Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #13 - The Short One Is Growing.

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4 minutes
June 3, 2016
Andi Gleeson

The Short One Headed to First Day of PreschoolThis was a big week: The Short One started preschool! I didn’t know how that would go since he is just barely two, and I have never really left him with anyone except The Pants. He tries to sneak into The Tall One’s first grade class on an almost daily basis though, so I suspected that he was ready for some sort of school of his own. Boy, was I right. He didn’t let out so much as a whimper when I said goodbye on his first day, and he was delighted to go back on the next school day.

It is strange to be away from him because he has been my almost constant companion for the past two years. I think it’s good for us both to have time away to miss each other though, and it is priceless to have him excitedly run to me when I pick him up. He is starting out with only two days each week at school, so we still have plenty of time to run around town together.

On to the food! This week’s easy dinner menu is a mix of favorites from menus past, some new Weary Chef creations, and one fabulous recipe from another blogger.

Don’t forget, you can easily build a free grocery list by clicking the “List” button in the right sidebar when viewing any of my recipes thanks to Feastie.

  1. In-a-Hurry Mexican Chicken Soup – Boy howdy, this soup is good and EASY! I made it the night before we were having a little party, and I had too much to do to spend much time on dinner. The Pants, who is a man of few words, said several times how much he liked it, and we both had seconds. It has great flavor for being so simple!
    In-a-Hurry Mexican Chicken Soup
  2. Simple Shrimp Boil – I didn’t include this on the menu the week of The Short One’s birthday, even though it is the traditional birthday meal in this family. Better late than never! Nothing says “Happy Belated Birthday” like eating shrimp.
    Simple Shrimp Boil
  3. 6-Ingredient Meatballs and Gravy over Rice with Broiled Squash- This may have been my favorite dish this week. It’s really hard to say for sure, but it was darn easy and delicious. I got the idea to use sausage for the meatballs from the Cooking Chook’s Spaghetti and Cheapballs. Give her recipe a try too!For the easy side dish, just cut yellow squash and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil and seasoned salt, and broil for about 8 minutes.
    Easy Meatballs and Gravy over Rice with Broiled Squash
  4. One-Pot Thai Curry – Want to make this recipe with shrimp instead of chicken? Just stir in peeled, uncooked shrimp when rice is tender, and cook for about five minutes longer. Yum!
    One Pot Thai Curry
  5. Salmon Nachos – I already professed my love for salmon nachos once this week, so I will not say more about this meal except TRY IT.
    Salmon Nachos - Great for a fun dinner or party food!
  6. White Kale and Chicken Pasta Casserole – This was a recipe that looked interesting, but when it came time to make it, I thought it was going to be a little boring. Once I smelled it cooking and tasted this rich, creamy dish, I realized it was something special!
    White Kale and Chicken Pasta Casserole
  7. Loaded Baked Potato Gnocchi with Salad – I was excited just by reading the title of this gnocchi dish I found on Cassie Craves, and it didn’t disappoint. When planning the meal, I thought of it as an entree to be served with a side salad. After eating it and realizing how rich it is, I would say it’s more of a side to be eaten with a BIG green salad. (You can add Cassie’s recipe to your grocery list too! Just click the “List” button in the top Feastie bar.)
    Loaded Baked Potato Gnocchi with Salad

Andi Gleeson

8 comments

Katie
11 years ago

These are great! Can’t wait to try number 7. Thanks for sharing!
Katie~
Dysfunction Junction

The Weary Chef
11 years ago

Thanks so much for stopping by, Katie! Loved your “You might be a Mom blogger if…” post!

Jessica
11 years ago

Great ideas for cooking! And it looks so simple. Thanks a bunch for sharing this @ The Show Off Blog Party!

Jessica
The Wondering Brain

The Weary Chef
11 years ago

Thanks for stopping by, Jessica!

Liz
11 years ago

Another week of yum :-) Love how you keep those recipes coming. Hope today was a fun day for you and your family. And cute cute picture of your preschool student!

The Weary Chef
11 years ago

Thanks, Liz! It was a fun day! I was busy and didn’t take many pictures, but I’ll share what I have tomorrow or Monday.

Jules
11 years ago

Your post always make me soooo hungry even if I just ate! Thanks for sharing these recipes.

Thanks for joining our Show Off Your Blog Party. I’m one of the co-host.

Jules
A Dose of Jules

The Weary Chef
11 years ago

Thanks so much, Jules. I appreciate you having me at your party, and I’m impressed that you had over 100 people participate in your first week! Nice job!

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