Simple Supper Suggestions #23
Super Simple Meals for your week!
Happy Monday! I am so sorry I am a day late, but unfortunately I have been under the weather with some weird GI issues. Hoping to get back to normal this week, but I am not gonna lie, this was a hard one for me to do because food just sounds blah to me! But I did it! A day late and a dollar short….But by God I did it!
So here is what I THINK I will make this week. Who really knows as I am just not in the mood.
Monday-Amy’s Tortilla Soup This delicious recipe I got from my amazing neighbor Amy, I like to call her Pei Wei, and it is so good! I love making it on a Monday night for the family and eating on the left overs all week with a side of avocado! So good and the thought of soup with my stomach makes me happy.
Tuesday- Tuesday is always Tacos of some sort! This week they will be baked!
Wednesday-JP’s pick of Chicken Feta. Again super easy and you can even make it super duper easy by going to the grocery and getting their whole chickens that are already roasted if you are crazy busy with kid activities or if you are like me and behind or under the weather!
Thursday- we will finish the week out with one recipe that is silly easy and one that both JP and Graeme love! It is so great to use at tailgates like my friend Lyndsy does or brunches or anywhere you have a crowd! And it is B for D! Hawaiian Rolls with Ham and Cheese!!!!!!
So there you have it folks! Four meals and one that is a little bonus recipe for your future tailgates! Will we even have those this year?!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #22
Simple supper suggestions for your week.
I am so excited to report that I have been getting all kinds of positive feedback on my Simple Supper Suggestions that I have decided I am going to keep on keeping on with the the process! You guys have made it clear that this helps your home life and in reality it does help mine to plan! So I owe you all a HUGE THANK YOU! This week in the Berry Home we will be doing something a little different on Sunday simply because it is a holiday weekend and I do not want to “really” cook! Anyone feel me? If so you will totally understand, if not, I promise it is still good! What is it you ask? Check it out below!
Sunday-Stouffer’s Lasagna! You cannot go wrong with this bad boy! Just add a salad from a bag, frozen garlic bread, and the entire house will be thrilled! Trust me!
Monday-With it being Labor Day the Berry’s will be grilling, but I do have some excellent salads to go along with anything on the grill. Check them out here: Asian coleslaw that is so good and so easy! My friend Laura’s Beau Monde salad is to die for! And you can never go wrong with some Mexican Corn!
Tuesday-Taco Tuesday! Who doesn’t like Tacos on Tuesday? This recipe offers a little twist! Take a look!
Wednesday-Christmas Morning Casserole! B for D is always a hit in my house! Don’t let the title scare you! It is just what we eat every christmas morning at the Berry house!
Thursday-Day 4: Grubba’s Meatloaf: So my father in law was in the Air Force and legend has it when he would come home from being away and he would send my mother in law to her parents for a little time away to rest up after being with three crazy boys ALONE for long periods of time. 20 Years in the air force will do that! Thank you Grubba for your Service! Point is he got REALLY good at meat recipes….Boys love their meat and potatoes! This recipe right here is super easy, super good, and if you have children that are scared of meat in a loaf, trust me it is a thing, just call it meatball meat! For some odd reason wording it differently does the trick! Who knew?
That is what I will be cooking this week! What will you be cooking?
OH! BIG NEWS!
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Until Next Time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Suppers #21
Simple meals for the busy family.
Day Late and a Dollar Short! But I am here with Simple Suppers for your week….better late than never! As always we started with Spaghetti Sunday! If you missed last week you do not know that the rule in the Berry Casa is mom cooks Sunday-Thursday and takes Friday and Saturday off! It really works well for us and it is super easy for me because 99% of the time we have Spaghetti Sunday which is quick, easy, and everyone loves it! If I ever get my act together I will get this post out on Saturday and you guys too can partake in Spaghetti Sunday! I promise the kids love it and Trey really loves it! It literally has been a tradition for Trey and I since our dating days back in 1992! He said it feels like home to him. I love that! What meal feels like home to your family? Maybe you guys can start our tradition! I promise it is a tradition that really promotes conversation….something lacking in this world of electronics!
So what are we cooking this week?
SUNDAY: We cooked Spaghetti Sunday It is simple, quick, and a huge crowd pleaser!
MONDAY: Chicken and Rice Soup I really like making soup, sandwiches, and salads on Monday nights because what that does is it leaves me with soup to eat on all week at lunch- which is a lot healthier than any drive through. I don’t do it every week because I like to keep the family on their toes, but I think I would if someone told me they LOVED having soup! Ha!
Tuesday: Tacos via the crock pot which is always a life saver especially on those busy sports nights!
WEDNESDAY: This Wednesday is the amazing Audresha Lynn and I’s cooking show! Tune in live at 5:30 PM CST to see what we will be cooking up! I don’t know what it is yet so I do not have a recipe for ya yet! But I do have you covered! Why don’t you try my Turkey and Squash? This along with my feta chicken is one of JP’s favorite meals I make. It is so easy and so good and do you want to know what else? It is super healthy! #winning
THURSDAY: Steak Burrito Bowl This is such a delicious bowl I make. Graeme really loves it! I think your kids will too and you will love how easy it is and versatile!
So that is what we will be cooking in The Berry home this week! What’s cooking in your world?
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #20
Simple Supper Suggestions for your week.
Simple Supper Suggestions
School is back and so is my Simple Supper Suggestions!
What is Simple Supper Suggestions? Just what it sounds like! Simple Supper Suggestions to help you plan your week.
Why Simple Supper Suggestions?
My mission I am finding is to help busy people simplify their lives while also teaching lessons I am learning along the way. I am by NO means an expert, but what I am is a busy mom with ADD who loves and adores her family but does not want to sleep walk through life anymore and get caught in the rat race of life. Any of that sound familiar? If so you have come to the right place and I hope I can help and maybe you can help me! Who knows? Wouldn't that be a win/win! So if you have any suggestions, ideas, or want to see something by all means throw it out there. I am listening and open! That is how we all grow!
So back to what today is all about....Simple Supper Suggestions! You can take what you like and leave the rest. I promise I will not get my feelings hurt. Be prepared, a lot of this is on repeat because that is what makes life easy!
How does it work with my family? Trey and I along with the boys sit down, or text if I am being honest, ideas for supper the following week. What this does it is helps me to plan, shop, and be ready for whatever comes at me. Does it always work out? Heavens no! But, as I always say....Progress not Perfection and every step in the right direction is a step in the right direction!
Let’s Get Started!
Sunday Spaghetti Sunday! It is a staple in our house and super easy for Sunday night! We LITERALLY do this most Sundays! Repetition and knowing what to expect makes for a much calmer beginning to a new week. Couldn’t we all use a little bit of that about now?
Monday Healthy Chicken Feta! A winner for a Monday night!
Tuesday Sausage Stuffed French Loaf is perfect on a busy Tuesday night!
Wednesday Blueberry Salmon is so delicious and so nutritious and since Trey is in charge of the grill it gives me a night off which is sooooo GREAT!
Thursday Easy and Quick Carbonara! Perfect on Thursday night game night!
Friday and Saturday this little mama takes time off! We order in, we eat out, or sometimes it is cereal for the win! A little bit of cereal never killed nobody!
So there you have it folks! Simple Suggestions to help you plan your week!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #19
I cannot believe Christmas is less than 17 days away! Crazy!!!!! With all the parties and hustle and bustle the last thing I want to think about is cooking and I am sure it is the same for you or at least most of you. So for the next couple of weeks I can assure you the meals will be quick and easy because it is about to get busy up in here!!!!!
Sunday we will be doing our usual Spaghetti Sunday which is so easy, especially if you get into the habit of doing it every week. You can darn near do it in your sleep!!!!!
Monday is my oldest son, Will’s, 18th birthday. He has asked to go out to eat and for Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcakes! So I am off the clock!!! Probably a good thing as I will be an emotional mess thinking about the fact that my first born is 18 already!!!!!
My beautiful boy!!!!!
Tuesday I have a Christmas Party with my Dallas Country Club Students so I will be making Tacos via the crock pot which is always a life saver!
Wednesday Trey and I have a Christmas Dinner with some friends so I will be making Miss Andrea’s Kings Ranch Chicken for the kids! So easy and such a crowd pleaser!
Thursday is JP’s Holiday Concert so again I need it to be super easy so we will be having Red Beans and Rice for the hectic life! I think I will double it so we can munch on it all weekend as well!
That in a nutshell is what we will be eating this week! What will you be having?
Until Next Time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #18
Thanksgiving is behind us and if you are like our house you have tons of leftovers! And by Sunday the family is sick of them!!!! Actually by Saturday, but we all take one for the team because waste not want not right!!!! So it is time to get back on track with our regular scheduled diet!!!!! What will you be eating this week? Here is the Berry line up!
Spaghetti Sunday for the win! It is easy and everyone loves it!!!!
Monday I am making soup and if you have any leftover turkey you can always substitute that for the chicken.
Taco Tuesday this week I want to have a fruit twist with it so I will do my Mango Tacos. So good, so fresh, and you can either do a bowl or a taco.
You can make this like a taco or a bowl!!!!
This Wednesday I will be making an easy pasta dish that everyone loves AND you can make it healthy with zoodles or make it like the kids like it with thin spaghetti!!!! So good and everyone is happy!!!!!
Thursday the Berry’s will be having a delicious sausage loaf the entire family loves! Super easy and crowd pleasy!!!!!!
Friday and Saturday I am off the clock! What will you all be eating this week? Got any recipes you would like me to try and feature here? I would love to!!!!!
Until next time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #17
Well it has been brought to my attention some of you really like this…..I honestly did not think so, but I guess you do! So I will keep on keeping on. Truth is I thought it might be getting boring, but I am being told no. And the other truth is I have tons of recipes to add, but I don’t have pictures and you guys seem to think that is o.k. The REAL TRUTH is my pictures are not that great anyways so I don’t know why I worry! So I shall start adding recipes even without pictures and if you ever get a great photo of any of my recipes I would love for you to share it and I will TOTALLY give you all the credit!
So this week will be a short week because of Thanksgiving. I don’t ever make the turkey which is a real win, but I do make sides. This week I really only have to cook a meal for my family Sunday-Tuesday night so I will send you my sides and a couple of meals and we can reconvene next week! Sound like a plan?
Of course Sunday we will start with Spaghetti Sunday and I am sure my family is very excited as I have been so sick that we have not had it in a couple of weeks.
As the cook you should always test the sauce!
Monday I think we will be EXTREMELY healthy and have salmon! This recipe is amazing, my friend Elizabeth gave it to me about a year ago and I dream about it all the time!!!!!
My mouth is watering looking at this photo!
Tuesday is always some sort of Taco in this family! But this week we will make a twist on it and have Ju Ju’s Taco soup! It is delish and if you double it you have enough for all the family that is in town to nibble on over the weekend when they are tired of the old bird!!!!!
So I am always known for my sides during the holidays and here are some of my specialties that are always requested! Try them! You won’t be sorry!!!!!
So that in a nutshell is this week! Tell me what you are eating! Send me recipes! I will share! And do you have any family favorites at the holidays I should introduce into my family? Would love too!!!!!!
Until Next Time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #16
Sunday’s are usually a time for meal planning for me, but I have to be honest, as of late my life has seemed a little chaotic. Peacefully chaotic if that is even a thing, but I can assure you my meal plans are hit and miss. I am happy to say I finally did get some meals on the table for the family last week, which means this week should be better!!!!! One can hope! Ha!
So what will you be eating this week? Might I help you out a little? I assure you my plan will be super easy as it is yet another busy week for the Berry Clan! Surprise! Surprise!
Sunday is normally Spaghetti Sunday, but this Sunday we will be eating out with our family from Oregon and Ft Worth to celebrate our amazing JP!
Monday I am finally going to make Soup!!!! YEAH! It is a bonus because my dad is still having problems swallowing so I can make extra and take it to my sisters! This soup is so good it is ridiculous and whatever is leftover you can nibble on all week at lunch! Homemade Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup. This soup is super Keto Friendly too for all my Keto friends out there!
Tuesday will be Taco Tuesday and this Tuesday we will have to do the crock pot tacos again as we have a baseball game.
Wednesday the boys have been requesting their Chicken Feta. You guys this recipe is so easy and everyone loves it! My kids ask for it all the time!
Thursday I will be going to JP’s fourth performance of Chorus Line so I am going to have to keep it real simple for Trey and the boys so I will have Gramzee’s pizza bread all prepared and all Trey has to do is pop it in the oven! This is a HUGE hit with everyone! Pro Tip….make sure to have a lot of Ranch on hand!
So there is the Berry Plan for the week! What is your plan?
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #15
I am literally sitting in my Dad’s hospital bed right now typing this and the funniest thing just happened….I was singing the Texas A & M fight song, because it is College Football Saturday, and my pops looked annoyed….So I said, “You wish Robin was here right about now, don’t ya?” Robin is my sister for those of you who do not know, and he LITERALLY said, “No. Not necessarily, I just wish you would shut up!?” I about fell out of the bed! But hey! That is a great sign that he is still witty!
So truth be known I have not cooked in about 2 weeks since my father’s fall. Thank God for friends bringing meals and Trey’s ability to cook! They have all saved me and fed my kids which has been glorious and a major weight off my shoulders!!!! But, if this is what life is going to throw at me it is time I adjust so I am going to do a meal plan this week of super easy meals that can be thrown in a crockpot or whipped up super duper fast!
Sunday will still be Spaghetti Sunday as just last night I was at my friend Amy’s house and her sweet daughter Caroline literally said, “I want to come to Spaghetti Sunday!” Yall! Do you know what that did for my ego! First off the fact that a high school girl is reading my blog!!!! Well, that touched me to the core! And second the fact that any high school kid might think my house if fun!!!!! Dude that is huge! So you better believe I will not let that tradition go!
Monday-Blueberry Salmon This meal is so good and perfect for this time in my life because Trey is in charge of the grill! Ha! All I have to do is make sure to make the rice!!! Easy Peasy!
Tuesday-Crockpot Tacos!!!! You know us! We gotta have tacos on Tuesday and thank God for the crock pot! These tacos are so versatile and everyone loves them!
Wednesday- Red Beans and Rice Again I need the crock pot with life right now. This recipe is super easy and everyone loves it and it makes for nice left overs!!!!
Thursday-Halloween! Our street always gets together and this year we are doing a tex mex theme so I will be making my neighbor Amy’s Tortilla Soup! It is so good and so easy and every crowd loves it!
Friday and Saturday! I am off….Course I feel really guilty because I have pretty much been off since my Dad’s fall on October 11, but I know not to beat myself up too much as this is just a season and one that God is growing me in gracefully!
What will you be cooking this week? And if you have any crock pot meals could you help a sister out and send them my way?
Until next time,
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #14
I give up on fall yall! Is anyone else feeling this way? And is this the hottest fall on record? Lord help us! I love fall and I think we may get one week of it! Ah well….such is life and I need to quit complaining and just be happy to be alive!!!!! So with that let’s talk about what’s for dinner this week!
Sunday we will have spaghetti Sunday like every other Sunday. If you are new here you will see that the Berry family likes routine. This starts our week of sweet with all kinds of love!
Monday we will be having Cashew Chicken and this dish is so easy and it is one pan if you don’t want rice with it! So that makes clean up even easier!
Literally all on one pan unless your family wants rice with it like mine!
Tuesday is always Tacos of some sort! This week they will be baked!
Wednesday we will have turkey bolognese and I give you ideas on how to make this uber healthy and then not so healthy with regular noodles. This dish is always a crowd pleaser.
So you can make this dish uber healthy or with regular noodles like I did above….click the link to see both ways.
Thursdays have become our B for D night as we are now helping a friend out with his little girl and I am still learning what she likes. I have officially learned she does not like noodles so lasagna is out, spaghetti is out, anything with a noodle is out and last week when I had no options for her but breakfast food she got super excited so this week we will have French Toast, whip cream, and berries with some bacon on the side. For my French Toast all I do is get eggs, a little vanilla extract, some cinnamon, sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Whisk all that together and add simple white or wheat bread and cook on the frying pan with butter in the pan. So good!!!!! And everyone is happy!!!!
Friday and Saturday I am off the clock!
Sorry friends….my kitchen is closed for biz!!!!
What will you be making this week? Share a recipe and I will post!
Until next time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #13
So we are darn near to October as I write this and it is still blazing hot! The forecast for Dallas all week is 90’s! I am starting to believe my eight year old that the earth is heating up!!!!! When it is this hot I just cannot bring myself to make soup! Partly because it has been hot for months now and partly because I am seriously perimenopausal! TMI! But truth! What can I say! So this week the Berry’s will not be having soup AGAIN and yes I am bitter about it! But, like I said….”Mama just can’t handle it right now!” So to keep me happy, after all it is all about me in this house of men, we will refrain from soup yet again! What will be eating? Well, take a looksy!
Sunday…..Spaghetti Sunday for the masses!
You never know who will come or what they will talk about it….but one thing is for sure…..there is always a lot of love!
Monday…..Monday night will be the night we grill chicken. AND TONS OF IT! All I do is buy a ton of thighs and throw them in a gallon zip lock bags and marinate them in this Italian dressing! That is literally it! When you are ready throw them on the grill and cook to the right temperature. I will serve it with rice and that delicious Salad my neighbor Laura turned me on to! Try it! It is so good!
Tuesday….Taco Tuesday of course!!!!!! This week we will put a little twist on it with Mangos! So good!!!!!
Mango’s give this dish a refreshing twist!
Wednesday….B for D! My family loves when I do this and this week we will have a Poblano Casserole my friend Paige turned me on to. If your family likes breakfast for dinner give this a try and save it for the times you need a delicious brunch!
Meet Paige! She is a doll!
Thursday…..Enchiladas to take us into the weekend! This recipe is so good and so easy too!!!!!
Friday and Saturday….this cook is OFF!
Time out!
What will you be serving this week? I would love to know!
Until Next Time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #12
This week is nuts! Nuts in a good way! JP is in Phantom of the Opera and while most of JP’s stuff comes in spurts, when it comes, well it is all consuming in a very amazing way!!!!! With that being said we will not be having our usual Spaghetti Sunday, but I will still link it here for those of you who need a meal tonight!
Since it is JP’s big week I will be making most of his favorite meals in the hopes of when he comes home, he takes a moment and eats something nutritious. One can hope!
Monday night we will be having my Chicken Feta that all the boys love! This recipe is so easy and it is such a crowd pleaser in my home!
Tuesday’s in our house is always Taco Tuesday of some sort! This Tuesday will be doing my twist on Taco Tuesday!
Wednesday we will have one of JP’s all time favorites Turkey Hash This recipe is so easy, so weird, yet so good!!!!!!
True story….I don’t have a pretty picture of this dish so I decided to post a pretty picture of the man of the hour!!!!!
Thursday we will finish the week out with one recipe that is silly easy and one that he loves and EVERYBODY loves!!!!! It is so great to use at tailgates like my friend Lyndsy does or brunches or anywhere you have a crowd! And it is B for D! Hawaiian Rolls with Ham and Cheese!!!!!!
Friday and Saturday this mama closes the kitchen!
Sorry! Closed for Business! Help yourself to some cereal or leftovers!
What are you guys eating this week?
Until Next Time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #11
Ok it is September 15th and it is still hotter than you know what and I am dying to have soup, but I just can’t bring myself to make soup in this heat! Man how I miss it!!!! Not only is it easy to make and serve, but it is easy to double and have all week for lunch. That is just not going to happen yet! Ahhhh well…..such is life in Texas!
So what is for dinner at our house this week? Well for starters Spaghetti Sunday! You know the drill if you have been around for a while and if not, and if you stick around, you will find the Berry’s have a ritual every Sunday. Maybe you and your family will enjoy it too!
I never know who or how many will show, but everytime my heart is filled with love.
Monday we will be having JP’s favorite meal Turkey Squash. This dish is super unique and super easy and as odd as it sounds EVERYONE loves it.
Tuesday will be Crock Pot Taco Tuesday of course! The Berry’s love their tacos and this recipe is super simple on nights that we have activities like Tuesday night.
Wednesday I will be tied up at the school so I will make Mrs. Andrea’s Kings Ranch Chicken and everyone will get fed and everyone will be happy! I can make this before I leave to teach dance, refrigerate it until I am ready to cook it, then throw it in the oven and everyone is happy!
Thursday will be Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken. This recipe is simple, quick, easy to clean up, and oh so good!!!! Try it!
What will your family be eating this week? I would love to know!
Until Next Week!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #10
This week we are pretty busy, honestly typing that cracks me up, because truth is we are ALWAYS busy so scratch that! Point is I am going to have Trey grill a TON of chicken to make my life easier throughout the week. Our weekend has been chalk full of sports, college visits, and conventions that the last thing I want to think about is a creative dinner schedule so when times like this happen I just buy a ton of chicken thighs, marinade them, Trey grills them, and that is my back up plan when things get overwhelming. They are quite delicious too and silly easy. I think you might really appreciate this recipe!
But! First things first!
Spaghetti Sunday! You know the drill if you have been around here long and if not, I think you might like the idea so check it out!
Love when our table is full of chaos and love!
Monday night will be the night we grill the chicken. All I do is buy a ton of thighs and throw them in a gallon zip lock bags and marinade them in this Italian dressing! That is literally it! When you are ready throw them on the grill and cook to the right temperature. On this particular night I will serve the thighs with the amazing salad I blogged about last week and my rice. So easy and everyone is happy.
Rice:
This rice is so easy to make. All it requires is 2 cups of white rice. Put that in a medium sauce pan. Add 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring that to a boil. Once it is boiling turn it to simmer and place a few lemon slices on top and sprinkle with Lawrys Season Salt. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. DO NOT STIR! Just let it fluff! Remove the lemons before plating.
Tuesday will be Taco Tuesday and this taco tuesday will be bowls or tortillas and we will keep it very simple for all! I will make rice using the recipe above minus the lemon. I will heat up a can of black beans and reheat some of the leftover chicken from Monday. I then will have each boy in my world build their bowl or tortilla like so: evenly distribute the chicken, rice, romaine lettuce, pico, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheese, and top with Cilantro, lime juice, and chopped jalapenos. So good and so easy!
Wednesday the Berry’s are going to have B for D! And I don’t know about your house, but my family digs this! This Wednesday we are going to have our Christmas morning casserole which everyone loves!
Thursday is a bit calmer so I think I will treat them to a meal Trey literally begs for all the time, especially the wasabi potatoes!!!!! Flank steak and wasabi mashed potatoes! So good and fairly easy!!!!
Friday and Saturday this kitchen is closed!!!!!
So that wraps up what we will be eating this week! What will you be serving? I can always use new and delicious ideas!
Until next time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #9
Simple Supper Suggestions #9
Wow! I was overwhelmed with the response on the meal planning! I had no idea how much people really liked it. Which is odd because before I started doing mine I was just like you watching other moms and using their recipes and their technique’s on planning. I remember thinking to myself one day, “I can do that! I know how to cook and I plan at the begining of the week, why don’t I do this for my readers?” So I started back in the spring and here I am back at it thanks to you guys…..AND I LOVE IT TOO! Nothing makes my heart swell more than knowing I am helping someone! So if you are that someone, thank you for fulfilling my dream of helping people’s lives become better, easier, or more fulfilled!
So back to what today is all about....Today I would like to try throwing out simple supper suggestions for you all. You can take what you like and leave the rest. I promise I will not get my feelings hurt. Point is every Saturday, Trey and I along with the boys sit down, or text if I am being honest, ideas for supper the following week. What this does it is helps me to plan, shop, and be ready for whatever comes at me. Does it always work out? Heavens no! But, as I always say....Progress not Perfection and every step in the right direction is a step in the right direction!
So without futher talk....let's get this party started!!!!!!
Spaghetti Sunday! It is a staple in our house and super easy for Sunday night! We LITERALLY do this most Sundays!
Healthy Chicken Feta! A winner for a Monday night!
Sausage Stuffed French Loaf is perfect on a busy Tuesday night!
Blueberry Salmon is so delicious and so nutrious and since Trey is in charge of the grill it gives me a night off which is sooooo GREAT!
Easy and Quick Carbonara! Perfect on Thursday night game night!
Friday and Saturday this girl’s kitchen is closed for business! So I always double up so we have plenty of left overs for the nights I like to kick my heels up and chill!
Kitchen is closed and mama is writing!
Here is to hoping these suggestions will get your week started off right and help you get everyone fed! After all isn't that what it is about? Keeping it simple in the kitchen so everyone is fed and it is at home and not going through a drive through!!!!!
Until next time!
XO,
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #8
This week you will see alot of repeat recipes. Reason being it is the last week of school and I have let each kid in the family choose what they would like. I did this last year and it is just a way to provide comfort during exams and all the hustle and bustle. Truthfully speaking it is easier on me too because it is normally a meal that I make often so I know exactly what to do. Win, win if you ask me! They are happy and I am happy!
Monday-With it being Memorial Day I asked Trey what he would like. I figure he did serve in the Military for 20 years, it is the least I could do. He chose Steaks on the grill which is a huge win for me! The grill is his domain! Ha! So Monday I am off the clock, but we will have grilled steaks, simple green salad, and baked potatoes. Easy Peasy lemon squeezy.
My Handsome fly boy…..
Tuesday-Will’s pick of Steak Burrito Bowls. These are the perfect meal to double and eat on during the week for lunch or whatever.
I can’t believe this one will be a Senior next year!!!!!
Wedneday-JP’s pick of Chicken Feta. Again super easy and you can even make it super duper easy by going to the grocery and getting their whole chickens that are already roasted if you are crazy busy with end of year activities.
My sweet JP! No lie he requests this recipe EVERY week!
Thursday-Graeme’s pick. Spaghetti! And yes we will do it again! Everyone get’s a pick so it is only fair! And besides everyone loves spaghetti!
This one loves his daddy so much!
Friday-Saturday I am off!
Sunday-Spaghetti Sunday because hey we like to keep it consistent!
What will you be eating this week and do you have any traditions you do with your kids on the last week of school? I would love to know them!
Until next time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #7
It’s a weird week here in the Berry Casa. We have banquets, end of year awards ceremonies, exams to study for, and life is just plain crazy! So I have to keep it simple this week with lots of grilling and a few basic recipes that will get my family fed and happy! Does anyone else have a crazy schedule this week?
Monday-With it being a busy week I will start Monday off with soup and sandwiches just so we have something to nibble on all week should the schedule go haywire! My kids love My Spicy Tomato Basil Soup! And they especially love it with grilled cheese sandwiches!
This boy loves tomato soup and grilled cheese
Tuesday-We have a banquet and I will have a sitter for Graeme as both boys will be busy so I will make my mother in law’s pizza bread! So easy and ALWAYS a crowd pleaser! The babysitter always thanks me! Pro Tip: make sure you have Ranch for dipping!
This stuff is silly good!!!!!! Not so good for ya, but silly good!
Wednesday: Perfect night to grill! Flank steak and wasabi mashed potatoes! Oh my, my mouth is watering just thinking about them!!!!! I will marinate the flank steak all day and Trey will grill the flank steak while I cook the mashed potatoes and everyone in the Berry House will be happy, happy, happy! Try it at your house!
Thursday: I know I will be tired by Thursday so I need a recipe that is healthy and simple, yet mouthwatering and I have it! Blueberry Salmon! This recipe is super easy, super good, and super healthy!!!!!
Friday and Saturday this girl will be off the clock!
Sunday-You know the drill by now! Spaghetti Sunday!
Everyone can relax on Sunday because we all know what to expect! Delish food, lots of kids, lots of laughter, and lots of love!
What will you be cooking this week? And summer is right around the corner! Have any recipes I can try? Would love to see them and give them a go!
Until next time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #6
I just love all the feedback I am getting on my weekly supper suggestions that I think I will officially make it a “thing”! How does that sound to you guys?
My promise is this….MOST of the recipes will be simple. I will TRY to post it weekly, but if something comes up with my family, my health, or I just need a moment, then I will listen to that and know that it is ok. So look for it weekly for the most part! Hey….I am just being real like I always am!
This week I haveincluded my new dish I posted last week that is so good I have been dreaming about it, plus a repeat due to my kids constantly requesting it and some other good stuff! So take a look and see if you like what the Berrys will be eating this week and if you have any recipes you would love to share, I am all ears! I love trying new stuff and I would love to share your reciepes with the people! So send them on!
Monday-Amy’s Tortillia Soup This delicious recipe I got from my amazing neighbor Amy, I like to call her Pei Wei, and it is so good! I love making it on a Monday night for the family and eating on the left overs all week with a side of avocado! So good!
Tuesday-Chicken Feta This seriously is the number one request I get in my home! Every week I ask the boys, including Trey, what they want to eat. And as God is my witness this one is on it every week! Which drives Trey crazy because he is not the biggest spinach fan! But the kids LOVE this one!!!!!
Wednesday-Lemon Chicken and Rice I was inspired by another blogger on this little ditty! It is so good that I am still dreaming about it and cannot wait to eat it again! You really should give it a go! It is one of those recipes that is not super simple, but it is so good and so worth the effort.
Thursday-Red Beans and Rice I love whipping this up on a Thursday because when I double it we can eat on it all weekend! Fun fact….Red beans and rice is so good as a left over after it has marinaded in all the things!!!!!
Friday and Saturday-Kitchen is closed!
Sunday-Spaghetti Sunday I get more fun and positive feedback on this one! I just love it! And your family will love this recipe! Trust me!
My heart is so full when nights like this happens!
So there we have it! Another week of Simple Suggestions! What will you be cooking? I would love to know!
Bon Appetite!
Amy
Simple Supper Suggestions #5
It’s May and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I can taste summer!!!!! Can you? Or are you bogged down with all of the end of school activities. We have a little of that going on as well so I really need the next couple of weeks to be super easy when it comes to feeding the kids. I hope I can help alleviate some of your stress with the following meals. They are all very easy and very delicious!
Monday-Marinated Cole Slaw-After a week of mexican food I think we will go a little all american on Monday. Here at the Berry house I will have Trey grill some hamburgers and I will make my delicious Marinated Cole Slaw and pair it with some grilled corn on the cob. Super easy and everyone is happy!
I tried broccoli in it last time and my kids were not fans….but I was! So if you like broccoli try it!
Tuesday-Primal Mom’s Tomato Mozzarella Salad This little salad is so good and easy. I really like it when I am coming off of a big week of heavy mexican food or out of the holiday food coma because it is super light and healthy.
Wednesday-This week our B for D will be super easy. We will have eggs however the kids want them which means some will want scrambled with cheese and others will want over easy. I will pair it with bacon, toast, and maybe some bisquick pancakes. For my bacon, I like to heat my oven 375 and get a cookie sheet. Line it wth foil and spray it good. I fill that sheet with bacon and cook it for 30-45 minutes depending on how you like your bacon. It is so easy and clean up is quick and your hair does not smell of bacon! I am telling you, kids LOVE B for D! It is so funny too because it is so easy!
Thursday-Chicken Basil Pasta This dish is amazing and if you want to make it healthy you can use zoodle noodles, or spaghetti squash and you can use regular noodles for those who do not care for zoodles. My kids prefer regular so believe it or not I do it both ways and it is still easy. It is a very light and refreshing pasta and one we love.
Friday and Saturday I am off the clock!
Sunday-Spaghetti Sunday If you are new here then you do not know that Sunday Nights here are for friends and family! My house is always open for friends and family and I make spaghetti for whoever wants it. Why? Because it fills my heart and because my husband Trey and I have been doing Spaghetti Sunday since 1992! True story! Check it out and maybe you and your family will start your tradition!
So there are some simple ideas to get ya through the week!
What will be on your dinner table this week? I would love to have some new recipes to share!
Until Next Time!
Bon Appetit!
Amy
