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Our Real Families Menu Dec 15-29th 2022


 Hey there! This is our most recent menu. It is longer than usual just so we can avoid the stores as much as possible until Christmas is over. Please let me know if you are interested in any of these recipes or have questions in the comments. Have a Merry Christmas! 

Thursday 15
lunch-tuna dip and oranges
dinner-Frito pie

Friday 16
lunch-peanut butter and honey sandwiches and chips
dinner-tikka marsala easy for kids

Saturday 17
lunch-chicken taquitos with chips and guac
dinner-Family Christmas party we bring pineapple cheese casserole and cherry cheesecake candy canes

Sunday 18
lunch-crab salad sandwiches on french bread 
dinner-spaghetti Alfredo bake, maple bacon Brussels sprouts, garlic bread

Monday 19
lunch-leftovers
dinner-peppered turkey and cranberry sandwiches, chips and baby carrots

Tuesday 20
lunch-leftovers
dinner-chicken oriental salad and toast

Wednesday 21
lunch-cream cheese and ham bagels 
dinner-Bethlehem dinner 

Thursday 22
lunch-leftovers
dinner-clam chowder and hot rolls

Friday 23
lunch-frozen pizza
dinner-OUT

Saturday 24
breakfast-toaster strudel 
lunch R&R BBQ catered, and muddy buddies, cracker candy, bacon wrapped smokies, ranch dip w wavy chips, tomatoes snap peas and baby carrots, and mini quiches (rice crispies and martinellies for Santa's plate)

Sunday 25
breakfast-traditional hash brown breakfast casserole w flour tortillas and salsa and cheese if so desired
dinner-surf and turf, with rice pilaf and broccoli w cheese sauce

Monday 26
lunch-leftovers
dinner-pizza party! Pizza and root beer

Tuesday 27
lunch-PB and J and chips
dinner-Chicken tamale casserole, ceasar salad  and cherry chocolate cake

Wednesday 28
lunch-tuna dip and crackers
dinner-lasagna and garlic bread 

Thur 29
lunch-leftovers
dinner-cheesy chicken broccoli rice



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