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1st Week of August Menu

The chickens are laying eggs! All of our waiting is starting to pay off. Starting last Thursday, we’ve collected an average of 2-3 per day. All of them are small yet, which is to be expected, except one – which was almost the size of a large egg! When cracked open for Sunday breakfast, we discovered that it had two yolks, providing at least a partial explanation for its size. The white leghorn hens seem to be laying the most, since they are the only hens we have that can be expected to lay white eggs. We have started to get a few brown eggs in the last couple of days, though, so the rest of the breeds are getting in on the action, too. Exciting!

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, July 31)

1. Baked White Fish and Vegetables: Tender White Fish, simply seasoned with Basil and Oregano, surrounded by roasted Zucchini, Squash, Bell Peppers and Asparagus, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Citrus and Mint Pork Loin: Tender, moist Pork Loin baked with an Orange Marmalade Mint Marinade, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
3. Tator Tot Casserole: Homey Casserole with Ground Beef, Onion, Peas and Carrots and Tator Tots, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Classic Lasagna: Lasagna layered with Ricotta, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan Cheeses and a Tomato Meat Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Bourbon Chicken with Peaches:
   Chicken Breast baked in a sauce of Onions, Orange Juice and Bourbon, topped with Sliced Peaches, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
6. Sesame Tofu and Mushroom Stir-Fry:
   Tofu Stir-Fried in a Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce with Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers and Green Onions. (Vegetarian.)
   
7. Curry Chicken and Mango Wrap:
   Sauteed Chicken Breast and Brown Rice, wrapped up with chunks of Mango in a Whole Grain Tortilla, spread with a light and creamy Curry Mayo.
   
8. Greek Black-eyed Pea Salad:
   Light Black-eyed Peas Salad with Tomatoes and Onions in Vinaigrette, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   (Vegetarian.)
   
9. Spaghetti Bolognese: Ground Turkey, Mushrooms, Onions and Tomatoes in a lean version of the traditional Italian favorite, served over Whole Wheat Spaghetti, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

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Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

4th Week of July Menu

The summer garden vegetable harvest is finally starting! Due to late planting, we’ve had to wait for some of our favorites parts of summer, and now that’s it’s here, we’re taking advantage of it. Cucumbers were the first produce ready to pick, and we added them to some spring onions, then marinated them in milk, apple cider vinegar and a little sugar. The kids call them pickles and gobble them up faster than the cucumber vine is producing them. Since then, we’ve also enjoyed the first few green beans and okra, along with finishing off the last of the beets. We’ve even been taught the secret to yummy beet greens – blanching them for two minutes in boiling water, then sautéing with onions and garlic. The kids enjoyed them, too, albeit topped with a homemade dressing of mayonnaise and herbs.

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, July 24)

1. Savory Pot Roast: Traditional baked Chuck Roast with Carrots, Onion, Celery and Potatoes, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Chili and Rice Casserole: Tomato-based Beef, Bean, Brown Rice, and Vegetable Casserole, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   
3. Sweet Berry Turkey Loaf: Baked loaf of Turkey with Sweet Potato and Cranberry crust, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Chicken Cacciatore: Chicken Breast simmered in a Italian Red Sauce with Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Carrots, Celery, and Onions, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Bean and Cheese Burritos:
   Mexican-spiced Pinto Beans, with Peas and Potatoes, Onions, Garlic and Cheddar Cheese in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. (Vegetarian.)
   
6. Lemon-Pepper Fish:
   White Fish Fillets seasoned with a touch of Olive Oil, Lemon and Pepper, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
7. Couscous and Chickpea Salad:
   Couscous with Chick Peas, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Green Onions, and Feta Cheese tossed with a Mint Dijon Vinaigrette, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Bulgur Chicken with Green Beans:
   Baked Chicken, Cracked Wheat, Mozzarella and Green Beans in a fresh Herb Vinaigrette.
   (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

3rd Week of July Menu

What a heat wave! After the cooler weather and rain last week, the last few days have been a little shocking. The garden soaked up all the rain and is blossoming in the sunshine, though I can’t say the same for the gardeners. We do our best to get the work done in the cooler mornings. Stacey has constructed a frame for the tomatoes that consists of strings attached to a tall cross-pole and then anchored into the ground. The tomatoes can vine up the strings, giving them shape and direction without the bulk of tomato cages. We’ve used the strategy before with success, so we’re excited to watch the progress this year.

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, July 17)

Items in GREEN are Gluten-Free

1. Turkey, Vegetable and Rice Casserole:
   Seasoned Ground Turkey, Black Beans, Green Peas, Carrots and Brown Rice baked to perfection with warm Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, topped with Cheddar Cheese, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
2. Chicken in Lemon-Wine Sauce: Sautéed Chicken Breast in a light White Wine Lemon Sauce finished with Thyme, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
3. Classic Meatloaf:
   Moist Meatloaf with Mushrooms and Onions seasoned with Italian Herbs, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Island Pork Tenderloin: 
   Juicy Pork Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy Island glaze, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Spanish Quinoa: Slightly spicy dish with Ground Turkey or Beef, Quinoa, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, Onion and Green Pepper, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
6. Linguine Smoked Turkey:
   Linguine with Smoked Turkey, Green Beans, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Jack Cheese, and Black Olives all tossed in an Italian Herb Dressing, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
7. Teriyaki Chickpeas and Rice: Brown Rice, Chickpeas, Sweet Bell Peppers and Onion in a Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Fruity Chicken Salad: Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Carrot and Celery mixed with Pineapple and a yummy Yogurt Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
9. Tuscan Tuna and Bean Wrap: An Italian take on the classic Tuna Sandwich, with Black Olives, Red Onion, Celery, Lemon Juice and Cannellini Beans, wrapped in a Whole Grain Tortilla.
   

For all dishes in GREEN:

• Meals contain only gluten-free ingredients
  

• Meals are prepared in a kitchen that is sanitized and with no gluten present during cooking
  

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

    

For details on meal packages and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

2nd Week of July Menu

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you had a great holiday. Despite the rain, we had a very nice day with the kids, joining some friends in the morning for the Collins Park Neighborhood Parade. In the afternoon, we set off a few very small, kid-friendly fireworks and talked about what a great country we live in and how grateful we are to be free and able to take care of ourselves, friends and family in the way we see fit. The next time you see Evander, if you’re looking for a great conversation, ask him to tell you about how America started. That kid knows more about the Revolution than I would have thought a four-year-old could. And he can sing about half of the Star-Spangled Banner. What a boy!

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, July 10)

1. Apricot Chicken: Sautéed Chicken Breasts served in a Sweet Apricot Sauce with Sweet Bell Peppers and Onions, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Spaghetti and Meat Sauce: Rich Herb Tomato and Beef Sauce served over Whole Grain Pasta, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
3. Mama’s Goulash: Ground Turkey, Onion, Green Pepper and Tomatoes, simmered with a bit of spice and Whole Wheat Macaroni, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Baked Fish Ole: White Fish Fillets baked with Southwestern flavors of Mild Salsa, Lime Juice and Cilantro, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Primo Pork Chops and Gravy:
   Tender rich Pork Chops with Gravy, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
6. Vegetable Fried Rice:
   Vegetarian Rice with Soybeans, Nuts, Egg, Mushrooms and Peas seasoned with Ginger and Soy Sauce. (Vegetarian.)
   
7. Chickpea Curry:
   Sweet Tomato-based Curry made with Chickpeas, Apples, and Raisins, served over Brown Rice with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Spinach Chicken Wrap:
   Chicken Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spinach, Corn and Cheese, all wrapped in a Whole Wheat Tortilla.
   (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   
9. Mandarin Chicken Salad: Chicken and Napa Cabbage with Mushrooms, Green Onions, Snow Peas, Bean Sprouts, Water Chestnuts, Bell Peppers tossed with an Oriental Pineapple Dressing.
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

1st Week of July Menu

Apricot harvest continues in full swing this week, though we are finally starting to see the end of our huge tree’s productivity. When you look at the tree, you can finally see more green leaves than the beautiful sunny orange of its fruit. Last week’s meals for clients included a yummy Baked Apricot Dessert! We’ve continued preserving with more batches of jam, apricot salsa, apricots in syrup, fruit roll-ups, dehydrating and even another batch of wine – this time without a lot of the modern niceties that help ensure a successful, clear product. We’ll see if we can wing it the way they used to. Progress reports will appear in a few months. With all of these efforts combined, we’ve put up so much that we’ve gone through a whopping 30 pounds of sugar. It boggles the mind, especially for this low-sugar mama, but it humbles me to think about the necessity of sugar in such instances and how life would be different if sugar weren’t prevalent in our foods except when we put it there, as we’ve been doing this week.

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, July 2)

1. Homestyle Stroganoff: Beef and Mushrooms, simmered with Onion, Garlic and Creamy Sour Cream sauce, served over Egg Noodles, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Sweet Ginger Chicken: Chicken Breast and Stir-Fry Vegetables sauteed and marinated with Apple Juice, Honey, and Ginger with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
3. Parsley and Dill Fish Fillets Delicate White Fish topped with Onions, Parsley, Dill and Lemon Juice, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Ham Steaks with Pineapple: Pan-sauteed Ham Steaks with Pineapple Rings, topped with a Sweet Mustard Glaze, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Not low-sodium.)
   
5. Smoky Bean Burritos:
   Mexican-style Burritos made with Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno, Garlic and Tomato, wrapped in Whole Wheat Tortillas. (Vegetarian.)
   
6. Baked Chicken Parmesan:
   Refreshingly light version of the Italian Classic, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
7. Quinoa and Shrimp Salad:
   Light and Lemony Shrimp with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper and fluffy Quinoa. (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   
8. Kung Pao Tofu with Broccoli:
   Your Choice of Mild or Spicy Chinese Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Peanuts, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   (Vegetarian.)
   
9. Mexican Tortilla Casserole: Layered Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

5th Week of June Menu

Apricot harvest is definitely in full swing at the Davis house. Every morning, we head out with the kids and pick up apricots and then again most evenings. Our 40-foot tree has produced a ridiculous amount of fruit, and we’re working hard to preserve as much as we can. At that height we don’t actually pick much off the tree. We’ve set up netting under the tree to catch the apricots (or at least slow their fall) and then we pick them up from there. Every day we pick up at least 1-2 grocery bags full of fruit. The tree doesn’t fruit every year, as it needs just the right conditions, but when it does, it keeps us busy. Looking at the tree from a distance, the amount of color from the sheer volume of fruit is a little overwhelming!

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, June 26)

1. Honeyed Pork Roast: Moist and delicious Pork Loin with a sweet Orange, Honey and Thyme Glaze, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Shepherd’s Pie: Seasoned Ground Beef mixed with Green Beans Carrots and Corn topped with Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese. (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   
3. Turkey Vegetable Herb Loaf:
   Meatloaf made from ground Turkey mixed with fresh Tomato, Zucchini, Green Bell Peppers, Onions and Basil seasoned with Red Wine and Herbs, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole: Casserole filled with Chicken, Wild Rice, and Green Onions, topped with Cheddar Cheese, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Garlic Lemon Tilapia:
   Delicious, healthy White Fish topped with Olive Oil, Butter, Lemon, Garlic and Parsley, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
6. Chicken and Black Bean Wraps:
   Chicken Breast and Black Beans Burritos with Corn, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic, Jalapeno and Cheese. (Available in a Vegetarian Version.)
   
7. Chicken Dijonnaise: Chicken Breasts topped with an Herb and White Wine Dijon Cream Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
8. Vegetable Spaghetti:
   Vegetarian Italian Herb Red Sauce made with Zucchini, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Bell Peppers and Black Olives, served over Whole Wheat Spaghetti, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.. (Vegetarian.)
   
9. Thai Chicken Salad: Chicken Strips with Yellow Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Carrots, Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas tossed in a slightly spicy sweet Mint Lime Ginger Dressing.
   
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

4th Week of June Menu

For those that noticed my premature Father’s Day wishes last week, thanks for keeping me on my toes. I guess we just appreciate all the wonderful fathers and grandfathers so much that we wanted to celebrate for an extra week! We’ll be heading to the lake for a bit this weekend so Stacey can have some time to relax and enjoy his day. Before then, though, we’ve got to get busy with the apricot tree. Like clockwork, now that the cherries are harvested and variously preserved (with some new ventures this year, including drying, fruit leather and cordial!) the apricot tree is dropping fruit.

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This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, June 19)

1. Baked White Fish and Vegetables: Tender White Fish, simply seasoned with Basil and Oregano, surrounded by roasted Zucchini, Squash, Bell Peppers and Asparagus, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Citrus and Mint Pork Loin: 
   
   Tender, moist Pork Loin baked with an Orange Marmalade Mint Marinade, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
3. Tator Tot Casserole:
   Homey Casserole with Ground Beef, Onion, Peas and Carrots and Tator Tots, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Classic Lasagna: Lasagna layered with Ricotta, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan Cheeses and a Tomato Meat Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Bourbon-Laced Tipsy Chicken with Peaches:
   Chicken Breast baked in a sauce of Onions, Orange Juice and Bourbon, topped with Sliced Peaches, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. .
   
6. Sesame Tofu and Mushroom Stir-Fry:
   Tofu Stir-Fried in a Sesame Ginger Soy Sauce with Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers and Green Onions, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
7. Curry Chicken and Mango Wrap:
   Sauteed Chicken Breast and Brown Rice, wrapped up with chunks of Mango in a Whole Grain Tortilla, spread with a light and creamy Curry Mayo.
   
   
8. Greek Black-eyed Pea Salad:
   Light Black-eyed Peas Salad with Tomatoes and Onions in Vinaigrette, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.. (Vegetarian.)
   
9. Spaghetti Bolognese: Ground Turkey, Mushrooms, Onions and Tomatoes in a lean version of the traditional
   Italian favorite, served over Whole Wheat Spaghetti, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

In between all the work, Evander found time for theater camp at Topeka Civic Theater and Academy. He had a wonderful time and ended his week with a performance for family and friends where he delivered a masterful and loud portrayal of “Knight #3″. It was blast.

We’ve had more speaking engagements recently. Last week we spent some time with some folks from the ERC Resource & Referral, giving them tips on how to care for themselves as they go about their busy lives of caring for others. Today we’re heading to Papan’s Landing Senior Center to speak with them about senior nutrition and how to help care for those that are home-bound or who had medical restrictions or other difficulties. It really is wonderful that our little family business has found so many ways to support our community. If you have groups who need speakers, please consider passing our contact information along. As most of you know, we love talking.

Thank You,

Angela, Stacey, Evander & Marley Davis

The Magic Meals Team

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

3rd Week of June Menu

Cherries, cherries, cherries! The cherry tree is ripe and we’ve been picking, pitting and preserving all week long. Thanks to several friends, we were able to get almost all of it picked on Sunday, with just those that were not quite ripe yet left on the tree. Hopefully we’ll get those off today. The rest have been (or are in the process of being) pitted and either frozen, dried or made into jam. Next up, apricots! That big old tree will probably be ripe next week.

…..TO CONTINUE READING THE BLOG AND SEE THE PICTURES….CLICK HERE

This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, June 12)

Items in GREEN are Gluten-Free

1. Salisbury Steak:
   Ground Beef Patties topped with a rich Mushroom Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
2. Chicken Cordon Bleu: So decadent you’ll never believe it’s low-calorie! Chicken Breast topped with Swiss Cheese and thinly sliced Ham, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
3. Rice and Vegetable Casserole:
   Fresh Vegetables, Brown Rice and Cheddar Cheese lightly coated with a Creamy Herb Sauce. (Vegetarian.)
   
4. Creamy Beef Wrap: 
   Tender shredded Beef with Brown Rice, Spinach, Mushrooms and Swiss cheese, rolled in a Whole Wheat Tortilla spread with a light, creamy Horseradish spread
   
5. Italian Skillet Chicken: Chicken Strips simmered in Tomato Sauce with Onions, Garlic and fresh Basil served over Whole Grain Penne Pasta, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
6. Ginger Pork-Sweet Potato Stir Fry:
   Stir-fried Pork Tenderloin strips in a Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze with Snap Peas, Sweet Potatoes, and Red Bell Peppers, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
7. Quinoa Vegetable Salad: Quinoa, Parsley, Celery and Red Bell Pepper with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots in Italian Herbs, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Fish in Parmesan Herb Breading: Baked Fish coated with Parmesan and Italian Herb Bread Crumbs, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   

For all dishes in GREEN:

• Meals contain only gluten-free ingredients
  

• Meals are prepared in a kitchen that is sanitized and with no gluten present during cooking
  

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

    

For details on meal packages and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

2nd Week of June Menu

Is it Wednesday already? I’m pretty sure I just finished sending out last week’s menu! Holiday weekends tend to have that effect, I guess. We had a wonderful weekend, and we hope you did, too. We spent two days at lake with our family, with no computer or work of any kind (a rarity for the self-employed!) We came back rested, relaxed and ready to dig in again, literally. Much of Monday was spent working in the garden, clearing out weeds that we haven’t had time to keep up with and planting a few more beets and a second round of corn.

…..TO CONTINUE READING THE BLOG AND SEE THE PICTURES….CLICK HERE

This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, June 5)

1. Savory Pot Roast: Traditional baked Chuck Roast with Carrots, Onion, Celery and Potatoes, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   
2. Chili and Rice Casserole: 
   
   Tomato-based Beef, Bean, Brown Rice, and Vegetable Casserole, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
3. Sweet Berry Turkey Loaf:
   Baked loaf of Turkey with Sweet Potato and Cranberry crust, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Chicken Cacciatore: Chicken Breast simmered in an Italian Red Sauce with Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Carrots, Celery, and Onions, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Bean and Cheese Burritos:
   Mexican-spiced Pinto Beans, with Peas and Potatoes, Onions, Garlic and Cheddar Cheese in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. (Vegetarian.)
   
6. Lemon-Pepper Fish: White Fish Fillets seasoned with a touch of Olive Oil, Lemon and Pepper, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
7. Couscous and Chickpea Salad:
   Couscous with Chick Peas, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Green Onions, and Feta Cheese tossed with a Mint Dijon Vinaigrette, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Bulgur Chicken with Green Beans:
   Baked Chicken, Cracked Wheat, Mozzarella and Green Beans in a fresh Herb Vinaigrette. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
9. Curried Peach Pork: Sauteed Pork Roast in a Curried Ginger Peach Sauce topped with Fresh Peaches, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Uncle Carl’s show, Laughter on the 23^rd Floor, also opened last weekend, to great reviews in the Topeka Capitol-Journal and the online magazine Seven-Eight-Five. If you’re looking for some entertainment in the next few weeks, check out the schedule on Topeka Civic Theatre’s website. We’d love to have you come down!

Onion Seeds

Lake Pictures

Thank You,

Angela, Stacey, Evander & Marley Davis

The Magic Meals Team

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524

1st Week of June Menu

Don’t forget to get your orders in for next week before you get busy with your Memorial Day Weekend plans! We know for many it’s a fun and busy weekend, and you’ll want to make sure you’ve got next week’s order taken care of ahead of time, especially for those who go back to work for a short work week. We hope you have some good time with family and friends for the holiday, along with remembering those who have gone before. We will be spending Saturday at Pomona Lake with some family, along with helping with the Friends of the Park Biscuits and Gravy fundraiser. If you happen to be that direction, come join us for coffee, juice, sausage and biscuits & gravy, all for a great cause. Pomona Lake is a wonderful place for families to spend quality time together, and the Friends of the Park help support and maintain the grounds.

…..TO CONTINUE READING THE BLOG AND SEE THE PICTURES….CLICK HERE

This Week’s Menu (Orders Due by Saturday, May 29)

1. Turkey, Vegetable and Rice Casserole: Seasoned Ground Turkey, Black Beans, Green Peas, Carrots and Brown Rice baked to perfection with warm Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, topped with Cheddar Cheese, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
2. Chicken in Lemon-Wine Sauce: 
   Sautéed Chicken Breast in a light White Wine Lemon Chicken Sauce, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
3. Classic Meatloaf:
   Moist Beef and Pork Meatloaf with Mushrooms and Onions seasoned with Italian Herbs, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
4. Island Pork Tenderloin: 
   Juicy Pork Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy Island glaze, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
5. Spanish Quinoa:
   Slightly spicy dish with Ground Turkey or Beef, Quinoa, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, Onion and Green Pepper, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan.
   
6. Linguine Smoked Turkey: Linguine with Smoked Turkey, Green Beans, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Jack Cheese, and Black Olives all tossed in an Italian Herb Dressing, with side dishes as appropriate to your chosen menu plan. (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   
7. Teriyaki Chickpeas and Rice: Brown Rice, Chickpeas, Sweet Bell Peppers and Onion in a Homemade Teriyaki Sauce.
   (Vegetarian.)
   
8. Fruity Chicken Salad: Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Carrot and Celery mixed with Pineapple and a yummy Yogurt Sauce.
   
9. Tuscan Tuna and Bean Wrap: An Italian take on the classic Tuna Sandwich, with Black Olives, Red Onion, Celery, Lemon Juice and Cannellini Beans, wrapped in a Whole Grain Tortilla.
   (Available in a vegetarian version.)
   

• All of our meals feature Reduced Fat, High Fiber, Reduced Sodium and no Preservatives. We use only the best available ingredients, using local and natural items when possible. We give your meals the same love and attention to detail that we put into the meals we feed our own children.
  
• All meals are delivered frozen and are designed to retain their fresh cooked goodness for up to three months in your freezer.
  
• Substitutions are available within each Meal Plan. In most cases there is no additional charge for substitutions. The only exception to this is when you choose meals with special ingredients or to substitute meals that have side dishes for wraps or single dish meals. Email with specific substitutions and we’ll contact you to work out the details.
  
• Free Delivery on all Meal Plans Above $150. Delivery in Topeka on smaller packages is $10. Call for delivery costs outside of Topeka.
  
• Trial Sized Packages are available, starting at $109.
  
• Family Style Packaging (all servings of an entrée packaged in a single container) available, with or without side dishes.
  

5 Simple Steps to Ordering

1. Choose the Meal Plan that meets your needs. If you don’t see what you need, contact us to discuss a custom menu plan.
2. Email chefs@mealslikemagic.com or phone us at (785) 554.4524 to place your order.
3. You will receive confirmation of your order (if placed by email) within 48 hours.
4. Once confirmed, we’ll plan your cook day and contact you around Wednesday to schedule your delivery time (normally Thursday or Friday).
5. Payment can be made at the time of the delivery by check, cash, or money order. We can accept credit cards, but prefer not to as it costs us to process those cards. If you need to pay via credit card, please email us for details.

For details on meal packages, prices, and ordering information….

please visit our weekly menu blog by clicking here.

FAMILY BLOG CONTINUED….

Evander is officially done with preschool for this year. One more year and our baby will be in kindergarten! Today we attended an informal informational meeting about the Prairie Moon School in Lawrence. We are very interested in the style of teaching, which reflects a lot of our own values, though we are not sure that a school so far from us makes sense. Just more information as we make decisions about educating our children, though. We are so grateful for the many options that are available and the ability to make choices for our own children. What a blessing!

Happy Memorial Day to all, and a special thank you to all who have served and sacrificed to make our lives what they are.

Thank You,

Angela, Stacey, Evander & Marley Davis

The Magic Meals Team

Visit our website at www.MealsLikeMagic.com

Stacey & Angela Davis, Magic Meals LLC. Auburn KS 66402

785-554-4524