Category: MEMES & LINK PARTIES
FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF ~ BLOG 365.238
French onion soup is one of my favorites things to eat! With this recipe you can have all the mouthwatering flavor for a company dinner and turn the leftovers into a casual sandwich for the next day’s lunch!!
FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 LARGE onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 LARGE egg beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped thyme
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup beef broth
1 cup shredded Gruyère or baby Swiss cheese
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté onions 20-25 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown.
- Add a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pan and stir until the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, minced garlic, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing until well blended.
- Fold in most of the caramelized onions and half of the shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded Gruyère cheese over the top of the meatloaf and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with remaining onions.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with MENU & RECIPES week 34 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.237
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
LAST WEEK RECAPPED / ON MY MIND
Oh my there are parts of last week that were wonderful and parts that were so horrible I’m trying to forget them. It was a busy stressful week trying to finalize many things for my step dad’s memorial on Saturday.
The memorial itself was very nice and well done by a local pastor that has known my stepdad for quite a few years. Mom did up a photo board of pictures of him from over the years to have in the fellowship room during the reception. And then I scanned them to a flash drive for a screen display during the service. There was also a wonderful cross section of attendees from his college roommate, older sister with her son and DIL, younger brother, golf buddies, AA buddies and a whole host of friends, family and neighbors. My friend Martha who I met doing an estate sale for her daughter and son-in-law was there – she’ll be 104 in February and is sprier than most 40 year olds. It was so good to see her and get one of her hugs! My friend Nellie who used to own a local deli shop before she abandoned us to retire early catered the reception in the fellowship hall with her sandwiches, fruit and cookies.
The stressful part came on Sunday morning when my stepsisters showed up half an hour after the appointed time to settle up a few things. With grace (instead of telling you how it really went down) I’ll just say that it devolved quickly with the prickly one yelling at my mom and accusing her of things that just weren’t even possible. It ended with me “inviting” them to leave before mom had a stroke or heart attack because she was so upset. Let’s just say they expected mom to make up financially for things and choices their dad made regarding their mother’s trust over the years that mom had nothing to do with. The way they acted and the things they asked for were ludicrous and completely out of line. It was as if they expected their dad to stop living after their mom died over 25 years ago. I can unequivocally say that he would be sooooooo very ashamed of the way they acted and the things they said.
Let’s just say I believe that from here on out they will be communicating through lawyers or at the very least in public places.
I’m choosing to remain positive and pray that with MUCH grace this can be worked out amicably.
We did go to a birthday party for a spry 94 year old on Sunday afternoon.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
That cold front predicted through much of the mid west isn’t going to hit here!!!! We’re predicted to have highs in the 90’s and lows around 60 throughout the week and partly cloudy so that means a chance of mugginess too.
TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS & DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’m working on finishing The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley still. Another good reason to look forward to fall with rainy lazy Sundays.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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8/25 MONDAY
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8/26 TUESDAY
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8/27 WEDNESDAY
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8/28 THURSDAY
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8/29 FRIDAY
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8/30 SATURDAY
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8/31 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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Meeting night CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BAKE
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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ITALIAN SUNDAY GRAVY OVER PASTA
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cooking at the Eagles
MEATLOAF, ROASTED POTATOES & CARROTS with GRAVY
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In celebration of Blackberry and all the work being over we’re all going out together for BRUNCH to celebrate so it’s a CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own!
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CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA
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DESSERT
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HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
We need rain SOOOOOO very bad. The pond is really showing the drought. And the Black Eyed Susans are on their last legs of the season!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
SILENT SUNDAY ~ BLOG 365.236
SATURDAY COFFEE ~ BLOG 365.235
TGIF ~ BLOG 365.234
HAWAIIAN SHEET PAN CHICKEN ~ BLOG 365.233
HAWAIIAN SHEET PAN CHICKEN
A quick and easy weeknight meal. The original recipe called for rice, but we prefer a good yaki soba noodle. We also like to use some butternut squash now and then or whatever veggies I have in the drawer that need used up. Enjoy and adapt this delicious and easy Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan to your liking!
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup QUALITY teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup QUALITY honey
1/4 cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup cooked rice or yaki soba noodles
1/2 cup chopped broccoli or diced butternut squash
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed then sliced
Sliced red onion
- Preheat your oven to 400°.
- Lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick baking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Place the chicken, pineapple chunks, rice (if using), broccoli, butternut squash and red bell pepper on a large baking sheet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTES:
- For a spicier dish, add MORE red pepper flakes to the marinade. If using yaki soba noodles add them during the last 10 minutes.
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY ~ BLOG 365.232
CHEESY ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SHELLS ~ BLOG 365.231
CHEESY ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SHELLS serves 8
Full of flavor, quick and easy to make, hearty and has become a family favorite.
2 ounces avocado oil
1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
2 links Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1/2 cup FINELY chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, FINELY minced
1½ cups homemade chicken broth
1½ cups marinara sauce
8 ounces medium shell pasta (3 cups), prepared al dente – or pasta of choice
¼ cup FRESH basil leaves, chopped
1 cup seasoned croutons, optional
4 ounces (½ cup) FRESH Parmesan cheese, grated (reserving a sprinkling for serving)
4 ounces COLD cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- Place the sausage LARGE skillet and cook sausage over medium heat for 4–6 minutes, breaking the sausage into small crumbles.
- Add onions and saute another minute.
- Add garlic and saute another 30–60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir the broth, marinara and broccoli into the pan.
- Increase the heat to high, cover and bring to a SLOW boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil until blended.
- Stir in prepared pasta and blend to coat well.
- Sprinkle the crouton mixture evenly and reserved Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, RECIPES, MENUS week 33 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.230
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
LAST WEEK RECAPPED
WOW once again last week sped by and here we are again at Monday. Today is our anniversary, but it’s Monday and everywhere we’d like to go to celebrate is closed so will celebrate tomorrow while we are at the coast for an appointment for hubby.
I’ve spent most of last week packing away and sorting the things from the estate sale for donation this week. When I wasn’t doing that I was prepping for the Blackberry Festival special that some friends and I talked another friend into running. We did a Blackberry Brisket Biscuit and it was a huge success. I made the homemade biscuits and Blackberry Jalapeno jam (I even strained it 3 times to get rid of the seeds) and my girlfriend’s hubby smoked a brisket. He’s also a graphic artist and made us a cool banner.
The Festival itself was fun, even with the rain! The rain kept the temperatures down and I even found myself wanting a hoodie at one point while we were checking out all the old classic cars. I’ll put some pictures down in the favorite photos from the camera section. We then went downtown to the Farmer’s Market for some gorgeous carrots, fresh small head cabbage, sun dried tomatoes and then went by my favorite permanent Veggie farm where I bought some sourdough cinnamon rolls and peaches.
I do have to get back on track this week and get some things done!!!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
It’s been quite cloudy since the rain and that’s making it A LOT humid and muggy! We’re supposed to move back to the high 80’s and clouds most the week.
ON MY MIND
There has been so much going on for so long I can’t even keep my thoughts straight. Just when things seemed to be settling down we found out my brother will be having open heart surgery in a couple weeks because of an aneurysm. Trying to stay positive for him and keep my mom from worrying too much. He has good doctors. He’s only 3 years older than my dad was when he passed from a massive heart attack so it’s a bit scary.
TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS & DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’m reading THE BOOK of Lost and FOUND by Lucy Foley. I chose this book based on the last one I read by her and I love her style though this book is quite a bit different, but in a good way.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀 This will be a strange week with the upcoming memorial on Saturday and friends and family in and out for several days so am not planning too many meals and just going with the flow.
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8/18 MONDAY
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8/19 TUESDAY
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8/20 WEDNESDAY
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8/21 THURSDAY
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8/22 FRIDAY
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8/23 SATURDAY
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8/24 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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FRENCH ONION MEAT LOAF, ROASTED BABY POTATOES & BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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OUT for the day with hubby so will celebrate our anniversary somewhere nice
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OUT with GIRLFRIENDS
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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DESSERT
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- HAWAIIAN SHEET PAN CHICKEN
- CHEESY ITALIAN & SAUSAGE PASTA
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
