Our wonderful time in New Jersey has come to an end and we have moved north to Nate’s Grammy’s home on a gulf on the South Shore (near Boston). I love this place. After a visit here, we head up to New Hampshire and then back down to Cape Cod! The kids are counting down to the Cape week all year. Can’t believe it’s already here!
I’m not entirely sure what our schedule will be like this week and where we’ll be on what days. I’m planning a menu but it may all get thrown out the window!
MONDAY:
– Hot dogs (I have to hot dogs on New England-style hot dog buns)
– Fresh fruit
TUESDAY:
– Caprese Salad
WEDNESDAY:
– Teriyaki Chicken
– Rice and veggies
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Eat out
SATURDAY:
– Hello, Cape Cod!
– Sweet Tomatoes Pizza
SUNDAY:
– Cape Cod eats have not yet been planned!
Last week was fabulous, so many of you shared menus. Thank you! Please keep it up and share your menu for this week!
S: Hot dogs
Meatless Monday: Penne with Swiss chard and ricotta
T: Turkey and spinach sliders
W: Coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin
R: Chicken…I’m not sure how yet, but there will be chicken
F: Out
S: Visiting my father and stepmother on the St. Lawrence Seaway. No idea what’s happening…
Sun: Peanut noodles with tofu
Mon: Mac and Cheese, caprese salad
Tues:Tofu Tacos
Wed: Out with friends
Thur: Lentils and rice with veggies
Fri: Date night!
sunday – having a big (20) over for a mixed grill night! Grilled Lamb, pork tenderloin, flank steak, and spatchcock chicken! My daughter is bringing vegan macaroni salad, my sister-in-law is bringing german potato salad – and we have lots of fresh just picked corn that will be grilled!
Monday – my birthday! I think we will just have leftovers from Sunday
Tuesday – salmon on the grill with salad
Wednesday – older son is leaving for a three month adventure with the Utah Conservation corp so making him a steak dinner!
Thursday – salad – I’ll need to eat light after all the special dinners!
Friday – first quiet night with just my husband! not sure onthe menu yet
Saturday – pizza
Happy Birthday, Nancy.
happy belated birthday!!! 🙂
This month for Sunday dinner:
July 28
Crunchy Oven-fried Fish
Homemade Steak Fries
Caprese Salad
Strawberries with Angel Food Cake
For the story and recipes: http://sundaydinnerfortwo.blogspot.com/2013/08/oven-fried-fish-fries-and-fresh-tomatoes.html
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August 4
Blueberry Muffins
Home Fries
Crispy Fried Bacon
Scrambled Eggs
Mimosa
August 10
Grilled Hot Dogs with homemade New England Style buns
August 18
Camping
August 24
Orange-glazed pork chops revisited
Green beans and tomatoes
September 1
Grilled chicken
Some other things I’m thinking of trying:
Homemade sandwich bread
Breakfast pastries: doughnuts, morning glory muffins, beignets
Chocolate torte
French toast
Fish recipe from ATK Cooking for Two cookbook
Baltimore Pit Beef
Barbecued Country-Style Ribs
Homemade pasta
Teriyaki Chicken
Have fun on your tour of the Northeast! Wave “hi” to Nashua for me!! 🙂
Sunday: Steak fajitas – making our own tortillas for the first time!
Monday: Chicken enchiladas
Tuesday: French onion noodle bake (didn’t make it last week)
Wednesday: Homemade chicken nuggets
Thursday: Cold soba noodles
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out
will do! 😉
Sunday – Chicken parmesan with pasta, salad
Monday – Salmon patties on whole wheat buns, spicy fries
Tuesday – Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, corn
Wednesday – Beef roast, potatoes and carrots in the crockpot
Thursday – Pizza, salad
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – High school band subs start again, macaroni salad
Is this Nate’s Grammy of the famous “Grammy’s Orange Chicken”? If so, give her a big “Thank You” from me….I LOVE that recipe 🙂
Sun: Grilled swordfish kabobs, coleslaw, baked onion rings
Mon: Ravioli with tomato/basil sauce, salad
Tue: Shrimp & snow pea stir fry, rice
Wed: Grilled Chicken sandwich with lettuce & tomato, French fries
Thu: Grilled fish, fresh veggies
Fri: Shrimp tacos
Sat: out for birthday party
yes, it IS the grammy of the famous grammy’s orange chicken and I passed on your message. she said, “Oh, you’re welcome!” 🙂
S: Calzones w/arugula salad
M: Heading to visit family & friends in Mass
T: Still in Mass
W: Smoked pork chops w/mango peach sauce, mashed potatoes & green beans
T: Grilled chicken w/cherry, walnut & gorgonzola salad
F: Wine & Apps – Asian meatballs, caprese kabobs & bbq chicken dip
S: In law family get together – bringing lobster pasta salad
What is New England style hot dog bun? I live here and don’t know what that is.
Enjoy your time at the Cape.
Sat – Kung pao chicken and vegetable lo mein (homemade)
Sun – bacon- sage chicken and roasted baby potatoes
Mon – hamburgers on the grill
Tues – sub sandwiches
Wed – lemon chicken with arugula salad
Thurs – leftovers
Fri – pancakes
They are the buns with exposed sides that can be buttered.
They open on the top rather than the side so your toppings stay put. Learn more: http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/gadgets-and-gear/2013/07/make-classic-new-england-split-top-buns-at-home/
denise and doug are on the money – you know, the buns they use for lobster rolls and such. love buttering them and grilling them in the pan before putting the hot dog in! YUM! and don’t forget the picalilli relish!
What a week… here’s what on deck.
Th: Cheeseburger Salad (from The Pioneer Woman – whole house loves it!)
F: Pulled Pork on Pretzel rolls with cole slaw & watermelon
S: Curry Chicken with Broccoli & Rice
Su: Grilled Salmon with Potatoes & Broccoli
M: Slow Cooker Lasagna (from Crockpot 365)
T: Breakfast for Dinner waffles & bacon
W: Build Your Own Big Baked Potatoes
Have a great week!
S-Jalepeno and Cheddar Burgers w/ Mac and Cheese
M-Spaghetti Pizza with Italian bread
T-Pizza
W-Taco’s
T-Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce (NEW!)
F-TBD
S-Mexi-Melt
We’re actually delving into Monthly shopping again this month.
http://chaoswithacurve.blogspot.com/2013/08/monthly-shopping-budget-part-1-we-are.html
good luck getting back in the monthly shopping groove!
Glad this the last week the kids will be on vacation! And we got a puppy yesterday, so this week will be crazy…
Sunday- monthly family birthday dinner at my brother’s house
Monday- oven fried pork chops and potatoes
Tuesday- Chicken fried rice
Wednesday- grilled chicken thighs
Thursday- leftovers (hopefully!)
Friday- first Saints game of the season, so probably pizza while watching the game.
good luck with the puppy!
Ditto to what Kim said…tell Grammy thanks for yummy recipe! :).
We don’t have much of a menu this week because we’re heading to cabin near Big Bear Lake this week. Can’t wait to relax & unwind!
Mon: Leftovers
Tues: Egg Rolls & Pot stickers w/ sticky rice & edamame
Wed: Pizza w/ spinach salad
Th-Sun: Cabin! Turkey Burgers, Ribs, Crab, ???
I passed your thanks onto grammy! 🙂
Sun: chicken cutlets, corn on the cob, salad
Mon: salmon, new potatoes, asparagus
Tues: steak shish kebab, couscous
Wed: artichoke ravioli in tomato cream sauce, asparagus
Thurs: caprese chicken, Cesar salad
Friday: white pizza with tomato slices and herbs
Sat: fish chowder, salad, crusty bread
Mon: Husband out, I’m fasting to check my blood sugar levels
Tue: Turkish lamb pizza and salad
Wed: Ricotta quiche, tomato and corn salad
Thur: Out, trying a new Chinese restaurant.
Fri: Fasting again
Sat: Pulled pork, baked sweet potatoes and corn on the cob
Sun: Spaghetti, meatballs, salad and garlic bread
Sunday: Rosemary skillet chicken with potatoes, green beans, parm bread
Monday: brats, beans,watermelon
Tuesday: Grilled pork chops, green beans, watermelon
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. Breakfast for Dinner: Potato and pepper frittata, fruit
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Sausage, potato and pepper bake, salad
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: chili?
have fun “down the Cape”. eat a lobstah roll for me!
will do! mwah!
Enjoy NH & then the Cape! We just had a glorious day in Gloucester yesterday…This stretch of weather we’ve been having is just perfect!
Sat – mussels in a garlic-butter sauce over pasta w/ fresh cherry tomatoes & parm cheese
Sun – shrimp quesadillas
http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/07/chipotle-beer-shrimp-quesadillas-with-spicy-guac/
Mon – roasted veggie strudel, corn on the cob
http://www.prouditaliancook.com/2011/09/roasted-vegetable-strudel-and-farewell.html
Tues – grilled chicken & potatoes
Wed – caprese paninis, sliced cukes
Thurs – ham steak on the grill, beans, corn on the cob
Fri – leftovers or pizza
I am feeling SO lucky to have had such good weather while we’ve been out here. maybe it brought it with me from san diego, in which case, you’re welcome new england! 😉
gloucester – love that town!
Here’s my meal plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2013/08/05/meal-plan-84-810/
Mon- Baked Ziti; Salad
Tues- MLB
Wed- Leftovers
Thurs- Chicken & Dumplings
Fri- Meatloaf; Mashed Potatoes
Sat- Something with fish
Sun- Mac & Cheese
Monday: Asian BBQ chicken, cous cous, broccoli
Tuesday: quick french dip with green chile
Wednesday: crockpot chicken tacos
Thursday: pizza
Friday: easy night
Saturday: Southwest pasta salad, cornbread muffins
Sunday: Swedish meatballs, steamed potatoes, IKEA gravy, one hour rolls, salad
http://whatisonyourmenu.blogspot.com/2013/08/week-238-menu.html
Sun: Grilled chipotle chicken & grilled veggie skewers, corn on the cob.
Mon: leftovers
Tues: Pizza Pasta casserole, salad
Wed: Barbecued chicken, grilled zucchini, potato salad
Thurs: cajun shrimp saute, rice, salad
Fri: leftovers
Mon – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
Tues – Grilled Pork Chops, Applesauce, Butter Noodles, Salad
Wed – Ham & Pineapple Kabobs, Rice, Citrus Spinach Salad
Thurs – Ravioli, Salad, French Bread
Fri – Leftovers
Sat – Gazpacho w/Chorizo, Crusty Bread and sharp Cheddar
Sun – Roast Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Salad, Crusty Bread, Peach Cobbler for dessert yum!
thank you all as always!! 🙂