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Here we are again, the beginning of a new week!  So, what's for dinner?  Here's the plan.......

This is week 2 of "What's for dinner?".  If you missed my post from last week, here's the scoop.  I am compiling a weeks worth of The Cottage Home recipes for you.  If you click on the recipe title it will link you to my recipe where you can find all of the ingredients and directions to make these dishes.  I hope that this helps out with some of the stress of weekly menu planning.  Happy eating!

Here is the menu for Week 2:

Monday:  Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This is a delicious casserole that can be made up to a day ahead of time and just pop it in the oven before dinner.

Tuesday:  Easy Asian Stir Fry

This dish will really make you feel like you've ordered in from a really great chinese restaurant.


Wednesday:  Bacon, Onion and Sweet Pea Risotto

Risotto does require sometime at the stove, but the 20-25 minutes it takes to make this dish is well worth it!


Thursday: Chicken "Diviiiiiiine"

This is from one of my favorite "go to" cookbooks and is definitely a big hit with the kiddos.  Also makes great leftovers.


Friday:  Pizza Night
Order in from a NEW pizza place.  Maybe there is a new shop in town that has just opened.  Give them the benefit of the doubt and try them out.  If you don't know of any new places, perhaps try a local "Mom and Pop" pizzeria as opposed to going to your local chain - I'm sure they could use the business!

Cottage Mama's Note:  I hope you enjoy all of these recipes - they are some of my favorites.

I've decided to start a new series here at The Cottage Home and it's called, What's for dinner?  I'm sure many of you ask yourselves this question every day and if you're not asking that question, I bet someone in your family is (i.e. hubby or the kids).

I thought I would help out by doing some of the planning for you.  I have planned out four weeknight meals and one take-out meal for the week.  Click on the title of the recipe and that will link you to my recipe.  These are all The Cottage Home recipes, so I know they are good and can guarantee (unless you stray from the recipe) tasty results!!

So here we go............

Monday: The Big Rig Baked Pasta

This is a great dish that can easily be made earlier in the day and simply baked in the oven right before dinner.  Serve with garlic bread and a simple salad.  Also makes great leftovers!

Tuesday: Creamy Chicken Chowder

This yummy soup is made in your crock-pot, so just put all the ingredients together, set on low and forget about it!

Wednesday:  Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

Another easy crock-pot meal with a side of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice - full of great flavor.

Thursday:  Garlic Shrimp Scampi

I get hungry just looking at these delicious shrimp.  If you don't like seafood, try substituting some chicken breasts, cut up into 1-inch cubes for the shrimp.

Friday:  Take Out Night!
Tonight order in from your favorite Thai restaurant.  Never tried Thai food before?  Oh, you must!!  If you are new to Thai, I would recommend starting off slowly.......order some Chicken Pad Thai, Yellow Beef Curry, Basil Fried Rice and an order of Fresh or Fried Spring Rolls (depends on if you are feeling healthy tonight). Enjoy!