Dinner Menu #2

Okay - I'm a little behind in posting another menu but sometimes there just isn't enough time in my day.  Here's what's on the menu this week:

Ham with Pineapple and Macaroni & Cheese

Half a ham
brown sugar
1 can of chunked pineapple
macaroni & cheese

Slice ham about 1/2 inch thick.  I cook mine in a 9-inch dish.  As I layer the ham I sprinkle it with brown sugar.  Pour pineapple over the top.  Bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes or until hot.

Make the macaroni and cheese according to the box.  I never cook my macaroni all the way so I usually only boil it about 5 minutes. 

This is one of the easiest dinners to make and the most popular with my kids. 

Since there is left over ham....

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Chunk up ham from previous night.  Cook potatoes according to the box (I haven't tried home-made scalloped potatoes but feel there's a good chance I'm taking that on the next time we have this).  Add the ham to the potatoes, cook until hot. 

Beef Stroganoff (see first post)
Frozen pizza
Macaroni & Chese with hotdogs
Pot Roast (see first post)

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

2 -4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (depends on how many people you're feeding)
soy sauce (I use low sodium)
honey
un-cooked bacon (I always use turkey bacon but you can use good old fashioned bacon if you want!)

Mix soy sauce and honey (I use about a 1/2 cup of soy sauce and probably about 2 tablespoons of honey).  Put chicken in a dish to marinate and cover with the soy sauce/honey.  Marinate about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.  When chicken is done marinating wrap each strip with a slice of bacon.  Dispose of remaining sauce.  Broil chicken for 7 - 10 minutes, turn chicken and broil an additional 5-8 minutes.

This is really easy and one of our favorite ways to have chicken!  Enjoy!

I know this isn't the most exciting week for cooking in our home but it's just the babies and I since Zach is out of town!  We'll be inviting some friends over to share our bigger meals with us since there is no way we will be able to eat all of this!  With Fall in the air we are looking forward to more favorites that we typically only eat when the weather cools down. 

Make sure you check back as I am planning to post a couple of other family favorites in the next couple of days.  Have a great holiday weekend!