Switching Gears

Labor day weekend I ran the 5k below.
Between my hubby and I one of us has participated in this race almost every year since 2005.

It was at this race in 2005 my son Jack became fast friends with his buddy Daniel.

They both had a love for trucks!

Here they are this past Monday.

It was a beautiful day to be on the lake.

My boys looooove tubing.

Good friend's are priceless!

Who knew that one race could bring two families together.

Bonus, our friend's just closed on their summer cottage so we will be able to see them more often.

After our fun filled weekend it was time to go back to school.

I needed to switch gears and get serious about meal planning. 

 We have football practice 3 nights a week so sometimes short cuts are in order. I will definitely be making these two dinner's this week.

Chicken Pesto

1. Boil pasta according to package directions and drain

2. While pasta is cooking take chicken meat off of the bone and chop into pieces

3. Add pesto and chicken to pasta in saucepan and heat.

4. I always add more parmigiano-reggiano cheese, garlic powder and a little salt.

Mom's Homemade Chili

2 pounds of  ground beef

1 can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed)

1-1 1/2 green peppers finely chopped

1-2 onions finely chopped

4 garlic cloves (pressed or chopped)

2-28oz. cans tomato sauce

28oz. crushed tomato

3 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder (to your liking)

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

Brown ground beef in a large stockpot. Then add all ingredients except the 2 cans of beans and cook until green peppers are soft (approx 1-1 1/2 hrs.) Add beans when there is only around 30min. of cooking time left so beans do not get soggy. Grate cheddar cheese on top and enjoy. 

Cheddar Corn Muffins

Make corn muffin mix from a box and add shredded cheddar cheese or jalapeno cheese for the adults!
Jen

Linking to: Tasty Tuesday

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