Hey there! I’m glad to be back after a week off, and even though it was a super busy week, it was spent making lots of good memories! In addition to celebrating Christmas, my brother, sister and I held a surprise party for my parents to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

We love and value them so much, and we were honored to do this for them to mark this wonderful occasion as they are such an inspiration to so many. They eloped very young, and yet have been committed to each other through many difficult life situations, and yet are still so much in love!
Ok, on to the menu for this week…If you’re looking for a tasty appetizer for a New Years celebrations, try one of these options from our “Think Tank Thursday” parties:

15 Easy Appetizers

Breakfast Menu:
(Any combination of the following)
French toast
Cereal
Fruit
Waffles
Toast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Poptarts
Egg whites and spinach (hubby’s choice)
Pancakes
English muffins
Muffins
Baked oatmeal
Breakfast cookies
Quiche
Cinnamon rolls
Pumpkin pancakes
Baked eggs and cheese casserole
Toasted peanut butter & banana sandwich
Coconut Quinoa Granola
Smoothies

Lunch Menu:
(We like to add fruit and/or carrots to any of these “entrees”)
Pasta  (my kids love it)
Ravioli
Macaroni and cheese
Vegetarian corn dogs
Vegetarian hamburgers
Hot dogs
Chicken, turkey or ham sandwiches
Graham crackers and milk
English muffins
Peanut butter and fluff sandwiches
Whole wheat toast
Soup
Yogurt or cheese sticks, crackers
Leftovers

Dinner menu:

Crock-pot Ravioli Casserole
Grocery list: Ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, frozen spinach, pasta, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese

Pinto beans, cornbread and salad
Grocery list: Pinto beans, bacon (optional), pinto bean seasoning (optional), cornbread ingredients, salad ingredients, onion

Chicken, bacon, potato and corn chowder
Grocery list: Chicken, bacon, potato, corn, onion, celery, carrots and cream

Turkey and provolone cheese sandwiches, strawberries, carrot sticks and baked fries

Turkey breast, mashed potatoes, string beans and bacon cheeseburger puffs
Grocery list: Turkey, potatoes, string beans, hamburger, biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, bacon and buttermilk

Baked eggs and ham casserole and a salad or fruit and raw veggies
Grocery list: Eggs, bread, ham, milk and cheddar cheese

Hope you have a great week as we usher in the new year!