I am hoping to have an easy week of planning and eating, at least after Tuesday.

Tuesday is Family Dinner Night, and I promised the 10 year old that she could prepare a complete festive special dinner for her family.   The “Ole Buckeye and I will be sous chefs, grillers, and servers.  We have been told to wear black or black and white.  The theme will be a 5th of July Celebration.  It will be the last time the entire family will have a meal together for almost a month.  The menu will be

Drinks:  Cranberry Grey Goose Oaks Lily

Appetizer:  Flag Vegetable Tray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtmVN1EmNZ8

Salad:  Watermelon, Blueberry and Mint Salad

Blueberry Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe

Blueberry Watermelon Feta Mint Salad Recipe Salads with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, diced red onions, watermelon, fresh blueberries, fresh mint, feta cheese crumbles

Entree:  Grilled Steaks and Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes

http://www.jocooks.com/side-dishes/italian-roasted-mushrooms-and-veggies/

Dessert:  4th of July Pie, American Berry Pie

https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/16619/american-berry-pie/

(Am I crazy?)

Soooo….

The rest of the week my plan is easy, breezy.

Wednesday raid the refrigerator  Sail Race Night

Thursday: Greek Turkey Burgers and Greek Salad

Friday:  Leftover Sausage Casserole

Saturday:  Meat Balls from Freezer

Sunday  Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Monday Emeril’s Pork Chops

After a long, rainy, but busy holiday weekend, this will be an easy meal week.  Often with easy entrees I will add a new side or dessert.  We shall see what creativity the week brings.