March 10-16, 2016

for Meredith

R - Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey Sausage

F - Grilled Chicken Thighs, Baked Potatoes, Peas
S - Tacos, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice

U - Roast Beef with Root Vegetables, Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
M - Thai Red Curry with Vegetable, Rice, Egg Rolls
T - Roast Pork Loin, Sauerkraut, Dumplings, Green Beans
W - Asian Inspired Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Slaw, Tater Tots, Vegetable Sticks

Special Dessert - Coconut Pecan Cake with Coconut Flavored 7 Minute Frosting

I have to say that being one of those people who prefer chocolate desserts, the coconut cake was extremely good and the 7 minute frosting seemed like a magic trick.  I made it for my dad's birthday because someone somewhere along the way said my Nanny used to make him a coconut cake.