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 dumplings
TUESDAY:
– Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
– Green Veggie
WEDNESDAY:
– White Chicken Chili (from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook)
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Breakfast for dinner
SATURDAY:
– Takeout
SUNDAY:
– Roast chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots
Crossing 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!
Hi! 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 count on you to share yours! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
I’m back to a 5 day work week this week (got a new job, yay!) after a couple years of having Mondays off… So my meal planning is even more important now! I’ll be getting home a little later than normal, so having a plan really makes it much easier to prepare some ahead of time.
Sat – chicken soup in the crock (because I got my preschoolers death cold)
Sun – orange chicken with pea pods over rice
Mon – quiche Lorraine (make ahead) with green salad
Tues – kabobs on the grill, potatoes
Wed – spinach tortelloni w/ vegs
Thurs – burgers, broccoli salad
Fri – homemade pizza
congratulations on the new job!!
Tomorrow is shopping day and this is what I’m thinking
Sun (today): Spaghetti (wolfgang pucks sauce was on sale it is so yummy wish it was always the sale price) , whole wheat garlic bread(homemade) and roasted broccoli.
Mon: Pineapple Fried Rice and egg rolls
Tues: For hubby: Salmon, Garlicky Kale, and Wild Rice. For Me: Garlicky Kale, Wild Rice and 3 beans (red, chickpea, and black) it sounds weird but taste so good mixed together. For the Girls: Homemade Pizza Lunchables: whole wheat sandwich thin, turkey pepperoni, shred mozz.
Wed: Burritos, Beans, and Spanish Rice
Thurs: Homemade Calzones and Salad
Fri: Giant Bake Sweet Potatoes and Salad
Sat: Sandwiches, Chips, Veggies and Dip
sun: out
mon: short rib tacos, garlic ginger green beans
tues: lemon chicken with rosemary
weds: rigatoni with turkey sausage and zucchini
thurs: chicken stir-fry
fri: salsa verde chicken tacos
sat: out
Sun: thai curry with tofu, green salad
Mon: pasta bake
Tues: burritos
Wed: fish and chips
Thur: leftover
Fri/ Sat: LAfor the weekend. We’re taking our 3yr old for “A Day with Thomas.” He is obsessed! And I can’t wait to see his face when he first sees the trains!
oh my goodness, owen would LOVE a day with thomas. I need to look into it!!!
Last big meal week before a work trip…
S: Pizza with my father, who is in town for a funeral
Meatless Monday: Linguine with asparagus and pine nuts
T: Google braised chicken and kale from BA
W: Faux Chipotle burrito bowls
R: something from the freezer
F: TBD…maybe out with The Wife
S: In DC. Dinner at Founding Farmers with a friend
We had to put our dog down yesterday 🙁 so I’m not much in the mood to cook this week. Everything is going to be from the freezer or take out.
Sunday-Take Out
Monday-Friday-Freezer Food in no particular order or predetermined use…I have Orange Chicken, Manicotti, Pizza, Chili, and Meatballs. Probably do rice and green beans with the chicken, salad with the manicotti, and Cornbread with the chili.
We ate at Phil’s yesterday. I thought of you, Jane! 🙂 My 4 year old requested it. She’ll eat a whole rib and corn on the cob and a side of fries.
So sorry Sara 🙁
Thank you Stacey. I have a few pictures over on my site. He will be sorely missed.
so sorry for your loss; we had to put down one of our young cats a couple of weeks ago…
So sorry for the loss of your furry family member. Very sad.
first and foremost, so sorry about your dog. and lyn, sorry for your cat, too. much love to all!
and sara – love that your 4yo requested Phil’s you are raising her right. 😉
xoxo
So sorry for your loss… We lost our dachshund not too long ago. It’s like a tiny piece of your heart is lost too. Hope you can focus on the wonderful times you had with your fur baby. Big dog hugs to you.
So sorry about your dog! 🙁 Our sweet cat, Kali or Meow Meow to our 5 yr old, is quite old & won’t be with us much longer. I’m dreading the day she’s gone, especially for my 5 yr old. 🙁
I’m so sorry! That’s a hard, hard thing to do.
Thank you for the love and kindness. It’s going to be a hard road, but the support is kind 🙂
Lyn-I’m so sorry for your recent loss.
2wellsmade5-that is very true. I’m sure you have wonderful memories of your dachshund, but it is like a part of your heart was missing.
Lisa-So hard to explain it to little ones. Kali is very blessed to be in such a loving home.
Last week’s menu was a big, fat goose egg. We started out with a (horrible!!) stomach bug and never really got our appetites back until the end of the week. A lot of ginger ale, rice cakes and brown rice for us. We’re all ready for the some good food this week!
Sunday: Grilled shrimp, carrot fries, “fried” quinoa
Monday: Burgers on the grill
Tuesday: Asian lettuce cups
Wednesday: Homemade, baked chicken nuggets
Thursday: Leftovers.
Friday: Pasta with pesto (from freezer) and asparagus
Saturday: Out
hope you’re all feeling better this week!!
Chicken soup in the crockpot – recipe, please?
Sunday – turkey breast, au gratin potatoes, veggies
Monday – Ravioli’s, texas toast
Tuesday – Pork Chops, noodles, veggie
Wednesday – out
Thursday – Grilled Chicken Breast …sandwiches, chips
Friday – birthday dinner at friends house
Saturday – pizza
I was super sick, so I sort of winged it. Tossed in 2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks. 6 c. Chicken stock. 1 c. Water. 2 stalks celery, chopped. 1/2 lg onion, chopped. 2 carrots, chopped. Lots of seasoning! Marjoram, thyme, salt, pepper. 2 cloves garlic (for my cold!) bay leaf. Parsley if you have it. Set on low for 6 hrs. Scoop chicken out, debone. Remove bay leaf. Put chicken back in. Add cooked noodles if you want (we skipped noodles, had fresh bread instead) Season more if it needs it. I have zero sense of smell or taste right now, so use your best judgement! Tip: remove skin from chicken first.
Mon: Pasta, tomato sauce and salad
Tue and Wed: Away for work
Thur: Homemade pizza from the freezer
Fri: Breakfast for dinner, probably eggs and tomatoes on roast
Sat: Sausages, mash, broccoli
Sun: Roast chicken, new potatoes, spring veg
I saw the White Chicken Chili recipe in the Test Kitchen cookbook and wanted to try it! I would be curious on how it turned out!
Here is my menu for the week:
Monday: Bowtie Salmon Pasta Toss, asparagus, bread
Tuesday: Root Beer Pulled Pork, fries, fruit or veggie?
Wednesday: Chicken Santa Fe with rice
Thursday: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, carrots
Friday: Pizza
if it’s good, I’ll definitely be letting you all know!
Sunday: Broiled chicken, pasta, garlic bread
Monday: Steak teriyaki, spring rolls
Tuesday: Salmon and asparagus, salad
Wednesday: out or pizza
Thursday: Burgers and oven fries
Friday: Grilled chicken sandwiches, salad, pickles
Saturday: Shrimp, steamed veggies
Hopefully there will not be any sick kids this week so my menu can actually be used!
Sunday”” We ate lunch out with my MIL so we will have leftovers
Monday””Pork Roast with mac and cheese
Tuesday”” Fish Tacos and I am making Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip to put on them
Wednesday”” My mom will be visiting so we will let her choose
Thursday– Chimichurri Casserole
Friday”” Corn Dogs and chips ïŠ
Saturday”” Crawfish Boil to celebrate my SIL’s birthday. I am bringing the rest of the Chuy’s dip and maybe another appetizer like Casa Ole Green Sauce
healthy vibes for you!
Sun: grilled chicken wings, ranch potato salad, baked beans
Mon: spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread
Tues: beef tips and rice, veg, bread
Wed: sour cream chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, retried beans
Thurs: grilled chicken, baked potatoes, salad
Fri: out
Sat: to be determined
Sunday -Buffalo chicken, loaded potato casserole
Monday – Spaghetti in red sauce with meatballs, salad
Tuesday – Lemon pepper hake, baked French fries
Wednesday – Ham slice, sweet potatoes, applesauce
Thursday – Granddaughter #3’s birthday dinner party
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – Last high school band sub of the year
Sunday grilled ribeye asparagus and potatoe salad
Monday your spinach shell bake can’t wait to try
Tuesday leftovers
Wed peppers and eggs
Thursday hamburgers on grill and salad
Friday pizza night
Sat out with friends
I don’t plan for a particular day; just plan five meals and pick what I want to make that day. I work until 6pm so what I make has to be able to be put in the oven or re-heated when people get home before me.
Taco salad
sloppy joes, cole slaw (new recipe)
Crockpot Apricot Chicken (new recipe), potato casserole
Taco soup
Salisbury steak in crockpot (didn’t make it last week)
Beautiful photo!
Sun: BBQ chicken and portabella quesadillas, raw vegetables
Mon: Caprese sandwiches with grilled chicken, salad
Tues: Grilled pork and peaches, quinoa pilaf
Wed: Basil and garlic pasta, greek salad
Thurs: Leftovers
Fri: Grilled pizza
Sat: not sure yet
thanks, michelle! 🙂
Monday: Skillet Southwest Chicken Chili Mac
Tuesday: Kale Fried Rice
Wednesday: Hawaiian Chicken – Ben’s favorite
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: Pork Chops
Saturday: Black Bean Burgers
Sunday: breakfast for dinner – this means pancakes. let’s be honest. perfectly legit dinner, right?
If Breakfast for Dinner is wrong, I don’t want to be right!!!
TOTALLY legit.
kale fried rice. what a great idea !
Week of April 14 to April 20
Sunday: Baby’s 1st birthday! Yams, avocados, and blueberries – his favorites
Monday: Huevos rancheros
Tuesday: Ground lamb and pepper stew with orzo
Wednesday: Dinner out after seeing the school musical
Thursday: Salisbury steaks and cheesy mashed potatoes
Friday: Pasta and sauce
Saturday: Baked potatoes and fixings
happy 1st birthday to little one!
Sunday – Lasagne
Monday – Vegetarian Stir Fry – First time I have been able to convince my husband for a meat free meal so we will see how it goes!
Tuesday – Potatoes Au Gratin and Kassler (Swedish smoked ham)
Wednesday – Something with the hunk of pork in the freezer
Thursday – Pasta Bake
Friday – Lamb Patty Melts
Can you give a quick Lamb Patty melt tutorial. I have some lamb in freezer….he’s not wanting to be a gyro again! Thanks.
Our late April snow is getting to be annoying! I miss looking at fields of flowers!
Sunday: turkey enchiladas with homemade sauce , salad
Monday: turkey noodle soup, rolls
Tuesday: mac and cheese, broccoli
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. BFD: eggs, hashbrowns, berries, toast
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Hotdish, mixed vegies
Friday: Pizza night, salad
Saturday: Greek roast chicken, roast potatoes, carrots
We are also battling some major crazy funky stuff! I’ve been the clean-up crew and member of “The Great Vomitting Bandits” to have 5 of 7 family members throwing up at the same time….Yikes! My stock has gone up in bleach, lysol and laundry soap! Since Tuesday and continuing….we’re fighting this beast and now I hear congestion and snuffles! So, this menu is very loose…..
Mon- Matzoh Soup and french bread
Tues- Chicken and Dumplings and cornbread
Wed- Chicken and rice ( either soup or a meal, depending on wellness) PW The Bread in his words.
Thurs- Loaded Potato soup and yeast rolls
Fri- Hopefully…..everyone will be well and we’ll do Chinese take-out
Sat- One of our many annual Crawfish festivals….YEAH!
Sun- I have no Clue! I’m hoping the house will be fully recovered!
Ugh! What a nasty flu season this has been…still!
Your menu sounds very comforting. Hope everyone is better soon!
Thanks for the support! I’ve had the Flu this year and now this horrid stomach flu!
No menu this week because I will be traveling for business Mon-Fri. Hubby is stocked with quick meals for the week.
But, Pineapple Fried Rice on Gidget’s menu this week is jumping out at me! It will the 1st thing on my menu next week! I wish I could make some right now…….
Sun – salsibury steak and gravy/mashed potatoes
Mon – spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad
Tues – beef stirfry with broccoli, rice
Wed – baked ziti casserole from freezer
Thur – soup, sandwiches
Fri – pizza or calzones
Sat – out
I love the Carlsbad Flower Fields! I have great pics from there when my now-5-year-old was 2 weeks old! Great memories! 🙂
M: Stuffed Artichokes/almond mushroom risotto
T: Shrimp Noodle Bowl w/ shitakes & bok choy/veg egg rolls
W: Crock Pot Chili/cornbread
Th: Chorizo-Potato Quesadillas/black beans/avocado slices
F: Grilled Hot Dogs/lefotver chili/grilled potato wedges
Sa-Su: Up in the air…hubby may be out of town on business. If he’s home, we’re grilling something…if he’s gone, my lil’ man & I are having pizza. 🙂
Monday – Tuna Casserole w/ broccoli
Tuesday – Kindergarten roundup for my oldest, so celebratory meal out afterwards!
Wednesday – Sweet & Sour Chicken, fried rice & egg rolls
Thursday – Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad w/cheese crisps
Friday – French bread pizza
Saturday – Leftovers
Sunday – Island Pork w/ sticky coconut rice (Haven’t made it in a while and it sounded good after seeing it on Jane’s menu)
i made the island pork w/ sticky coconut rice last week… WOW! you’re right i do THANK YOU or your friend that made it for you… WOW! AMAZING and soooooooooooo EASY!!!
this week:
pulled pork sandwiches w/ a green salad
tortilla soup
beef quesadilla w/ refried beans and rice
homestyle ramen soup
hawaiian chicken sandwiches
french dip pot roast w/ baked sweet potato fries
Oh you had a fun week — I remember taking my eldest to the flower fields when she was 2yo (11 years ago – gasp!) – before there was a fence. I have some gorgeous photos from those days – thanks for the nostalgia ;o)
Now, for food:
S: Dinner w/ friends (Asian pork w/ Jasmine Rice and Coleslaw)
M: Baked Potato Extravaganza
T: Curry Chicken w/ Broccoli
W: Soup & Sandwiches
Th:Chicken Piccata w/ Rice & Asparagus
F: Leftovers
Sa: BBQ Beef w/ Roasted Potatoes & Kale Salad
I’ve hardly been cooking, myself:)
Sun: Dinner w/ friends
Mon: Steak, Loaded Baked Potato, Balsamic Grilled Asparagus (BF Cooks)
Tues: Chicken Salad w/ Pineapple & Almonds on Croissant, Fruit Salad, Chips
Wed: Chicken Quesadillas & Guac
Thurs: Out
Fri: Artichoke Hearts Stuffed Shells (Smitten Kitchen Cookbook) & Asparagus w/ Balsamic Glazed Tomatoes
Sat: Eating at the Arts Festival
We visited a tulip field on Friday and it was so fun! A great way to kick off springtime.
Monday: Spinach Chef’s Salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Tuesday: Creamy Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Cheesy Quinoa Dippers
Wednesday: Lentil Tacos
Thursday: whatever sounds good
Friday: Ham & Egg Crepe Squares
Saturday: Broiled Tilapia with Lemon Artichoke Pesto (recipe to come)
Sunday: Spaghetti & Meatballs
I’m also dealing with a declining pet, our 18 year old cat is fading fast, and I’m not in the mood to cook or plan to cook this week.
Glad I don’t have wee ones that NEED to be fed.
I have some tortellini in the pantry, and some black beans in the freezer, so they will be go to’s if anyone is in the mood to eat.
We’re getting our first bin of local meat and dairy delivered to our house on Friday (it’s kinda like a CSA). I am so excited!
spaghetti and turkey meatballs
salmon burgers with sauteed asparagus
BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches and spinach salad
maple dijon chicken with sauteed brussel sprouts
out on Friday night for a girls night at the ballet
chubby mint cookies
I’m trying a lot of new dishes from a cookbook my dad just gave me, “Food & Wine’s Best of the Best.” Here is what’s on our menu: http://thecozyabode.com/menu-week-22/
Day 1:
Barbecued Shrimp
Salad
Day 2:
Crawfish Pies
Day 3:
Chinese Wings
Fruit
Day 4:
Grilled Gozlemes
Couscous Salad
Day 5:
Spicy Orecchiette & Sausage
I couldn’t find the taco recipe, so I tried the recipe on the back of the tuna package.
Here is what is planned, without an order.
MLB
Crockpot Baked Ziti
Pork Chops, red cabbage and apple kraut
Stir Fry
Mexican something
homemade mac & cheese with broccoli mixed in, and apple sauce
lasagna roll ups (lots of meat in the sauce -save some meat to make chili for hot dogs), salad, garlic bread
stuffed chicken breast, potato salad, finish off the salad and garlic bread
chili dogs, finish off the potato salad, baked beans
quiche with lots of spinach, triple berry smoothies, buttermilk biscuits
baked talipia, rice, green bean casserole, finish off the biscuits
hot ham and cheese on kaiser rolls, baked fries, raw veggies and dip
Last full week before baby comes!
Monday: Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Bruschetta and bread
Tuesday: out to eat
Wednesday: Chicken Fried Rice
Thursday: Breakfast for dinner-Cranberry Orange Muffins and Eggs and Fresh Fruit
Friday: Hubby’s B-day-out to eat
Saturday: Deep Dish Pesto Pizza and Fresh Fruit
Sunday: Crock Pot Clam Chowder and Rolls