Wall-E wishes you a Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Seriously, doesn’t this cheesy bread look like Wall-E? We were pretty excited about it yesterday when I accidentally created this adorably cute snack for Cate.
MONDAY:
- Leek & Potato Soup
TUESDAY:
- Enchiladas
WEDNESDAY:
- Oriental Chicken Salad
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- Breakfast for dinner (probably waffles)
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Chicken Piccata
I know you’re all busy partying…but you still gotta eat this week! Plan a menu in between commercials (oh, is that when the game is on?) and please share it with us. Can’t wait to see what you have planned!
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!
We’re having:
Sloppy Joes, curly fries, green beans, blueberry muffins
Fried pork steak, mashed potatoes, calico beans
Salmon Cakes, wild rice, asparagus
Taco Pasta Shells, corn
Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole, garlic biscuits
Leftovers one night, or two!
Comment by Vicki — February 7, 2010 @ 11:18 am
What a cute snack!
I work in the floral industry and well, I don’t need to tell you that this week will be helter skelter for me. So…this is my menu.
Tonight: breakfast for supper:toasted english muffins, bacon, scr. eggs.
Monday & Tuesday night: spaghetti with garlic bread and creamed spinach (I make the sauce once, reheat it the second night and I make a HUGE casserole dish of creamed spinach and it will last me almost all week.)
Wednesday night: Fish sticks, macaroni & cheese, cr. spinach
Thursday night: pork chops, rice side, cr. spinach
Friday night: Gravied hamburgers over rice, cr. spinach
Saturday night: to be determined-all depends on deliveries.
Wish me luck this week!
Comment by Jennifer — February 7, 2010 @ 11:31 am
Monday:
-Portobello Burgers
-Some sort of potatoes
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Quesadillas
-Spanish Rice
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Breakfast for dinner
Thursday:
-Out
Friday:
-Homemade Pizza
-Salad
Comment by Jessica — February 7, 2010 @ 11:44 am
*penne pasta with a creamed tomato sauce
*pw’s calzones
*fried mozzerella balls and salad
*grilled chicken and onion strings
*breakfast for dinner
salads as sides
not in any particular order
Comment by Jackie — February 7, 2010 @ 12:11 pm
Monday – Pan Seared Chicken and Rice
Tuesday – Leftovers
Wednesday – Kashi frozen meals
Thursday – Hamburgers and all the toppings!
Friday – Church Valentine’s Social (dinner served)
Saturday – Out, husband’s choice
Sunday – Cajun Chicken and Fettucini or BFD
Comment by Kylie — February 7, 2010 @ 12:15 pm
sun – escarole soup & cooking light’s cheesy artichoke-spinach dip for snacking
mon – mexican pot luck with girlfriends – i’m making chorizo confetti tortilla, vegetarian enchiladas
tues – chicken cordon bleu / asparagus
weds – oven fried chicken drumsticks / biscuits and gimme lean sausage gravy
thurs – turkey sausage calzones / salad
wknd: baked eggs with tomatoes and chorizo
Comment by vanessa — February 7, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
Wow! I’ve actually got a plan this week at the beginning of the week.
Sun- Steak sandwiches with mushrooms, peppers and onions
Mon- Honey-lime enchiladas
Tue- Leftovers
Thu- Spaghetti
Fri- Spinach, caramelized onion, mushroom and pepper jack enchiladas
Sat- Eat out for Valentines!
Comment by Kristy — February 7, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
Oops- Fridays meal is quesadillas, not enchiladas. Not actually doing the same thing twice in one week!
Comment by Kristy — February 7, 2010 @ 12:39 pm
My mother-in-law will be visiting this week so I am making some of our favorites to impress her. She’s a great cook!
Monday-Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday-daughter getting ear tubes so probably ordering pizza
Wednesday-Lasagna soup
Thursday-Hopping John
Friday-Pork loin chops with rice
Saturday-we’ll be camping so something on the fire like hot dogs/hamburgers
Sunday-Venison steaks
Comment by Fran — February 7, 2010 @ 1:14 pm
SO pleased I have you on my BLOG ROLL because I wait each Sunday to find out what I should plan this week.
THANK YOU!!!!
Char.
Comment by Char — February 7, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
Monday-Sloppy Joes
Tuesday-Pioneer Woman’s Cowboy Nachos
Wednesday-Salmon Patties & Potaoes
Thursday-out
Friday-Chicken Fricassee, Rice,Crispy Sesame Salad Stack
Saturday-Tortilla Soup
Sunday-Chalupas
Comment by Leslie Lewis — February 7, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
We are having potatoes Wed. with our Salmon Patties, not potaoes. Sorry, it’s my first time to leave a comment.
Comment by Leslie Lewis — February 7, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
sunday – leftovers
monday – salmon with fries and asparagus
tuesday – steak with potatoes and salad
wednesday – ?
thursday – chicken breasts with zucchini and potatoes
friday – leftovers
saturday – out
Comment by Nancy Deininger — February 7, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
I avoided the grocery store this weekend because I knew it would be packed, so I can’t really say what my menu is until I check out the produce.
I know I do want to make some sort of shrimp pasta dish, with a Parmesan sauce, but like way lighter than alfredo. I haven’t quite figured that out.
I still haven’t made the Chicken Basil Stir Fry that’s been on my menu for 2 weeks. If red bell peppers are on sale again, then see if I can manage to make it this week.
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — February 7, 2010 @ 4:17 pm
Sun – bean dip and chips, philly cheesesteak subs
Mon – Baked chicken, brown rice
Tues. – quesadilla casserole
Wed. – soup and sandwich
Thurs – chicken and polenta
Fri – take out
Sat – shrimp and pasta
Comment by Heidi — February 7, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
Go Saints!
m – leftover chili, fresh sallad.
tu – youghurt marinated chickenbreasts, rice, cucumbers.
w – lemonfish, ovenroasted veg.
th – pizza.
f – spicy ital. sausages, onions on ciabatta, sallad.
s – grek potatoes in oven, whatever greenery is left in fridge.
su – ValentinesDay brunch, stuff to be determined after asking for everyones favourite.
/Mary.
Comment by Mary — February 7, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
Sunday: Burgers on the grill
Monday: ABLTs (BLTs with Avocado)
Tuesday: French Dip (PW recipe….as she calls it “Drip Beef”)
Wednesday: Meatloaf (made ahead)
Thursday: Quesadillas
Friday: Slow-cooker chili with homemade croutons
Saturday: Out for my 30th birthday!
I’m looking for a good electronic recipe manager…nothing fancy. Just something where I can compile my recipes from all over the internet. Anyone have any suggestions?
Comment by Bonnie Lawrence — February 7, 2010 @ 6:27 pm
Sun – Superbowl!! (pizza and wings)
Mon – Chicken pot pie
Tue – Ham and Gruyere ruben loaf
Wed – Chedder mac and cheese
Thur – Out-maybe we will drive to Layton for some sushi
Fri – leftovers
Sat – Pasta with roasted asparagus
Dear everyone that lives outside of Utah –
Take a moment to appreciate the fact that I am sure somewhere in your town you have a restaurant with good fish. Unfortunately, I get both sushi and seared tuna cravings on a regular basis and cannot fulfill these cravings without leaving Logan. There is simply not a good piece of fish in this town – believe me I have tried everywhere…
Comment by Shantel Garner Johnson — February 7, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
Monday: Herbed Beef in Cream Sauce and Baked Fries and Salad
Tuesday: Shrimp Cocktail and Left Over Soup and Fresh Veggies
Wednesday: Stuffed Shells and Salad
Thursday: Spaghetti and Zucchini
Friday: Take-out
Saturday: Chicken baked in Yogurt and Salad
Sunday: Chicken Tikka Masala and Peas
Comment by VIcki Tunell — February 7, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
This week will be cray. I don’t expect to be home before 9pm most nights. It’s not pretty, but it’s honest.
Sunday-Out with Friends
Monday-Split Pea Soup, Toasted Cheese Sandwiches and Apples
Tuesday-Leftover Soup
Wednesday-Fried Eggs, Toast and Fruit Salad
Thursday-Something drive through after a late meeting.
Friday-A different drive through after another late meeting.
Saturday-Out for an early New Year’s Dinner
Sunday-Hopefully Not Cooking?
Comment by Erika B. — February 7, 2010 @ 8:42 pm
Monday-Chili-{The last time I made chili I made a double batch and put half in the freezer}
Tuesday-Cheese quesadilla with left over chili {I’ll be making my own whole-grain tortillas using this recipe}, homemade salsa.
Wednesday-Winter Lentil Soup
Thursday-Left over Lentil Soup
Friday-Homemade Pizza??? We may be out and about this coming Friday, therefore dinner may be eaten at Whole Foods.
Saturday-Deer Roast, Sweet potatos {bite size chunks saute’ in butter and sprinkled with cumin seed and salt}, roasted asparagus.
Sunday-White Whole-Wheat pancakes with real maple syrup (I’m adding buckwheat and flax seed to my pancakes and to some I’ll add blueberries).
Dessert-I’m planning to make a yummy chocolate cup cakes with chocolate icing on Saturday as a Valentine Treat for my family.
Comment by Anita — February 7, 2010 @ 9:11 pm
Monday-Chicken noodle soup (with extra veggies), hot rolls
Tuesday-Taco Salad
Wednesday-Tuna burgers (forgot to make this last week), side salads
Thursday-Pulled pork sandwiches, sliced vegetables
Friday-Homemade pizza or leftovers
Saturday-Breakfast for dinner
Sunday-Beef roast in crock pot, mashed potatoes, salad and homemade heart-shaped sugar cookies
Comment by Rynell — February 7, 2010 @ 10:09 pm
yea! loving all the menus, keep it coming!
bonnie…if no one suggests anything (I actually don’t know of anything), I will try to track down some answers for you!
Comment by Jane Maynard — February 7, 2010 @ 10:56 pm
Monday- Chili
Tuesday- Pork Chops, green beans and mac and cheese
Wednesday- Ruby’s Chicken, Corn, Salad
Thursday- Eating Out
Friday- Homemade Pizza, Carrots and Peppers
Saturday- Steak, Fet. Alfredo, Rolls, Salad
Comment by Charla — February 8, 2010 @ 7:26 am
Monday- Salmon and Quinoa
Tuesday- Chili and Cornbread
Wednesday- Left Overs
Thursday- Pasta Stir Fry
Friday- Home Made Pizza
Saturday- Out
Yumm, Yumm!
Comment by Robin — February 8, 2010 @ 7:39 am
Hi Jane, I’m new to your blog & absolutely enjoying it!
Mon- Pasoli soup & bread
Tues- Ravioli, grean beans, garlic bread
Wed- Tuna Casserole
Thur- Leftovers
Fri- Burrito Pie
Sat- Dine out
Sun- my Honey cooks!
Comment by TaCole — February 8, 2010 @ 8:04 am
Sun – Baked Chicken in Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatos, Green Beans
Mon – Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Veggies with roasted red pepper hummus, and chilled mango-orange soup
Tue- Chili and cornbread
Weds – Navajo Waffles (Similiar to Navajo Tacos but on healthier cornbread waffles)
Thurs – Tostadas
Fri – Chicken Enchilada Pasta
Sat – Dine out
Comment by Shawna — February 8, 2010 @ 8:40 am
Mon.- Grilled Chicken Salad with hazelnuts, dried cranberries, apples, and gorgonzola cheese. Garlic Toast
Tues.- Kid’s choice- usually cereal or oatmeal.
Wednesday- Mac and cheese, carrot sticks and hummus (dad’s gone)
Thursday- Burritos, Brown Rice
Friday- Crustless Quiche
Saturday- Roasted Curry Chicken and Veggies, steamed green beans
Sunday- Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread and homemade chocolate pudding for Valentine’s dessert!
Comment by G. — February 8, 2010 @ 9:13 am
I plan our meals Friday thru Thursday…based on when I go grocery shopping. Here’s what’s on our menu:
Friday: OUT
Saturday: Toasted Turkey Subs + Oven Fries + Cantaloupe
Sunday: Crock Pot Pork Chops + Mashed Potatoes & Gravy + Green Salad
Monday: (husband @ school) Mac & Cheese + Steamed Veggies
Tuesday: (husband @ school) Soup (from a can!) + Bread + Fresh Fruit
Wednesday: Chile Lime Chicken Soft Tacos + Fresh Fruit
Thursday: WW Buttermilk Pancakes + Scrambled Eggs + OJ
Comment by CP — February 8, 2010 @ 10:12 am
This is not helpful to me as a mom. I need recipes! So sure I can post I’m having chicken one night , but how about posting some easy, quick recipes for 5 nites a week. just to say your making enchiladas doesn’t help us moms…how about the ingredient list for shopping and how to make it!!
Comment by brooke — February 8, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
Monday – pasta e fagioli
Tuesday – pot roast
Wednesday – turkey burgers
Thursday – bbq beef and beans
Friday – chili baked chicken
Saturday – leftovers
Sunday – chicken fried steak
Comment by Tiffany D. — February 8, 2010 @ 1:34 pm
hi brooke!
when I have a recipe for something, I always link to it in my menu. the leek and potato soup recipe is new to me, so once I try it and know it’s good a good one, then I’ll put it on the site. as for the enchiladas – oftentimes I will do the creamy enchiladas recipe that is on my site http://thisweekfordinner.com/2007/01/31/creamy-chicken-enchiladas/ but this week I’m just going to roll up some flour tortillas with some cheese and top it with canned enchilada sauce…so there really isn’t a recipe for that.
anyway, the whole idea behind the site is to get ideas…I started it to simply get my friends to tell me what they were cooking each week so I wouldn’t have to think up a menu each and every week. the crux of the site is seeking inspiration from other people – getting ideas for meals to cook that REAL people are actually cooking. I love it – it’s been unbelievably helpful for me. I love browsing all of the menus every week for ideas, whether or not specific recipes are shared.
if you ever DO want a recipe for something that I post or another commenter posts, just a post a comment asking for it. I always make sure to follow up and get an answer for you!
there are many paid weekly meal planning websites where they will have a link to a recipe for every menu item and generate shopping lists for you. I think those sites are great and can be very helpful. I may in fact set up a database to generate shopping lists at some point in time, but for now I feel like my website serves a little bit of a different purpose.
I do have many recipes posted on my site http://thisweekfordinner.com/recipes/ feel free to peruse! most of the recipes on my site are simple and approachable as I’m a busy mom, too, and need them to be that way!
hope that helps!
jane
Comment by jane maynard — February 8, 2010 @ 3:41 pm
Last week was the first time I committed to a menu and stuck to it. I have an extremely picky 10 year old who for years has given me grief any time it’s not something he likes. He asked for a copy of the menu last week and it was as if he could prepare mentally even on days he knew we were having something he didn’t like. Dinner was a pleasure all week. Amazing!
Superbowl Sunday
Brauts & grilled onions
hot dogs & mac/cheese for boys
Monday
Clean out the fridge – left over night
Tuesday
Roasted Chicken/gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Wednesday
Mexican Night
Thursday
Some type of chicken breast
Rice
Brocolli
Friday
Pizza Night
Saturday
Greg’s delicious Pasta-Spicy Sausage-Spinach dish
French Bread
Comment by Debbie Ward — February 8, 2010 @ 4:16 pm
well, that is a success story if I ever heard one, debbie!
Comment by Jane Maynard — February 8, 2010 @ 4:17 pm
I’m having a rough time planning since both the kids and I are sick, but we do need to eat.
M – turkey coconut curry & rice
T – salad and maybe cheese bread.
W – shepherds pie(I’ve been planning this for a month and will finally make it!)
Th – holiday(Japan National Foundation Day) so we’ll make daddy make Mexican food.
F – salad and steak
Sat – daddy is getting some wisdom teeth pulled so noodles
Sun – spinach soup
Bonnie – if I could choose I’d buy filemaker pro, or whatever it’s called now. I’m sure there are better ones out there though.
Comment by Soybeanlover — February 8, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
hi jane! can you please tell me where you got the adorable plate that your daughter’s snack is on? thanks!
becky.
Comment by becky — February 9, 2010 @ 9:15 am
I got it in PARIS at a cute little children’s shop on Ile de St Louis. Underneath the toast is a picture of a little cartoon elephant named Elmer. I highly recommend you take a trip over to get that plate and its matching bowl!
Comment by jane maynard — February 9, 2010 @ 10:04 am
mon- trader joe’s pesto pizza & salad
tues- corn, black bean, and sweet potato hash with fried eggs & fruit
wed- tomato & mozzarella pasta al forno (from annies-eats.com) with salad
thurs- white bean, turkey sausage, & kale soup
fri- light eggplant parmesan, pasta, & green beans
sat- “benchiladas” (from annies-eats.com)
Comment by emilee — February 9, 2010 @ 11:30 am
Sorry I’m a bit late with my input for this week. You may have heard about this little snow storm we got here on the East Coast.
Sunday- Hoagies for Super Bowl
Monday- Leftovers
Tuesday- Ten Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
Wednesday- Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes
Thursday- Breakfast for Dinner (pancakes, eggs, sausage)
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Sunday- Chicken, Broccoli, Rice Casserole
Comment by Jenn E. — February 9, 2010 @ 12:50 pm
Sunday – Roast at my Mum’s
Monday – Stir fry beef
Tuesday – Spag bol and garden salad
Wednesday – Veal steaks and vege
Thursday – lamb salad
Friday – Risotto
Saturday – out
Sunday – South Indian chicken curry
Monday – Chocken salad
Tuesday – Pasta
Comment by Geraldine — February 9, 2010 @ 2:15 pm
I’m compiling a personal/family cookbook using Living Cookbook software. To enter recipes already in digital, it has a capture feature. You copy the recipe into that screen, then highlight name, ingredients, proceedure, etc. There are numerous features that I really like.
http://www.livingcookbook.com/
Comment by Shawna — February 10, 2010 @ 7:11 am
thank you for sharing that, shawna!!
Comment by Jane Maynard — February 10, 2010 @ 8:28 am
I’m behind on posting this week!
MOnday – Beef & Noodles
Tuesday – Chicken quessadillas
Wednesda – Lasagna
Thursday – Roast turkey breast
Friday – Make your own pizza
Comment by Patty — February 10, 2010 @ 10:25 am
My boyfriend and I are in the process of moving in with a girlfriend and we’re really going to start meal planning this time! We have tried and tried but it never seemed to work as well as we’d like but now we’re very motivated and I can’t wait to start sharing our menu on here every week with all you fine folks! It’ll make life and grocery shopping so much easier.
I can’t tell you how much I love this site, Jane! You’ve opened my eyes to so many things in the short time I’ve been following you. It’s just a pleasure coming on here and browsing thru everything. Thank you for being a part of my life!
Comment by BeccaV — February 10, 2010 @ 2:15 pm
well, aren’t you the sweetest becca! thank you for your nice words – I really appreciate it!
Comment by Jane Maynard — February 10, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
Can I post a week’s menus on Friday? Things were so crazy this week that well, it already happened…oh well! Here’s just the next few days:
Friday: Beef, bean and cheese enchiladas, coleslaw, something chocolate
Saturday: Baked Spaghetti
Sunday: Out
Monday: Soup from freezer, no-fail bread
Tuesday: Mardi Gras at church
I’ll post the remainder of next week, next week! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Comment by kidkopf — February 12, 2010 @ 4:08 pm
yes, of course – post any time during the week!!
Comment by Jane Maynard — February 12, 2010 @ 4:53 pm