Menu Plan Monday & The Crockpot Lady on Rachel Ray

While I managed to finally make the Salmon Patties from the menu plan a few weeks back, our plans for the 4th changed a bit; instead of "Healthified" Hot German Potato Salad, I made Sweet Grilled Corn. The best thing about this corn was that the kernels popped off the cob like no other corn I have ever had. Maybe it was the presoak...does anyone know? As far as taste, it was okay, but nobody raved about it. And, I mentioned previously that I've been married for 16 years and never knew my husband liked salmon patties...unfortunately, I discovered I don't much care for them like I did when I was a kid! Maybe it was the recipe. Next time I'll try this recipe posted by a fellow blogger. On to this week's menu...

Meatless Monday: Homemade cheese and veggie pizza

Tried and True Tuesday: Meatball subs (with leftover hot dog buns!), fruit salad

Work less on Wednesday: Chicken noodle soup with crackers

Thanksgiving Thursday (named after traditional post-Thanksgiving menu planning): Leftovers

First Time Friday: I'm taking hubby to Crisper's for a light dinner (it'll be his first time eating there)...the kids will eat sandwiches at home!

Slow Cooker Saturday: Chicken Parmesan, noodles, green beans, and garlic bread

Simple Sunday: Steak, baked potatoes, salad, crusty bread and Crockpot Cheesecake (on SIMPLE Sunday? Yep! Read the recipe to see how easy!)

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One final note...occasionally I'll link to one of The Crockpot Lady's unique and tasty recipes (see cheesecake above as one example). She recently revealed that she was invited to tape a spot for the Rachel Ray Show that will air on July 9th. I'm not much into TV, but I just might check this out. And, for more menus, visit orgjunkie.com.