New Favorite Thing #1

This week's new feature: My New Favorite Thing. This will probably be one of those things that doesn't happen very often, but it seemed like a good idea at the time.

My New Favorite Thing #1: Edy's All-Fruit Bars. At least, I think that's what they're called. They're fantastic popsicles made from fruit with no added sugar. Yes, I am aware this doesn't make them particularly healthy. It's a damn popsicle. What do you want it to be?

At any rate, they're super delicious. The strawberry one definitely at some point contained real live strawberries, because there are strawberry seeds in it. They come in raspberry, strawberry, and tangerine. Or least the box that I got came with those.

If you like popsicles, buy some of these the next time you go to the store. They're no Otter Pops, but still good.

Menu, Week of April 6

Monday, April 6
Shrimp Etouffee

Tuesday, April 7
Pork Chops, Asparagus & Broccoli with Garlic Butter

Wednesday, April 8
Ina Garten's "Company Pot Roast" with Mashed Potatoes

Thursday, April 9
Baked Salmon, Green Beans

Friday, April 10
"Snodge Burgers" with Chips and Ro-Tel

Saturday, April 11
Steaks with Bacon/Blue Cheese, side dish undecided

Sunday, April 12
Roasted Chicken Breasts, side dish undecided

NOTE: I am currently accepting nominations for Saturday and Sunday's side dishes. Bakes potatoes will NOT be accepted as a suggestion.

Mustard Vinaigrette

In a small bowl combine:

4 tsp. Honey Mustard
2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp. Spicy Mustard
1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning (I prefer Tony Cachere's)
1/3 cup Olive Oil

Whisk well. This is a fairly thick dressing, so I find it best on a large bowl of grilled or steamed vegetables. If you wanted to make it a salad dressing, add another 1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil.

Menu, Week of March 30

Monday, March 30
Honey mustard salmon, vegetables with a mustard vinaigrette

Tuesday, March 31
Baked chicken fingers, oven fries

Wednesday, April 1
Tacos, black beans and rice

Thursday, April 2
Four-cheese baked penne

Friday, April 3
Shrimp Etouffee

Saturday, April 4
Going to dinner, it's the damn weekend

Sunday, April 5
Pot Roast and mashed potatoes