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I'm a mother of 4 on a quest to solve the ancient old question of "What's for dinner?"

dinner storys is on vacation!!!!
Posted on July 16, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Quick Note
Wait? Where is my shopping list? Where are my menus? Here is my confession: I have told you before, I’m a mother of 4 and trying just like you to stay afloat every single day. Well, the shopping and the cooking over the summer is out of my league. I can’t get my act together. [...]
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July 13
Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner
________________________________ THE MENU Grilled Top Sirloin and Arugula Salad, Crusty Loaf of Bread Serves 4 SHOPPING LIST The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping much easier. Meat Department 2 lbs. top sirloin steak Produce Department 2 bags baby arugula salad 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 lemon [...]
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July 11-12
Posted on July 11, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in 2-Day Meal Planner
____________________________________ THE MENU Wednesday: Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Pan-Roasted Succotash, Tomato-Farro Risotto Thursday: Cedar Plank Salmon, Wheat Berry Salad ____________________________________ SHOPPING LIST The shopping list is organized according to the grocery store aisles. I hope this makes shopping for dinner much easier Meat Department 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 lbs. salmon 1 piece of cedar [...]
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Meatballs and Chicken Skewers, July 9-10
Posted on July 9, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in 2-Day Meal Planner
I asked my 8-year-old what comes to his mind if he thinks of meatballs. “Round, squishy, big, and hot”. Hmmm, how about delicious, amazing, incredible? I guess round, squishy, big, and hot is about as good as it gets when it comes to food for an eight year old. Enjoy your squishy, big, hot and [...]
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To a fabulous summer, Shopping List July 9-13
Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Shopping List
I hope summer is treating you well and you are enjoying the sunshine and the great outdoors. I don’t know about you, but I would rather spend as little time as possible in the kitchen and more time outdoors lounging poolside. With that spirit in mind, this week’s dinners leaves you plenty of time lounging [...]
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Endless Possibilities, July 6
Posted on July 6, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner
It has been way too long for the Beer Can Chicken to make another appearance. 5 weeks to be exact. I gave you fair warning that you will see it again on the menu. I know my family will be excited and so will be our Friday Night Dinner gang. If you would like to [...]
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New Way of Life; July 4-5
Posted on July 4, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in 2-Day Meal Planner
Just as Independence Day signifies a new way of life for the English settlers, dinner storys is the start of a new way of life for many families. Gather around the table and enjoy your BBQ with family and friends! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! ____________________________________ THE MENU Wednesday: Cheese Burgers, Baked Potatoes, Corn Thursday: Mediterranean Pasta [...]
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Got Coffee? July 2-3
Posted on July 2, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in 2-Day Meal Planner
Did you ever take that first sip of coffee and got a rude awakening? Well, it happened to me this morning. I love my milk coffee. It’s something I look forward to every day. I get the kids off to school, the kitchen cleaned and I get to have that first cup of coffee. It’s [...]
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Shopping List July 2-6
Posted on June 29, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Shopping List
The other day I had a conversation about 4th of July with my 8 year old. He wanted to know why July 4th was called Independence Day. “But mom, why do we call it Independence Day?” After a lengthy explanation of how the first settlers came to the U.S. from England and how the settler [...]
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Fave 10 Winner, June 29
Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dinnerstorys in Friday Night Dinner
The winner of the fave 10 list goes to Enchilada Casserole! Congrats to the casserole! It’s gooey, it’s cheesy, it’s homey, it’s comforting, it’s yummy and best of all, it’s fast and easy. Serve it by itself as a quick weekday meal, or with an appetizer and dessert for company. ________________________________ THE MENU Enchilada Casserole [...]
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