Menu #72

Crispy Fish Tacos w/ mango-avocado salsa

My holiday hiatus turned into a very long break from the blog thing, but I’m back now and I have a lot of great recipes to share!  I also have a few revisions or just some slight adaptations to some old recipes that I can’t wait to share also; one being the fish tacos pictured above.  I’ve posted about fish tacos before, but I usually use a cornmeal-flour breading for the fish.  This time I was out of cornmeal, so I used the FEB method (flour, egg, breading) using panko crumbs with the same seasonings as the original tacos.  I really can’t tell you which BDL and I prefer; they’re both great! 

 I’ll share as much as I can this week but my time will be monopolized by “100^th day of school” week in X’s class…tons of fun crafts and activities to celebrate the 100^th day of school!  One of the activities is an at-home project for Friday’s Superhero Day.  X-man has to pick out 100 items he wants to adorn a cape made from a t-shirt.  Guess what he picked…thunderbolts!  100 thunderbolts!!!  These thunderbolts are to represent his dedication to the San Diego Chargers but at the same time “to look cool like Flash!”   I have no idea what we are going to make these thunderbolts from, but I do know I’m taking a shopping trip to Hobby Lobby tomorrow in hopes for some inspiration.  Wish me luck!

I’m keeping this week’s menu easy and fast since I’m working at the school 4 days this week and getting things ready for our annual Super Bowl party. . .Go Broncos!!!

Monday:  Chicken & Veg Stir-Fry/steamed brown jasmine rice/edamame

Tuesday:  Loaded Baked Potato Soup w/ bacon, green onions, & cheese/spinach salad/garlic-parmesan toast

I have potato soup stashed away in the freezer and this is a great week to take advantage of freezer meals!  J

Wednesday:  Rachael sandwiches/baked fries/fruit salad & pickles

A Rachael is like the sister to a Reuben sandwich but instead of corned beef it’s turkey with coleslaw, 1000 Island dressing, and Swiss cheese.  . .yum!

Thursday:  Tuna Noodle Casserole/salad/garlic-parmesan toast

I’ve had a craving for this recently.  I’m going to use my mom’s recipe, which is a huge favorite from my childhood.  I’ll post it later. 

Friday:  leftovers or make-your-own grilled pizzas

Saturday:  Party food tastings!

I’ll be prepping for the big Super Bowl party, so there will be plenty of food to taste and snack on throughout the day.

Sunday:  Super Bowl Party!  Homemade onion dip w/ potato chips/nacho bar w/ queso dip & all the fixings/chorizo-stuffed jalapeno poppers/fruit bouquet/chili bar w/ veg chili, beef chili, and all the fixings

Laddie’s team, Denver Broncos, are in the Super Bowl this year!  A veg platter, extra chips, desserts, and drinks are arriving with the guests and it’s going to be a big party!  Go Broncos!