If you’ve lived in New England, you know most of the eggs up there are brown. Everywhere else I’ve lived they are generally white, but after living in Boston for four years, I really came to appreciate brown eggs.
Are they better, you may be wondering? An egg’s an egg, right? WRONG. The brown shells seem stronger to me, so they make for a cleaner CRACK! Plus, they’re beautiful, and I like it when my food is beautiful. The other day I picked up a dozen brown eggs and (this will sound cheesy!) I really enjoyed having them this week!
MONDAY:
- Chicken parmesan (recipe feature to come!)
- Whole wheat penne
- Spinach salad with pears
TUESDAY:
- Some kind of meat on the grill (probably pork chops)
- Broccoli
- Wild rice
WEDNESDAY:
- Leftovers
THURSDAY:
- Spinach & Prosciutto Lasagna
- Salad & whole wheat french bread
FRIDAY:
- Thai Chicken Pizza (recipe feature to come!)
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Green Noodles
- Whole wheat french bread
- Salad
Okay, I’ve fessed up…now it’s your turn! What’s on your menu this week?
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I have loved checking in on your blog. You have the coolest, healthiest taste ever. I love Trader Joe’s so thanks for your great blog of ideas!
I can’t wait for the Thai chicken recipe! Is it anything like the Thai pizza at CPK?
Monday: Crock Pot Pork
Tuesday: “Fend for yourself” night
Wednesday: Chris’s Birthday! Oven roasted salmon with mango salsa with crusty bread, lemon ice cream and cake (maybe I’ll have to try the chocolate ganache)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Beef Laab (Jane can I snag some of your lemongrass?)
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Roasted vegetables and Natalee’s Squash soup
Hi Jane! A new friend of mine just told me she knows you from southern Cal. Her name’s Angelica (she and her husband are from Sweden). They just moved up here to the peninsula. I told her I feel like I know you since I read your blog so much! Anyway, here’s what on the menu this week…
Monday: chicken enchilada soup (http://ericaspantry.blogspot.com/2008/10/chicken-enchilada-soup.html)
Tues: grilled Cajun chicken/avocado wraps
Wed: chili
Fri: an imitation of the Frontega panini at Panera (mozzarella, chicken, tomatoes, basil, chipotle mayo)
Sat: eat out!
Sun: Meat loaf, twice baked potatoes, layered salad, and apple dumplings
Mon: Curried chicken and rice
Tues: 15 bean soup and cornbread
Wed: Pizza Salad and TJ’s herbed cheese bread
Thurs: Tomato soup and sourdough grilled cheese sammies
Fri: Chicken Teriyaki with fried rice and veggies
Sat: out
…on Friday, I finally made the recipe that has been on my menu for weeks and weeks (Pasta with roasted red pepper cream sauce). It sounded delish, but it was just OK. And now I know. Did you make yours? I don’t see it on this weeks menu, that’s a good sign…
A light week in the kitchen for me this week…
Monday-Dinner at a friend’s house
Tuesday-Chicken squares, green beans
Wednesday-Chili, salad, peasant bread
Thursday-Cheddar Lentil Casserole, salad
Friday- Leftovers
Saturday and Sunday- out of town
This week is a very pasta-filled week…
Tonight: Noodles & Co because we have somewhere to be afterwards
Tues.: fettuccine alla carbonara
Wed.: creamy pesto chicken with red peppers & pasta
Thurs.: crock-pot creamy chicken with white rice
Fri.: easy zesty chicken & pasta with broccoli & red peppers
Sat.: out
Sun.: “pink sauce” chicken with pasta & broccoli
Back from vacation and in denial that I can’t just call room service or walk to the Lido deck for whatever I feel like.
Monday:
-Bean, Corn and Tortilla Salad
-Veg
Tuesday:
-Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
-Cilantro Lime Rice
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Penne w/ Ricotta and Peas
-Salad
Thursday:
-Going Out
Friday:
-Hmmm, Soup? Pizza? We’ll see!
Jane – Not only did you miss out on years of eating brown eggs, but you also missed out on the brown eggs jingle: “Brown eggs are local eggs and local eggs are fresh!” My kids always make me sing it when I pull out brown eggs. My husband can’t believe he married a dork who can remember a jingle she hasn’t heard in more than twenty years!
I made the spinach and prosciutto lasagna last week Jane. It’s awesome. So easy and really, really yummy.
I am back from traveling so can actualy plan a menu!
Monday – leftover roast beef sandwiches on crusty bread, (made a roast in the crock pot over the weekend, yum), green beans
Tuesday – leftover chili, crusty bread (leftovers are a theme – I really cooked up a storm this weekend! The weather has been warm but I got into ‘fall comfort food’ mode.)
Wednesday – smoked sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes
Thursday – quick pasta, red sauce, salad
Friday – leaving on a road trip for the weekend!
so many comments to respond to. first off, zana, you are too sweet – thank you!
melissa – yeah, it’s like CPK, I think…I’ll compare ‘recipes’ when I put the post up!
erica – small world! seriously, so small!!!
I will be in touch with angelica for sure.
candice…you know my secret. shhhhh.
catherine – me too! after I hit “publish” I realied there was lots of pasta. oh well, it’ll be yummy!
amanda – that is so funny.
adrianne – I’m so glad you posted this comment, b/c I was going to link to that recipe and I had forgotten. I’m so glad you tried it and it was a success – can’t wait!
well, I’ve almost commented on everyone’s comments, so let’s just finish up!
kate – I love light weeks in the kitchen!!
jessica and jen – welcome home to both of you!
wow, that was a long comment. if you haven’t posted a menu yet, or have a comment, please do!
I grew up in Rhode Island and firm in the knowledge that brown eggs ARE local eggs and local eggs are fresh. That song goes through my head every time I see brown eggs. Keep the Trader Joe’s love coming…our family works for TJ’s in states from CA to NJ.
I love brown eggs too – mainly for thier beauty and they seem somehow more “natural.” I like your menu ideas – great blog! Here are a few meals I’ve got planned for the week:
1. Turkey & Roasted Red Pepper Meatloaf with Mixed Greens and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
2. Cheddar & Onion Pierogi with Roasted Acorn Squash and Sauteed Cabbage & Apples
3. Vegetarian 3-Bean Chili with Avocado Slices & Pumpkin-Corn Muffins
4. Your Thai Chicken Pizza
I love brown eggs – white eggs just don’t seem right to me – probably because I grew up in France.
I just launched a new weekly feature on my blog called Tasty Tuesday – come on over and leave a comment and I’ll give you some link love in next week’s Tasty Tuesday.
Here’s our menu – you can see when my cooking efforts wane:
Monday – Skirt Steak with steamed peas
Tuesday – Pan Roasted Chicken with lemon parsley sauce and roasted sweet potatoes
Wednesday – Pork roast with apples and carrots
Thursday – something easy like a quick pasta
Friday – eat out in NYC
Saturday – eat out date night with hubby
Sunday – take out chinese!