesteaks w/ Cucumber Wedges
Strawberries with Vanilla Sauce

Tuesday
Sweet Beany Burritos and Salad
Creamy Cherry Sorbet

Wednesday
Japanese Beef Stew
Orange Cream Smoothies

Thursday
Great Greek Salad
Bananas with PB Sauce

Friday
Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops with Veggie Packets
Watermelon

Saturday (Gaetan's Birthday Supper!!)
Crusted Salmon with Parslied Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
Cheesecake

July 26 - August 1

2009-07-27T05:19:00.000-07:00

No menus!! We are on vacation, repainting my kitchen cabinets! HA! Here come the before pics...

When we are done we are hoping to have a white country kitchen. I'll show you pictures.

July 19-25

2009-07-21T20:43:00.000-07:00

Sunday
Omlettes
Strawberry Shortcake Leftovers

Monday
Hoisin Pork Chops with Chimchurri Couscous
Ice Cream Sundaes

Tuesday
Meatballs in CocaCola BBQ sauce with Rice and Cut Veggies
Grapes

Wednesday (Girls night dinner)
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rissotto and Creamed Asparagus
Pot au Chocolat?? with Fruit??

Thursday
Tacos and Ceasar Salad
Bananas and Caramel Sauce

Friday
Chicken Pot Pie
Mini Treatzza Pizzas a la Belley

Saturday (BIG 1950's bash for DAD!!)
Hamburgers and Onion Rings with Veggies and Dip
Cheesecake OR Rootbeer Float OR Malted Milkshake

Treatzza Pizza a la Belley...

2009-07-21T20:32:00.001-07:00

We were driving home, past Dairy Queen, and of course the boys checked out the sign to see what was on special. "MOM!! The Treatzza Pizzas are on sale! Only 6.97! Can we get one?" I calmly explained that we do not spend $7 on a dessert we can make at home much cheaper. Skeptics that they are, they did not believe me. I took this as a challenge and prepared the following:

Should you want to amaze your family with your culinary skills (or MAYBE get a simple "thank you") here's how I made it:

Prepare peanut butter cookie dough, and make half of it into a giant cookie. I baked it at the regular temperature, but for a few minutes longer. Once cooled spread some vanilla ice cream on top, sprinkle with chopped up brownies and drizzle caramel and chocolate over top.

July 12 - 18

2009-07-12T15:10:00.000-07:00

Now that everyone is home again and THIS vacation is over, it's back to menu planning.

Sunday
Hamburgers and Coleslaw
PB Fudge Treatzza Pizza

Monday
Szechuan Beef and Broccoli, Salad
Pineapple Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Tuesday
Fish Tacos
Mixed Melon Salad

Wednesday
Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Ceasar Salad
Banana Parfaits

Thursday
Pork Chops with Chimichurri Couscous and Candied Carrots
Watermelon Slush

Friday
BBQ Chicken Salad
Roasted Peaches

Saturday
Spaghetti
Butter Tarts

Put up...

2009-07-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

I really don't get why one would say "I put up 16 jars of strawberry jam yesterday". And yet I have heard and read that phrase often. This year, being free from the daily grind of camp life, I have decided to return to canning, or "putting up". This week-end it was strawberries. From 5.6 kilos worth (about 12.3lbs for you empirical types) I "put up"12 jars of jam, 3 dozen muffins, and 2 pies.

All tucked into the freezer and ready to be plucked out when the cold hits us again, for a nice reminder of summer!

This picture shows my 5.6 kilos as well as Judi's batch.

Question:

2009-07-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

What do two cooks eat when no one is around?

Answer: ANYTHING WE WANT!!

I had the privilege of visiting with Judi, who taught me almost everything I know about cooking for a camp full of hungry kids. We ate VERY well. Unfortunately I didn't think of taking pictures until after breakfast, our second meal together.

In this picture you will see: 5 different fresh fruit, crepes, homemade blueberry and spiced peach jam, coffee, tea, yoghurt. Also in attendance but not photographed were: whipped cream and HOMEMADE maple syrup. YUM!

Before we ate our next ~~meal~~ dessert I thought to take a picture:

YES!! Homemade strawberry ice cream with fresh picked strawberries. Mmmmm...

And yes, because I know you are dying to know, we did field questions from a certain camp kitchen. :0) Don't worry we are charging a consultant's fee...

June 14 - June 20

2009-06-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

Sunday
Turkey, mashed potatoes and corn
Fruit with sponge cake and custard

Monday
Peppered Chopped Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
Berries and Chocolate Sauce

Tuesday
Enchiladas and Salad
Chocolate Pie-lets

Wednesday
Stewed Beef Mexicana with Ceasar Salad
Watermelon Slush

Thursday
Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry with Rice
Cherry Sorbet

Friday
Melon-Tzatziki Salmon and Couscous
Purple Cow

Saturday
Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops and Worcestershier Rice
Chocolate Cake

Delicious, No-Guilt Dessert

2009-06-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

I saw this in a cookbook, and thought I'd try it once, but probably wouldn't love it, but I DID!! And now I want to share it!! It's this easy: you slice up a banana, preferably into a pretty bowl, because it tastes MUCH better that way ;0) Then drizzle caramel sauce over top and add a dollop of whipped topping. Mmmmmmmmmm...

Tortilla Shrimp Pizza

2009-06-08T14:07:00.000-07:00

Mmmm... I "accidentally" made these for lunch, and I thought the recipe worthy of sharing!

6 whole wheat tortillas (6")
3 tbsp chili sauce
1/2 c. chopped yellow pepper
1/2 c. chopped broccoli (this is a great way to use up the stem, just peel and chop)
1/2 c. chopped red onion
24 medium sized shrimp
2 c. shredded mozzarella

Spread 1/2 tbsp chili sauce on each tortilla, sprinkle with the veggies, add 4 shrimp each, sprinkle with cheese and put in 400 degree oven for ~10 min, then broil ~2min. I used a pizza stone which makes them a little crispy underneath.

June 7- 13

2009-06-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

Sunday
Hamburgers and coleslaw
Cookie Cake

Monday
Mandarin orange Chicken, Rice, Salad
Chocolate Toffee Sundaes

Tuesday
Fish Tacos, cut veggies
Watermelon Slush

Wednesday
Stuffed Cabbage Strata and corn
Drunken Apples

Thursday
Szechuan Beef and Broccoli
Grape Granita

Friday
Herbed Pork Roast, Baked Potatoes, Ceasar Salad
Caramel Bananas

Saturday
Spaghetti
Brownies

Post #1!!

2009-06-04T06:03:00.000-07:00

Hello to anyone who stumbles accross this blog! Here you will find my weekly menus, as well as some favorite recipes I come accross. I hope this will be encouraging and inspirational to you!!