SMALLER FAMILY- 07-27-2018 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 THIS WEEK'S MENU: Smaller Family- Baked Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats Smaller Family- Loaded Blonde Brownies Smaller Family- Grilled Blackened Chicken and Pineapple Salsa Smaller Family- Bacon Parmesan Beans Smaller Family- Slow Cooker Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Smaller Family- Ravioli Smaller Family- LEFTOVERS Smaller Family- One Pan Casserole Mushroom Swiss Melts Honey Glazed Salmon Smaller Family- Baked Smaller Family- Peach Asian Zucchini Cobbler Dump Cake
DAY 1 SMALLER FAMILY- BAKED PIZZA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS M A I N D I S H Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes 4 medium zucchini 1/2 cup marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup mushrooms (sliced) 1/4 cup mini pepperonis 1/4 cup green pepper (diced) 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup olives (sliced) 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Wash and cut zucchini in half lengthwise. 3. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and pulp in the center of the zucchini and pat dry with a paper towel. 4. Lay zucchini cut side up on a baking sheet. 5. Spread marinara sauce evenly between zucchini. 6. Top with mozzarella, mushrooms, pepperonis, green pepper, onion and olives. 7. Bake for 12-18 minutes. Cooking time will vary due to thickness of zucchini, but cook until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
SMALLER FAMILY- LOADED BLONDE BROWNIES D E S S E R T Serves: 6 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes 1/4 cup butter (softened) 1/2 cup brown sugar 6 Tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate baking chips 6 Tablespoons macadamia nuts (chopped) 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large mixing bowl cream butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add in egg and vanilla and beat well. 4. Gradually add in flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well. 5. Fold in chocolate chips, white chips, and macadamia nuts. 6. Pour into a greased 9 x 9 inch pan and spread out evenly. 7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Should be golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.
DAY 2 SMALLER FAMILY- GRILLED BLACKENED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA M A I N D I S H Serves: 3-4 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon homemade blackened seasoning (recipe below) 1/4 teaspoon salt Pineapple Salsa: 3/4 cup fresh pineapple (diced) 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced) 1/4 cup red onion (diced) 1/8 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 1 Tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime) Dash of salt Homemade Blackened Seasoning: 3/4 Tablespoon paprika 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder 1/2 Tablespoon ground thyme 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for blackened seasoning. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place. 2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 3. Rub both sides of chicken breast with blackened seasoning and salt. Cook chicken on pre-heated grill sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cook each side for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. 4. Mix together ingredients for pineapple salsa. Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa.
SMALLER FAMILY- BACON PARMESAN BEANS S I D E D I S H Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes 6 bacon strips 1 cup water 1 pound fresh green beans 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup red onion (chopped) 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Pepper (to taste) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Cook bacon, then crumble and set aside. 2. In a large skillet or pot, bring water to a boil and add the green beans. 3. Let the beans boil for about 3 minutes, then cover with a lid for about 5 minutes and reduce the heat to low, to allow the beans to steam and soften. 4. Drain the beans and add the olive oil, red onion, lemon juice and minced garlic. 5. Change the heat to medium, and saute the beans, garlic, and onions until they begin to go a little clearer. 6. Add the onion salt, garlic salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and bacon until everything is heated through and well incorporated.
DAY 3 SMALLER FAMILY- SLOW COOKER SMOKY BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES M A I N D I S H Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Hours 2 pound pork shoulder butt roast 1 1/2 Tablespoons paprika 3/4 Tablespoons salt 3/4 Tablespoons pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3 Tablespoons liquid smoke 1/2 (20 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce 6 hamburger buns 1. Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner). 2. Combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and liquid smoke in a small bowl. 3. Rub all over the roast, covering all sides. (Optional: poke your roast with a large fork a couple of times to let the flavors really soak in). 4. Place lid on slow cooker and bake on low for 8-10 hours (or high 5-6 hours). 5. Shred meat when finished and add bottle of BBQ sauce. 6. Serve on buns
DAY 4 SMALLER FAMILY- RAVIOLI CASSEROLE M A I N D I S H Serves: 3-4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes 1 3/4 cups pasta sauce 1/2 (25 ounce) package of frozen cheese ravioli 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce in ungreased 9 x 9 inch pan. 3. Arrange 1/2 of the frozen ravioli over pasta sauce, covering the bottom of the pan. 4. Top with 1/2 of the remaining pasta sauce, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers again starting with ravioli. 5. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble.
DAY 5 SMALLER FAMILY- MUSHROOM SWISS MELTS M A I N D I S H Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (diced) 2 cups mushrooms (sliced) nonstick cooking spray 8 Tablespoons thousand island dressing 8 slices rye bread 4 slices swiss cheese 1. Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook onion and mushrooms until soft; set aside. 2. Heat a griddle or pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. 3. Spread one Tablespoon of thousand island dressing on each piece of bread. 4. Top with cooked onions and mushrooms and a slice of swiss cheese. 5. Place 4 remaining pieces of bread on top to create sandwiches. 6. Place on griddle and cook for a few minutes on each side, until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. 7. Serve warm with additional thousand island dressing, if desired.
SMALLER FAMILY- BAKED ASIAN ZUCCHINI S I D E D I S H Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes 2 medium zucchinis 1/4 Tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 Tablespoon honey 1/8 cup soy sauce 1/2 Tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1 green onion (thinly sliced) 1/2 Tablespoon sesame seeds Salt and Pepper (to taste) 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Cut the zucchinis in long strips, and spread out in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, lined with foil. 3. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce. 4. Pour the mixture over the zucchinis. 5. Sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds over the marinated zucchini. 6. Place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the light part of the zucchini starts to golden. 7. Remove from oven and serve.
DAY 7 SMALLER FAMILY- ONE PAN HONEY GLAZED SALMON M A I N D I S H Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 28 Minutes Salmon: 4-5 salmon fillets 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) Sauce: 4 tablespoons butter 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 2 Tablespoons honey 1 lime (juiced) 1 lime (zested) 2 Tablespoons olive oil Vegetables: 1/2 pound green beans 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced into strips) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Place salmon skin side down in the center of a lightly greased baking sheet. 3. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with honey. 4. Place vegetables on both sides of the salmon. 5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes apart with a fork. 7. Remove salmon from pan to avoid overcooking, and place vegetables back in the oven for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 8. While salmon is baking, melt butter over medium heat, whisking until it begins to turn golden brown. 9. Add remaining sauce ingredients until heated through and well combined. 10. Pour sauce over cooked salmon and serve with vegetables on the side.
SMALLER FAMILY- PEACH COBBLER DUMP CAKE D E S S E R T Serves: 6 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes 1 (16 ounce) can peaches in heavy syrup (undrained) 1/2 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste) Vanilla ice cream (optional topping) 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Empty peaches into the bottom of a 9x9 -inch baking pan. 3. Cover with the dry cake mix and press down firmly. 4. Cut butter into small pieces and place on top of cake mix. 5. Sprinkle top with cinnamon. 6. Bake for 45 minutes. 7. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
SHOPPING LIST MEAT 6 Bacon Strips 3/4 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1/4 Cup Mini Pepperonis 2 Pounds Pork Shoulder Butt Roast 4-5 Salmon Fillets BAKING GOODS 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Flour 1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips 6 Tablespoons Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 Cup White Chocolate Baking Chips 1/2 (15.25 Ounce) Package Yellow Cake Mix CANS/SAUCES 1/2 (20 Ounce) Bottle BBQ Sauce 3 Tablespoons Liquid Smoke 1/2 Cup Marinara Sauce 1/4 Cup Olives 1 3/4 Cups Pasta Sauce 1 (16 Ounce) Can Peaches In Heavy Syrup 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce 1/2 Tablespoon Teriyaki Sauce 8 Tablespoons Thousand Island Dressing DAIRY/FROZEN 3/4 Cup Butter 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 1 Egg 1/2 (25 Ounce) Package Frozen Cheese Ravioli 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 4 Slices Swiss Cheese Vanilla Ice Cream 2/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese SPICES 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil 1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tablespoon Ground Thyme 1/2 Tablespoon Onion Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Oregano 2 1/3 Tablespoons Paprika 1 1/3 Tablespoons, Pepper 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds 2 Tablespoons, salt PRODUCE 2 Cloves Of Garlic 1/4 Cup Diced Onion 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro 3/4 Cup Fresh Pineapple 1 Green Onion 1/4 Cup Green Pepper 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 2 Lime 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic 2 1/4 Cups Mushrooms 1 Onion 1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper 2/3 Cup Red Onion 2 Sweet Potatoes 1 1/2 Pounds Green Beans 6 medium zucchinis
DRY GOODS DRY GOODS 6 Hamburger Buns 8 Slices Rye Bread MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS 6 2/3 Tablespoons Honey 6 Tablespoons Macadamia Nuts Nonstick Cooking Spray 7 Tablespoons Olive Oil