Menu 2014: March 3-30

Time is just flying by this year. I find it hard to believe that it is already March, but then, the weather here seems to agree with me. We've had SEVERAL sub-zero temperature days and lots of snow in the last couple of weeks. I am SOOOOOOO looking forward to spring! I am attempting a slightly different menu format. Each week will consist of a spicy food, a comfort food, an ethnic food, a soup or sandwich, a slow cooker meal, and/or a miscellaneous dish. So here goes...
March 3-9

• Caribbean jerk chicken, rice medley, and steamed California medley veggies
• BLTA pitas and side salad
• Tacos with black beans and rice
• Venison steak and eggs with potatoes o'brien
• Cowboy Skillet

We are hosting a "Date Night" for our church's Homebuilders group (engaged, newly married, or married couples with minor children at home). The hubby and I are preparing an elegant dinner of caprese chicken/rosemary garlic pork loin, roasted root vegetables/steamed California medley vegetables, roasted potatoes/garlic mashed potatoes, salad, bread, and appetizers. We'll also have marbled cheesecake and chocolate lovers cake. We have some fun activities planned for the couples as well.

March 10-16

• Creamy chicken and wild rice soup and "overnight blue ribbon rolls"
• Louisiana red beans and rice
• Deli-style wraps and fruit salad
• Dahi Chicken, traditional Indian dal, and naan
• Crockpot balsamic pork roast, glazed baby carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, and side salad

March 17-23

• Chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce
• Spaghetti and meatballs, steamed broccoli, and French bread
• Peppery Beef pitas and side salad
• Native American Venison Stew
• Tuscan Balsamic Chicken, roasted garlic pasta, brussel sprouts, and garlic bread
• Pulled pork and slaw

March 24-30

• Midwest Chowder (I'll be adding some ham or bacon for the hubby) and cornbread
• Toad in the Hole and steamed broccoli
• Chipotle orange grilled chicken, wild rice medley, and garlic green beans
• French toast bake, breakfast sausage, and fresh fruit
• Pizza
• Crockpot stuffed peppers