Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of February 7th ~ Another late edition Recipe
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Here I am with another late edition of Menu Plan Monday. Sunday, we had friends over to watch the Superbowl. I spent most of Saturday and Sunday preparing food and tidying up the house. By the time our guests left (shortly after half-time and dessert), I just didn't have the energy to post this week's menu plan (or even try to put together a menu). Monday was errand day, so that's why I'm posting late (again) this week.
As usual, I made too much food. But with 2 big men with hearty appetites and 3 teenage boys watching the game (plus us girls) I didn't want to take any chances on running out of food!
Black Bean and Sweet Potato ChiliIn the middle of the week, Joe requested that I make two types of chili for game day:…
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