Traci's Kitchen

The boyfriend says we need to make a good menu for meals throughout the week so we can make ONE shopping trip per week & have different meals to eat each day. So I am taking suggestions for meal ideas! We are also on a budget, so don't go all "T-Bones & Lobster" on me lol (although, that does sound like a good splurge idea)! Once we get our weekly meal prepping schedule figured out, I will share with those of you who are looking for a good meal plan.

So I tried this new Chicken Parmesan Recipe last night & lemme tell you, it was a hit. My boyfriend almost took me down to the courthouse right then & there ;) No but really, it was really good! So here is the recipe: What you'll need: Raw chicken breasts Italian breadcrumbs (or you can make your own like I did): Panko bread crumbs Italian seasoning Salt & pepper for seasoning Garlic for seasoning (optional) Large eggs, beaten (as many as it will take to coat your chicken) Butter (for frying) 1 jar of spaghetti sauce (for up to 4 chicken breasts) Mozzarella cheese (can be sliced or grated, I prefer grated) Parmesan cheese Parsley for garnish Spaghetti noodles for serving Directions: Start out by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, & garlic (optional). Pour your breadcrumbs into a large bowl. If needed, add your Italian seasoning & mix. Beat your eggs in a shallow bowl. I used 2 eggs for 4 chicken breasts. Heat a large ...

Okay, so this is like an all-time favorite of mine! It's quick, simple, & cheap! It's called Goulash if you've never heard of it, or "Poverty Meal." So if you're running low on funds, this is perfect! I made a pot last night. My son had a small bowl, I had two bowls, & my boyfriend ate all the rest! He had never had Goulash before, but he loved it. It's also great for meal-prepping. I followed this recipe from delish.com & I will attach the link straight to the recipe! http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55501/best-goulash-recipe/

I stole this recipe from my boyfriend (hehehe). When he first told me about it, I was a little unsure! But I will usually try anything! Now that I have tried it, I love it! It's perfect for my work lunches. It's extremely simple, too! So here's the recipe for his homemade pasta salad. Here's what you need: A box of ziti pasta A package of pepperoni A block of Monterrey-jack cheese A cucumber About 3 small tomatoes A small bottle of Italian dressing (8 oz should be good) First, boil your ziti pasta by the directions on the box. While doing that, you can cut up your tomatoes, cucumber, & cheese. Also, tear your pepperoni slices into smaller pieces. When your noodles are done, throw everything together & mix your Italian dressing with it & voila! There is your homemade pasta salad! You can add other things to it if you'd like, such as avocado, bacon, bell peppers, jalapenos, just have fun with it! Keep leftovers refrigerated 😃😃