Meal Planning with Connie

 Shrimp Fettuccine Casserole This was really good - a big hit with everyone!  Logan said it was as good as a dish from Macaroni Grill!   I’ll definitely make it again!  This made just about the right amount for the four of us. The guys did have seconds.  You'll want to double it for a larger group and bake it in a 9x13-inch dish. Quick and Easy Focaccia Bread I had picked up a package of ciabatta rolls today to go with the casserole, but when I opened the bag tonight, they were molded. Don't you just hate it when that happens?! Of course I didn't discover the problem until I was ready to bake them. I grabbed a can of pizza dough from the fridge, whisked together a bit of olive oil, a couple of crushed garlic cloves and some dried parsley. I slathered this over the dough, which I had pressed onto a cookie sheet. I sprinkled the whole thing down with a handful of Asiago and Parmesan cheese. Presto - quick and easy focaccia bread! Shrimp Fettuccine Casserole 1 (8-ounce)

Very Easy Shepherd's Pie This is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Very Easy Shepherd's Pie 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1 packet brown gravy mix, prepared according to packet directions 3 -4 cups mashed potatoes (fresh, left-over, frozen or instant) 1/2 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a deep dish pie pan, or other small baking dish, with cooking spray. Mix gravy with browned meat. Pour meat mixture into pie plate. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake until bubbly, 20 minutes or so. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven long enough to melt cheese.