The smell of pie

It's so comforting, isn't it? A pie cooking in the oven creates a warm and inviting environment. Apple pie on tap for dessert at the Duffy household. It is also Saturday--the day I make out my menu for the next week. We have a busy week on tap, with three volleyball games in a row, so I tried to plan ahead to allow for some leftovers on crazy nights. Here's what we have planned:

Sat - burgers on the grill with homemade onion rings (one of our faves--I have to restrain myself from trying them or else there aren't many left for dinner. Alongside that - I plan on making one of my happiest side dishes: tomato cucumber salad with black olives and feta.

Sun - growing up, Sunday nights were my mom's night off for cooking. We usually had cereal and it was a treat! I like Sundays because I actually have time to cook. This Sunday, I'm trying my hand at homemade chicken pot pie. Never done it before, but it is one of my hubby-bubs favorites. Since the Colts don't play until 8:20 pm this will be a perfect meal before I catch the 1st quarter and then head off to bed.

Mon - volleyball game away (quite a bit away), so I've planned for leftovers this night.

Tues - volleyball game away, but closer to the Duffy household, thankfully. It's predicted to be a cool day, so I'm thinking a great night for potato soup (homemade) and BLTs. Check out my tip for making bacon easily on recipes!

Wed - one more game, this one's at home. Something quick, but satisfying is in order. Something quick with chicken and and Stove Top stuffing (I bought 3 lbs of frozen chicken breast knowing I'd need half for the pot pie and keeping some in reserve for an extra meal)

Thurs - leftovers - yup, again!

Fri -who wants to cook on Friday? Usually not me. Although the start of the weekend signals "fun food." Likely to be a pizza and salad night at the Duffys.