Random Menu Ideas…..

Good morning-

Well, I’m about to make my last deliveries for this week and yesterday began thinking about what to offer for next week’s menu.  This happens every week.  A conversation or something I see in the paper or on TV will inspire my menu for the following week.

Ideas that came to mind were breaded thick cut boneless pork loin chops with fresh sage stuffing.  Romaine salad with mixed greens, pears, blue cheese and toasted walnuts, cider vinaigrette…..

Roasted chicken, with skin and bone, maybe homemade pesto under the skin and some kind of potato…..or~chicken pot pie…

Dessert offering?  Maybe Pecan Squares.  OMG, they’re ridiculous!  Another equally delicious option~Fresh Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, (recipe below)

I’m thinking of putting my soup pot back on the stove even though we’re not into fall yet.  Mostly because I’m missing soup.

I’ve got to come up with a plan for an October wedding as well.  Love it!

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 8 ounce softened cream cheese
4 ounces softened butter (one stick)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
milk as needed

1)  With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.  Add the vanilla and the powdered sugar.  Mix on the lowest speed of the mixer and add milk 1 teaspoon at a time to get a smooth spreading consistency.
2)  Ice the cake generously with the frosting.  Refrigerate until ready to serve and refrigerate leftovers (if any!)

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Comments

  1. Janine bird says

    Oh Angie I wish I lived in Chicago! I go to your page regularly for ideas. I am currenty trying to loose weight if you have any low cal recipies you would like to share:) Janine

    • So nice Janine! Have you checked out the salad category? You could do simply grilled chicken breast over green salad with blueberry balsamic vinaigrette or the caesar salad, of course, would be great with chicken too. Any of those grain salads are great. Very filling without loads of calories. PS-every picture I’ve seen you in on FB you look amazing! Thank you for visiting my site, I appreciate it!