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Manic Monday Giveaway- DIY Chalkboard Menu from The Organized Cook

By on June 27, 2011 in Giveaways and Promotions

Manic Monday Giveaway Winner Announced!

Jennifer is the lucky winner of our Manic Monday Giveaway and will receive the instructional on how to make her own chalkboard menu along with a Michael’s gift certificate to purchase the necessary supplies.

Contestants were asked to post a comment about their family’s favorite dinner on Facebook, and here is what some answered:

  • “chicken and pasta”
  • “chicken parmigana”
  • “homemade chicken wings”
  • “anything that is eaten around the table with all 5 of us sitting down”– my favorite answer; thank you, Anne!
  • “Mom’s french onion soup”
  • “tacos!”

For more ideas on answering the question, “what’s for dinner tonight?” with the answer, “What’s For Dinner This Week”, visit our Weekly Meal Plan Store.

Awhile back I posted this adorable menu board from Creative Designs by Toni– a DIY chalkboard menu she made from a frame- as our Manic Monday Giveaway.

Not only is it clever and decorative, it also compliments The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System.

DIY Chalkboard Menu from Creative Designs by Toni

Since then, I’ve made one for myself and I love it.  I get so many compliments about it’s functionality and charm.

Now, Toni and I (Toni- yes, we have the same name) probably didn’t think far enough ahead to realize how difficult an item this is to ship.

DIY chalkboard menu from Toni Spilsbury The Organized CookManic Monday Giveaway

But after making my own menu board I realized how simple it is to make yourself.  So, for this week’s Manic Monday Giveaway from The Organized Cook I’m giving away the instructions and a $40 Michaels Gift Card to purchase chalkboard paint, vinyl lettering or stencil kit and the frame to make your own chalkboard menu.DIY Chalkboard Menu from Toni Spilsbury The Organized Cook

Not only does this menu keep me organized and inspired, it’s somewhat comforting for my family to see our dinner menu at the beginning of their hectic day and know that we’ll be sitting together this evening to eat Chicken Madeira.

Ready to enter?  Simply visit and “like” our Facebook page and leave a comment about your family’s favorite dinner routine.

 

 

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Chicken Madeira

By on June 27, 2011 in Making Dinner

Why are so many of us asking, “what’s for dinner tonight?”

My way of cooking is unique from anything on the market today and answers the question “what’s for dinner tonight?” with the answer- “What’s For Dinner This Week”. My signature recipes create healthy, delicious meals using my unique algorithm that plans and organizes family dinners to reduce waste while saving time at the grocery store and in the kitchen. The Weekly Meal Plans include menus, grocery shopping lists, cooking instructions with time and money saving techniques.

Subscribers to The Organized Cook know what’s for dinner this week and Chicken Madeira is at the top of the menu.

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Reincarnating The Leftover

Nobody likes to eat leftovers.  Last night’s London Broil may have been fabulous.  But, when you slap the label “leftover” on it, the appeal is lost.

Italy Meets London Broil from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

Italy Meets London Broil from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

However, when that same London Broil is reincarnated into Philly Cheese Steak Subs, you have a super simple and tasty dinner recipe.

 

 

Philly Cheese Steak Sub from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

Philly Cheese Steak Sub from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reusing Preparation Time

Another cooking technique I use to save tons of time is reusing my preparation time.  When I saute chicken breasts on Monday night for my gourmet Chicken Madeira, I saute a few extra diced chicken breasts to store for Green Coconut Chicken Curry.

Chicken Madeira from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System

Chicken Madeira from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

With just this one step I’ve saved myself cooking and preparation time later on the week.

 

Green Coconut Chicken Curry from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

Green Coconut Chicken Curry from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what’s on your dinner menu this week?  Let The Organized Cook do the planning and organization for you.

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Barbeque Chicken Without The Barbeque

By on June 20, 2011 in Making Dinner

Barbeque chicken, weekend swim parties and entertaining.  Barbeque chicken and summer go to together like- well- barbeque and summer.

But, Barbeque Chicken need not be reserved for only weekend parties.

If you’re a busy on-the-go mom and want to enjoy this meal for dinner during the week, we’ve got a super easy recipe for a slow-cooker version.

 

Barbeque Chicken Sandwich from The Organized Cook

Barbeque Chicken Sandwich from The Organized Cook

 

Barbeque Chicken Sandwiches is part of the Weekly Meal Plan System from The Organized Cook.

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Cooking Under A Brick

By on June 13, 2011 in Making Dinner

Chicken Under A Brick

So why would you want to cook anything under a brick?  This was my question before I found out what it meant to cook chicken under a brick.

Basically, when chicken is cooked in a hot skillet with a heavy object on top of it (over foil, of course) it creates a really crispy exterior to the chicken while the interior remains juicy.

Chicken Under A Brick from The Organized Cook

Chicken Under A Brick from The Organized Cook

No, I don’t actually use a brick.  Although, I did the first time, and after making a special trip to the hardware store just to purchase one- sigh.

Actually, any heavy object will do.  What works best for me is to place the chicken in a heated skillet with oil and cover it with foil.  Then I place a slightly smaller cast-iron skillet on top of the foil to create the weight of a brick.  Try my Chicken Under A Brick Recipe below:

Toni’s Chicken Under A Brick Recipe

 

Reincarnating The Leftover

Here is what I love best about Chicken Under A Brick (other than the juicy flavor).  I cook more chicken than my family will eat- only a breast or two extra.  Then store the extra chicken in the refrigerator to pull out a couple nights later to chop up into my Spanish Paella.

Spanish Paella from The Organized Cook

Spanish Paella from The Organized Cook

Combined with a slightly-spicy chorizo and some shrimp, the chicken is now reincarnated into one of my family’s favorite dinners.  It’s one of my favorites too because it requires only one pan… and my favorite pan at that- the “paella”.

 

Spanish Paella from The Organized Cook

Spanish Paella from The Organized Cook

 

If you don’t have a paella pan, any large skillet that can be transferred to the oven will do.  No rubber handles, though.  If you’re in the market for a paella pan, check out my favorite paella pan below.

Paella Pan

16 Inch Large Paella Pan Lid on sale for $21.86

 

Spanish Saffron can be found in the grocery store and from stores like Trader Joe’s.  It can also be purchased in bulk.

Spanish Saffron

Spicy World Spanish Saffron Filaments, 1-Gram Acrylic Box (Pack of 3) $20.77

 

Chicken Under A Brick and Spanish Paella are both on the menu this week from The Organized Cook Weekly Meal Plan System.  Still not sure “what’s for dinner tonight”?  Then ask yourself “what’s for dinner this week” and let The Organized Cook do the planning for you.

Weekly Meal Plan from The Organized Cook

Weekly Meal Plan from The Organized Cook

 

 

 

 

 

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