This has been a bad winter for clementines/cuties/mandarins (whatever you want to call ‘em!) for the Maynard family. Bag after bag have been dry and yucky. Until now. We are on bag #2 this week and they are so juicy and sweet. And I’m so happy! It’s the little things, right?
No more excuses…our apartment is almost totally in order and it’s time to start cooking again. I sure hope I can get back in the groove!
MONDAY:
- Kitchen Sink Quesadillas
TUESDAY:
- Paninis
WEDNESDAY:
- Chicken & Broccoli Penne
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- Eat out
SATURDAY:
- Aaron & Lindsay’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Extravaganza
SUNDAY:
- Asian Spinach Salad
People, why didn’t anyone tell me I was crazy? Last week I had two Wednesdays on our menu. Wow, moving must have made me more tired than I thought! Well, this week there are only 7 days instead of 8, so planning your menu should be a cinch! 
Can’t wait to see your menus!
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!
Not sure what days we will be having these, but these are on the menu this week: black bean and spinach enchiladas, beef stew, and pizza.
Comment by Jackie — March 7, 2010 @ 9:01 am
how do you make the black bean and spinach enchiladas? I’m intrigued, and sounds like a good meatless meal…
Comment by Jane Maynard — March 7, 2010 @ 9:03 am
Monday- Shrimp and Grits
Tuesday Ribs
Wednesday- out to dinner with the family to celebrate my birthday
Thursday- out to dinner with friends to celebrate my birthday
Friday- pizza
Saturday-taco salad
Sunday- shish kabobs
Comment by Joy Kooyer — March 7, 2010 @ 9:22 am
I don’t know what every meal will be but what I do know is that we are trying this new recipe we saw on the today show! Looks very good… and is very easy! I will let you know if turns out as good as it looks.
Homemade Ravioli
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35686759/ns/today-today_food_and_wine/
I think I may add the Kitchen Sink Quesadillas to my menu.
Rosie
Comment by The Good Wife Life — March 7, 2010 @ 9:28 am
Love your blog, Jane! So super cute!
Sunday–crock pot Sante Fe chicken & rice
Monday–Chili Verde
Tuesday–Homemade Spinach Ravioli
Wednesday–leftovers
Thursday-Saturday–out of town to see my sweetie! I’m sure we’ll cook & probably go out, too.
PS–homemade ravioli IS easy & so yummy! Have fun making them, Rosie!
Comment by Melissa — March 7, 2010 @ 9:59 am
Glad you are situated!
Monday-Cheese Tortellini, Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes/Peppers w/Salad
Tuesday-Mexican Tofu Scramble:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/mexican-tofu-scramble/
Wed: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup-pulling some from the freezer:)
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-bean-and-sweet-potato-soup-recipe/
Thursday-probably cereal-it’s a busy night:)
Friday: Out
Saturday: Homemade Pizza Night
Comment by maria — March 7, 2010 @ 10:35 am
Sunday-Pecan Chicken
Monday-Lil’ Cheddar Meatloaves
Tuesday-Date Night…dinner out for us, something easy for the kids and babysitter
Wednesday-Potato Soup
Thursday-Leftovers since daughter is going to a make up gymnastics class right at dinner time
Friday-??something meatless
Saturday-pork steaks, or eat out
Comment by Vicki Nave — March 7, 2010 @ 11:43 am
sunday – out at an oscar party!
monday – roasted beet salad
tuesday – baked calamari
wednesday – out for sushi
thursday – french onion soup
friday – leftovers
saturday – roast beef with asparagus and potatoes
Comment by Nancy Deininger — March 7, 2010 @ 11:51 am
Sunday – Steak and asparagus
Monday – Pasta with freezer veggie surprise marinara (plus a few fresh ones, too)
Tuesday – Stovetop chili
Wednesday – Friends coming over: Burgers and popovers (from Bitten Word)
Thursday – Cranberry Brisket (via Crock Pot)
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – out with friends
Comment by Bonnie Lawrence — March 7, 2010 @ 11:53 am
well now i can’t remember where i got the recipe for the black bean and spinach enchiladas, but here is the recipe:
Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
10 to 12 small flour or corn tortillas
10 oz package chopped spinach, thawed (I do this in the microwave)
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles and spices, drained
¾ cup scallions, chopped
19 oz can green chile enchilada sauce
8 oz sour cream
3 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Garlic powder and onion powder
Salt and pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and get out a 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish.
2. In a colander, squeeze out as much water from the spinach as you can by pressing the spinach with the back of a spoon. Place the spinach in a large bowl. Add the rinsed beans, drained tomatoes, most of the scallions, and dash of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Mix together the sour cream and green chile enchilada sauce. Spread about 1/3 of the sauce mixture into the 9×13 inch dish.
4. On a plate, place a tortilla and top with some of the spinach mixture and a small amount of pepper jack cheese. Roll into cigar shape and place into the baking dish seam side down. Repeat until the dish is full.
5. Spread the rest of the sauce on top of the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese and scallions. Bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Wait a few minutes and serve.
Comment by Jackie — March 7, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
Sun- Tacos (carry over from last week)
Mon- Haddock Chowder
Tues- Breakfast for Dinner (bfast sandwiches and fruit)
Wed- Shepherd’s Pie (made ahead)
Thurs- Make Your Own Mini Pizzas (refrigerated dough from a local pizza shop)
Fri- take out?
Sat- Fend For Yourself
Comment by Sara — March 7, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
Monday – Roast Pork and vegetables
Tuesday – Lamb hot pot
Wednesday – Out for dinner
Thursday – Spag Bol
Friday – Chicken Salad
Saturday – Home made pizza
Sunday – Prawn Punjabi
Comment by Geraldine — March 7, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
S: Grilled Steak Salads, sweet rolls
M: Turkey Joe’s, steamed broccoli
T: Meatloaf (new recipe from local rest – hope it comes out as good as theirs) Bleau cheese mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots
W: Ham Steaks for the men, some kind of fresh fish for me, coleslaw & sweet potato fries
T: Grilled Chicken tacos, refried beans
F: Naan pizzas – sausage for men, ricotta, spinach & tomato for me
S: Burgers on grill, potato salad
Comment by Denise — March 7, 2010 @ 1:48 pm
Sara, can I please have the recipe for the haddock chowder. Being from New England, I can’t find a good homemade chowder in the south. Thanks
Comment by Denise — March 7, 2010 @ 1:53 pm
I finished Bittman’s Food Matters that I won here (thanks again) and I’m all for trying to eat less meat. Last week, I tried almond milk for my cereal/oatmeal and didn’t even miss regular milk. I want to find a good vegetable broth (or else try to make my own I guess) because I make a lot of soups to take to work for lunch. I tried a Trader Joe’s one and did not like it. Here is my mostly meatless menu:
Sun: Garden Veggie Enchiladas (from epicurious.com)
Mon: leftover enchiladas
Tues: Baked Potatoes w/ broccoli, cheese, bacon
Wed: portobello, broccoli and red-pepper melts (from Everyday Food)
Thurs: Pasta w/ tomato sauce from freezer, salad
Fri: ?
Comment by Jessica — March 7, 2010 @ 1:54 pm
Monday – Hamburgers on the BBQ, veggies and dip
Tuesday – Make your Own Pizzas using Thin Crust Pizza Dough & simple sauce
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Wednesday – BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes and carrots
Thursday – Cheater Chicken Souvlaki with Pita, Tzatziki and Grilled Vegetables
Friday – BBQ steak, caesar salad and leftover grilled veggies
Saturday – Leftovers
Sunday – Wings
Comment by Amber — March 7, 2010 @ 1:58 pm
Jessica, you should definetly try making your own veg. stock. I make mine w/ all the ends of carrots, onions & celery that I cut off when making other recipes. It makes me feels so frugal. So basicaly everytime I cut up a vegetable , I save the end ( that I was going to thow away anyway) by putting it in a container in the freezer. When im ready to make stock i put all the frozen veg. in my biggest pot. Fill it w/ water ( the stock reduces as it cooks) 1Tbs italian seasoning 1Tbs salt . I also throw in a few small cloves of garlic ( you know the very tiny ones that can be such a pain to use). Bring pot 2 a boil then turn down 2 a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour. Then strain, I line my culindar w/ a very thin kitchen towel( use something that you won’t mind being stained). Discard the very mushy veg. Now you can put your homeade veg. stock in containers and freeze or refrigerate ( but only if your going to use in the next couple days).
enjoy
nina
Comment by nina — March 7, 2010 @ 2:40 pm
Tonight: leftovers and/or Salad (which translates into Black Pepper pasta or Tacos)
Monday: Stuffed Shells
Tuesday: Pot Roast/Mashed potatoes/roasted carrots
Wednesday: Pizza with homemade crust
Thursday: ?
Friday:?
Saturday: Eating @ a BDay party
Comment by Sarah L — March 7, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
Monday: Stir-fry with scrumptious jasmine rice and spring rolls
Tuesday: Creamy chicken tomato chowder with tortilla chips
Wednesday: Homemade pizza topped with tomatoes and olives and possibly a salad
Thursday: Wild rice, steamed vegetable and BBQ chicken
Friday: Breakfast party! German pancakes, strawberry smoothies and fruit
Comment by Holly — March 7, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Monday: Beef w/ Broccoli over steamed brown basmati rice, edamame, and orange slices for dessert
Tuesday: BBQ Chicken (with homemade BBQ sauce), smashed red potatoes, and roasted asparagus
Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner- I’m thinking waffles w/ a fruit compote and kitchen sink omelets
Thursday: Burgers w/ home fries, and a fruit salad
Friday: Homemade pizza (1 sausage and pepperoni, and 1 BBQ Chicken pizza made from leftovers) and tossed green salad with a balsamic vinegarette
Comment by emily — March 7, 2010 @ 3:17 pm
Monday: Cheesy Potato Bake, crab stuffed mushrooms, & salad
Tuesday: Leek & Saffron Soup w/Sauted Shrimp
Wednesday: Spaghetti Carbonera, Bread Sticks, & salad
Thursday: Fred Steak, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Green Beans
Friday: Carmel Chicken, Coconut Rice, Steamed Veggies
Saturday: Horseshoes w/French Fries
Sunday: Egg Rolls, Crab & Crean Cheese Puffs, & Fried Rice
Comment by Cheri Witmer — March 7, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
So I’m basically not going to be home for dinner for the next two weeks for work – good news is yummy meals for me here and in China – all for free
Here’s what I’m freezing for my family…I’m going to post/link to recipes on my blog depending how they turn out 
homemade mac n cheese (from pioneer woman)
meatless lentil meatballs (from you, of course)
my FIL’s famous spaghetti sauce
lasagne
last night was one of my husbands favorite recipes, chicken almond, and tonight fried rice
it’s called guilt cooking
Comment by Nicole — March 7, 2010 @ 5:58 pm
oops, the lentil meatballs are from In Jennie’s Kitchen
Comment by Nicole — March 7, 2010 @ 5:59 pm
Here’s to shopping once this week and a meal plan that will hopefully be followed to a “t” and tasty as well.
M – B for D
T- Slow cooker Jambalya & rice w/veggies
W- Out
Th- Leftovers
Fr – Garlic Lime Chicken w/kalamata olives(love the recipe from Robin Miller), roast sweet potatoes, & veggie
Sat- Mexican lasagna w/above leftover chicken(carry over meal from Robin Miller – I Feel Like Chicken tonight), green salad
Sun- Leftovers
Happy eating
Comment by Robyn — March 7, 2010 @ 6:27 pm
This week we are having:
Monday – Red Chicken and Black Bean Chili
Tuesday – Creamy Shrimp and Pasta (didn’t make it last week)
Wednesday – Leftovers
Thursday – Homemade Pizza
Friday – Steamy Kitchen’s Beef and Broccoli (I just cut 4 crowns of broccoli from the garden today)
Saturday – Maybe eat out with friends?
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — March 7, 2010 @ 6:44 pm
That’s hilarious about two Wednesdays. I didn’t even notice last week! Glad you’re feeling more settled.
Friday: Hot Dogs + Pasta Salad + Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Dinner @ Friends (bring homemade biscuits)
Monday: Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad + Fruit
Tuesday: Ritz Chicken + Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday: Lettuce Wraps + Fruit
Thursday: BBQ Pork Sandwiches + Steamed Veggie + Milkshakes
Comment by CP — March 7, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
Wishing for a beautiful week! Here is our plan:
Sunday- Dinner at friends
Monday- Taco Pie with toppings*
Tuesday- Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches with carrots, peppers and pickles
Wednesday- PW’s Fet. Alfredo with salad and bread
Thursday- Celebrating friend’s birthday
Friday and Saturday- Out of town
Check out my menu on my blog by clicking on my name below, see recipe for Taco Pie later in the week.
Comment by Charla — March 7, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
Sun – shish kebabs
Mon – Pho Noodle Soup
Tue – Stuffed Bell Peppers and TWFD spinach artichoke dip
Wed – Enchiladas in Red Sauce
Thur – out to eat
Fri – leftovers
Sat – Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Comment by Shantel Garner Johnson — March 7, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
Sun-89th B-Day Party Dinner! Potato Leek Soup, Hot Bread, Spinach Salad, Balsamic and Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower,and Broc Cheddar and Bacon Shallot Quiches
Mon-Leftover Soup and Bread, Kiwis
Tues-Annie’s Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Blood Oranges
Wed-Anything Drive Through!
Thurs-Scrambled Eggs with Corn, Toast, Blueberries
Fri-Stir Fry Veggies, Jasmine Rice, Blood Oranges
Sat-Out
Comment by Erika B. — March 7, 2010 @ 10:20 pm
One solid month of planning and printing out the menu for the kids to see and we have basically had “whine-free” dinners for a month. WOW I can’t believe this is all it took.
Sunday: leftovers – clean out the fridge
Monday: Holden’s 4th Birthday – his choice: macaroni & cheese and cake! (I’ll work some protein in there somehow)
Tuesday: taco salads
Wednesday: teriyaki chicken & rice pilaf
Thursday: orange chicken, rice, brocolli or carrots or both
Friday: take-out
Saturday: taking Colin out for his 11th birthday dinner celebration – no cooking for me – whoopee!
Comment by Debbie Ward — March 7, 2010 @ 11:02 pm
This week is bookended by company!
Monday – Pizza (have to feed my husband 5 of his friends who are coming over for “guy bonding”)
Tuesday – Chicken and broccoli
Wednesday – Tortellini Soup/ Salad
Thursday – Vegetarian burritos/Salad
Friday – Jambalya/Salad
Saturday – Miso Cod/ roasted vegetables
Sunday – Eat out? My in-laws will be here so I’m not sure what we’ll do!
Comment by Katie B. — March 8, 2010 @ 5:01 am
Monday- PW’s Chicken Spaghetti
Tuesday- Out with a Friend who’s in town from MT
Wednesday- Mexican Lasagna
Thursday- Hot Dogs and Mac N Cheese
Friday- Pizza
Saturday-Lasagna
Sunday- Out
Comment by Jenn E. — March 8, 2010 @ 6:05 am
Sunday: Making big batch of Spaghetti sauce, along with garlic breadsticks, and rolls to freeze
Monday: Hamburgers on the grill (feels like spring!)
Tuesday: Saucy Chicken
Wednesday: Spicy Beef Veg Soup & sandwiches http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spicy-Beef-Vegetable-Stew/Detail.aspx
Thursday:Chicken Quessadillas
Friday: Homemade pizza
Comment by Patty — March 8, 2010 @ 6:29 am
Monday – Broccoli Mac n Cheese (Rachel Ray)
Tuesday – Veggie Lasagna (plus one for the freezer)
Wednesday – French Toast + Breakfast Potatoes
Thursday – Chicken Enchiladas (plus one for the freezer)
Friday – Red Pepper Pizza
Saturday – Veggie Paninis + Sweet Potato Fries
Comment by Sarah — March 8, 2010 @ 7:19 am
M: Baked ham (leftover, frozen), double-baked potatoes (leftover) and spinach salad
T: Pan-fried sausage, roasted cabbage, baked beans
W: Apricot pork chops, brown rice, broccoli and fruit salad
Th: Vegetable frittata with garden salad
F: Homemade pizza
S: Seasoned chicken breasts, pan-fried zucchini cakes, steamed carrots
Su: Meatloaf, crispy herbed potatoes, green peas
I had a lot of leftovers last week (yes!) so some of those meals carried over to this week. Made planning a little easier.
Comment by Allison — March 8, 2010 @ 8:20 am
Also, I meant to say I found the apricot glazed pork chops recipe from a comment on your site and it is a family favorite now. I love the wonderful exchange of ideas and information here!
Comment by Allison — March 8, 2010 @ 8:23 am
* Chicken Enchiladas & Black Beans
* Pizza
* Grilled Chicken, Cous Cous & Broccoli
* Chicken & Gnocchi
* Baked Pasta and Salad
* Breakfast for dinner
Comment by ashley — March 8, 2010 @ 9:01 am
Glad you’re getting used to the new home.
We just started grocery delivery, and I love not having to wrestle small children out the door. So excited I just had to share.
M – shepherds pie
T – pasta and salad
W – curry rice
Th – If I can find an enchilada sauce recipe I’ll try those spinach and black bean enchiladas
F – seven layer dip
Sat – taco rice
sun – crckpot something.
Comment by Soybeanlover — March 8, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
Monday: Chicken Tacos
Tuesday: Casserole Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Peas
Wednesday: Italian Crab Pasta Toss
Thursday: Cheeseburgers, Chips and Fresh Fruit
Friday: Seared Shrimp and Corn
Saturday: Lasagna and Salad
Sunday: Left Overs
Comment by VIcki Tunell — March 8, 2010 @ 4:01 pm
jackie – thank you for the recipe!
and thanks to all of your for your great menus and sharing of recipes and ideas! love it!!!
Comment by Jane Maynard — March 9, 2010 @ 5:05 pm
Haddock Chowder Recipe
This recipe makes a thin chowder. Maine chowder is traditionally thin, as the potatoes break down the chowder thickens a bit but it is not the same as what one would think of as a typical “New England” chowder.
Ingredients:
approx. 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter
1 1/2 lbs haddock, cubed (about 3 good sized fillets)
1 large or 2 small onions, chopped
5 or 6 white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes (approximate)
8 cups water
1 can evaporated milk
approx. 1 cup half and half or whole milk
salt and pepper to taste
Saute onion in olive oil over med. heat until soft. Add potatoes, haddock and water, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until potatoes are cooked through (until the edges are rounded). Take off heat and add canned milk and half+half. Stir and let sit for about 5-10 min. Enjoy!
My mom sometimes sautes the haddock in a separate pan then adds it to the soup pot. She says it adds flavor to the fish. You can use any kind of seafood in addition to or in place of the haddock (corn is good too).
Comment by Sara — March 9, 2010 @ 5:45 pm
I DID have a menu this week, although it kind evolved over the last few days. I thought I’d post it, even thought it’s sooo late, so I can keep my “good record” on doing so:
Sunday–leftovers
Monday–Subway sandwiches (T-ball starting!)
Tuesday–Chicken burgers
Wednesday–Vegetable and shrimp curry with brown rice
Thursday–Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans
Friday–Pesto Tortellini Soup (can’t wait to try the one Jane posted in January)
Saturday–Cranberry Brisket, Roasted potatoes, broccoli, pudding–someone else posted a link to this earlier and I thought I’d like to try it.
***By the way, how do you make your recipe title into a link? Thanks!
Comment by kidkopf — March 11, 2010 @ 12:05 pm