It’s hard to believe the last few days of February are upon us already. I love the beginning of a new month and the promises it holds! As spring nears, I am trying hard to get down into the dregs of my freezer. I have a lot of beef soup bones to use up, and a few more whole chickens. I’m staring to think about my next fresh meat order from local farmers and want to clear out the old before ordering the new. It’s always a little daunting using up the last of the meat because at this point, it’s almost only undesirable cuts that I have left! Creativity takes effort…
So, here’s what I’m thinking for this week:
Breakfasts ~
- Buttermilk Pancakes {extra pancake mix for the fridge}
- German Pancakes
- Smoothies & Toast
- Scones {extra scone packs for the fridge}
- Yogurt Parfaits
- Eggs & Bacon
Lunches ~
- Leftovers
- Nachos
- Sandwiches
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
Dinners ~
- Tacos {extra meat for the freezer}
- Chicken Chasseur
- Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi
- Cook’s Illustrated Oxtail Soup {I’m hoping this is a good use for a few of my beef soup bone packs…}
- Homemade Pizza
- Chicken & Broccoli Quiche
- Pork Roast & Sauerkraut
Got a link to your menu? I’d love to see what you’re cooking this week!
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Jon makes amazing braised oxtails… Wow. I wish he would make those again sometime soon.
We are eating pretty well this week. http://www.sweetherseyliving.com/2013/02/25/weekly-menu-plans-22513/
I have a lot of them. You should come over and bring Jon.
I need to do my menu for next week .Haven’t even started. Plus see what I need to buy for it.
It does help me to have a plan! Good luck with yours.
I’ll be over for the pumpkin gnocchi! Yum:)
I googled “what to make with ricotta besides lasagna” and found that!
Hope it’s good.