Short Week Plan (December 10-14)

We are heading out of town on Thursday night for the weekend.  My in-laws will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this Christmas and we are having a surprise party for them on Friday night.  I am thinking a ham and a hot dip will be my contribution to the party?

Monday:  Taco salad (didn't get to it last night)
Tuesday:  Continental pork chops, rice and spinach salad
Wednesday:  Creamy sausage pasta bake and cesar salad
Thursday:  Leftover pasta before we hit the road

A couple of quickies for you:

Continental Pork: 

• Mix 1 can of cranberry sauce, 1 envelope of onion soup mix and 1/3 c. french dressing.
• Pour over pork chops, tenderloin or loin OR chicken breasts or thighs.
• Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes.
• Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, because the sauce is practically drinkable.

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing:

• Mix olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, cider vinegar, garlic and s&p.