Christmas Notebook

We’re home after a short trip north. Saturday afternoon DH took DD to a water park while I enjoyed several hours in a book store.

Sunday we worshiped with my sister at her church, then spent the afternoon at her house. DD had a good time with her first cousin once removed, Tshepo. He and his mom (my niece) will be traveling to South Africa later this week to join his dad, where they will serve as missionaries for the next five years.

On the way home this evening, I took some pictures out the car window of the beautiful, long lasting sunset. I especially like this picture.

The coming week doesn’t have any big events scheduled. I think I’m glad. 😉

Monday
spaghetti / meatballs
green salad
corn / peas
foccacia

Tuesday
crockpot chicken cordon bleu
asparagus
corn
spinach salad

Wednesday
porksteaks on the grill
coleslaw
tomatoes
sweet ‘n sour cucumbers
green beans

Thursday
tilapia
corn on the cob
steamed red potatoes
green beans
green salad

Friday
shrimp
green salad
rice
broccoli / cauliflower / carrots

Saturday
leftovers

Sunday ~ dinner at church
crockpot lasagna
Triple Chocolate Mess
ice cream

Crock Pot Lasagna
You will need the following four items to make the lasagna:

Meat Mixture
Mix together:
1 pound ground round, browned (with a diced onion if you wish)

Sauce
3-4 c. spaghetti sauce of your choice

Noodles
8 lasagna noodles, dry and broken into pieces

Cheese Mixture
Mix together:
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
3 eggs

1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Spray a crock pot with cooking spray. Place enough spaghetti sauce on the bottom to cover the pan. Layer 1/3 of the noodles, then 1/3 cheese mixture, and then 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Repeat with two more layers. Top with 1 c. mozzarella cheese.

Cook on high for three to four hours or on low for 6-8.

You’ll find more menu ideas here.

~~Rhonda