Menu Monday: Pickle Slaw

Last week we celebrated J's 30th birthday, which was May 31st. I decided to go with a pretty easy menu that was yummy for summer time. I actually let him pick out the main part of the meal (sandwiches) then I added the rest. Oh, he also request Stouffer's Mac & Cheese. I was excited to make homemade but I can't argue with the birthday boy!

I love a good coleslaw, especially with BBQ. A coworker gave me a delicious recipe for a pickle slaw. It's similar to regular slaw but much different at the same time. It's so good! But if you don't like pickles then you will not like this.

Looks similar, right?

One key ingredient in this recipe is the pickles. You must use Farmers Garden by Vlasic. They are delicious! With the mixture of red peppers. carrots, and onion in the jar it gives them a great flavor. I think they're a little crunchier too!

Here is how you make it:

1 bag of of slaw (you can make it homemade but the bag is easier)

1/2 cup mayo

fresh dill to taste (start with 1/4 c.)

Pickles to taste (I started with 4)

Pickle juice (1/2 cup but I added more)

salt and pepper

Basically this slaw is going to depend on your taste. If you want it to have a little more liquid, add more pickle juice. If you like the dill flavor, add more! I actually like to make it then let it sit overnight and let all the ingredients blend together. It's something a little different and was a big hit!

I gave J a couple of options for the main part of dinner. We talked about burgers and bbq but we get that at every picnic or summer party (although I can never turn down bbq). When he asked me for other options I went straight to my favorite blog--Pioneer Woman. We love everything she makes!

I found these Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches and knew that J would love them (he did). I also liked that I could change up the recipe with different meats, cheeses, and sauces.

I should have warmed it before I took the pic!

PW's look much better

These sandwiches were all made the morning of, then I just popped them into the oven about 20 minutes before it was time to eat and wallah! I made half roast beef and half ham. I did make two with Cheez-whiz, which J's brother enjoyed! They were huge sandwiches and we even had extra. I loved that they were hot (so I could eat them), gooie, and delicious!

Happy Menu Monday and don't forget to link up!

Bumpdate: Week 27

Eeeek! I'm so behind! So here is a quick week 27 update. Week 28 is already scheduled so it will be on time!

How big is baby? This week is said. "your baby is breathing". Okay. That was new to me. I thought she was always breathing. I know very little.  

                                         

Maternity Clothes: Yep. Still wearing regular shirts but maternity ones are more comfortable.

Stretch Marks: Still the tiny one from last time!

Sleep: Still on the couch but now my hips are starting to hurt there. Tears! I'll probably go back to the bed this week now that school is out. If I don't get any sleep, then oh well! I need to get more pillows so I can prop myself up a bunch if I need to lay on my back.

Best moment of the week? End of the school year! It was bittersweet. I cried a lot since this was the second year I was with these kiddos but I'm excited for them too.

Movement: Feeling it every day! 

Food cravings: Iced tea and watermelon still. LOVE!!

Food aversions: No aversions, but nothing sounds good...except for watermelon.

Belly button in or out? In but I've noticed it getting smaller. This scares me! I freaked out the other day because I thought it was gone. True story. Still okay though.

What I miss: Not having hip pain and sleeping well.

What I'm looking forward to: Going to the doctor on Tuesday...although I'm dreading it too. I have to drink the "yummy" drink for the glucose test and I'm scared to death! I'm so worried I'll get sick or pass out. I know--I'm crazy. But once this is over I'll feel so much better! But I'm excited to see how she is measuring!

Milestones:  Nothing big this week but next week there will be more!