Cheap & Cheerful Suppers for the beginning of Winter Break

burritos -- when life is busy, these have been quick to make for supper

Friday
Today is the first day of Winter Break for both daughters. I had an appointment in the morning, and one daughter and I ran errands in the afternoon, so an easy dinner it shall be. Even though I make biscuits from scratch, I've memorized the recipe. Plus, I made these as drop biscuits (no rolling out dough), and used oil instead of butter or shortening (no cutting in the fat, just mixing). As a result of all of this, they are quick to throw together and get in the oven. Making plain biscuits as Cheddar Bay, is simply a matter of adding shredded cheddar to the dough, then after baking, spooning some melted butter, mixed with garlic powder and Old Bay Seasoning, over each baked biscuit. They're quite good, and make a nice accompaniment to many soups and salads, as well as seafood.

• pumpkin soup from the freezer
• Cheddar Bay Biscuits, using this homemade bay seasoning
• cole slaw (cabbage on sale for 49 cents/lb)

Saturday

• a one-pot meal with cooked whole wheat pasta, seasoned tomato sauce, green beans, olives and mushrooms, topped with mozzarella
• leftover Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Sunday

• turkey slices in gravy from the freezer, cranberry sauce
• microwaved baked potatoes, topped with sour cream and butter
• mashed canned yams, seasoned with mace, nutmeg and cinnamon, topped with mini-marshmallows and baked
• cole slaw
• olives

Monday

• burritos filled with refried beans, ground beef, and cheese
• orange wedges
• carrot sticks
• peppermint bark

Tuesday

• meatloaf
• brown rice
• canned green beans
• leftover yams
• peppermint bark

Wednesday

• bean, cheese, salsa and rice burritos
• veggie platter with dip
• peppermint bark

Thursday

• pizza
• veggie platter

Trying to get everything done for the week has been a challenge. Even though this is now winter break for my daughters, there is so much to be done, every single day, and I'm still running them around town, with meetings and appointments. Add in Christmas shopping and 2 visits to the post office (one to get flat-rate mailers, the other to actually ship the stuff), and I am nearing the end of my energy. Next week should be better, as most appointments and meetings are suspended.

How was your week? What were some of your favorite meals this week? I hope you are able to get everything done that needs doing. Have a wonderful weekend!