This is another recipe that I’ve had since high school… it has always been a big winner in our home. I’ve come a long ways since Home Ec class and I rarely measure anything anymore but it’s a good thing I’m putting these recipes online as this one is getting so worn that the ink is smudging badly. I also like using a little bit of minced garlic in mine as well. You might also like this recipe: Mama’s Secret Spaghetti Sauce.
This was something that I’ve been wanting to try but haven’t gotten around to until last weekend. I am so glad that my sister decided to go with this for dinner as I have been very curious and now I know that this dish will be making it to our table again in the future… it’s so easy to do as well!
You can use the cooked squash in almost any pasta dish and I can’t wait to give it a try with Mama’s Secret Spaghetti Sauce or with some Easy Alfredo Sauce, the possibilities are endless. We ate it with some Easy Baked Chicken, Sauteed Squash (we used a combination of other vegetables instead of the squash), and some Quick & Easy Garlic Bread (which I later made croutons with).
I’m thinking this might also work well in place of the squash in our favorite Cheesy Squash Casserole or maybe even good as Vegetable Casserole. I’ve also read that Spaghetti Squash is good with a little butter and brown sugar… just the way I like my sweet potatoes!
Did I mention that spaghetti squash is a low carb pasta alternative? It also has many great health benefits that you can read about HERE. This fits in well with our Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle changes that we’ve been trying to implement! Continue reading “Baked Spaghetti Squash (3 ways to cook it)”
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, Jelly Toast
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Toast/Peanut Butter Brownie Dessert
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
PB & J, fruit
Dinner: ++
45 minute spaghetti sauce w/noodles, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cinnamon Toast
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner: ++
Tater Tot Casserole, veggies
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad, veggies
Dinner: ++
Shredded Beef, tortillas, rice, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Salmon Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot Dogs, mac n cheese
Dinner: ++
Chili Dog Casserole, Chips, Salad
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit
Lunch:
PB & J, Fruit
Dinner: ++
Cheddar Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Free Day
Snacks/Desserts:
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or other vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
NOTE: This is a Pantry Challenge Week for me.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups , Fruit
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies
Dinner:
Oven BBQ Chicken, Pasta Salad, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
muffins
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Snacks/Desserts:
PB crackers
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Mac -N- Cheese, Veggies
**(I will be making extra meatballs in the crockpot as Momma has a covered dish dinner before the new class in the evening.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Spaghetti, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Oven Toasted Cheese Sandwiches ** new recipe
Dinner:
Thanksgiving in a Crockpot, Mashed Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Soup, Grilled Cheese
Dinner:
Thanksgiving in a Crockpot, ** new recipe Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy
**(Fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
Monkey Bread, scrambled eggs, grits
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Breakfast for Dinner
Snacks/Desserts:
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Salmon Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas
Snacks/Desserts:
Peanut Butter Crackers
** Pickled Eggs (to have them ready for Easter)
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Mac n Cheese
Dinner:
45 minute spaghetti sauce, pasta, salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
Snacks/Desserts:
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Egg salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Chili Dog Casserole, Chips, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Eggs Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Tortilla Bowl Taco Salad, Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner:
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Tater Tot Casserole, Salad, 7 Up Biscuits
Snacks/Desserts:
Saturday
Breakfast:
Bird Nests, fruit
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia, Steamed Asparagus, Steamed Red Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
