On the menu for this week…
8th February 2009
Just thought I’d pop in and share what’s going to be cookin’ this week…
- Asian Peanut Butter Pork – from one of my very favorite websites, A Year of Crockpotting. Brian’s going to LOVE this, as anything Asian with peanuts is his favorite.
- Hopefully, I’ll have leftover pork for Pork Fried Rice Chinese Style (apologies to dear friend, Corrie, who makes lovely fried rice, and I’m sure this isn’t very authentic, but it looks easy!!)
- Some yummy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins, possibly the Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins that I didn’t get to make last week, as I’ve got a pile of bananas browning on my counter. (I’d prefer the oatmeal, but should probably make the banana. Last week, I really WANTED the banana chocolate chip, but went with the healthier blueberry banana muffins. Of course, I’ll probably go with what I *should* make… )
- Some form of cupcakes, with some special Valentine’s decorating help from Analise for Life Group on Wednesday.
- Our friends, the Kawells, are coming for dinner on Thursday… all 8 of them! We’re celebrating our Nicaragua trip and Abigail’s 17th birthday. I’m making Spicy Sour Cream Chicken in the crockpot, and we’re having Banano con Leche (banana milk) for dessert. This dreamy drink, served over ice, is served at a restaurant in Leon, and Abigail and I enjoyed it together on our last day there.
- I’ll possibly make this savory Carmelized Onion and Cheese Quiche for the weekend. Maybe even 2… one to freeze 🙂
- Lastly, I’m putting homemade pizza on the menu about once every 2 weeks. I intended to rotate through various crust recipes, but we have settled happily into this delicious Deep Dish Pizza Crust recipe. I haven’t pinned down my exact sauce recipe, as I toss it together on the stovetop by taste. But we sure enjoy our homemade pizza, and I enjoy knowing it’s a night I don’t have to think about what to make!
February 9th, 2009 at 9:23 am
That all sounds so good! So, what time is dinner each night? 6? 7? I need to know what time to stop by. Oh, and breakfast too. What time is breakfast with homemade muffins? I’m sure the kids don’t mind coming over in there PJs. 🙂
February 9th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Toss your nanas in the freezer till you want to use them. i do it all the time. otherwise i feel wasteful throwing them away and i’d never have enough for bread. this way i have plenty 😉
February 9th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I always love your recipes. I’m making the 2 pork dishes for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Thanks Kristine!!
February 9th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Say Happy Birthday to Abigail for us and enjoy the banana con leche! wish we could join you, sorry the Nicaraguan coffee won’t be there in time. Kara leaves on 28th and will bring it:)
February 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
That sour cream chicken looks awesome! I can’t wait!