Meal Planning with Connie

It’s meal plan day!! Don’t forget to tidy your fridge and sort your coupons before planning next week’s menu! Sunday Coupon Preview Cooking Quote of the Week: If you ever have to support a flagging conversation, introduce the topic of eating. ~ Leigh Hunt Let us, with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for He is kind; All things living He doth feed, His full hand supplies their need. ~ John Milton Monday - Chicken Pot Pie Soup 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cups half-and-half or milk In a medium sauce pan combine chicken, mixed vegetables, cream of potato soup, cream of chicken soup and milk. Heat through and serve with crumbled crackers on top. Tuesday - Canadian Bacon and Pepperoni Pizza Canadian Bacon and Pepperoni Pizza 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust 1 jar pizza Sauce 1 small package of pepperonis 1 small packag

Congratulations to our winners!! Vonda S. - 1. Simmering Favorites - Slow Cooker 28 Delicious Recipes , a set of pot holders, a coffee measuring scoop and a veggie brush Brenda H. - 2. Southern Living Quick & Easy Weeknight Favorites, a set of pot holders, a coffee measuring scoop and a veggie brush Many thanks to Susan for providing the fun cookbooks for our September giveaways. I know Vonda and Brenda will enjoy them! Thanks to all who entered our drawing! Be sure to register for our October Giveaways. They are in memory of my sweet mother-in-law and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Details coming soon!

Miracle Pecan-Caramel Bars This recipe was inspired by one in the Supper Suppers Cookbook by Judie Byrd. These cookie bars are easy and yummy! Miracle Pecan-Caramel Bars 1 stick of butter, melted 1 package of yellow cake mix 2 (8 ounce) packages of softened cream cheese 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. With a fork, mix together cake mix and butter. Pat this into the baking dish. With an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and brown sugar; stir in pecan by hand. Spoon cream cheese mixture over crust. Bake for about 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown. For more yummy recipes, visit: Foodie Friday

Too Easy Soup Too Easy Soup I made this for lunch, and the kids loved it. It really is too easy, and it's tasty, too! 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1 (26 ounce) can of spaghetti sauce 1 (16 ounce) can of beef broth 1 cup of dried macaroni noodles shredded cheese Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to sit for about 10 - 15 minutes. Ladle into bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with garlic bread or bread sticks.

Can y'all believe September has come and gone?!!! Wow! Time surely flies, doesn't it?! The drawing for our September prizes is tonight!! Be sure to register!!! September Giveaways!!! Crock Pot Cookbook Set Quick and Easy Weeknight Favorites Set My sweet friend, Susan, who is a Pampered Chef and Southern Living at Home representative, has graciously provided me with these neat cooks from the Southern Living publishers. Both cookbooks are filled with great recipes! I just love Southern Living recipes! Be sure to contact Susan to place an order for Pampered Chef or Southern Living at Home: pamperedsusan1@yahoo.com Susan graciously gives a 10% discount on Pampered Chef to anyone mentioning Meal Planning with Connie when they place their order! Thank you, Susan!! Drawing will be on September 30th at 10:00 p.m. CDT Email me at mealplanwithconnie@att.net to register! The drawings will be in this order: 1. Simmering Favorites - Slow Cooker 28 Delicious Recipes , a set of pot hold