It's been over a week now and I'm sitting here wishing I had written all of this out sooner. I'm sure I'll forget something. I hope you can forgive me.
Day 17 - Baked Tomato Casserole I did not, in fact, have any mac and cheese reserved, but I went ahead and made some myself. For those fans of the boxed stuff, because It's "easier" try making it from scratch once and I promise you the difference in flavor is worth the extra few minutes. I also doubled the recipe and had plenty of leftovers.
Day 18 - Spiral sliced ham, mashed potatoes, Mediterranean-style green beans, and homemade bread. For the green beans, saute 1/2 diced onion in 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes, 2 cans cut green beans, 2 tsp dried basil, 1-2 cloves minced garlic, and salt & pepper to taste. Cook until heated through.
Day 19 - Leftovers
Day 20 - Sunday "Eating Out" Day
Day 21 - Date Night - woo hoo!
Day 22 - Another leftover night
Day 23 - Ham & egg scramblers with potatoes and cheese - peel, cube, boil, and drain 1lb. of potatoes; Heat 1 Tbsp oil on med-high in a large skillet, add potatoes and cook until golden brown. Add about 1/2lb. cubed or shredded ham and 1dz eggs, stirring to combine; Cook until eggs are cooked through, add 1 to 1 1/2c shredded cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Day 24 - Turkey and fixin's
Day 25 - Bruschetta chicken bake This is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers!
I have been using up things that have been in the pantry for too long. One day I took inventory of the freezer and pantry and made a meal plan. I had quinoa, bran, leftover pork, leftover rice and various other frozen leftovers that I have been using up. I have still had to grocery shop, but I am glad I am using up these things. The freezer is looking better.
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