tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post7662937880452214577..comments2024-01-02T00:03:11.813-05:00Comments on Life's Accidental Journey: Menu Plan Monday (With Costs!)My name is Michelle.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-3895740037258976902008-01-16T07:50:00.000-05:002008-01-16T07:50:00.000-05:00Hey Beth, she actually wrote it out in my MPM comm...Hey Beth, she actually wrote it out in my MPM comment section on Nov. 12. This is what she said:<BR/><BR/>"Hey, I have a suggestion of what you can do for mexican...<BR/><BR/>Use some leftover meat (or just brown a pound or two of ground beef with some seasonings), add 1-2 TBSP cumin, 1/2 cup salsa (or a can of diced tomatoes and dash of cayenne pepper if you don't have salsa), and about 2 cups uncooked rice to a skillet. Heat up a minute, then add 4-5 cups water and let simmer on low till rice is tender. Put in a 9x13 baking dish - top with shredded chz, and it should be completely melted by the time you get to church. (Or pop in oven 10 min.)<BR/><BR/>Title: Quick-n-Easy Spanish Rice Bake<BR/><BR/>Tip: Cilantro and Cumin are great herbs/spices in any mexican dish. And beans are a great side."<BR/><BR/>The only thing I do differently is that I add (homemade) taco seasoning to the meat, I use canned tomatoes (to keep costs down) and brown rice (for health reasons) and so have to simmer it for close to an hour. The family really, really likes it.My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-50111327874774627392008-01-16T07:17:00.000-05:002008-01-16T07:17:00.000-05:00Is Alanna's Mexican Rice Bake recipe somewhere her...Is Alanna's Mexican Rice Bake recipe somewhere here on your blog? Can a take a peek at it..I'm getting ready to do next weeks menu and I'm just sitting here with a blank mind,lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-77523349968816100952008-01-15T12:38:00.000-05:002008-01-15T12:38:00.000-05:00Andrea, I've missed you ALL too! Thank you. :)Lor...Andrea, I've missed you ALL too! Thank you. :)<BR/><BR/>Lori, it was *so* much fun and I spent literally a whole day on the computer getting exactly what I wanted. Fun and relaxing. <BR/><BR/>About the coconut oil...I'm one of those people who think the right kind of fat is good for you. And I go out of my way to incorporate it into our diet. Coconut oil is one of those fats. (Along with real butter and EVOO.) I use cocout oil in place of other oils in almost all of our baked goods. It makes the worlds *best* cornbread. I'll even melt a little a put it into smoothies!My name is Michelle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02649101060281144314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-90677787913298574352008-01-14T20:23:00.000-05:002008-01-14T20:23:00.000-05:00Wow!! Happy Ann. and Happy B-Day! Sounds like you ...Wow!! Happy Ann. and Happy B-Day! <BR/>Sounds like you had fun shopping, I was wondering what the huge tub of organic coconut oil was for? If you don't mind my asking. Glad to see you back I have missed you very much. Looking forward to frugal fridays from you, lol remember the epilator...lol<BR/>Blessings Lori"My Little Wonders"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10192873343752334828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30488975.post-54841990239694290772008-01-14T14:07:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:07:00.000-05:00Hello!I really look forward to your Monday menu wi...Hello!<BR/>I really look forward to your Monday menu with the costs! We are still getting over the flu so meal planning has been at a stand still. Glad your back! Missed ya!!Andrea Maddiexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717932890481626763noreply@blogger.com