Recipe Reviews

Side note before we get started!
I started my period today. (HAPPY MONDAY!) If you haven't been reading my blog for very long, you might be wondering why I'm posting such a personal, yet natural, moment in my life. Well...it's because my hubs and I are TTC. We've not succeeded yet, and this basically proves it. Yesterday was day 70 of my cycle. 70 days. 70 FREAKING DAYS! That's the longest cycle I've ever had. What is UP? I have no idea. November 1st can't come soon enough. (See this post and this for more info.) Bright side of seeing Aunt Flo? It's a new month, with a new opportunity to TTC. I have faith. Romans 8:28.

I am such a slacker about planning our meals right now...and sharing them with you. I'm not sure if I'm honestly going to be able to keep up with the full on spreadsheet, but I'm going to try to plan out our meals and link recipes, as well as give my reviews of the new recipes we try. That spreadsheet is TIME CONSUMING. I might do it again if I hear that people are actually using it, but if I'm only making it for me, I can make it in a list form.

From the last meal plan I posted, I made 2 out of the 3 new recipes I hadn't made before. The potato soup is on my list for this week...as well as my stuffed shells!

1. Corn and Chicken Chowder

My Rating

Hubs' Rating

Review: This picture looks really gross. I know. Ha. HOWEVER, this was taken in terrible lighting...in a tupperware sandwich container...the next day. I forgot to take a pic when it was fresh because it was SO YUMMY! The hubs and I don't rate things 5 stars unless we mean it. We loved the chewiness, the smoothness, and the crunchiness. It took me about an hour to make this, which might seem daunting to some busy ladies and gents, but unless a soup is slow cooked in a crockpot, it's going to take more than 10-15 minutes to make a yummy, homemade soup. I highly recommend this to anyone!

2. Crockpot Italian Chicken

My Rating

Hubs' Rating

Review: This recipe was a bit of a let down to me. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great, thus the 3 star ratings from the hubs and I. We ate ours over whole wheat pasta, which was pretty good, but it might be better over egg noodles, as someone told me on Pinterest, that they did. I didn't really like the texture, too much, but to be fair, I didn't defrost the chicken before putting it into the crockpot. Maybe it would have turned out a little smoother if I had? Maybe not? Regardless, I feel like it was just lacking overall. I suggest you give it a try if it sounds like something you and your family might enjoy, though!

Did you try either of these recipes over the last couple of weeks? What did you think? Do you agree with my ratings? Have you tried any other recipes lately that you think I should try? Leave the link and/or recipe in the comments below, please!

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Meal Plan Monday Sept 26

There will be no new meal plan this week. Due to circumstances last week, we did not use the meal plan last week, so we will be using it this week. Sorry for the inconvenience! Happy Monday! Have a great week!

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Meal Plan Monday 9/19

It's Monday again! Back to the beginning of the work week! Did you have a great weekend? 


Here's the meal plan for the week! It's a Google Document Spreadsheet. You can download it/save it to your computer and edit it to your heart's content! (Please do not post this on your blog, website, etc. without giving me credit, though. It takes time and effort planning/making these!) I'm super excited about two of these meals that I've never made before!

Recipes To Share

1. Momma Mia Stuffed Shells (AFT Original!)

2. Corn and Chicken Chowder

3. Crock Pot Italian Chicken

4. Crock Pot Hearty Potato Soup

New Recipe Reviews From Last Week

1. One Pot, Stove Top, Creamy Mac and Cheese

Please excuse the cell phone pic.

Hub's Rating

My Rating

Review: I felt like it was lacking flavor. I added some cayenne paper to it, but it still didn't make it overly interesting. It was easy to make, though kind of high maintenance since I couldn't really walk away from the stove. (Didn't want it to burn, clump, or the milk to curdle.) The end result just wasn't worth all of the work in my opinion. I also wouldn't recommend this as a meal. The hubs and I decided it would be a pretty good side dish though. It just wasn't as satisfying as an entree should be. If we added bacon crumbles and/or toasted breadcrumbs, it might have been a bit more satisfying.

2. Crock Pot Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup: 

Please excuse the cell pic...again.

Hub's Rating

My Rating

Review: We LOVED this soup! Not only was it SUPER easy to make (it took me less than 10 minutes to put it all in the crockpot, turn it on and go) but it was super delicious! The only thing I would recommend is that if you want some for the next day or to freeze OR you have more than 2-3 people in your house, double the recipe. It made enough for us for dinner and then a little left for me to have the next day, but this recipe did not make an over abundance of soup. The taste, though, was to die for, and it was hearty, satisfying, and filling! This is sure to be a Bailey Family Favorite!

Did you try any of the recipes from last week? What did you think? How did the meal plan work out for you, if you used it? I hope you have a yummy week! 

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Meal Plan Monday 9/12-9/16

Hello, Friends!!
   Happy Monday to you! I think I enjoy Mondays more than most people...mostly because I don't have to go to work on Monday. Maybe you dislike Mondays. Maybe you're like Garfield. :-)

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Here's the meal plan for the week! It's a Google Document Spreadsheet. You can download it/save it to your computer and edit it to your heart's content! (Please do not post this on your blog, website, etc. without giving me credit, though. It takes time and effort planning/making these!) I'm super excited about two of these meals that I've never made before!

Recipes To Share

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1. One Pot, Stove Top, Creamy Mac and Cheese

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2. Crock Pot Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup 

(I named it since someone just posted it directly to Pinterest from their phone!)

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3. Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken
(P.S. I don't use the scallions on top, because I don't like them. They are not included in the ingredients on the spreadsheet. If you want them, please just add them to the spreadsheet.)

Tune in next Monday to hear all about my experience with the new recipes as well as to get next week's meal plan!

I'd love to hear about YOUR meal plan for the week (if you make them) OR if you use mine! Feedback anyone? :-D

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