Okay, we have made it down to the final week before Christmas. I am so not ready, and not yet recovered from the big brake repair bill. But I get paid on Wednesday, and I have some time to spend at home finishing projects since I have no money left to spend until then! In the meantime, I am just about sick of trying to figure out what to make for dinner using ingredients that I already have in the house. Thank goodness that is almost over.

I am having my family over on Christmas Eve, because my children go to their father’s house at 10:00 AM Christmas morning, so I have a bit more planning than usual this week.

Sunday: Omelet, hashbrowns

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Monday: Salmon burgers, sweet potato fries

Tuesday: Pizza, baby carrots

Wednesday: Paella, tomato and cucumber salad, steamed broccoli

Thursday: Sloppy joes, baked beans, ginger glazed carrots

Friday: Chicken with almonds and green olives, sauteed kale with garlic, pan-fried potatoes

Saturday: Greek style vegetable risotto, Salmon with Lemon, Capers and Rosemary, lima beans cooked with olive oil and oregano, salad

This post will be linked to orgjunkie.com’s Menu Planning Monday–head over there for lots of great ideas!