Phew! I used up almost ALL of the turkey (my mom bought a 24-pounder, so that was quite a feat, let me tell you). I’m so proud of myself. And, even though I’m ready to move on from turkey, we weren’t even that sick of it. Good job, Jane, with creative leftover usage!
The last thing I made was Turkey Pot Pie (thanks to Heather for the recipe). I modified a bit – I used gravy instead of stock and flour, and cream & white wine instead of half & half (that’s what I had on hand and wanted to use up). The sauce was heavenly and the pot pie came out GREAT.
I am feeling quite uninspired this week. Please share your menus – I really need them!
MONDAY:
- Beef Stew
- Good bread
TUESDAY:
- Chicken Piccata
- Mashed Potatoes
- Broccolini
WEDNESDAY:
- Pumpkin Waffles (more on these later!)
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- ???
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Frittata (I’ve never made a frittata, so I’m going to give it a try! Any recipes or tips are welcome!)
- Fresh fruit
Hello! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and then count on you to share your own! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
Mon: Turkey Leftovers (just to clarify, my hubby was crying his eyes out that we didn’t have any leftovers b/c T-day wasn’t at my house so I made a crock pot turkey breast today…am I crazy or what!)
Tues: Tacos, homemade salsa
Wed: spaghetti, salad, crusty bread
Thur: I work–who knows what goes on here
Fri- Baked Mac-n-cheese, chicken fingers (or turkey)
Sat- Tin Foil Dinners
Sun- Chicken Salad w. Cilantro Dressing, yummy Costco Tortillas
ps…tried the puffed oven pancakes…big hit! Thanks Jane.
Comment by Jami — December 7, 2008 @ 9:51 pm
It’s uninspiration station in the Esplin household, too.
Monday: Breakfast for dinner
Tuesday: Pork Something from the crockpot
Wednesday: Chris’s Work Party
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pesto spinach salad with chicken
Saturday: Chris’s Work Party
Comment by Melissa — December 7, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
Monday: Chicken Pot Pie, fruit salad
Tuesday: Baked Mac & Cheese, broccoli
Wednesday: Chili, cornbread, vegetable tray
Thursday: Baked Potato bar
Friday: Minestrone Soup, rolls
Saturday: Tangy Shredded Pork Tacos
Sunday: leftover pork tacos (makes a ton)
Comment by Rynell — December 8, 2008 @ 12:37 am
Monday: Beef Stew and crusty bread (I didn’t make this last night!)
Tuesday: Eat out with a friend
Wednesday: Chicken stir fry lettuce wraps
Thursday: Pork and Potato casserole and salad
Friday: Eat out
Saturday:TBD
Comment by kristen — December 8, 2008 @ 5:38 am
This is what I am going to attempt to make this week. Not sure what day for any of it….
Baked Ziti with Chicken, salad, bread (enough for 1 night of leftovers)
Quiche with bacon, spinach, red onions
Italian Chicken Stew, steamed veg, bread (enough for 1 night of leftovers)
Chinese Take out
Hopefully I will be more organized next week.
Jane, good luck with the frittata. I have tried twice and havent been very successful. I do better with quiche. What I have learned you need to be patient….
Comment by colleen — December 8, 2008 @ 6:19 am
Trying to get back into the cooking habit. Hope I don’t fail!
Monday:
-Steak
-Mushroom Custards
-Broccoli
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Vegetable Enchiladas
-Cilantro-Lime Rice
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Chicken Pot Pie
-Salad
Thursday:
-Shells & Cheese
-Salad
Friday:
-Pizza? Fish & Chips? Grilled Cheese?
-Salad
Comment by Jessica — December 8, 2008 @ 7:31 am
Monday-Lentil tacos, spanish rice and corn
Tuesday-Chicken Barbeque cups, green beans
Wednesday-Pumpkin Penne, salad, fresh bread
Thursday-Chicken Tikka Masala, sesame green beans, brown rice, Trader Joe’s naan (it is SOOO good!)
Friday-At a friend’s house
Saturday- Pork loin, crockpot risotto, acorn squash
Sunday-Stromboli for a crowd, salad
Comment by Kate — December 8, 2008 @ 7:51 am
MOnday: Cooking Group so who knows?
Tuesday: Spaghetti and Salad and Rolls
Wednesday: Pork STir Fry
Thursday: Chicken Saltimbocca and Corn
Friday: Basil Cream Chicken and Salad
Saturday: BLT’s
Sunday: Left Overs
Comment by VIcki Tunell — December 8, 2008 @ 8:33 am
Salmon is always are go to meal. But we took some banana squash yesterday and cubed and cooked in water and then blended. I don’t know why that is so good, but it is! I tried to do oven fries, but I am missing something. Anyone have a good recipe.
Spaghetti and turkey meatballs
Bake potato bar
Going to try a new recipe for a Thai chicken soup…gotta find lemongrass.
Comment by Nancy — December 8, 2008 @ 11:12 am
My plans for the week:
Monday – leftover homemade Mac & Cheese, artichokes (this is now my 3-yr-old daughter’s stated ‘favorite vegetable’ so you will see more of these on the list than usual!)
Tuesday – leftover meatloaf, baked potatoes, salad
Wednesday – last of the leftover Mac & Cheese, green beans
Thursday – grabbing something on the go (it’s preschool Christmas Program night!)
Friday – some kind of chicken? how vague is that!
Comment by Jen Schulte — December 8, 2008 @ 11:43 am
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday: Italian Pot Pies
Wednesday: Potato Soup (maybe)
Thursday: Stuffed Chicken with Broccoli
Friday: eat out
Saturday: Christmas Party
Sunday: not sure, something in the crock-pot would be nice
Anxious to hear more about the Pumpkin Waffles!
Comment by Jenny — December 8, 2008 @ 11:52 am
Mon- Penne in Vodka Sauce
Tues- Ginger Soy Skirt Steak and Baked Potatoes
Wednesday- Leftovers
Thursdays- Burgers and Stovetop Mac N Cheese (Alton Brown Recipe)
Friday- Leftovers
Saturday- Meatloaf and Broccoli
Sunday- Crsipy Pork Chops
Rachel Ray has a really great spice pumpkin waffle recipe!
Comment by N. — December 8, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
Sunday: Ham, herbed potatoes, green salad, carrots, rolls, finished off with Blackberry Coffee Cake
Monday: Manicotti and green salad
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Roast Chicken and potatoes
Thursday: Spinach and three cheese pizza
Friday: leftovers
Sat: out
Comment by candice — December 8, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
my menu this week is too boring to even post! it consists of a lot o leftovers. Thanks for all the other ps’ recipes and ideas:) i’ve already shopped for this week, but have ideas for next week now…:)
Comment by anne marie — December 8, 2008 @ 8:25 pm
Monday – taco salad with ground turkey & black beans
Tues – barbecued chicken sandwiches with grilled mushrooms
Wed – parmesan chicken (your recipe!)
Thurs – sesame chicken with bell peppers and onions, rice pudding for desert
Fri – chili, biscuits, and salad
Sat – Fancy-shmanshy work part in the city
Comment by Erica — December 9, 2008 @ 5:36 pm