Pistachios are officially on my list of ‘beautiful foods I love looking at when I cook’ (I’m an artist, I can’t help but be a little obsessed with what food looks like). Blueberries still take the top spot, but pistachios aren’t far behind. Yesterday when I was cracking a bunch for a recipe, it was the first time I really looked at them. Of course there’s that vibrant green color I’ve always liked, but what I hadn’t really noticed before was the contrasting purple in the skins. I love it.
On to the menu. I have a couple duplicates from last week. We were able to draw out our ham leftovers longer than I anticipated (I even froze lentil soup AND ham in the end!).
MONDAY:
– Stuffed Shells
TUESDAY:
– Homemade Veggie Burgers (new recipe for me that my mother-in-law shared with me…I can’t wait to try them, she says they’re irresistible! Rest assured I will share them with you…)
WEDNESDAY:
– Butternut Squash soup
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Breakfast for dinner
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Lime & Honey Glazed Salmon
Okey dokey, pokey. Get your menu planned. You’ll be a much happier person. I promise. And don’t forget to share that menu here with us!
Have a great week, folks!
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!
I LOVE pistachios! Can’t wait to see what you’re making with them.
-Pizza Caprese on Garlic Focaccia Crust
-Cashew Chicken
-Vegetable (not sure what combo yet) tarts with a side mixed greens salad
-Asian Flank Steak Wraps
-leftovers when we need to fill in the days
and I am making that raspberry cake sometime this week!
Here is what we have planned so far for the week:
- Steamed Clams with french bread (clams from Costco freezer section)
- Chicken Panzanella
- Turkey Tacos
- Turkey burgers
- Grilled Mahi with brown rice and asparagus
I can’t wait to see those veggie burgers! Yum!
Monday-Polenta Spinach Lasagna
Tuesday-Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Feta
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/lemon-orzo-salad-with-asparagus-spinach-and-feta/
Wed-Veggie sandwiches with Baked Zucchini Fries
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/baked-zucchini-fries-recipe/
Thursday-I’ll be honest-cereal, it’s a busy day:)
Friday-Pear/brie panini
Saturday-OUT!
Here’s mine:
- burritos
- bbq: honey mustard pork chops and bacon wrapped shrimp
- ham and cheese puff pastries
- mini meatloaves
- eating out one night since we have a busy week
I’ll be sharing some recipes probably later this week over on my blog…www.navefamilyfood.blogspot.com if you’re interested.
Mon: Tilapia Parm
Tues: Homemade Pizza
Wed: Husband’s Shrimp fried rice
Thursday: PW Pan Fried Pork Chops
Friday: Salmon
Saturday: PW Flank Steak
With family in town last week, we didn’t do so well with following the menu. So, there are a few repeats this week!
Sunday: Sausage paella & Oven Fries
Monday: Pulled Pork (ala Crock Pot)
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Homemade Ravioli from the Ravioli Party!
Thursday: Chinese Beef Broccoli
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out!
M: Meatloaf with buttered noodles and green peas
T: Pesto spaghetti with fresh tomato, garlic bread, green salad
W: Barbeque pork sandwiches(http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Barbeque-Pork-Two-Ways/Detail.aspx), coleslaw, fresh fruit salad
T: Leftovers (or homemade pizza)
F: Grilled cheeseburgers, homemade fries, garden salad
S: Seasoned chicken breasts, pan-fried zucchini cakes, spinach salad
Su: Dry-rubbed pork tenderloin, couscous, fresh green beans
Saturday – Shrimp and Asparagus tarts / green salad
Sunday – Grilled prime rib with a sweet potato salad (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Sweet-Potato-Salad-14174)
Monday – Pan fried sole with fresh peas and carrots
Tuesday – Pasta with home made tomato sauce
Wednesday – Curried Chicken with rice
Thursday – Grilled cheese sandwich bar ( i.e either using brie, manchego or comte)
Friday – either Tacos or take out pizza
PS: Making note of that stuffed shells recipe for next week !
Sun – Herb crusted lamb rack and vegetables
Mon – Chicken Salad
Tues – Spaghetti Bol
Wed – Homemade Pizza and salad
THu – Out for sister inlaws birthday
Fri – Steak and salad and roast pumpkin
Sat – Beef CUrry and Naan
Monday: Chicken and Rice and Corn
Tuesday: Chicken with Paprika Onions and Cream and Salad
Wednesday: Black Bean Soup with Avocado and Cheese Crisps
Thursday: Spaghetti and Broccoli
Friday: Pizza and Fruit
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner
Sunday: Left Overs
Hi Jane, I’ve been traveling like a fiend for work and really missing putting a menu on your site! I won’t be around this week either but in the spirit … and for nostalgia …. here is what (I hope) my family will be doing.
Mon-Meatloaf, green beans, tater tots
Tues-Pigs-n-blankets, more green beans or carrots
Weds-Pasta or pizza from freezer, salad
Thurs- I’m home! Might be leftovers until I get my bearings (returning from Brussels)
Friday-Grilled Salmon, spinach, rice
Saturday-BBQ pork ribs, sweet potatoes, cole slaw
Sunday-Leftovers
I love pistachos but have never used them in a dish. Hope you do so I can try your recipe
Friday–Oven Fried Chicken Strips with spaghetti and salad
Saturday–Grilled Cheese sandwiches with soup (check out Tasty Kitchen’s grilled cheese post this week)
Sunday–Tuna Alfredo (yes, it’s Tuna Helper, but it’s also VERY GOOD!) with salad
Monday–Deer Tenders with rice and salad
Tuesday–Breakfast
Wednesday–Chicken Ranch Tacos
Thursday–Italian Crescent Casserole
I’m looking forward to the Veggie Burger recipe!!
Monday- Pasta
Tuesday- Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Wednesday- Chicken Nachos or Stir fry with brown rice
Thursday- Mexican Chicken Stew
(Are we seeing a theme?!?1)
Friday- Leftovers…possibly out for sushi!!
Saturday- Family party, sandwiches
Sunday- Family over
Okay, I’ve been following you for well over a year, but have never had my act together enough to post a menu. This week I get back to being organized!
Monday-Chicken, Pesto, Feta, Mozarella Pizza (Homemade)w/ Mixed green salad (w/apples & apple balsamic vinaigrette)
Tuesday-Chicken & snowpea stir-fry
Weds- Bruschetta on fresh toasted baguette(my no meat attempt)
Thurs-Homemade Fruit Crepes (rasp,strawb,blueb) w/Nutella!!
Friday-Curry chicken (w fruit)& rice, w/ edamame
Saturday-Baked Monterey chicken & potatoes
Hiya. This is my first week of planned meals. Thank you Jane (and everyone who posts their menus), for the inspiration and motivation!
Sunday – tamale pie & salad
Monday – 16 bean soup (crock pot), garlic bread & salad
Tuesday – grilled cheese & tomato roasted red pepper soup
Wednesday – spicy sweet chicken thighs, quinoa, broccoli
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – tortellini, salad, roasted butternut squash
Mon: Lemon chicken (Like what you’d get at an Asian restaurant) with brown rice and steamed carrots and cauliflower.
Tues: Crockpot day, I’ll be checking out a slowcooker blog to decide what to make. I also have a roast to toss in as a back up plan.
Wed: Hamburger or Beef Stroganoff with steamed broccoli
Thurs: Taco night
Fri: Leftovers, or homemade pizza night (if there’s no leftovers left after eating them for lunch).
Sat: Eating out with friends
Sun: Roasted whole chicken, undecided on the side dishes.
To get more fruit in our diet I’ve been slicing fruit, usually apples or pears and putting it out as a side dish with dinner.
Love your website! I figured if I am going to continue checking you out every week, I might as well fully participate and leave my menu. Here you go!
Mon-Creamy Chicken Asparagus Soup
Tues-taco salad
Wed-Eat out (it’s my birthday!)
Thurs-BBQ pork roast
Fri-leftovers
Sat-eat out
Sun-who knows? we are leaving on vacation!
Monday-Fish sticks, not sure what else with it
Tuesday-Pot roast, potatoes
Wednesday-make your own burritos with the leftover shredded roast
Thursday-french bread pizzas
Friday-Hoagies
Saturday-Cube steak or PW’s chicken fried steak, baked potatoes
Mon: BBQ Chicken sandwich, green beans, and salad
Tue: Chicken Pesto Pasta with peas
Wed: Homemade Pizza
Th: Leftovers
Fri-Mon: Out of town, we will see what the Mother in law is cooking
Monday- Pasta with Bacon and Mushrooms (a la PW)
Tuesday- Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday- Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwiches
Thursday- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Out for the Anniversary of our First Date (we go to the same restaurant every year)
Sunday- Grilled London Broil and Baked Potatoes
Ugh – plan a menu? We’re all battling a cold this week and no one feels much like eating.
Monday – leftover chicken tika masala, rice, naan, peas
Tuesday – chicken soup?
Wednesday – Ground turkey tacos
Thursday – Something in the crock pot – evening meeting
Friday – Steamed mussels from the freezer, poached salmon, salad, potato salad
Saturday – pizza and a salad
Sunday – Fritata with fresh vegetables
Still getting into a routine with this meal planning!
M: Tacos, my favorite!
T: Kebobs and rice
W: Ranch chicken, asparagus, bread or salad
T:Pork of some kind, panko maybe. Salad, rice.
F:Burgers
Sa: BBQ at a friend’s
Su:Leftovers perhaps?
Stuffed Shells (What a coincidence!)
Chicken Gyros with homemade tzatiki and pita bread
Chicken with herbed goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes
Bean tostada’s
Leftovers
Mon – Bean & Veg Soup, corn bread
Tues – (Freezer) Meatballs & Sauce, spaghetti, green salad
Weds – Slow cooker pork roast with 3 mushroom ragout, egg noodles, dark greens salad, cookies
Thurs – Leftovers or taquitos and tomato salad
Fri – Fish sticks, tater tots, cole slaw
Sat – PW beef brisket, baked squash, something green
Sun – Leftovers or taquitos
S: Crockpot Country Style Ribs, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, caprese salad
M: Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs, paremesan breadsticks
T: Sweet & Sour Chicken Stirfry, brown rice
Moving the next 2 days, don’t know how long it will take to find the kitchen. No sinks and countertops until sometime on Thursday. Maybe able to have leftovers in the microwave. At least the dogs eating habits won’t change.
Sunday-Veggie Pot Pie, Steamed Artichokes, Garlic Bread and Apple Slices
Monday-Bean Burritos, Chips and Bananas
Tuesday-Frozen Stir Fry Meal, Rice and More Bananas
Wednesday-Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Strawberries, Fried Eggs and Bacon
Thursday-Veggie Burgers, Roasted Balsamic Parmesan Cauliflower and Kiwi Slices
Friday-Leftovers or Out (I hope)
I’ve got a few carry overs from last week. I wasn’t feeling well last week, I was way too tired to make much for meals.
Sun.- Beef Stew
Mon.- out (unexpected shopping trip)
Tues.- Baked chicken, peas and green salad
Wed.- Calzones
Thurs.- Broccoli Salad and canned soup
Fri.- To Be Determined
Sat.- out:Date Night
I’m not a fan of nuts, but pistachios are somehow okay with my mouth. Pine nuts and pistachios are the only nuts I’ll consume. Haha. I haven’t started planning a menu weekly, I really should though. Everyone says it will make life easier.