I am really trying to 'Go Green'. I have been picking up tips over the last year and have begun incorporating them in my daily life. You will notice that these menus use the same heat source for cooking such that if the oven is used for one item, I will use it for several things in the menu. One thing I have learned is that the small steps we can take make a very big difference!

Are you ready for the Super Bowl? We are all set to watch the game. The menu for Sunday includes a ham so there will be ham for ham sandwiches to eat while watching the game. I am going to a party so I'll just 'take a sack' of sandwiches with me. I'll make them on small buns with a mango chutney spread for a handy snack.

You will find that I use several cooking methods, mix and match, to get dinner on the table quickly! You can always substitute your favorite made-from-scratch recipes when you have more time. The ingredients in parenthesis are my quick-steps for a speedy prep.

I hope you have a great week!

Sunday:

Spiral Sliced Ham with Bourbon Glaze (purchased, fully-cooked ham; save some ham for Wednesday)

Quattro Fromage

Peas and Mushrooms (frozen mix)

Lemon Pound Cake with Strawberries (purchased pound cake)

Monday:

Tuna Burgers

Buns and Condiments (jarred condiments)

Potato Wedges

Slaw (bagged slaw mix and jarred dressing)

Rocky Road Brownies (mix)

Tuesday:

Meatball Stew (frozen meatballs and vegetables)

Biscuit Bowls (refrigerated biscuits)

Fruit Salad

Buckeye Chocolate Chippers (ready-to-bake cookies, prepared frosting)

Wednesday:

Ham Cheddar Bake (Ham from Sunday, canned potatoes and vegetables)

Pineapple Salad (canned pineapple)

Individual Cherry Pies a la Mode

Thursday:

Sauteed Chicken and Mushrooms

Roasted Red Potatoes and Green Beans in Rosemary Sauce (frozen mix)

Baked Granola Apples ('baked' in the microwave)

Friday:

Taco Nite

Condiment Bar with Salsa and Guacamole/Sour Cream Blend (jarred

salsa and condiments)

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Banana Splits

Saturday:

Spaghetti Fest of Spinach Pesto and Marinara Sauce (bagged spinach, jarred marinara sauce)

Pasta of Choice

Creamy Blue Cheese Lettuce Wedges (jarred salad dressing)

Garlic Bread

Tiramisu (purchased lady finger cookies)

I sincerely hope you have fun with your meal planning and preparation,

Elizabeth Randall and Family