Getting Ready for Christmas!

Now that I have successfully made it through juries and finals and grading and posting grades, I get to enjoy Christmas holiday break.... start planning my next semester while the kids are still in school and THEN enjoy Christmas. Since it is getting colder, we are enjoying soup and chili more. Soup twice this week. I am listing the meals but not the days we will eat them since I am not really sure how that is all going to play out yet.

Broccoli Cheese and Potato Soup
We had this a coupple of weeks ago and it was truly scrumptious. The texture is thick which makes it feel hearty. I don't always like soups that are watery so this was perfect for me. We usually eat this with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches but I think we will do something else this time. Salads would normally be my go to choice, but it is too cold for me to enjoy a salad.

Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
This is a new one for us. Looks tasty though.

Chicken Enchiladas
This is an old standby for us. For once, I am going to try to make it the night before since it is always so much better the next day. Wish me luck.

Pasta with Butternut Squash, Spicy Sausage and Sage
I have had a similar recipe without the meat and really enjoyed the way the squash makes you think it is a creamy cheese sauce but is really a veggie! I think adding the sausage should be a nice wintry treat. I have two sweet italian sausage links left from the last time I bought them so I think I might use half and half so it won't be too spicy. You can always add spiciness IN but it isn't so easy to take out!

That's all I have so far. That should get me through the next week with parties and all in between. The parents are coming next Thursday so I have to re-tool the menu for their visit anyway.

Enjoy your week!