It was 35 degrees this morning!  And the first day this year that I wanted to just stay in bed under the covers where it was warm.  But I got up anyway.  When I was thinking about what to make this week I wanted all comfort foods. Things that warm the soul. So I am making a couple soups and some things that bring comfort to my family. The fish dish is a new recipe, but it looks really good, and I have fish I need to use up. I am trying to use up everything I have in the freezer. Twice a year I take inventory of my pantry and freezer and make meals using what I have. I totally blew my grocery budget last month, so this is a good month to use what I have and stay out of Wal- Mart as much as possible!!!! I will just need to go to the store and get potato bread cause its just the best bread for split pea soup, milk and some fruit and I am set for the week. Yay!

Split Pea Soup (I didn't make it last week)
Lemon Basil Chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies
Red Chile Enchiladas (homemade sauce) with Pinto Beans and Spanish Rice
Sausage and Fish One-Pot (Rachel Ray)
BLT with fried green tomatoes and homemade onion rings
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken Cacciatore

Pollo alla caccitora or  Hunter-style chicken (cacciatore) is one of my favorite meals. It is a hearty meal  with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, herbs, wine and chicken braised to tender perfection. Serve it over al dente pasta and you have a good wholesome meal. My kids like it too!!