Beef Stroganoff

1 lb steak or beef stew meat, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion, diced
1 can of mushrooms or 1 container of fresh mushrooms
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasoned salt
Garlic
Olive Oil

Rice or pasta to serve it over

Saute onion in olive oil for about two minutes on med-high heat. Add beef and cook about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 more minutes on med-low heat. Serve over rice or pasta.

You can also make this in the crockpot. Just throw everything in together and cook for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

Menu

I know there is one repeat on this menu. If we don't make a meal on a previous menu, I move it to the next menu. Again, meals we haven't actually tried yet are marked with a "*".

Chicken Parmesan (We've used this recipe a lot and it is amazing - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-parmesan-recipe.html)
Salad

Baked Salmon
Rice & Steamed Veggies

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tomato Soup

*Chicken Lettuce Wraps (http://damndelicious.net/2014/05/30/pf-changs-chicken-lettuce-wraps/)
Fresh Fruit

French Picnic (sandwich meat, good bread, various cheeses, fresh fruit)

Creamy Tortellini Soup (http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/646977-Creamy-Tortellini-Soup)
Bread

Steak Fajitas (follow the recipe on the McCormick seasoning packet)

Beef Stroganoff (I'll type of the recipe after posting this)

*Jambalya (using a mix made by Louisiana Purchase - will add kielbasa and shrimp)
 Salad

Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey (http://garlicbaconandbutter.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-roast-turkey.html)
Stuffing (http://garlicbaconandbutter.blogspot.com/2012/11/tastes-like-homemade-stuffing.html)
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy
Corn
Green Beans
Rolls

Clam Chowder

6 cups clam juice
3 cans diced clams, not drained
4-6 potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces (I like red potatoes, then I don't peel them)
3-4 stalks celery, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion diced
2 cans sweet corn, drained
1 stick butter
1 tsp garlic powder
dash of red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Combine and cook until potatoes and celery is soft, about 20 mins. Then add . . .

1 pt heavy whipping cream

real bacon bits

Bi-Weekly Menu

We create menus for dinners every two weeks. Each menu has ten meals as we have leftover nights twice a week. My friend Betsy asked if I'd post my menu for her with a shopping list. Any side dishes are included under the main dish. We try at least one new meal with each menu, so I can't vouch for them tasting good as we haven't tried them. Those are starred.

*Irish Stew (recipe found here - http://www.cuisinerecipes.com/2014/03/06/irish-stew/2/)

Chicken Enchiladas Verde (recipe found here, except replace the beef with chicken and use green enchilada sauce - http://garlicbaconandbutter.blogspot.com/2012/11/shredded-beef-enchiladas.html)
Salad

French Toast
Fresh Fruit

Chili (made using the recipe on the back of the McCormick original chili seasoning)
Cornbread

Salmon (baked with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice)
Rice & Steamed Veggies

Clam Chowder (I'll post my recipe later)
Bread

*Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta (recipe found here - http://juliasalbum.com/2014/10/creamy-shrimp-and-mushroom-pasta/)
Salad

*Alice Spring's Chicken (recipe found here - http://www.food.com/recipe/outback-steakhouses-alice-springs-chicken-26350)
Rice & Steamed Veggies

Hamburgers
Sliced Veggies

Ham & Cheese Sliders
Sliced Veggies

Shopping List
1 lb lamb
2 lbs skinless boneless chicken
1 lb ground beef
1 package hamburgers
1 lb salmon steaks
1 lb shrimp
1 lb sliced ham
3 can diced clams
5 lb bag red potatoes
2 lbs carrots
1 bag celery
3 onions (white or yellow)
1 bag frozen peas
2 bags frozen vegetables
Eggs
Milk
2 boxes vegetable broth
Cabbage
10 flour tortillas
1 large can green enchilada sauce
Fresh spinach (if you want to add it to the enchiladas so you have some vegetables in them)
Grated cheese - 1 bag each of mozzarella, cheddar, mexican blend, and monterey jack
2 bags salad mix
1 loaf bread
Slider buns or rolls
Hamburger buns  
Lettuce
Tomatoes (if you want them on your hamburger)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 can corn
1 can diced green chilies
1 can pink or kidney beans
1 pkg cornbread mix
Lemons
Real bacon bits
1 loaf of good bread (to eat with clam chowder)
2 pints cream
6 cups clam juice
1 lb fettuccine
Bacon
Mushrooms (2 boxes)
Sliced cheese (for sliders)


Items Already On Hand
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Vanilla
Olive Oil
Flour
Hamburger toppings
Rice
Crushed red pepper flakes
Paprika
Parmesan cheese

Beef & Barley Soup

1 box beef broth
1 lb beef, cut into cubes
3-4 stalks celery, cut into bite sized pieces
3-4 carrots, cut into bite sized pieces
1 small bag frozen peas
1 onion, diced
1 cup barley
Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste

Put all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Can use a roast instead of beef cubes. Just remove the roast just before serving and shred it, then return it to the soup.

Buttermilk Biscuits

Recipe taken from the back of the book "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe"

2 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
2 t. salt
1/4 cup baking soda

Mix together, the cut in

1/2 cup crisco

After crisco is completely mixed in, add

1 cup buttermilk

Roll out to about 1 inch thickness. Use a cup or biscuit cutter to cut into biscuits.

Bake at 450* until biscuits start to brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Corn Chowder

1 box chicken broth
4-6 potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces (I like red potatoes, then I don't peel them)
3-4 stalks celery, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion diced
2 cans sweet corn, drained
1 stick butter
1 tsp garlic powder
dash of red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Combine and cook until potatoes and celery is soft, about 20 mins. Then add . . .

1 pt heavy whipping cream

real bacon bits

You can add cheddar cheese if you want, too.