We substituted soft tacos for the Sub Jee last week, so I've put it back on the menu for this week to use some cauliflower in the fridge. I really like having a menu, but I don't always like to be tied to it- we just all we're feelin' a little Mexican last Friday. :-)
Some friends gave us lots of elk and venison burger a few weeks ago, so I'm challenged to find new ways to use them. Most of the time beef recipes work, but not always as game is leaner. The Spicy Stew with Corn and Tomatoes from last week was the biggest winner, made with venison burger. Elk steak cut into chunks worked well in a vegetable-barley soup, too.
This week I'm going to try a slow-cooked stroganoff over herbed noodles. Anyone else cook with game meat and have some good recipes? I'd love to hear them.
Monday- (holiday, just two of us home) bean quesadillas & salad
Tuesday- Teriyaki chicken thighs, rice, sir-fry broccoli and cauliflower, salad w/oranges and almonds
Wednesday- Slow-cooked Tex-Mex chili* & toppings, toasted cheese bread, veg. plate
Thursday- Slow-cooked elk stroganoff*, herbed noodles, salad
Friday- Sub Jee, vegetable plate
Saturday- Burgers with homemade buns, home fries, carrots
Sunday- leftovers
*recipe to come
-Jami
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