Menu for the Week 2

So here is our next menu for the week, a few additional one pot meals which are a bit easier for me when I get home from work and well that's always a plus.   And I'm busy testing recipes for my cookbook, so who knows what mix we'll have each week!  Good thing my family is willing to try most anything I cook.....

SUNDAY
Pizza Porcupine Patties
Romaine Salad

                     I have these Betty Crocker recipe cards from the
                     late 1970's and used them when Jason was young.
                    Going back to them to rework the recipes for some
                     tasty new meals!


MONDAY
Hearty Tuna Casserole
A new twist on an old favorite.  Remember when your Mom thought it was so gourmet to crush potato chips across the top!

TUESDAY
Farmgirl Ham and Eggs
Pumpkin Pecan Biscuits
This is not a typical egg dish, can't wait for you to see the pictures!

           I have over 100 cookbooks in my collection and will sit and read
           them like books!  I love to look up recipes in books rather than online!

WEDNESDAY
Meat and Vegetable Medley

THURSDAY
Cheesy Vegetable Casserole
Pecan crescents

FRIDAY
Wagon Wheel Chili
Waldorf salad
This will be our last time for chili until next Fall, so I'm breaking tradition and not doing my family's favorite, but trying something new!  Hopefully it will become a new favorite!

SATURDAY
Red Eye Ham and Biscuit Squares
Remember in Menu 1 we used a Ham Steak?  Well the grocery store had a special and were offering two steaks individually packaged and put together in a mesh bag for only about $1.50 more than a single steak.  So I bought the two, put one in the freezer to use later.  It's later!

SUNDAY
Crusty Baked Chicken
Sliced Baked Potatoes

              Round up all your pots and pans - and get ready, its going to be a great week.

Love sharing my kitchen experiments with you....hope you are enjoying them too!  Don't hesitate to leave a comment, and if you are looking for a particular recipe let me know, or if you want me to test a recipe for you and post the pics and how-to's - I'm happy to do it!

Scalloped Potatoes with Pork Chops

Scalloped Potatoes with Pork Chops

This hearty meal brings back memories of Sunday dinners when I was young – and from the many comments I’ve received from FB friends, it does the same for them as well!  So by request, here is my recipe:

Ingredients

4 -6 pork chops bone in or boneless

1 quart sliced portabella mushrooms

6 large russet potatoes

1 lg can mushroom soup

3 tablespoons cooking oil

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend

½ cup half-and-half

1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce

Directions

I prefer to use a one pot method so I use my large electric frying pan to both brown my chops and then slow cook the dish; however you can use your large cast iron skillet, or a frying pan and baking dish – whichever is your preference.

    In a large heavy skillet add oil and heat over moderate to high heat.  Place pork chops in pan several minutes on each side to brown slightly.  Remove from heat.  Season lightly with a bit of the salt, pepper and seasoning blend.

            Thoroughly scrub potatoes and slice, skins on, into thin slices.  Approximately 1/4” slices.  Toss potatoes with remainder of salt, pepper and seasoning blend.

            Layer sliced potatoes and mushrooms over the top of the chops in the skillet.  Place slices of butter over the top of the potatoes.

    In a bowl add mushroom soup, half and half and Worcestershire sauce and whisk together.  Pour over skillet contents. 

    Cover and place skillet (or baking dish) in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.  Check potatoes for tenderness.  Potatoes should be tender and intact.  Remove cover and continue cooking 15 more minutes.

Prep time:  20 minutes

Cook time: 60 minutes

Serves:      4 - 6

Serve this with seasoned baby sweet peas and homemade applesauce for a truly delicious from the farm meal.

Pantry List

ü  1 quart fresh sliced portabella mushrooms

ü  6 lg russet potatoes

ü  1 lg can mushroom soup

ü  1 pint Half and Half

ü  ½ stick of butter

ü  All purpose seasoning blend

ü  Sea Salt

ü  Black Pepper

ü  Worcestershire Sauce

ü  Cooking oil

ü  4 – 6 lean pork chops

Kitchen Tool List

ü  Cutting board

ü  Slicing knife

ü  Measuring Spoons

ü  Measuring Cups

ü  Large heavy skillet (or frying pan and baking dish)

ü  Lg mixing bowl

ü  Whisk

ü  Large spoon

I hope you enjoy this hearty meal!  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here!

...another recipe post coming soon.

Stormy

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I love this site, and the blog is wonderful, I really do look forward to the ideas she sends.....from recipes to crafts, its just cute, and its usable! So I'm back, and you can count on regular posts my friends,enjoy this little teaser, and a full blown blog post with pics coming tomorrow. 'til then, Stormy