Happy 3rd Birthday, This Week for Dinner! In honor of your big day, I’m going to bake a special treat full of butter, chocolate and macadamia nuts. That seems the best way to celebrate, don’t you think?
Really? Three years? Where does the time go? Thanks to all of you who read and contribute to this here blog. You keep it alive and fresh and I couldn’t do it without you and you and you and YOU!
MONDAY:
- Corn Chowder (I’ll be using Adrianne’s mom’s recipe at the top)
TUESDAY:
- Baked potato night (I’m craving baked potatoes for some reason)
WEDNESDAY:
- Enchiladas
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- Leek & Potato Soup
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Super Bowl! We’re having friends over…I’ll plan the menu later this week!
If you’re still trying trying to find the perfect birthday gift for This Week for Dinner, I have a great idea. Share your menu! Let’s see how many we can get up here…the blog will love 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!
Happy Three Years. Can’t wait to see your treat:)
Monday-Black bean/roasted pepper quesidillas
Tuesday-Spinach Tortellini Salad with Dried Cranberries, Apples, Almonds, and Feta-recipe below.
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/spinach-salad-with-tortellini-dried-cranberries-apples-almonds-and-feta/
Wed.-Whole wheat pasta with napa cabbage, mushrooms, and other veggies
Thursday-Roasted sweet potato salad
Friday-MY BIRTHDAY:) Hubs is taking me out to sushi:)
Sat-still celebrating my bday so who knows
Sunday-Super Bowl Party!
Comment by Maria — January 31, 2010 @ 5:51 pm
Love this site!
M- Chili and Cornbread
T- Sloppy Joe’s
W- Eat at a friend’s
Th- Leftovers
F- Fajitas and Guacamole
S- Spaghetti, Salad, and Breadsticks
Su- Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Comment by Kate — January 31, 2010 @ 6:12 pm
Sunday – Veal with tomato/mushroom sauce
Monday – Shrimp scampi
Tuesday – Pork chops & apples (holdover from last week)
Wednesday – Homemade French onion soup with crusty bread
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Pasta with leftover bread
Saturday – Out with friends
Comment by Bonnie Lawrence — January 31, 2010 @ 6:20 pm
I’m committed to making this a weekly habit – planned this yesterday, went to the store, and I’m ready to make this happen.
Sunday – Taco Salads
Monday – Flank Steak, Egg Noodles, Steamed Carrots
Tuesday – Breakfast for dinner – egg scrambles
Wednesday – Orange Chicken with brocolli, carrots, green onion
Thursday – Chicken Marsala with linguini
Friday – Mother/Son dance – taking Colin out to dinner (pizza for Dad/Holden)
Saturday – Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Salad
Comment by Debbie Ward — January 31, 2010 @ 6:32 pm
Happy birthday!
M: Ethiopian (tibs (stewed beef), collards, red lentils)
Tues: leftover lentil soup and cheese panini, applesauce
Wed: pasta, w/grated squash (grown ups) tomato sauce (kids)
Thurs: Grilled chicken sausages, mashed potatoes, carrot sticks
Fri: homemade pizza and whatever veggies are still around
Sat: ??
Comment by Margaret — January 31, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
Sun – enchiladas
Mon – jerk chicken and rice
Tue – BLTs
Wed – pork chops with glazed apples
Thur – leftovers
Fri – TWFD tuscan tomato soup
Sat – honey bbq chicken wings
Comment by Shantel Garner Johnson — January 31, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
Sun-Homemade Fish Sticks, tater tots, garlic noodles
Mon-Spaghetti Bolognese, garlic toast, green beans
Tues-Leftovers
Wed-Potato Soup, blueberry muffins
Thur-Stir Fry
Fri-Fish Fry at Church
Sat-??Don’t know yet!
Comment by Vicki — January 31, 2010 @ 6:50 pm
Just thinking yet again today….what a difference meal planning makes in our CRAZY life!
Sunday – Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Monday – Hamburger Soup and Biscuits (care of the Smitten Kitchen)
Tuesday – Pasta and Salad
Wednesday – Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches (Everyday Foods)
Thursday – BBQ Hamburgers (thanks to my husband cooking outside in the snow)
Friday – Homemade Pizza Night
Saturday – Out
Comment by tracielee — January 31, 2010 @ 6:52 pm
CONGRATS!!!
OK…so I have to think::
Monday:: SOUP.Kale and parma ham
Tuesday::Chicken and Veg stir-fry
Wednesday::Talapia and salad
Thursday::Meatballs and grilled veg
Friday::SUSHI takeout…yum
Saturday::PIZZA
Sunday:: Superbowl Party
Have a great week.
Comment by Char — January 31, 2010 @ 6:57 pm
Happy 3rd!
m – peanutsesame sauce noodles, veg and tofu.
tu – honey/mustard chickenbreasts, ovenroasted pot wedges, sallad.
w – fish in oven smt…
th – soup and swedish pannkakor.
f – pizza.
s – pasta in vegetable sauce, meatballs.
su – tbd. superbowl food maybe…
/Mary.
Comment by Mary — January 31, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
Here’s my plan, though I haven’t figured out what day I’m making each of these.
• chicken soft tacos
• vegetable chicken soup (tomato based)
• broccoli chicken rice casserole
• quesadillas with tomatillo salsa, fruit
• tuna burgers, side salads
• orange chicken (a la Costco) and stir fried vegetables
• breakfast for dinner
Comment by Rynell — January 31, 2010 @ 7:16 pm
Mon: Chicken pot pie, homemade rolls, green salad
Tue: Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs over brown rice and veggies
Wed: Baked Ziti and ceasar salad
Th: Bacon wrapped Pork chops over apples and onions and whole wheat apple cous cous
Fri: Balsalmic chicken over orzo and salad
Sat: Movie night with a girlfriend
Sun: Superbowl party at friends, I have to bring my chicken green chile pinwheels
Comment by Jenn — January 31, 2010 @ 7:19 pm
Happy Birthday. Just added a notebook by the front door for everyone to put their dinner ideas in, won’t hold my breath
Sunday – by request mini burgers, making fingerling roast potatoes, goat cheese brie stuffed mushrooms and broccoli
Monday – chicken stir fry
Tuesday – cauliflower souffle
Wednesday – can someone else decide?
Thursday – homemade mac n cheese
Friday – leftovers
Sat – date night, so cereal
Sun – someone please invite me to a SB party
Comment by Nicole — January 31, 2010 @ 7:35 pm
Sunday-Sticky chicken, mashed potatoes, salad
Monday-Chicken & Mushroom fettucini alfredo, salad
Tuesday-Hamburgers & chips
Wednesday-Crockpot pot roast and veggies
Thursday-Leftovers
Friday-Taco pie w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese, avacado
Saturday-Red beans and rice
Comment by Amy — January 31, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
Happy Birthday! Your blog is so fun and inspiring!
This is my first week of CSA veggie delivery. Yeah!
Sun-Leftover Thai Take Out
Mon- Bean Tacos and Blueberries
Tues- Leftover Bean Tacos and Grapefruit
Wed-Veggie Split Pea Soup, Apple Slices, and Rainbow Carrots
Thurs-Leftover Soup, Kiwi Slices and Baby Broccoli
Fri-Out with a Friend
Sat-TBD or Out
Comment by Erika B. — January 31, 2010 @ 8:07 pm
Yeah 3 yrs!! I met your blog probably around year 2.
and it’s been an inspiration. so thank you
menu…hmmm was in la all wknd and now fridge is empty, but need to plan…this is my intent:
m: shrimp salad/bread
t: squash soup (it’s just so easy and good!)
w: Chicken tacos
th: turkey pasta bake
f: leftovers
Sa: salmon/capers w/ sauteed spinach and bread
S: Superbowl mayhem
Comment by annemarie — January 31, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
Happy birthday, I’m so glad I joined in on the fun!
Mon- tofu w/ soba noodles and steamed veggies (from Cookus Interruptus)
Tues- French onion soup (from Steamy Kitchen)
Wed- My dad cooks!
Thurs- Pan seared salmon with wilted spinach and wild rice
Fri- homemade pizza with the salad on top
Sat- Smothered pork chops w/ mashed potatoes and steamed carrots (from Tasty Kitchen)
Sun- I’m waiting to be invited to a super bowl party and let someone else cook.
Happy week everyone!
Comment by CheekyChic — January 31, 2010 @ 9:22 pm
Happy Birthday. Always you serve as a source of inspiration and variety for my meal planning!
Mon – Pizza night
Tues – Spaghetti w/salad & bread
Wed – Almond crusted Tilapia w rice pilaf & veggie
Thurs- Chik Fil A
Fri – Dinner out
Sat- Out of town – day trip to Austin
Sun – Superbowl Chili
Comment by Robyn — January 31, 2010 @ 9:26 pm
Happy Birthday!
Working on lots of casseroles and other freezables this week to prep for the craziness after the baby is born. So for most dinners I am making its mirror image for freezer stocking.
S: Butternut squash lasagna
M: Sausage and endive Casserole
T: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
W: Corn Chowder (I found some corn I froze in the summer)
T: Enchiladas
F: Leftover night
S: Quick 3 bean Chili
Comment by Matt — January 31, 2010 @ 9:41 pm
Yay! Happy Blog Birthday! Mine’s coming up, 3 years too!!
Comment by Marie {Make and Takes} — January 31, 2010 @ 9:59 pm
3 years wow impressive! Was sick last week so the menu went a bit astray all is now back on track.
Sunday – Sitcky honey chiilis pork spare ribs, rice and asian greens
Tuesday – Salamon cakes and green salad
Wednesday – Meat pies with mash, peas, carrots and gravty
Thursday – BLT’s, salad and sweet potato chips
Friday – Spag Bol
Saturday – Chicken Burrito’s
Sunday – hopefully the husband cooks
Comment by Geraldine — January 31, 2010 @ 10:04 pm
Congrats on the Bday, Jane!
We’re keeping it simple (hubby out of town a few nights) and re-doing some stuff that didn’t happen last week. Still glad I plan, though!
Sun: (Frozen Leftover roast) Beef Stroganoff, noodles, peas
Mon: (Costco) Chicken Tikka Masala & zucchini bake
Tues: Bow tie pasta, chicken meatballs, salad
Weds: Leftovers ?
Thurs: Out/take out
Fri: PW Chicken and Noodles
Sat: Squash soup, Sausage, Bread
Sun: Maybe I’ll jump on that chili band wagon! (We’re not big on footballs around here, though….;)
Comment by kidkopf — January 31, 2010 @ 10:09 pm
Happy Blogaversary, Jane! And guess what I bought today? Leeks and potatoes! I began reading Julie&Julia and I was inspired to make leek & potato soup sometime this week. Please share the recipe!!
Comment by bonggamom — February 1, 2010 @ 12:00 am
Happy Birthday! I’ve just recently discovered your blog and am now a loyal reader! Thank you for being such an inspiration!
M – Chorizo and Chickpea Stew
T – Spaghetti Bolognese and salad
W – Southern Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Butternut Squash
Th – Bread and Cheese with Fruit and Veg
F – Fish
Sat – Steak and Ale Pie
Sun – Roasted Chicken Dinner
Comment by Belle — February 1, 2010 @ 3:21 am
Sunday – chicken noodle soup and sandwiches
Monday – chicken breasts, artichokes and feta
Tuesday – shrimp stirfry with brown rice
Wednesday – turkey keilbasi with peppers and onions
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – Chicken curry with rice
saturday – out
happy blog birthday Jane!
Comment by Nancy — February 1, 2010 @ 4:34 am
Happy bloggy birthday!
M – beans & rice(went over really well with canned corned beef in it, good way to use some of my emergency storage)
T – by request gyoza w/ rice and miso soup w/ spinach
W – taco rice
Th – salad and rolls
F – homemade pasta w/ cream sauce
S & Sun – something from our Saturday Costco run.
Comment by Soybeanlover — February 1, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Basil Chicken Stir Fry (didn’t make this last week)
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers from Vegetarian Times
Leftovers
BBQ Chicken Pizza (the one you posted last week)
….and I don’t know what else
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — February 1, 2010 @ 6:37 am
Three years wow, I’m on my third month and wonder if I’ll run out of ideas!
M. lasagna
T. oven fried chicken
W.lentil soup
Th. out
F leftovers
S Something in the crockpot this weekend
Comment by Peg C — February 1, 2010 @ 6:52 am
sun – white chicken chili with avocado
mon – steak pita pizza / salad
tues – bistro chicken (can’t wait to try this!) / roasted carrots and mushrooms
weds – salmon with agave nectar glaze / couscous with spinach
thurs – whole wheat pumpkin pasta with sage and gimme lean sausage
fri – burger night / sage and orange-scented butternut squash
Comment by vanessa — February 1, 2010 @ 7:19 am
Happy Birthday! I LOVE this site!!
My menu is pretty weak this week because I have no creativity left right now!!
M-Pasta- basic with simple sauce and maybe some peas thrown in!
T- Chicken Parisienne (Didn’t make this last week…am still DYING to try it!) With whole wheat egg noodles
W- Left over Fajitas with Spanish rice
Th- Probably out
F- Something in the Crockpot…need ideas!
S- Sandwiches
Su- At a Friend’s house for the Superbowl!!
Comment by Stella — February 1, 2010 @ 7:50 am
Happy Birthday…I’ve only just discovered you and I’m in love already!
M- Chicken Stroganoff/green beans
T-Eat out (Mongolian BBQ…YUMM)
W-Corn Chowder
Th-Something in the crock pot…
F-Leftovers
S-Shrimp Scampi
Comment by Sarah L — February 1, 2010 @ 7:52 am
Happy Birthday! I have been reading for several months now…love it!
My menu this week….
Sun – Jambalaya (chicken and sausage)
Mon – Chili and cheesey muffins
Tues – Ravioli with a Tomato, onion and butter sauce (from smitten kitchen)
Wed – Chicken tortilla soup (crock pot)
Thurs – Moroccan Couscous
Fri – Left overs or homemade PIzza
Sat. – Salmon or what ever fish happen to be on sale next week.
Comment by Susan — February 1, 2010 @ 8:06 am
Mon- Spaghetti squash with feta and tomatoes, salad
Tues-Potato and corn chowder, fresh bread
Wed-Salsa chicken in the crock pot, brown rice
Thu-Chicken lettuce wraps, fried rice
Fri-Vegetable enchiladas
Sat-Chicken tikka masala, sesame green beans
Sun-Superbowl Party!
Happy Third Birthday!
Comment by kate — February 1, 2010 @ 8:18 am
James 4:6 – “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Mon – Beef Burritos and Beans
Tues – Tortellini with pesto/marinara
Wed – BBQ Pork chops/Baked Potatoes
Thurs – Salmon/Cous cous
Fri – Chili
Comment by Kelly — February 1, 2010 @ 10:38 am
Oh goodness-3 years! COngratulations!
I’m SOOOOOO late with this-and a few repeats from last week. I was bad and ate out a few times. Oh well, it’s Monday and a clean slate is never a bad thing!
Monday-Chicken Francese and Australian Parmesan Potatoes
Tuesday-Biscuit & Beef Casserole
Wednesday-Biscuit and Beef Casserole
Thursday-Pork chops, rice side
Friday-scrambled eggs, jalapeno cheddar scones, bacon
Saturday-Steak & Pioneer woman’s potato bundles
I haven’t decided on specific veggies for each night.
Comment by Jennifer — February 1, 2010 @ 10:43 am
I’ve had to revamp my entire diet due to that fact my daughter and I must do a low glycemic diet now. So I’m starting all over with my Menu Monday. Here’s my first week…
MONDAY
* Broiled wild salmon with butter
* Baked sweet potato with cinnamon sprinkled on top
* Leafy tossed green salad red and green peppers topped with an apple cider and extra virgin olive oil dressing
TUESDAY
* Broiled chicken breast
* Brown rice
* Steamed broccoli
WEDNESDAY
* Grilled Pork Chops
* Stir fry veggies
* Brown Rice
THURSDAY
* Roast
* Baked Apples
* roasted asparagus
FRIDAY
Pizza (with whole-grain pizza crust)
I’ve posted the recipe for the whole-grain pizza crust on my blog
Comment by Anita — February 1, 2010 @ 11:51 am
Happy birthday, dear “This Week for Dinner…”
M — Pot roast with carrots and potatoes
T — Leftover chili
W — Chicken parmigiana (froxen entree from Sam’s)
TH — Pork chops with mushrooms in the crockpot
F — Parmesan-crusted tilapia
SA — BBQ pork sandwiches
SU — Super Bowl Subs, courtesy of our church’s youth group.
Comment by Rhonda — February 1, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
S: Steak, garlic mashed & salad
M: Leftover Steak & chicken enchiladas & salad
T: Grilled Hot dogs & pierogi’s
W: Chicken canneloni’s, garlic bread & ceaser salad
T: Roast turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce & peas
F: Grilled Naan pizza’s
S: Out
Comment by Denise — February 1, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
M – Baked Chicken with Stove Top and corn
T – Parmesan Fettucine
W – Rib Eye steak with roasted red potatoes and green beans
T – Chicken Noodle Casserole and peas
F – Party Cola Ham with cheesy potatoes and baked beans
Sa- Meatloaf with baked potatoes and corn
Su- Take Out
Happy 3rd Birthday!!
Comment by Lori — February 1, 2010 @ 2:13 pm
Happy Birthday, This Week for Dinner! I really enjoy reading and posting each week, so here’s to many more years of blog fun!
Sunday- Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes
Monday- Bruschetta, Pasta w/ Pesto, Salad
Tuesday- Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday- BLTs
Thursday- Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Pot Pie w/ Biscuit Crust
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Out
Sunday- Super Bowl Party!
Comment by Jenn E. — February 1, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Hello! I am new to the site.
I don’t usually identify particular meals for particular days, I just plan for 3-4 meals a week, and the other nights are for leftovers and a date night.
Here is this week:
Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings(http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mushroom-and-Leek-Soup-with-Parsley-Dumplings-357310)
Super Bean Burritos
(http://mykitchencafe.blogspot.com/2010/01/super-bean-burritos.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MyKitchenCafe+%28My+Kitchen+Cafe%29)
Black Bean Wraps
(http://insideourkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/01/black-bean-wraps.html)
Red Lentil and Carrot Soup
(http://foodandspice.blogspot.com/2007/09/red-lentil-and-carrot-soup.html)
I am trying to squeeze in as many new soups as possible before the weather warms!
Oh, and I also plan to try this: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/01/one-ingredient-ice-cream.html
Comment by Michelle Carter — February 1, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
Happy Birthday!!!
Mon – Make your own dinner/leftovers
Tues – Chicken lo mein & egg rolls
Wed – Chili
Thurs – Grilled hamburgers
Fri – Pizza
Comment by Patty — February 1, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Happy birthday, Jane’s blog! So glad we met! You are an amazing addition in my life, even though I’ve yet to start actually cooking. A girl can have a great time drooling over others’ food and menu ideas though, right?
So, you don’t really want to know my menu for this week, although it will include some tasty vittles from the Opryland Hotel as I attend Blissdom and most likely some cheese, but who can go a whole week without cheese. Other than that, I’m HORRIBLE!!!! I think I’ve forgotten how to cook.
Inspire me, Jane. Or, come cook for me. I would seriously love that
. I’ll even watch your two amazingly cute kiddos! LOL!
Comment by Jyl Johnson Pattee — February 1, 2010 @ 6:38 pm
Sun – chicken Tetrazzini
Mon – Barbecue crockpot chicken
Tues. – lasagna
Wed. – out for chinese
Thurs. – baked chicken
Fri – pizza
Sat – burgers
Comment by Heidi — February 1, 2010 @ 6:47 pm
Sun- Omlettes
Mon- Lemon basil linguini w/shrimp
Tue- MY BIRTHDAY- no cooking!!!
Wed- Mexican chicken bake w/rice
Thur- Steak fajitas
Fri- Trader Joe’s potstickers w/sesame dipping sauce (actually sesame dressing from TJ)
Sat- Chicken Cutlets
Sun- Roast chicken w/2 lemons (so easy and so good!)
Comment by Meg — February 1, 2010 @ 8:37 pm
Sun – poached eggs, sauteed greens, toast
Mon – Roasted turkey breast, mixed vegetables, stuffing, rice pilaf
Tues – split pea soup, bread and salad
Wed – turkey leftovers
Thurs – turkey and wild rice soup, salad, bread
Fri – Fishy Friday – undecided
Sat – International Night – undecided but probably a curry or fried rice
Comment by Karen — February 2, 2010 @ 7:46 am
Monday – Pork Tamale Pie
Tuesday – Cranberry Pineapple Chicken over rice
Wednesday – Soup???
Thursday – Chicken Pot Pie
Friday – Pizza
Saturday – eat out
Sunday – meatloaf
Comment by Cheri Witmer — February 2, 2010 @ 11:37 am
Happy birthday TWFD!!
Sunday – Chicken & White beans and artichokes w/ leftover mashed potatoes
Monday – Veggie Tikka Masala (from the Cooking with All Things Trader Joe’s cookbook)
Tuesday – Spicy Szechuan Tofu (also from the Cooking w/All Things TJ’s Cookbook)
Wednesday – Leftovers
Thursday – Pasta w/Meatballs
Friday – leftovers or go out
Saturday – leftover or go out
Comment by Michelle — February 2, 2010 @ 9:34 pm
Mon – Veggie soup made with coconut milk and chicken broth, garlic bread
Tue – Teriyaki chicken, Thai Rice, broccoli
Wed – Breakfast for dinner: sourdough pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and hashbrowns
Thur – hubby cooking
Fri – friends cooking
Sat – taco bar (fish, carne asada & ground beef + all the fixings)
Sun – pulled pork sliders for super bowl
Comment by Emily — February 3, 2010 @ 11:28 am
Ah, This is awesome! Dispells
many misnomers I’ve read
Comment by HCG Diet New Haven — February 16, 2010 @ 10:54 am