Cozy up to this week’s meal ideas of Spinach Artichoke Casserole, a 9×13 spin on spinach artichoke dip with chicken and rice, and easy crock pot shredded BBQ chicken on a bun with apple slaw and cauliflower soup! It’s an all star 9 recipe line up with inventive leftover options to make you and your family happy.
This Week’s Secret To Success
- This week we’re making the most of purchasing chicken at the grocery store. Save a little by purchasing a larger package. You can even cook all of the chicken for both meals in the same day.
- Both meal ideas also include a little fruit which is so important this time of year. We’re jazzing up our side dish options by making fruit a part of dinner.
- Need a third dinner idea? This week’s breakfast casserole makes an incredible make-ahead supper option when paired with a simple green salad!
EXTRA TIPS: Let’s talk about getting a little extra mileage out of these meal ideas with leftovers!
- Got leftover Spinach Artichoke Casserole? Take it back to its roots by serving the leftovers like a dip with some tortilla chips. It’s SO GOOD and makes leftovers fun!
- Purchase a few baking potatoes with all the toppings. Use any leftover BBQ shredded chicken to stuff those potatoes and serve outstanding loaded baked potatoes for supper one night.
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation! So, don’t forget to make a plan for you table to make dinner time special for your family this week!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love is THE KEY to making any meal time stand out and to inviting others over stress free.
- Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole With Lid
- Lenox Dinnerware- French Perle Groove
- Mineral Gray Ruffle Placemat by Hen House Linens
- Palm Mineral Gray Dinner Napkins by Hen House Linens (see how I used them here)
- Godinger Iced Tea Goblets
- Sea Grass Scalloped Serving Trays
- Hammered Cuff Pewter Napkin Rings
- Bamboo Patterned Silverware
Menu 1- Soup & Sandwich
This easy crock pot Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe will have you eating the best tender, melt in your mouth shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches all the time! Make a little Apple Coleslaw to dress your sandwiches and serve it with a hot bowl Parmesan Cauliflower Soup for an absolutely fantastic meal!
Menu #2- Spinach Artichoke Casserole
Classic chicken and rice meets creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip in this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole recipe with rice for an amazingly delicious all-in-one comfort dish that’s dreamy indulgent and perfect for every occasion! Pair it up with Cabbage Steaks and Cranberry Jello Salad for a sit down comfort meal that's simple to make!
Dessert This Week
These classic, homemade Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are truly the best! So soft and chewy, these golden buttery cookies with warm cinnamon, tender, plump raisins, and a pop of oats are guaranteed to make everyone a fan. Oatmeal raisin cookies are going to be your most requested cookies from now on!
Breakfast Made Easy
Breakfast casseroles are the perfect way to feed everyone a hot breakfast all week long! This Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Croutons is a great short cut recipe, using pre made croutons that soak in eggs and cream all night before baking the next morning!
Snack of the Week
These simple Toasted Rosemary Pecans have a crisp, shiny coating of butter and honey infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt. They are the perfect little snack bites! Salty, herby with just the tiniest hint of sweetness, these Rosemary Pecans are completely addictive, ideal for watching the big game, movies, parties, even topping salads and soups!
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