Yesterday we drove to Muir Woods, a national monument consisting of a beautiful Redwood grove. It was really lovely. Here are a few forest treasures we discovered on our walk. The trip was very spontaneous and we ended up driving all the way to Point Reyes. Cate fell asleep during the drive…when she woke up, the first thing she said was “I could come here everyday.” I asked her why that was, to which she responded, “Because it’s just so beautiful.” Four-year-olds sure do get it sometimes, don’t they?
Why do I share all this with you? Because that spontaneous trip completely threw off my whole weekend, which is why menu is going up so late tonight! But no matter, here we are!
I have to apologize…there are LOTS of carry-over items from last week’s plan. It was just one crazy week, so not a lot of cooking happened…and I was able to stretch a lot of leftovers. So, please share your menus to inspire one another!!
MONDAY:
- This steak that I don’t know the name of right now that you get a Stanford shopping center that I promise to write about (how’s that for a run-on sentence?)
- Butternut squash mashed potatoes
- Caesar salad
TUESDAY:
- Chicken and avocado paninis
WEDNESDAY:
- Enchiladas
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- Gobi Matar Sabzi
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Grilled sausage, pepper & onion subs
Oh man, that is almost exactly last week’s menu. SORRY! Time to share, time to share! Bring on the menus, folks!
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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!
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Comment by Jenny — November 16, 2009 @ 12:16 am
M – homemade pizza per hubby’s request
T – Enchilada cassorolle (wish tortillas weren’t so blasted expensive here!)
W – chili
Th – vegetarian sloppy joes on homemade English muffins… Or buns if I feel adventurous.
F – pasta
S & Su – leftovers and out. Gotta get ready for Thanksgiving on Monday for us.
Comment by Soybeanlover — November 16, 2009 @ 3:33 am
Sun.
subs and soup
(vegetable chowder)
Mon.
store cooked chicken
Tue.
Shepard’s Pie
Wed.
Chicken Salad
Thur.
out
Fri.
Pork chops with Pomegranate
Sat.
arroz con pollo
Comment by Peg C — November 16, 2009 @ 5:44 am
Monday – crispy chicken salad
Tuesday – my mom’s recipe for chicken & rice
Wednesday – leftovers
Thursday – cranberry pork chops & stuffing
Friday – OUT
Comment by Tessa — November 16, 2009 @ 6:48 am
Sunday: Potato and Cheese Soup
Monday: Dinner out before the Pioneer Woman Book Signing
Tuesday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Wednesday: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Thursday: Homemade Meatlover Pizza
Friday: Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Saturday: TBD
Comment by Amy — November 16, 2009 @ 7:23 am
sunday – Indian roast lamb with zucchini and potatoes
Monday – leftovers
Tuesday – buffalo chicken sloppy joes with salad
Wednesday – broccoli cheese soup with salad
Thursday – spaghetti with sausage
Friday – out
Saturday – roast chicken with potatoes and veggies
Comment by Nancy Deininger — November 16, 2009 @ 7:51 am
We were sick most of last week so we’ve got quite a few repeats.
Mon-Chicken bruschetta bake, green beans
Tues-curried butternut squash soup, veggie samosas
Wed-meatloaf, sweet potato fries, peas
Thur-Pork tenderloin with rice and veggie
Fri-baked potato soup, fresh bread, salad
Sat-black bean cakes, potatoes of some sort
Sun-Bobotie, salad, bread
Comment by Kate — November 16, 2009 @ 7:53 am
Sa – Patty melts, salad
Su – dinner out w/ friends
Mo – mac and cheese, broccoli
Tu – Grilled chicken Sausage, corn
We – Mojito chicken, rice, corn
Th – rigatoni w/ white beans and sausage, salad
Fr – work social (catered)
Comment by Tom — November 16, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Mon – Monterey Chicken
Tuesday – Tortilla soup
Wednesday – Ham & augratin potatoes
Thursday – Beef Broccoli stir fry
Friday – Pizza
Comment by Patty — November 16, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Mon- Chicken Parm, Pasta, Salad
Tues- Beef soft tacos
Wed- Salmon, Roasted New Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts
Thurs-Tuna Melts
Fri- Pizza
Sat- Out
Sun- Stuffed Bell Peppers
Comment by Jenn E. — November 16, 2009 @ 8:09 am
Monday: Roasted veggies
http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-side-roasted-sweet.html
Tuesday: Quesilldas with spinach, cheese, roasted peppers, and onions.
Wed: Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Soup
http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/2009/11/slow-roasted-tomato-and-roasted-red.html
Thurs: Tortilla Soup, salad, rolls, dessert-friends are coming over:)
Friday: Pumpkin waffles
Sat. OUT!
Comment by maria — November 16, 2009 @ 9:09 am
Monday: pasta with zucchini & chickpeas
Tuesday: shredded pork tacos (with leftover pork from freezer)
Wednesday: chicken enchiladas (with cooked chicken from freezer)
Thursday: leftovers?
Friday: spicy beans & sausage (with beef instead of turkey sausage)
Saturday & Sunday: Leftovers, pizza or spaghetti with sweet sausage & cabbage?
Comment by Rose — November 16, 2009 @ 10:01 am
forgot to add that recipes are linked from my blog
Comment by Rose — November 16, 2009 @ 10:08 am
Mon: Chicken Cheesesteak sandwiches with Sweet Potato Fries and Salad.
Tue: Pastitsio with Salad
Wed: Minestrone Soup and garlic bread
Thur: Leftover
Friday: Pizza
Comment by Amy — November 16, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Sun-sloppy joes
Mon-chicken enchiladas
Tues-turkey stirfry with veggies
Wed-baked carbonara
Thur-leftovers
Fri-huby along, I’m going out
Sat-leftovers
Comment by Lana — November 16, 2009 @ 10:43 am
Mon – crockpot squash/apple soup + salad + bread
Tues – leftover soup
Wed – crockpot chicken tikka masala (which failed last week when my crockpot timer didn’t work!)
Thurs – pork chops & apples, brussels sprouts
Fri – pasta e fagioli, salad
YUM!
Comment by Virginia G — November 16, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Gorgeous pics, Jane! Such an awe-inspiring area. You’re lucky you can go for a spontaneous drive there — it took us two days!
M — Spicy leftovers (King Ranch Chicken, chili, turkey picante pie) (We all know the spicy stuff is even better left over)
T — Ham and swiss strata, mixed fruit
W — Spaghetti cups
TH — Grilled cheese and tomato soup
F — Tacos
Sa — Tuna pasta salad
Sun — Out to eat at Rumbi Island Grill — my daughter’s fave — with a pie auction later in the day for some belated dessert.
Comment by Rhonda — November 16, 2009 @ 11:04 am
Last weeks menu:
Sunday – Chili rellanos w/ Mexican rice
Monday – Baked halibut w/ Brussels sprouts
Tuesday – I can’t remember what we ate.
Wednesday – Poblano beef stew
Thursday – Swiss Mac & cheese
Friday – Homemade pizza and homemade Buffalo hot wings
Saturday – Nachos
Sunday – Lemony shrimp pasta
This week will likely look something like this:
Monday – BBQ ribs, roasted cauliflower and baked beans
Tuesday – Lentil stew
Wednesday – Green Chili Chicken casserole
Thursday – Beef stew Provencal
Friday – Homemade Pizza
Saturday -Green Chicken Curry
Sunday – Speedies
Comment by Nevadamtnbear — November 16, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
Monday – Porcupine meat balls and salad (it’s my daughters day to choose and help) Family Night- apple turnovers
Tuesday – homemade Fish sticks, fries, coleslaw
Wednesday- Parm Chicken, pasta and salad
Thursday- Blue cheese burgers and fries
Friday- Fajitas
Saturday- Pork roast and winter veggies
Sunday- Cuban Sandwich frm pork roast
Comment by Katherine — November 16, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
This week was tough!
M- Spicy-Sweet Pork with Roasted Broccoli
T- Shrimp Scampi with Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
W- Lentil Soup with Leftovers
Th- Tuna Pasta
F- Quesadillas
Have a great week!
Comment by MichelleC — November 16, 2009 @ 2:21 pm
Panini’s! good idea;)
m; squash soup w/panini’s!
t: tuesday turkey tacos
w: take kids out to dinner for kicks
th: tofu veggie stir fry
f: shrimp quinoa salad
s: out for my menlo park bf’s b-day!
Comment by anne marie — November 16, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
Fred’s steaks! (the ones you get at Stanford)
Comment by Alix — November 16, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted my menus- glad to be back
Monday: Almost Lasagna
Tuesday: Homemade refried bean burritos
Wednesday: Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots
Thursday: Gingerbread Pancakes and eggs
Friday: Chicken Noodle soup (made from leftover chicken from Wed.), biscuits
Saturday: Grilled Cheese, homemade tomato soup or chix soup
Sunday: Leftover night!
Comment by G. — November 16, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Missed last week because I was out of town until Tues nite. Of course I played catch up the rest of the week…! This week is crazy busy so I’m trying to keep it simple:
Sun Take Out
Mon Leftovers
Tues Lasagne (from freezer)
Weds Chicken sausage, mexican rice and refried beans
Thurs Costco meal
Fri Pizza?
Sat Split Pea Soup (need to make it for next week)
Comment by kidkopf — November 16, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
Monday: Rolled Taco’s
Black Beans
Spanish Rice
Tuesday: Chicken in Parmesan Chive Cream Sauce
Brown Rice
Green Beans
Wednesday: Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes
Salad
Thursday: Chicken Chilaquiles (make 2 — 1 for now, 1 to FREEZE-IT)
Homemade Refried Beans
Friday: Lasagna Rolls
Garlic Bread
Extra Items To Make:
Turkey & Artichoke Stuffed Shells (FREEZE-IT)
Comment by Jamie Busch — November 16, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
Once again, I’m a week behind…
Sun. – BBQ chicken thighs
mashed potatoes, corn & mandarin orange salad
Mon. – Tomato soup & grilled cheeese
Tues. – Baked ham sausage, perogies & veggies
Weds. – BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes, broccoli, spinach
salad
Thurs. – Shepherd’s pie, salad
Fri. – Rink food…
Sat. – BBq chicken pizza
Comment by Lisa — November 16, 2009 @ 8:52 pm
Monday: Vegetable Barley Soup with tasty bread
Tuesday: Leftover soup with said bread
Wednesday: Wild Rice, Chicken, and steamed veggie
Thursday: Homemade chili with fixins
Friday: Homemade pizza and salad
Saturday: TBD
Sunday: Chicken and Veggie stir fry with rice and spring rolls
Comment by Holly — November 17, 2009 @ 8:28 am
I am late….
-Chicken Milanese with Arugula (cheddar mashed potatoes on the side)
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/chicken-milanese-with-arugula-salad
-Spaghetti and Meatballs with Pasta
-Leftovers
-Indian Butter Chicken (never made this last week)
-Grilled Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Sandwich with Roasted Red Onion Mayo
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/grilled-apple-bacon-and-cheddar-sandwich-with-roasted-red-onion-mayo-recipe/index.html
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — November 17, 2009 @ 9:21 am
Here goes…we’re randomly going Asian this week.
Monday – Rib Eye Steak with chanterelle mushrooms and shallots on the side
Tuesday – Chilean Sea Bass with a yummy asian sauce from the Steamy Kitchen cookbook, rice and sugar snap peas
Wednesday – Short Ribs and Roasted yams with brown butter drizzle
Thursday – Leftover short ribs
Friday – Silly Soup (rice, hamburger meat, red peppers and tomatoes in broth)
Saturday – date night!
Sunday – Sushi dinner (homemade!)
Comment by Chefdruck — November 17, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
Monday-Odds and Ends of Leftovers
Tuesday-Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges and Spinach
Wednesday-Mac and Cheese with Apple Slices and Broccoli
Thursday-Cucumber Sandwiches with Strawberries and Salad
Friday- Out or Cereal
Saturday-????
Comment by Erika B. — November 17, 2009 @ 10:23 pm
The steak at Stanford Shopping center is called “Fred’s steak.” It is the black looking steak right? AMAZING!! I live in Palo Alto, CA. Where do you live? Cute blog.
Comment by Emily — November 29, 2009 @ 12:20 pm