Sunday Success and Meal Planning

Today is the one week with no dishes left behind mark.  I am so proud of us and most especially of G.  When given the option of either handwashing 2 dishes or unloading the dishwasher and then putting those 2 dishes in....he chose to UNLOAD THE DISHWASHER!  This is a step in the right direction.  I thanked him profusely for stepping it up.  :)

Today is Sunday which means meal planning and grocery shopping.  My fun day!

Sunday
Lunch - Leftover amazing pasta from last night's dinner
Dinner - Baked cajun tilapia and green beans

Monday
Lunch - More of that amazing leftover pasta
Dinner - Taco Salad

Tuesday
Lunch - Leftover taco salad
Dinner - Asian marinated pork chops, mac and cheese and veggies

Wednesday
Lunch - Leftover pork chops
Dinner - Honey Sesame Chicken (yes we had this last week but it was SO good and SO easy we're having it again!) with brown rice and peas

Thursday
Lunch - Leftover honey sesame chicken
Dinner - We have a groupon for VA BBQ

Friday
Lunch - Peant butter and jelly sandwich
Dinner - Book club night so I'll be eating wherever we meet up.

Saturday
Lunch - I'll probably grab lunch while I'm out...I'm helping friends paint their new place
Dinner - TBD


Yesterday I made my dog-children some homemade doggy treats.  Recipe below:

Before you start:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1)  In one bowl mix 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/4 cup water, splash of chicken broth, 1 egg.  Mix until completely incorporated and the peanut butter blends in completely.

2)  In a seperate bowl mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of oat flour (just put plain oats in a chopper or food processor to make oat flour)

3)  Pour the dry ingredient combination into the wet ingredient combination and mix until it becomes dough-y.  You may need to add more flour if this is too liquidy for you.

4)  Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter and spread the dough out to about 1/4" thickness.  I read other places to roll it out but the roller just gets messy and sticky so just use your hands. 

5)  Use a cookie cutter to cut out your shapes.  The size of the shapes should be the same size as the treat you would want to give your dog.  Not too big.  I snagged some dog bone shaped cookie cutters from a yard sale last week for $1.  WOOT!

6)  Place the cut out pieces on an grease or ungreased cookie sheet.  I'm not sure which since I used a silpat so if you have one, use it...makes it easier to deal with. 

7)  You can arrange the treats next to each other as they will not spread, but don't allow them to touch. 

8)  Bake for 25 minutes.

9)  Remove from over and cool them on a wire rack.

10)  After completely cooled try giving one to your pup for their approval.  I guarantee they'll love it!  Mine do.

***This recipe was a combination of a few different recipes I found online.  Every dog is different and have different allergies.  Please discuss this option with your veterinarian before attempting.  I am not responsible for any situations that may arise from your use of my recipe above. ***