OK, so it’s October and now the green tomatoes that have been on the bushes for more than a month have decided to ripen.
All at once.
Ugh. I’m swimming in tomatoes when I usually have a nice steady stream.
But I’m not complaining- oh, no. I feared I wouldn’t have enough to put up the salsa, marinara, pizza sauce,* chutney, and bruschetta we like to have all year.
So, now I just need time. How about an easy menu this week?
Monday- “Magic” mac ‘n cheese (have you tried this- cook the noodles in the milk and add cheese- the starch from the noodles thicken it, like magic!), tomato salad
Tuesday- Greek tuna and tomato salad,* corn on the cob, artisan bread
Wednesday- Teriyaki chicken, rice, stir-fried broccoli and peppers
Thursday- Bean soup with chicken & kale (I’m making this up…), artisan bread, vegetable plate
Friday- Pasta salad made with garden veggies & dried tomato vinaigrette, grilled sausages
Saturday- (moved from last week) Pigs in a blanket (using easy breadstick dough), oven fries, vegetable plate
Sunday- Roast chicken, potatoes, & peppers; garden slaw with vinaigrette
*recipe to come
-Jami
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
Yum! Sounds like a tasty week. I’ll have to try that magic macaroni- my 4 year-old LOVES macaroni.
We’re out of tomatoes now (Ohio), actually had to buy some the other day at the grocery store. Enjoy yours!
I need to try the easy breadstick dough. It looks good.
I have never herd of the magic mac and cheese? I have to try this. How much milk to pasta do you use? My girls love mac and cheese so I make it at least once a month.
me too. . .