At first glance, this gingerbread head may seem a tiny bit on the morbid side. But it’s actually cute. Cate received a gingerbread man cookie from a friend at school. She couldn’t wait to get home to eat it. After a few minutes of munching, she brought the head to me and told me she didn’t want to eat it. When I asked why, she simply replied, “I like him.” Apparently she didn’t like him enough to save his body, but I still thought it was pretty sweet.
Now begins the craziest two weeks of my year…both of my daughters’ birthdays are this week (only one day apart!), which just so happens to coincide with the already busiest time of year. Needless to say, we have a lot going on. I need to try to keep it VERY simple and realistic. Wish me luck.
MONDAY:
- Paninis (I think this has been on my menu for a month!)
TUESDAY:
- Bistro chicken (chicken breasts browned in a skillet, remove & cook 1/2 c chopped onions 5 min, add 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, 1 can of Campbell’s french onion soup, cook that together to reduce liquid 5 min, pour sauce over chicken in a casserole dish, add swiss cheese on top & bake for 20 min! I love this recipe – thanks to Jen Schulte! I like to serve with garlic mashed potatoes)
WEDNESDAY:
- Easy Apricot Chicken
THURSDAY:
- Eat out
FRIDAY:
- Leftovers
SATURDAY:
- No idea…eat out or leftovers
SUNDAY:
- Green Noodles
Can’t wait to see what you are having for dinner this week. Remember, I don’t care how fancy or UN-fancy your menus is, I like to see all of them!
And Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends! 
Cate has been educating us about Hanukkah a lot lately, including singing “O Hanukkah, O Hanukkah, Come Light the Menorah” while Christmas tree shopping and making a star of David Christmas tree ornament at a church Christmas party. We’ve loved every minute of it!
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!
In no particular order…
-Mascarpone Polenta with Sausage and Peppers
-Pasta with Butternut Parmesan Sauce (Simply Recipes)
-Chicken with Tarragon Mustard Sauce and Fingerling Potatoes
-Broccoli Cheese Soup and bread
-Leftovers
Sunday: Pre-Marinated teriyaki beef tenderloin (Bjays), baby yellow potatoes (trader joes), chilli cilantro sweet corn
(Make turkey meat sauce for tomorrow)
Monday: Turkey meat sauce (ground turkey, trader joes Italian starter sauce, onions, garlic, pasta sauce, sugar), pasta, salad
Tuesday: BBQ chicken quesadillas
Wednesday: chicken in spinach simmer sauce (trader joes), rice
(think I will add other vegetables to simmer sauce)
Thursday: Leftovers (grocery shopping day)
Friday: pizza
Sa – Chicken and Broc with egg noodles
Su – Roasted Veggie lasagna
Mo – leftovers
Tu – stuffed peppers
We – mac and cheese, green beans
Th – pork chops, potato, squash
Fr – quiche
I just found this fun site. I’m not organized enough to know what we’re having a whole week out, but I am keeping a dinner food log, so here’s what we had last week (and you’ll quickly figure out that we’re in the kids grown up and gone set):
12/06/09 Filet Mignon with Herbed Cream Cheese
Crustless Mushroom Quiche
Tuscan Kale Salad
Steamed Asparagus
Bought big pumpernickel bread
Shoofly Shiraz 2007
12/07/09 Kale & Kielbasa Soup—with 1 can cannelini beans rinsed & added
Parsnip Pancakes
Caesar Salad
Pumpernickel bread repeat
Two Worlds Pinor Noir (Germany/Oregon; Dr. Loosen/J. Christopher)
12/08/09 Vegetarian Meal
Kale Crisps before dinner
Mexican Eggs
Corniest Corn Muffins
Iceberg Salad with Mushrooms & Fontina
J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie
12/09/09 Wine tasting dinner at Yellowhammer
Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
Loosen Dr L Riesling 2008
Tomato Bruschetta with fresh mozzarella basil (too acidic)
Toscolo Chianti 2006 (could not stand up to acidity)
Boudin Sausage on crostini (not a lot going on)
Heartland by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2006 (Australia) (nice, full)
NY Strip au Poivre portion with mashed potatoes & yummy julienne yellow
squash
Jed Steele Shooting Star Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (California)
Bete Noire with berries, whipped cream & ganache (wow! Better than molten
chocolate cake)
Grayson Cellars Central Coast Zinfandel (rich, lovely)
12/10/09 Mushroom, Cheese & Crab Crustless Quiche
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Steamed asparagus
Corniest Corn Muffins replay
French Chablis (I loved it, too austere for Phil)
12/11/09 Mushroom, Cheese & Crab Quiche again
Roasted parsnip, brie & glazed walnut salad
Spaghetti Squash with Spike & a little Parmesan & mozzarella
Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2006 Santa Barbara (not your typical Calif-good)
12/12/09 Pork and Hominy Stew (torn kale, ~4-5 cups torn added at end)
Avocado Salad
Mexican Cornbread
Thorne-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2007 (Wonderful, probably too good for
the spice level of the stew)
Sun–Roasted chicken, bell pepper/zuchinni/onion medley, baked potatoes
Mon–Chicken Quesadillas, rice, beans, quac
Tues–Philly cheesesteak sandwiches,
Wed–French toast
Thurs–Chicken with Stovetop casserole
Fri–eat leftovers
Sun – Ravioli, meatballs, tomato sauce
Mon – Dinner at friends’ house
Tues – My honey is making “surprise” dinner
Weds – Salmon with orange glaze and mushroom sauce, wild rice, snap peas
Thurs – “Tailgate Casserole”
Fri – Out for a friend’s birthday dinner
S: Leftover Mac & Cheesse, broccoli
T: Grilled Pork Tenderloin, roasted beets, sauteed apples
W: Flank Steak w/blue cheese sauce, baked potatoes, greeen beans
T: Linguine with Turkey Meatballs, Cesar salad
F: Barbecue Chicken, baked beans, coleslaw
S: Out
Hi Jane – thanks to the “shout out” for Bistro Chicken! I love that recipe.
I’m finally finished with 4 weeks of travel so happy to be planning a menu once again.
Monday-sweet & sour chicken (a new crockpot recipe from Kraft) over rice
Tuesday-roast pork loin, sweet potatoes
Wednesday-work dinner/out
Thursday-maybe I’ll do bistro chicken! I have the ingredients
Friday-pasta w/sauce or pizza
Saturday-hubby taking me out for my birthday (not until the 21st)
Sunday: Pork roast with leeks, broccoli bake
Monday: Sausage, acorn squash, green beans
Tuesday: (Costco) Chicken enchiladas, cole slaw
Wednesday; Chicken piccata, orzo, green beans
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: @ mom’s
Saturday; Not sure–maybe pizza or other take out?
So funny,maybe it makes more sense you/your site has been my inspiration:)I have a similar December situation: Dh’s bday this week, xmas next week, then my twin b-days on the 30th of Dec. woo-hoo!
m: chili- hubby’s b-day
t: turkey tacos
w: white fish/greens
th: Book Club!
f: ?
sa: ?
su: ?
happy birthdays to all:)
Monday-Waffles with Whipped Cream and Strawberries, Bacon, Spinach Salad
Tuesday-Out!
Wednesday-Brisket (Trader Joe’s), Latkes and Spinach
Thursday-Out!
Friday-Curry Chicken, Frozen Samosas, Raita
Saturday-?????
Sunday-Mongolian beef with mushroom and onions
Monday-Breakfast for dinner
Tueday-Roasted chicken breast with Boursin cheese sauce and roasted potatoes
Wednesday-Salmon with Rice and Vegies
Thursday-leftovers or sandwiches
Friday-Stir Fry
Saturday-Out/Holiday Party #1
Sunday – leftovers
Monday – Sausage with peppers and onions and mashed potatoes
Tuesday – Chicken and green beans with cheddar and pecan casserole
Wednesday – Ravioli with salad
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – corn chowder with salad and bread
Saturday – out
This if my first time actually planning out the weeks meals:
Monday-2 Mustard Chicken
Tuesday- Loaded Baked Potato Soup in Crockpot
Wednesday-Chicken Tacos
Thursday-Beef Roast in Crockpot
Friday-Chicken Spaghetti
Saturday-BBQ Pork Ribs in Crockpot
Sunday:
-Pulled Pork Tacos
-Black Beans
-Salad
Monday:
-Butternut Squash & Chipotle Soup
-Cheese Quesadilla
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Spinach Quiche
-Balsamic Mushrooms
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Spaghetti w/ Bolognese Sauce
-Salad
Thursday:
-Soup & Grilled Cheese
-Salad
Friday:
-Josh’s work Christmas party
Monday-spice rubbed pork tenderloin with acorn squash
Tuesday-baked pasta with chicken sausage and spinach
Wednesday-sausage and lentil soup, fresh bread
Thursday-roasted butternut squash and pasta, salad
Friday-chicken tikka masala, brown rice, sesame green beans, naan
Saturday-probably snacks and a movie night
Sunday-Italian shrimp pasta, salad, bread
Monday- Meatball Subs
Tuesday- Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday- Chicken Pot Pie
Thursday- Spaghetti Pie
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Out for b-day/Christmas celebration
Sunday- Ribs, Mashed Potatoes and Corn Pudding
Since we will be traveling a bunch in the next 2 weeks, it’s all about easy this week. Happy birthday to your girls! Mine is on the 24th, so I know all about birthdays and busyness.
Mon- mac and cheese, green beans
Tues – sandwiches
Wed – veggie burgers, rice, whatever fruits and veggies are in the house
Thurs – pizza, fries, fruit
Fri – leftovers or pasta
Jane — Got my Cake Wrecks book on Saturday — that was fast! It’s hilarious…
M — To friends’ house for a lasagna dinner. I’m bringing a hot pepperoni dip for an appetizer.
T — Creamed chipped beef on toast
W — Cabbage/hamburger casserole
TH — D’lish Fish that I never made last week
F — I’m thinking Mexican!
S — Ham & Swiss bake that I didn’t get to last week
Su — Panera, I hope!
Mon-teriyaki salmon with grilled asparagus
Tue-fried rice
Wed-mexcian brown rice beef skillet
Thu-leftovers
Fri-out
Sat-out
Sun-xmas dinner at my house. making my first ham.
Happy Monday! After a crazy couple of weeks, I’m looking forward to some normalcy before Christmas… here’s this week’s menu.
M: Chicken Piccata and Butternut Squash Soup
T: Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Sauce and Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli
W: Mediterranean Chicken and Zuppa Toscana
Th: Leftovers
F: Fajitas
S: Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Onion Pasta Bake
Have a good week!
Monday: Chicken Parmesan and Salad
Tuesday: Crock Pot Brown Sugar Chicken (365 days of Crock Pot) and Broccoli and Cauliflower
Wednesday: Seared Shrimp and Beans
Thursday: Pork Tacos
Friday: Work Christmas Party, boys are having mac and cheese
Saturday: Breakfast for dinner
Sunday: Left Overs
That is cute! We made gingerbread automobiles at our house last night. And rockets. And trucks.
Yeah, still working on that sensitive side here…
MOnday – Pork steaks, roast pumpkin and beetroot and baby spinach salad
Tuesday – lamb sausages, mash, peas and carrots
Wednesday – Creamy pesto (homemade) pasta and garden salad
Thursday – BBQ – steak, corn and salad
Friday – Rissotto (chicken and whatever vege is in the fridge)
Saturday – Treat night for the month takeaway
Sunday – Chicken HOt pot (also my daughter and I are baking gingerbread for my husband to take to work)
Wed- quick moo shu chicken
Thurs-white chicken and broccoli pizza (I have dough in the freezer)
Fri- Beef stew (the Man has requested)
Sat- Out
Sun- Red Beans and Rice
Mon- Chicken enchiladas (freeze half for later)
Tue- Piccadillo empanadas (freeze some for later)