Weekly Menu; 0805

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce-recipe/index.html

Marinade

1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
Vegetable oil, for grilling
Butter lettuce leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves
Peanut sauce, recipe follows

Peanut Sauce

1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons red chili paste, such as sambal
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish

I love peanut sauce!

Mexican Lasagna

http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-lasagna-288582?oc=linkback

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
1 cup sour cream (regular or low-fat)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 flour tortillas, cut in half

Brings Back Memories TUNA CASSEROLE

http://www.food.com/recipe/brings-back-memories-tuna-casserole-28969?oc=linkback

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) bag egg noodles
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, not diluted
1/2 cup milk
1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained well
1 cup of cooked frozen peas or 1 cup canned peas, drained
1 cup crushed potato chip

Easiest Beef Enchiladas Ever!

http://www.food.com/recipe/easiest-beef-enchiladas-ever-17586?oc=linkback

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas

Bird's Famous Macaroni and Cheese

http://www.food.com/recipe/birds-famous-macaroni-and-cheese-263081?oc=linkback

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or parm or romano mix)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces elbow macaroni, fully cooked (large style)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Easy Shepherd's Pie

http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-shepherds-pie-298417?oc=linkback

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy

Potsie's Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Casserole

http://www.food.com/recipe/potsies-creamed-chicken-and-biscuits-casserole-110047?oc=linkback

Ingredients

1 small onion
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 lbs chopped cooked chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pimiento or 1/2 cup sauteed red bell peppers or 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
refrigerated biscuit

Other meal ideas

• lemon chicken
• spaghetti squash
• fiesta bake
• chicken enchilada (green chilis)
• chili & cornbread
• chicken and biscuits casserole
• pizza

• potato soup
• feijoada
• stir fry with sausage
• Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
• beef stroganoff
• Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
• chicken salad casserole (with Ruffles potato chips)

• quiche cheeseburger casserole shepherds pie beef enchiladas