We had a great (quick!) trip back to my hometown last week.  We were treated to a few things that we usually only get when we visit my folks… Brisket for dinner, and waffles for breakfast!  My dad does an amazing job smoking meats, so it’s a special treat.  And, they also have a certain appliance that I do not– a waffle iron 😉  It’s on my wish list…

I am feeling like trying some new recipes now that things are slowing down, and I am looking forward to experimenting in the kitchen.  This week, it’s four new dinner recipes.  One was shared by a reader last week (yay, another use for cucumbers!!) and another is a recipe posted by a friend of mine (who has been blogging every day in July… I’m so impressed and I love reading her posts!).

Dinners
Jaime’s Cucumber Avocado Salad (new recipe to us, shared by a reader!)
Slow Cooker Chicken Tostadas, chips and salsa
Patty Melts (new recipe to us!)
Shrimp & Veggie Couscous (new recipe to us!)
One-Pot Cheeseburger Casserole (new recipe to us!)
Pizza (from the freezer)
Dinner on the road

What’s on your menu plan this week?
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