I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I cooked literally all day on Thursday, which was lots of fun after months of not cooking at all. We spent the weekend feeling very thankful for all that we have…well, except maybe the disaster that is our girls’ room right now. 
I just finished stringing the lights on our Christmas tree and am looking forward to sitting down with a mug of hot chocolate. May this be the first of many more mugs this winter!
We are still working on leftovers today and I’ve made two batches of rolls this weekend…and we might have to make another batch today! This week I’m tackling all of the meals we have stashed in the freezer, so it should be pretty easy, as long as I remember to defrost things in time…
MONDAY:
- Beef stew
TUESDAY:
- Butternut squash soup
WEDNESDAY:
- Roasted chicken breasts
- Mashed potatoes and green beans
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
- Take out
SATURDAY:
- Orange chicken
- Rice and veggie
SUNDAY:
- One of our Dream Dinners
THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful Thanksgiving menus! It was so fun and inspiring to read through them all!
Be sure to enter the fabulous cookbook giveaway that is running right now…you have until Tuesday night to comment.
AND…as always…please share your lovely menus for the week!
Post-Publish Addendum: I forgot I’m going to have to use up a little turkey this week…so I’ll probably do a soup or Turkey a la King. Which brings me to my next point…share your best Thanksgiving leftover ideas along with your menus! 
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Sa – Tomato/basil fettuccine
Su – veggie lasagna with pumpkin, tofu, spinach
Mo – steak, some starch, zucchini
Tu – pepper parm pasta and chicken
We – Beans and rice
Th – Chicken Curry
Fr – Leftovers/TBD
Interesting squash soup recipe – I hadn’t thought about adding leaks. I love the one in the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook… onions, squash, thyme, broth, nutmeg, touch of cream at the end….
I love the leeks in the soup, it’s a great flavor!
the america’s test kitchen version sounds really yummy, too…
going on a much needed post-thanksgiving low-carb detox!
mon: mustard-horseradish shrimp; roasted broccoli
tues: rocco’s turkey salisbury steak; sauteed greens
weds: baked kidney beans w/chorizo; salad
thurs: pesto chicken; salad
fri: flank steak with mashed cauliflower
sat: low carb shrimp & “grits”
sun: chili with ground turkey
every time I ate yet another dinner roll this week, I thought of your comment! not kidding
Sunday- turkey curry with rice and naan
Monday- wild rice and cream of turkey soup
Tuesday – salmon with fries and green beans
Wednesday – lamb chops and something else
Thursday – ham steak and Mac& cheese
Friday – out
Saturday – leftovers (hopefully not turkey!)
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Brisket Tacos
Tuesday: Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Wednesday: Turkey and Dumplings
Thursday: Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
Friday: Texas Two Step Pork Chops, Dill Potato Salad and Grilled Chipotle Corn
Saturday: Fish and Chips
You can check out some of the recipes and links here http://kitchenandkids.com/2011/11/27/this-week-for-dinner-week-of-november-27th/
Sunday- leftovers
Monday- Blueberry Pancakes and bacon
Tuesday- linguini w/peppers, onions and apple chicken sausage and salad
Wednesday- dijon salmon w/bread crumbs and roasted sweet potatoes
Thursday- chicken piccata and salad
Friday- chicken burrito casserole and rice
saturday- Holiday party at friend’s house
I am happy to say I have very few Thanksgiving leftovers left!! I gifted my guests with take-home packets and force-fed my family the rest of them.
Sunday: Sausage and Cauliflower Sformato from CSA basket (Bitten Word)
Monday: Slow Cooker Ribs with sautéed greens from CSA basket
Tuesday: Homemade mac and cheese with veggie surprise (inspired by Two Peas)
Wednesday: Dinner at church.
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizza – half “white,” half pesto
Saturday: Out.
Sunday: Chipotle
Monday:Panko Chicken Cutlets, Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, peas
Tuesday:Steak,salad,freeform apple tart
Wednesday:takeout
Thursday: Paninis and chips
Friday:grilled chicken with lemon sauce, string beans,pesto penne
Saturday:leftovers
Also, I have a question, what exactly is dream dinners? how does it work?
lexa, dream dinners is a place where you go, they have stations set up for different recipes, you put the food together then go home and freeze it. my sister-in-law LOVES dream dinners and does it all the time. I like them, and it’s fun to do, but I’ve only done it twice…and both times because someone gave us a gift card. it’s a fun way to mix up dinner and have stuff on hand!
Trying to use things in the freezer and cupboard this week to save some money.
S- Chicken Wings and Onion Rings
M- Chicken Quesidillas (spelled wrong I know), Spanish Rice and Guac.
T- Cube Steak and Mashed Potatoes
W- Gorditas (Trader Joes) and leftover rice from Monday
Th- Spaghetti
F- Steak, Green Beans and Baked Potatoes
S- TBD
Sunday – clam chowder and sourdough bread
Monday – lasagna
Tuesday – leftovers
Wednesday – chicken fiesta chili mac
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – pizza
Saturday – Vegan party food
This list subject to change based on my successes at the grocery store, since I haven’t managed to get there yet. The first day back after being out of town can be so draining.
Here’s the vegan party menu: Chips & Salsa with contest-winning Guacamole, Vegan Mac & Cheese, Fruit with Chocolate Fondue, Assorted Vegan Cupcakes, Sparkling Cider & Juice.
vegan is so tricky – great menu!
Sunday – Crockpot chicken noodle soup
Monday – baked chicken
Tues – rigatoni with sausage and burger sauce
Wed. – leftovers
thurs – chicken quesadillas
Frid – out
Sat – if I am lucky out again!!!!
I have to say- I am jealous of Bonnie still getting her CSA basket….
Sunday: Pork stir fry, rice, eggrolls
Monday: Breakfast for dinner- eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, fruit
Tuesday: Butternut squash risotto, salad
Wednesday: Hubby’s birthday dinner out
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Chicken quesadillas, grapes,
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Bacon wrapped chicken jalapeno poppers, potato wedges, salad
One of the perks of living in Florida, I guess! They sometimes throw in some non-local, organic produce to fill out the basket….and keep me on my toes!
I’m still getting my CSA bags, too!
although, when it’s the winter months, it’s a LOT of squash, broccoli and navel oranges.
BUT…we’re still getting a bag, and it’s pretty awesome regardless. gotta love living in warmer places!
Busy week and not the most creative menu!
Sunday – Chicken Tettrazinni
Monday – Chili
Tuesday – Leftovers for the family (I’m going out w/friends)
Wednesday – Probably more leftovers
Thursday – Salmon, salad
Friday – Not sure, maybe tacos
Saturday – Southwest turkey chowder
it doesn’t need to be creative! it still gives me (and others) ideas, so glad you still posted!
We did a turkey breast for Thanksgiving, and had very little leftover. We have been finishing up the leftover sides. My favorite is bread stuffing and German stuffing. I hit all the food groups with those!
Monday – Beef stroganoff over noodles or leftover rice
Tuesday -Roast chicken, sauteed veggies, rice cooked in chicken stock or quinoa
Wednesday – Spaghetti and meatballs with sauteed veggies
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Baked ziti
Recipes linked here:
http://alifeinbalance.net/menu-plan-monday-11-28-11-2/
I thought of just doing a breast this year…but I gave in and did the whole bird. I’m always torn about that!
Monday
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fried Sage Leaves
Grilled Sausage (cook 4 extra)
Carrots
Tuesday
Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage and Fennel Ragu
Green Salad
Wednesday
Salmon (cook an extra ½ lb)
Brown Rice Pilaf (make extra)
Cauliflower
Thursday
Panko Crusted Salmon Cakes
Edamame
Fried Rice
Friday
Omelet
Hash Browned Potatoes
that sounds yummy!
Sunday – Turkey and all the fixings (we didn’t have any leftovers since we didn’t host Thanksgiving.)
Monday – turkey paninis, salad, fruit
Tuesday – tacos
Wednesday – ham, sweet potatoes, green beans
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – homemade pizza
Saturday – out
I love that you had turkey dinner on sunday – every year that we eat somewhere else, I always end up cooking our own thanksgiving dinner a few days later, too. I just can’t NOT have leftovers!
Not much cooking for me this week but I’m having a baking marathon on Wed to make mince pies and cookies for my charity quiz night the next day.
Mon – Lasagne, salad, strawberries (all left over from our dinner party on Sat)
Tue – Chicken, chorizo and butterbean stew
Wed – Pepper and tomato frittata
Thur – Quiz night so probably just nibbles and wine (not very healthy!)
Fri – Dinner out, late night shopping
Sat – Dinner out again! First Christmas party of the season
Sun – Dinner at mum’s
hope your baking marathon went well!
Mon- ham and bean soup
Tue- spaghetti , salad, asparagus
Wed- L/O
Thur-hamburgers, green beans and strawberries
Fri- grilled chicken, brussel sprouts and yams
Sat- dinner out
Sun- breakfast for dinner!
Dinner this week:
meatloaf
chicken fajitas
chicken noodle soup
you posted a menu! woohoo!
By the way, that weird person in your stats who was on your blog for 30 minutes? That’s me, your favorite stalker. I left your window open while I worked.
No bigs.
I like stalkers. okay, well, maybe just the cute ones like you.
For the first time in a long time, I have no idea what we’re going to eat this week. I have enough leftovers to make turkey popovers one night. And a turkey sandwich. We had frozen pizza last night – just so we got a night without turkey leftovers. Maybe pasta one night? Or a caesar salad?
Here’s to better planning next week!
eh, those weeks happen! it’s okay!
Leftover turkey twice this week – then it’s done:
Sunday: Turkey Tetrazzini (Pioneer Woman)
Monday: Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tuesday: French Dip sandwiches; tater tots
Wednesday: Pork Tonkatsu (Mad Hungry blog); jasmine rice
Thursday: Lasagna; Caesar salad
Friday: ??
Saturday: Beer-braised beef with onions (Pioneer Woman); polenta
M-pasta with peas, corn, and beans
T-Ginger Stir Fry (Clean Eating)
W-eat out
Th- clam chowder or pasta
F-Spicy tomato soup (from moosewood cookbook)
wish I remembered to take home TG leftovers!
Sunday – Reither Goulash (my moms recipe and it was heavenly) and Green Beans
Monday – BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice (in case you were curious we were distracted with Christmas shopping and over cooked the meal and it was not good, as I am not a fan of crunchy rice)
Tuesday – Knackwurst with Fried Potatoes and Onions
Wednesday – Korean Beef with Rice and Green Beans
Thursday – Baked Potato Soup with Leftover Knackwurst
Friday – Nachos (very excited about this!!!!)
Saturday – International Christmas Dinner Party
http://hemborgwife.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/meals-on-monday-or-tuesday-in-this-case-and-a-lazy-day-meal/
not a fan of crunchy rice? why ever not?
Not much cooking was done this week. Made:
Turkey broth from the turkey carcass
Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables and Napa Cabbage http://gardentowok.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/turkey-again-leftover-turkey-recipe-1/
Curried Turkey Chow Mein http://gardentowok.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/turkey-again-leftover-turkey-recipe-3/
Sorry I missed posting this week. My father passed away on Monday after a short illness. Our meals this week have been provided by friends, neighbors and church family. How wonderful it is to have a support group to help get through these things. Hope to be back next week.
mona, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. and you’re right, it is just amazing how people step up in times of need. it’s such a blessing. anyway, my heart is with you and your family right now.
Thank you so much Jane.
This is starting Saturday (the 3rd) and ending Friday (the 9th). Since I work during the week, going from Sat or Sun to Fri or Sat is easiest for me… I am a music teacher and just had my Christmas Show this past Thursday. Crazy week! Planning meals and shopping once (hopefully) a week is easiest for me.
Saturday the 3rd – Mexican (tacos, I lay everything out on the table and let everyone fend for themselves, I get soft and hard tacos – more choices!).
Sunday the 4th – we are having a friend over and we are taking him out for dinner
Monday the 5th – Baby Back Ribs (in the Pressure Cooker with BBQ sauce, we LOVE the Pressure Cooker), couscous (Far East box – they are awesome!) and a can of veggies
Tuesday the 6th – A roast (I will have to look at prices, I’m saving bones for a Christmas Party – my plan for the party is to have a variety of soups), preferably beef, mashed potatoes and a vegetable (green beans?)
Wednesday – Manischewicz (spelling?) dry soup mix. They are $1 plus some change in the international aisle of our supermarket and all we have to do is follow the easy directions and add water. I’m getting the Minestrone, but we have tried the Lentil Soup – it’s great! One package serves 4 people. They also have split pea, chicken noodle, and I forget what else…
Thursday – I actually have a day off from school so I can cook your beef stew (THANKS!), I might add a few more veggies though – such as peas, corn, green beans, sometimes a can of stewed tomatoes… Gives a little variety to the standard stew…
Friday – we are going to a family party to celebrate birthdays – I will whip up some sort of dessert on Thursday since I have a day off to bring. They are having it catered, so no need to bring a side dish. But this side of the family are dessert-aholics (VERY Italian…LOL). We will have plenty of cookies, cakes, pies, etc… I’ll have to think of something unique that no one else will think of, maybe I’ll get out my bread machine and read the dessert recipes…
great menu and tips – thank you!
Your site, along with others, have inspired to get organized in the kitchen and start doing menu planning. Thanks for the inspiration.
Here’s my first {ever} week of menu planning:
Monday – Mini Lasagnas with roasted vegetables
Tuesday – Butternut Squash soup and {cheese biscuits or grilled cheese sandwich}
Wednesday – Semi-homemade Jambalaya and brown rice
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Maple Salmon with salad
Saturday – Dining Out
Sunday – Lobster Dinner (Husband is cooking)
yea, so glad you did a plan! I think you’ll find you’ll really like doing it…you don’t ALWAYS end up following the plan, but even then it makes life a lot easier! keep on posting – love to see your menu!