This is my life for the next week.
Which is why my menu is pretty much absent of any real cooking. We move on Saturday (staying in the same town, for the curious minds out there). I have a LOT of packing to get done before then…plus our regular day-to-day life to attend to. But it will be FUN FUN FUN! (How’s that for a positive affirmation?)
MONDAY:
- Pancakes
TUESDAY:
- Sandwiches
WEDNESDAY:
- Spaghetti
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers (um, yeah, I realize we may not have leftovers from the previous meals…whatever)
FRIDAY:
- Eat out
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- I have no idea. I’m hoping our new place has a Jetsons-type kitchen that does the cooking.
PLEASE share your menus! You need to inspire one another! My boring, busy life is encroaching on my weekly menus…hopefully in a week or two we’ll be back to normal! As always, thank you for sharing your menus every week. I love seeing them!
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!
Monday: BBQ shredded pork sandwiches, Cole slaw
Tuesday: Baked macaroni and cheese and steamed broccoli
Wednesday: Leftovers and garden salad
Thursday: Seasoned chicken breast with roasted carrots and cabbage.
Friday: Swedish meatballs, buttered noodles, peas
Saturday: Steak, double-baked potatoes and sautéed spinach
Sunday: Roast chicken, crispy rosemary potatoes, fresh green beans
Oh my gosh! I’ve never been first to post!
Sunday – leftovers
Monday – cabbage and sausage
Tuesday – pasta with mushroom sauce
Wednesday- chicken piccata and green beans
thursday – making chicken with mango chutney for my daughter who will be house sitting
my husband and I are going away for the weekend!
friday – out
saturday- out
sunday – out (we’ll get back late)
Sunday-BLTs
Monday-shredded pork wraps
Tuesday-Breakfast
Wednesday-Sloppy Joe Casserole
Thursday-Chicken Ranch Tacos
after that I make our new menu
I have mixed feelings about moving – hate the hard work involved, but I love the adventure of it all.
I hope your week goes well and if you find yourself with a Jetson kitchen, pls let me know who makes it!
m – cooked rootveg, kielbasasausage w/ a cold orange/sourcream sauce.
tu – beef in a bluecheese sauce, rice, french green beans.
w – pasta w/ portabellasauce, salad, garlicbread.
th – rootveg soup, apple dutch baby.
f – cod w/portabella/leek in oven, rice.
s – leftovers. pie for a treat.
su – homemade pizza, 3bean salad.
/Mary.
Monday: Pork Roast, brown rice pilaf, butternut squash (that didn’t get cooked tonight because of Science Fair work)
Tuesday: Crock-pot Minestrone, fresh bread and cheese (leftovers for lunch during the week). Cook enough pasta for pasta salad for lunch
Wednesday: Leftovers magic (pork fried rice)
Thursday: Crock-pot lamb and lentil stew, green salad
Friday: Mom and Dad out, kids and babysitter get ravioli and sauce
Saturday: pizza with toppings and salad (we’re going to experiment with a yeast free crust for Daddy)
Sunday: roast or salmon and large quantities of rice or noodles to use in creative leftovers during the week
Mashed Potatoes and Ham Casserole (parents out to dinner!)
Chicken Pot Pie
Turkey Cheddar Sausages, baked potatoes, cornbread
Spaghetti, garlic bread, broccoli w/ cheese
Stir Fry
Alfredo Penne w/ Veggies
Leftovers
I have found lots of inspiration here this week! Thanks for the help!!
Sunday- Chili (from my freezer stash)
Monday- Jane’s Bistro Chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, salad
Tuesday- Oriental Chicken Salad (an adaptation of Jane’s)
Wednesday- Crab Cakes, Roasted potatoes with peppers and onions, salad
Thursday- Steak and Spinach Quesadillas with Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Friday, Saturday and Sunday- Weekend Mini Vacation
Monday – Rice and beans
Tuesday – Pasta Salad –leftover from Sunday
Wednesday – Burritos with the leftover rice and Beans
Thursday – Breakfast night – Breakfast cake with fruit
Friday – Husband in charge of cooking
Saturday – Pasta with veggies
Sunday – Roasted Potatoes/sweet potatoes with Rosemary, Grilled marinated chicken, broccoli
Goodluck with the move!! I love moving….Whole new start to your home…..
The last time we moved, a neighbor brought us a store-roasted chicken. At first I thought that was an odd house warming, but it fed us for the 1st three days. I highly suggest it….
Sunday: Roasted whole chicken and asparagus
Monday: Leftover chicken with pesto pasta
Tuesday: BBQ sandwiches and broccoli
Wednesday: Chicken fajitas
Thursday: Pork Chops Parmigiano ala Slow Cooker
Friday: Gobi Matar Sabzi from TWFD! –> First time making this one
Saturday: Grandma in town for the weekend!!
Mixed feelings on moving. A great way to sort through un-used junk, but taking soooo much time cleaning the old place afterward!
Monday:
-Bean, Corn, and Tortilla Salad
Tuesday:
-Quesadillas
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Cornmeal Crusted Trout
-Chili-roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
-Salad
Thursday:
-Cinnamon-Oat Pancakes
-Eggs
Friday:
-Homemade pizza
Sunday- leftovers from the freezer
Monday- a new shrimp recipe
Tuesday- Tacos
Wednesday- chicken breast in the crock pot, cheese cauliflower, rice a roni
Thursday- out to dinner (hubby out of town)
Friday- grilled pork chops, baked potatoes, black eyed peas and corn bread
Saturday- hamburgers and fries
Oh man. Moving is kind of the pits. But Sheryl always says, “a change will do you good.” I hope that’s the case for your family.
Friday: OUT
Saturday: Hamburgers + Chips + Fruit
Sunday: Crock Pot Pork Chops + Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes + Roasted Asparagus
Monday: Danish Night (yogurt, bread, cheese, deli meat, milk, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, dips)
Tuesday: Mini Pizzas + Tomato & Avocado Salad
Wednesday: Bajio Chicken Burritos
Thursday: Cafe Rio Salads (use leftover chicken)
Monday – Hamburger soup (but with ground turkey) and Biscuits
Tuesday – Chicken Quesadilla
Wednesday – Peanut Noodles and Veggies
Thursday – BBQ Hamburgers (husband is still cooking in the snow
Friday – Shrimp Soup
Saturday – Homemade Pizza
-Mixed greens with navel and blood oranges, blue cheese, and balsamic steak strips
-Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Leftovers
-Creamy Shrimp and Artichoke Pasta
-Easy Sausage Jambalaya
-Leftovers
-Some kind of homemade pizza
Last week was all scrounging. This week will be better!
Mon-Potato Leek Soup, Bake Off Bread and Spinach Salad
Tues-Spiced Red Lentils with Yogurt, Pita Bread and Kiwi Slices
Wed-Out for Husband’s B-Day!
Thurs-Pizza, Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts, and Apple Slices
Fri-Mac and Cheese (Boxed from Trader Joe’s), Baby Broccoli and Blood Oranges
We just went really cheap and non-perishable when we moved (from NY to NC) – mostly pasta. The best part was when we brought cereal but forgot to pack spoons. I had to “steal” them from a local 7-11.
This week:
Sa: Mac’n'cheese, broccoli
Su: Roasted chicken, stuffing, corn, potatoes gratin
Mo: Quiche
Tu: grilled chicken and pasta, salad
We: baked chicken parm, grilled garlic bread, salad
Th: leftovers
Fr: Roasted veggie pasta bake
My menu is planned, with recipe links, at my site.
http://allmylooseends.com/2010/02/21/weekly-menu/
We’ll be moving in a few months too, so it won’t be long before my menu looks like yours. Good luck with the move!
I don’t understand why people love trader joe’s… it is mostly prepared or frozen… and they are owned by the German version of Walmart. The same people who shun Walmart go crazy over TJ’s.
I just miss Wegmans.
Monday: Turkey Chili (didn’t make it last week)
Cornbread
Tuesday: Spicy Bow Tie w/ Sausage and Broccoli
Bread
Wednesday: Southwestern Pulled Brisket
Corn Tortillas
Spanish Rice
Thursday: Orange Chicken
Brown Rice
Friday: Ravioli & Tomato Sauce for kids…
(Mommy’s Night Out)
Saturday: Turkey Burgers & Hot Dogs (bbq!!)
Fries
Sunday: Potato, Greens & Goat Cheese Quesadilla
Black Beans
Sunday:
Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Chops (CL)
Creamy Cheese Grits (SL)
Dijon Green Beans (my recipe)
Monday:
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry (CL)
Steamed Rice
Egg Rolls
Tuesday:
Pasta e Fagioli (CL)
Salads
Wednesday:
Indonesian Chicken (CL)
Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs (CL)
Fresh Fruit
Thursday:
French Onion Burgers (CL)
Steak Fries
Friday:
Dinner out with the family
Good luck with the move! I hope it goes well!
Monday: Grilled Pear/Cheese sandwich:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/grilled-cheese-and-pear-sandwich-with-red-onions-and-rosemary/
Tuesday: Huevos Rancheros:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/recipe-for-huevos-rancheros/
Wed: Pear,Cranberry, Almond, Feta Salad
Thurs: Whole wheat spinach/mushroom crepes:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/whole-wheat-crepes-with-spinach-and-mushrooms/
Friday: Homemade pizza or out
Saturday: Tortellini with veggies
Sat: Chicken Quesadillas, fruit salad
Sun: Babyback ribs, corn muffins, coleslaw
Mon: Spinach tortellini w/Alfredo sauce, garlic bread, peas
Tues: Tacos
Wed: Leftovers
Thurs: Boboli pizza, carrots
Fri: Salmon for grownups, fishsticks for kids, rosemary potatoes, salad
BBQ chicken pizza (pepperoni for the kiddo)w/homemade crust, salad, strawberries
Hot Naked Pasta, breadsticks, veggies, fruit salad
Chicken Soft Tacos, chips & salsa, fruit salad
BBQ Beef sandwiches w/homemade buns, baked fries, fruit
Breakfast Bake
Just wanted to submit after a few weeks of getting some great ideas.
It is refreshing to get out of a rut- and encouraging to see some of the amazing things other families are making. And I can give a sigh of relief that I make some alternative meals for my kid when I know it won’t be received. I really appreciate this blog- and just wanted to say THANKS for reminding me to plan ahead and improvise when necessary!
mon- vegetable egg fajitas
tues- chicken pot pies
wed- sausage stuffed shells
th- homemade mac and cheese
fri- homemade pizza (ham and pineapple)
sat- don’t know yet
sun- hoping someone invites us over b/c I think I’ll need a break by then!
Moving can sure knock your menu plans all out of sorts that for sure!
Here’s my menu copy-pasted from my blog post.
MEATLESS-MONDAY
Delicious Big Bowl – Recipe can be found HERE.
TUESDAY-[LOST NIGHT]
Chicken Teriyaki with Stir Fry Veggies
I simply stir fry boneless-skinless chicken breast or thighs in ghee, then add a big package of frozen stirfry veggies, after the veggies are done I then add a bottle of Organic Teriyaki Sauce and simmer to let flavors blend.
WEDNESDAY-[CHRUCH NIGHT]
One Pan Pasta Dish
* Brown one pound of lean ground beef, with one small chopped onion and 2 cloves of garlic in a large dutch oven (drain excess fat)
* Add one 24-ounce can crush tomatoes
* Fill tomato can up with water and put in with meat and tomatoes
* Fill tomato can up with uncooked tiny (whole-wheat) shells pasta or elbow macaroni and put in with the meat, tomatoes and water
* Now stir in 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, sweet basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and fine sea salt
* Bring to a boil, lower to a low-medium, cover and let simmer until liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender.
* Top with Parmeasn Cheese.
THURSDAY
Leftovers or Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
FRIDAY-[HOMEMADE PIZZA NIGHT]
Here’s our favorite pizza crust recipe
SATURDAY
Roast, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli
SUNDAY
Hebrew National Beef Hot Dogs, with Sour Kraut.
Good luck with the move!!! It’s a busy week for us too, so my menu this week is uninspired as well….
Monday: Homemade mac & cheese
Tuesday: “Guy Approved Meatloaf”
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Guy-Approved-Meatloaf/Detail.aspx
Wednesday: Spaghetti and Garlic Breadsticks http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Garlic-Breadsticks/Detail.aspx
Thursday: Dinner out
Friday: Homemade pizza
We’ll see how our week goes with all the sunshine we are suposed to get. Yay!
M – great northern white bean soup from the whole foods iPhone app
T – veggie curry(vaccinations in the afternoon, crockpot is a neccesity!)
W – mabo eggplant. Chinese box mix we need to use.
Th -homemade pizza
F – chili shrimp and stir fry. Using more expired Chinese box mixes.
S – Costco run , whatever is on special
Su – a la Daddy
best of luck with the move!!
Monday- Chicken Fingers and Baked Fries, Veggie
Tuesday- Chicken Soft Tacos w/ Chips, Salsa and Guacamole
Wednesday- Club Sandwich Paninis
Thursday- Spaghetti Pie
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Out
Sunday- Pulled Chicken BBQ sandwiches
S – bell pepper casserole and spanish rice
M – pesto pasta w/garlic bread and salad
T – oven baked breaded chicken with mashed pot. and corn
W – Bean and vegetable burritos
Th – Broccoli Cheddar Chowder
F – homemade pizza
S – Pork tenderloin with roasted veggies
S- Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & corn
M- Creamy Chicken & wild rice soup, breadsticks
T- Crockpot Thai Peanut Noodles
W- Pioneer Woman’s Tomato Artichoke pasta, salad, garlic bread
Th- Leftovers
F- Out
Best of luck in your move … I know you’ll have moments of chaos, just hope it goes as smoothly as possible!
I travel this week so light on the mea plans but here goes.
Monday-tortellini & marinara sauce, salad
Tuesday-leftover chicken pot pie from weekend (hubby in charge)
Weds-probably a frozen pizza (again hubby in charge)
Thurs-some kind of chicken & pasta
Friday-Think I will do Bistro Chicken after your inspiration!
Saturday-something fun the kids can help make – little english muffin pizzas? (having 4-yr-old friend sleep over)
ahhh, i seriously love coming here each week and gettin’ my ideas for our wkly menu. Thank U to all these comment/menus. woo-hoo!
m: hamburgers/salad
t: pasta primavera
w: chicken sausage w/baked sweet potatoe
th: shrimp tacos
f: cheese omlettes w/sliced fruit (I’m out for nite;-)
sa: Date nite; kids have lil’ pizzas w/carrots
have fun with the move!
Short week for me–we’re heading to Vancouver for a few days(we’re outside of Seattle). Yeah Olympics! (Congrats on the new house, Jane. That part is exciting!
Sunday–(Birthday boy request) Homemade meatballs & sauce, pasta,zucchini bake, green salad, cake
Monday–Sandwiches
Tuesday–leftover meatballs, pasta & zucchini
Wednesday–soup from the freezer
Thursday & Friday–out of town
Saturday–leftovers
Monday – Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice and Garden Salad
Tuesday – Haddock /Salmon or Halibut with Pesto Sauce and chopped tomatoes, roasted potatoes
Wednesday – Crock Pot Homemade Soup (Maybe Cream of Mushroom) salad and rolls
Thursday – Kaiser Sandwiches with Havarti Cheese
Friday – In Laws for Supper
Saturday – Homemade Pizza
Sunday – Roast Chicken with Roasted Root Veggies
I’ll probably veer off course this week, but here it goes…
Su: Pork Tenderloin and lentil soup
M: Chicken and Rice casserole from Simply Recipes
T: Leftovers
W: Shepherd’s Pie
Th: Sausage Pasta Bake
Fr: Tilapia and mashed potatoes
S: Leftovers
Sunday – Mexican Crockpot Chicken
Monday – Baked Potatoes and Salad
Tuesday – Taco Salad
Wednesday – Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Thursday – Pasta with Bacon and Mushrooms
Friday – Concession Stand Food – at a basketball tournament
Saturday – Eat Out
I just found your blog and am loving it!
Monday – Turkey Meatloaf & roasted cauliflower w/cheese sauce
Tuesday – Stewed chicken and squash
Wednesday – Salad and popovers
Thusday – Italian Vegetable pie & quinoa
Friday – Eating at in-laws (going out of town)
Saturday – Eating out
Sunday – Eating out
Monday: Tilapia in Lemon Shallot Butter Sauce, Broccoli and Rolls
Tuesday: Steaks with Pan Sauce, Mac and Cheese for the kids, and Peas
Wednesday: Chicken Spaghetti and Corn
Thursday: Faki and Salad
Friday: Beef Stew with Rice, Onions, and Tomatoes
Saturday: Tilapia with Rosemary, Garlic, and Potatoes and Salad
Sunday: Beef with Broccoli
hi i love your blog! i’ve been planning meals for about a yr now, and i don’t know how i ever did anything when i would just go to the grocery store and wander about, i’m sure it was a lot more expensive and a lot more went to waste!
mon-broccoli chicken casserole
tues- sausage stuffing criss cross pastry (recipe on the pepperidge farm website… this is my hubby’s favorite meal)
wed- steak and spicy chili french fries
thurs- sausage, pepper, and onion subs
fri- burgers and chips
You might find Family Dinners a valuable source of recipes; the recipes are tasty and don’t require a lot of effort to prepare.
Sunday
Mom//Dad took us out for Mexican
Monday
Soup & Sandwiches
Tuesday
Jane’s Bistro Chicken (never made it last week)
Mahed Potatoes
Wednesday
Orange Chicken
Brocolli & Carrots
Thursday
Andrew’s Birthday – going out
Bistro West – yummy!
Friday
Pizza
Saturday
Surprise!
Monday: Date night
Tuesday: Asian noodles with ginger
Wednesday: Birthday celebration!
Thursday: BBQ pork sandwiches
Friday: Vegi Enchiladas and salad
Saturday: Beef and vegi taco’s with chips and salsa
Sunday: Pot roast with vegis
I’ve never posted, but happen to have a pretty good meal plan laid out right now:
Monday: potato leek soup, salad, bread
Tuesday: Roasted salmon, roasted asparagus, potatoes + zuch
Wednesday: box of Safeway’s risotto with asparagus added
Thurs: Frittata (eggs with leftover veggies) with bread and salad
Friday: Date night
Saturday: DIY pizza with Trader Joe’s dough and sauce
Sunday: Family playdate with take out (with another foursome)
Monday: Veggie calzones and salad
Tuesday:Riagtoni w/turkey meat sauce and salad
Wednesday:BLTs and baked beans
Thursday: Take out pizza
Friday: Whole wheat pancakes
Saturday: roast pork, sweet potatoes and apple sauce
Sunday:Minestrone soup
I’m baking my husbands birthday cake. During lent we are giving up pre-made food like eating out, ordering out, or just warming up- so I won’t be buying a bday cake. I’m dreading making it. SO much that I’m actually going to buy a pillsbury chocolate cake box- any suggestions!?
cake mixes are EASY and yummy! and I’m sure you could find some great homemade cake recipes on some good food blogs out there…pioneer woman, smitten kitchen and bakerella all come to mind off the top of my head. don’t be scared – if you go with a mix, you’ll be happy – they’re tasty and SO easy!