Category: Meal Planning
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Sunday, May 19
Week 330 Menu
I recently made a quick coleslaw to go with some pulled pork sandwiches we had for dinner one night. When I pulled out the poppy seeds for the slaw, I was struck by just how pretty they were. I had to take a photo, for no other reason than to share the simple beauty of these poppy seeds.
I have a couple repeat items from last week’s menu. I didn’t end up doing much cooking due to my travel and the kids’ activities. I am hoping to actually go to the store this week and get some cooking done!
MONDAY:
- Tuscan Tomato SoupTUESDAY:
- Vegetarian Chickpea burgers
- BBQ-type foodWEDNESDAY:
- Chicken Caesar WrapsTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Chicken Pot Pie (Anna is not going to be happy about this!)SATURDAY:
- Take outSUNDAY:
- Stuffed PeppersAs always, thank you for posting your menus. I read through them every week when planning my own and it’s always such a big help! On that note, please share your menu for this week!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 1:50 pm 17 Comments
Categories: weekly menus Tags: dinner plans, meal plan, menu plan, weekly meal planning |
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Sunday, May 12
Week 329 Menu
Happy Mother’s Day! So far I have been treated with three kinds of French pastry, a ballet performance (including a unique scene where Sleeping Beauty sets down a poison apple she happens to have and heads to a smoothie shop), and as much love as my kids could possibly shower me with.
Nate took the kids for a drive, so I am going to pump out this menu as fast as I can and then get back to doing absolutely nothing. At least for 30 minutes or so.
MONDAY:
- I am traveling to the Carmel/Monterey area to visit Dole’s farm fields. I’m sure they’ll feed us some delicious food!
- Nate is taking the kids out for dinner.TUESDAY:
- Dole trip continued
- Nate’s taking the kids out again. WEDNESDAY:
- I’m home! We’ll see if I can get something on the table, but it might also be an eat out night.ThURSDAY:
- Tuscan Tomato SoupFRIDAY:
- Homemade pizza (mushroom for the kids, honey goat cheese carmelized onion for us)SATURDAY:
- Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers
- Fresh fruit and other BBQ type foodsSUNDAY:
- Frittata, filling ingredients TBD
- Fresh fruitYou know the drill…show us what you got! Share your menus for the week!
And no matter what form the mothers in your life come in or who it is you happen to nurture and love in your life, I hope you all have a beautiful day.
Posted by Jane Maynard at 10:44 am 50 Comments
Categories: holidays, weekly menus
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Sunday, May 5
Week 328 Menu
THIS is what my house smells like right now.
Now accepting bets on how fast our family of five can eat both loaves. Odds aren’t great as it’s pretty much guaranteed to be less than 24 hours. You probably could have made more money on the Kentucky Derby.
Another week, another menu!
MONDAY:
- Omelettes with tomato, cheese, avocado and salsa
- FruitTUESDAY:
- Waffles (Anna is freaking out this morning because I won’t make waffles, so I promised we’d have them for dinner this week)
- Scrambled eggs and/or fruitWEDNESDAY:
- Leftover pulled pork sandwiches from last week (it’s Mom’s night at Anna’s school at 6:30, so I need simple dinner prep!)THURSDAY:
- Loaded baked potatoes (idea from Jess’s menu last week, good idea!)FRIDAY:
- Homemade pizza (mushroom for the kids, honey goat cheese carmelized onion for us)SATURDAY:
- Take out!SUNDAY:
- Mother’s Day…gonna let Nate figure it out!Before I beg for your menus, let me just take a moment to thank you for your beautiful comments on Friday’s post, Be Enough. Such beautiful sentiments, kind words and deep thoughts, and not in a Jack Handey kind of way. I’m feeling all kinds of love floating around this here blog this weekend!
Back to business. PLEASE share your menu for the week! Whether it’s fancy or not or if you’ve shared before or not, we want to see what you have planned!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 11:29 am 58 Comments
Categories: weekly menus Tags: dinner plans, meal plan, menu plan, weekly meal planning |
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Sunday, April 28
Week 327 Menu
Happy Sunday, everyone! I just got back from The Big Traveling Potluck. It was wonderful for so many reasons and I am beyond happy that I went! Maggy and Pam from Three Many Cooks and Erika from Ivory Hut really know how to make everyone feel loved. I am so grateful they are my friends!
The weekend was filled with wonderful speakers, a walk through the avocado groves, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, an amazing locale with breathtaking views, great food and, most importantly, time spent with good, good people. Now that I am inspired and energized, back to the blog!
MONDAY:
- Hamburgers
- Fruit and avocados from my trip this weekend!TUESDAY:
- Chicken Caesar Wraps (nice idea, Jen!)WEDNESDAY:
- The girls and I are going to Disneyland! Boys have to fend or themselves
THURSDAY:
- Anna has requested noodles, which we are interpreting as spaghetti. I’m sick of spaghetti, I think I’ll try to find some other pasta or noodle dish. Suggestions welcome!FRIDAY:
- Pulled Pork SandwichesSATURDAY:
- Eat outSUNDAY:
- Leftovers and/or breakfast for dinnerAs usual, reading through your menus from last week was such a help and inspiration. I am so grateful for all of you posting each week and being a part of this community! You know the drill…post your menu for the week, no matter how plain or fancy!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 3:56 pm 50 Comments
Categories: weekly menus Tags: big summer potluck, big traveling potluck, dinner plans, meal plan, menu plan, weekly meal planning |
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Sunday, April 21
Week 326 Menu
One of the great things about moving back to San Diego is reuniting with my beloved book club. Originally there were 6 of us. Three of us moved away. And now 1 has moved back (me!). While we very much missed the 2 who were not there yesterday, reuniting with these women did my heart good. Despite planning our get-together with less than 24 hours notice, we were able to find a time to all meet AND put together an amazing spread of food. My body and soul were nourished yesterday. (And in case you are wondering, Unbroken was the book of choice this month. We all recommend it!)
Surprisingly, I pretty much followed my menu last week. Which means I actually have to think of new things to cook this week. Bummer!
MONDAY:
- Quiche (it’s been ages!)TUESDAY:
- Chicken Burritos with Aunt Kathy’s Sweet Black BeansWEDNESDAY:
- Hamburgers
- Carrot sticks and ranch dip, fresh fruitTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- I am heading to Big Traveling Potluck. I can’t wait!
- Lasagna for the family!SATURDAY:
- I’ll be at BTP
- Nate will do leftover lasagna or takeout with the kidsSUNDAY:
- Waffles and fruitAs usual, your menus from last week were wonderful inspiration. It’s so easy to get into a meal planning rut, but seeing your menus snaps me out of it every time! I am so grateful to all who post your menus! Can’t wait to see your plans for this week!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 10:38 am 70 Comments
Categories: book club, weekly menus Tags: book club, dinner plans, meal plan, menu plan, weekly meal planning |
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Sunday, April 14
Week 325 Menu
After two weeks of Spring Break fun (Anna one week, Cate the next) and throwing caution (or at least responsibility) to the wind, it’s back to real life this week. Perhaps that means I’ll actually make more than one or two items on the menu plan! But, really, who cares about meal plans when there are zoos to be visited, beaches to play on, and flower fields to gaze upon?
MONDAY:
- Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry (from Real Simple’s Easy, Delicious Meals)
- Rice and dumplingsTUESDAY:
- Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
- Green VeggieWEDNESDAY:
- White Chicken Chili (from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook)THURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Breakfast for dinnerSATURDAY:
- TakeoutSUNDAY:
- Roast chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrotsCrossing fingers I actually cook this week!
As usual, I can’t wait to see what your menu plan is for the week! Remember, we don’t care how fancy or un-fancy your menu is, and feel free to share any day of the week!Posted by Jane Maynard at 10:12 am 61 Comments
Categories: weekly menus Tags: carlsbad flower fields, dinner plans, meal plan, menu plan, weekly meal planning |
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Sunday, April 7
Week 324 Menu
We’re having a very lazy Sunday, complete with feathers all over the kitchen thanks to Anna’s hair accessory creation efforts.
Okay, I guess I’ll buckle down and plan a menu! Going to utilize some of my cookbooks this week!
MONDAY:
- Spaghetti Carbonara (recipe from Big Bowl of Love)
- Veggie and breadTUESDAY:
- Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry (from Real Simple’s Easy, Delicious Meals)
- Rice and dumplingsWEDNESDAY:
- Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
- Green VeggieTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Something simple like wafflesSATURDAY:
- Eat Out/Take OutSUNDAY:
- White Chicken Chili (from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook)As usual, looking forward to seeing your menu plans for the week. Please share!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 1:37 pm 41 Comments
Categories: weekly menus
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Sunday, March 31
Week 323 Menu
Happy Easter and Passover! Such a festive time of year I love it! Our family celebrates Easter and the kids successfully found their baskets this morning. I was actually more organized than usual this year, so most of the food for this afternoon’s dinner was prepped yesterday, making for a nice, relaxed morning complete with candy, resurrection buns and Owen freaking out because he doesn’t get to eat this cake for breakfast. (In case you’re wondering, I used my White Chocolate Raspberry Cake recipe and the decoration inspiration came from my uber-talented friend Lindsey Johnson.)
By the way, I decided to go the super simple route for our Easter dinner this year: a small ham, roasted carrots and asparagus, funeral potatoes, and spinach salad with grapefruit and feta. The girls made our place cards and I think they did a fabulous job.
Today marks a first for This Week for Dinner…I am literally copying and pasting last week’s menu! I did in fact make dinner last week, but I didn’t make one thing that I had planned! Not exactly what I love to do, but at least it makes this week’s planning easy!
MONDAY:
- Bistro Chicken
- Mashed potatoes and a green veggieTUESDAY:
- Caprese salad
- Crusty bread
- Roasted vegetablesWEDNESDAY:
- Chicken Pot PieTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
- Veggie of some sortSATURDAY:
- Eat outSUNDAY:
- Waffles and fruitAs usual, looking forward to seeing your lovely menus for the week!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 9:24 am 35 Comments
Categories: holidays, weekly menus
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Sunday, March 24
Week 322 Menu
Anna brought this home from school last week.
Her teachers said it was so funny, when they were asking the kids what foods they didn’t like, most of the answers were what you would expect: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, beans. Then they got to Anna, who’s response was, “Chicken pot pie.” The teachers thought it was hilarious how specific (and random!) her answer was. I would like to take this moment to publicly defend my chicken pot pie. It is amazing and Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Also, we will be re-reading the end of “Green Eggs and Ham” with that girl. Also, chicken pot pie sure sounds good right now, I think I’ll put it on the menu. (I’m so mean, eh?)
MONDAY:
- Bistro Chicken
- Mashed potatoes and a green veggieTUESDAY:
- Caprese salad
- Crusty bread
- Roasted vegetablesWEDNESDAY:
- Chicken Pot PieTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
- Veggie of some sortSATURDAY:
- Eat outSUNDAY:
- Easter Sunday! Menu TBD…please share your plans if you have them, I need inspiration!You know the drill – bring on the menus!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 3:59 pm 73 Comments
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Sunday, March 17
Week 321 Menu
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Tonight we are having green noodles and green lemon bars. They didn’t have spinach fettuccine at the grocery store, so I’m going to try food coloring in the boiling water. I hope it works or so much for green noodles on St. Patrick’s Day!
Cate picked out most of the items on this week’s menu, so hopefully that means she’ll actually eat her dinner every night. Honestly, not holding my breath. Kids.
MONDAY:
- Homemade pizzaTUESDAY:
- Spaghetti
- Salad and garlic breadWEDNESDAY:
- Chicken Soup with Rice
- Crusty breadTHURSDAY:
- LeftoversFRIDAY:
- Bistro Chicken
- Mashed Potatoes and a green veggieSATURDAY:
- Eat outSUNDAY:
- Caprese salad with crusty bread and roasted vegetablesCan’t wait to see your menus! They really are so helpful to look at when planning every week! And whether you are Irish or not, hope you have a lucky day!
Posted by Jane Maynard at 12:37 pm 41 Comments
Categories: holidays, weekly 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!
