I threw together some chocolate chip cookies last night. I didn’t eat them all. But I should have. The girls woke up this morning, saw the pan and proceeded to beg for cookies for breakfast. Really, I should have taken one for the team and put all the cookies down last night. Now I know. Lesson learned. 😉 Also, for some reason, I just couldn’t let the girls eat a cookie for breakfast. Definitely a case of “do as I say, not as I do.” Not that they’ve ever seen me eat a cookie for breakfast, but, well, I’ll admit it may have happened before…
Menu time!
MONDAY:
– Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches (recipe to come)
TUESDAY:
– Squash soup (using up some veggies from CSA)
WEDNESDAY:
– Cream of Mushroom soup
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Bistro Chicken
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Stuffed Shells
I hope you all know how helpful your menus are for me (and others) each week. I love the inspiration! So, please keep the menus coming!
Finally feeling better and it seems like I haven’t planned a good menu since last year (hardee har har). I have been craving soup so I put a couple of my favorites on this week’s menu. Here we go:
Saturday– frozen pizza
Sunday– Chicken & Gnocchi soup
Monday– Butter Bean Soup
Tuesday– Kobayashi Maru with pork
Wednesday– Salmon and mac & cheese
Thursday– Raley Gravy
lol…last year was soooo long ago 😉 glad you’re feeling better!
At 9 degrees I think soup is definitely on the menu!
Sun.Chicken soup
Mon. leftover homemade Chinese takeout” fried rice and chicken chow mein
Tue: Chicken fried steak(suppose to be 40 degrees)
Wed.: Fish chowder(back to single digits)
Thur. Out
Fri: soup and sandwiches
Sat: Crockpot spaghetti sauce
NINE degrees?!?!
I’ll post my menu later because I came here for inspiration!I really need new ideas, stat!
that’s what all these menus are here for…to inspire! 🙂
I had most of my menu planned last week with just a few quick addition today ”” I love when the inspiration flows so easily!
Sunday: Rosemary-garlic picnic ham aka fresh ham with yukon gold potatoes gratin, roasted asparagus and zucchini
Monday: Spaghetti and mini meatballs, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday: Mushroom and ham (leftovers from Sunday) quiche, salad
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Chicken, broccoli, cheddar rice bake
Friday: Paninis and roasted tomato soup
Saturday: Salmon and potato bake
Sunday: Liver and Onions and Mashed Potatoes (My kids won’t eat Lasagne but they will eat liver, go figure!)
Monday: Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti
Tuesday: Thai Chicken Curry
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Homemade Pizza
Friday: My daughter has a ringette tournament so eating out.
Saturday: Chicken Tortellini with Pesto and Salad
This week is way less crazy than last week, so there’s more time for cooking. I hope you all have a great and delicious week!
Sunday: Broccoli and cheese quiche, roasted brussel sprouts, salad w/ white balsamic and garlic vinaigrette
Monday: Black bean and brown rice casserole (didn’t get to it last week), chips and salsa, salad
http://www.thriftyveggiemama.com/2011/06/black-beans-and-brown-rice-casserole/
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Veggie, white bean, and noodle soup, as well as beer braised chili, cornbread
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: more leftovers
Saturday: more leftovers or out to eat
We are getting over the plague. So, we’re taking it easy with dinners this week.
Sunday: Roasted chicken with cranberry sauce
Monday: Homemade mac and cheese with veggie purée
Tuesday: Shredded chicken tacos with leftover chicken
Wednesday: dinner at church
Thursday: Hot dogs with homemade hotdog buns (Omaha steak gift)
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out.
M: Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken with brown rice and broccoli
T: Bacon Quiche and green salad
W: Burgers with Balsamic Jam
TH: Basketball game, won’t get home ’till after nine
F: Taco Pasta
S: Chicken Caesar Sandwich (slow cooker)
S: I’m hosting book club, looking forward to it! Butternut Squash and Pancetta risotto, mixed green salad with goat cheese, pistachios, and orange segments, and homemade rolls
Jane- I definitely had a cookie for breakfast this morning, and it was perfect with my morning coffee!
ha ha! glad I’m not alone! 🙂
Sunday: Garlic Shepherd’s Pie
Monday: Salmon burgers and couscous
Tuesday: Ranch Chicken Parmesan and veggies
Wednesday & Thursday: leftovers
Friday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Saturday: Out (possibly Sushi, possibly take out)
Sunday. Chicken parm with pasta
Monday pork chops with broccoli And cheese
Tuesday hole in egg
Wed pasta with Camembert cheese
Thur something with ground beef not sure yet
Friday take out
SAturday orange chicken (your recipe!) cauliflower
I just made choc chip cookies too!!
Sunday – Giada’s Lentil soup
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html
Monday – Breakfast for dinner (waffles and eggs)
Tuesday – Crockpot turkey bolognese, whole wheat penne, salad, bread
Wednesday – tacos
Thursday – Crockpot chicken pot pie (Real Simple magazine this month)
Friday – TBD, either homemade pizza or out
Saturday – Out with family
I am working late with dinners for most of the week, so I had to make the hubbs decide what he wanted to eat.. We’ll see if he actually makes it:
Sunday:Spaghetti
Monday: (together) Pork Loin, Butternut Squash, Veggies
TUesday: Stir Fry
Wednesday: Hubbs eat out
Thursday: Southwestern Chicken Soup
Friday: Chicken Pot Pie
Saturday: Neighborhood Supper Club
A super cold week here up north. Definitely perfect for soups and comfort foods (although we are trying to eat a bit healthier here)
Sunday: cream of mushroom soup (your recipe), pilsbury crescent rolls
Monday: broiled chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, veg
Tuesday: matzo ball soup using broth from freezer, green salad
Wednesday: five ingredient short ribs, cauliflower
Thursday: waffles, bacon, mixed berries
Friday: salmon (for us adults because our kids sadly didn’t inherit the fish loving gene), roasted garlic penne, cauliflower, chocolate chip cookies
Saturday: out, kids will prob order Chinese or pizza
I know the title of your blog is “This Week For Dinner”, but I’m a bit of a rule breaker sometimes, so here’s my explanation. 🙂 With our usually crazy schedule, I find it hard to “assign” meals for every night of the week. So I always make a list of about 2 weeks worth of meals, buy the ingredients to have on hand, and then play it by ear. We factor into the budget eating out or ordering something twice during this time, plus there’s always a leftover night somewhere. So, here is what I have for the next 2 weeks:
Chili
Enchilada Stuffed Shells (but now I want to try your meatless version listed above!)
Potato & Onion Soup w/homemade artisan bread
Fettuccine Alfredo
Quesedillas (whole wheat tortillas w/vegetarian refried beans & other toppings)
Breakfast (whole wheat pancakes or whole wheat french toast w/homemade syrup)
Orange Chicken – the recipe from this site. Yum!
Tacos/Taco Salad
Chicken Cheese Soup
Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki – I think the recipe is from this site?
BBQ Hot Dogs (nitrate free!)
Order Pizza (love them with fresh veggies/pineapple)
Eat Out (usually Chipotle or somewhere similar)
I try to alternate a “meat” dinner one day with a non-meat dinner the next day.
Anyway, hope this is helpful! I enjoy this blog a lot – it’s my first stop when I’m planning what to make for dinner. 😉
i always mention that my hot dogs are nitrate free 🙂
love the hot dog clarifications! 😉
and carolina…I like rule breakers! 🙂
Our menu always starts on Sunday so…
Sunday: Buca di Beppo copycat Spicy Chicken rigatoni, salad.
Monday: Meatless Monday Thin Crust Cheese pizza, salad.
Tuesday: Leftovers (it’s just the two of us)
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork Roast, broccoli, mashed potatoes.
Thursday: Frozen Pizza and apples
Friday: Eat Out
Saturday: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese sandwiches
From Thursday morning on, the husband is out of town so I’m pretty much eating whatever I feel like that can be found in the house.
The Spicy Chicken rigatoni sounds good – is there a recipe???
Heidi,
Here’s the recipe I used, but I have to admit it was a little bland for something with so much red pepper. Perhaps it was because I used jarred sauces as it recommends. I bet it’s phenomenal with homemade.
http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2423433-Spicy-Chicken-Rigatoni
Sun – pizza
Mon – baked chicken, broccoli, brown rice and spaghetti squash
Tues – leftovers
Wed. – lemon orzo soup
Thur – meatloaf
Fri – out for hubby’s bday
Sat – Sister and family over for sleep over. Something yummy to eat will be made.
Sunday – Perch,baked potatoes and green beans
Monday – Tacos and fried rice
Tuesday – Chicken, garlic mashed potatoes and mixed veggies
Wednesday – Beef tips, noodles and peas
Thursday – Spanish rice
Friday – Chili and cornbread
Saturday – Nieces first birthday party
This is my first time posting a menu! I’m excited!
Sunday: big salad w/ black beans and pepperoni
Monday: chicken enchilada soup in the slow cooker
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/detail.aspx
Tuesday: Cheesy [turkey]ham & rice bake
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: leftovers or freezer dinner (chicken stir fry or spaghetti & turkey meatballs)
Friday: leftovers or big salad
Saturday: away
Next week’s goal: some seafood!
yea for first timers – love it!
Sunday: Leftover spaghetti
Monday & Tuesday: Working- hubby will eat his choice of entrees from our freezer
Wedneday: Pecan encrusted cod, carrots, salad
Thursday: Chicken Caesar salads
Friday: Potato soup and grilled cheese on grainy bread
Saturday: Salmon, green beans, brown rice
Sunday – Potato Soup and grilled cheese (recipe for my soup tomorrow on my blog)
Monday – Easy Chicken-n-dumplings (using pasta noodles)
Tuesday – Leftovers
Wednesday – Crock pot Pork Chops with Gravy This was a HIT the first time around.
Thursday – Breakfast for dinner
Friday – Lasagna, garlic bread, salad
I haven’t posted my menu in a while, but I’m gonna today!
S- Roast beef po-boys
M- MYO Pizza Night
T- Chili
W- Leftovers
T- Crockpot Chicken Stew
F- Tilapia, pasta, salad
S- Smoked chicken, potatoes, baked beans
S- Football food- chicken wings, chips & dip
glad you’re back!
Sunday: Pork tenderloin, au gratin potatoes, asparagus
Monday: Taco Soup (crock-pot, made on Sunday)
Tuesday: Chicken cordon bleu, strawberries, potatoes
Wednesday: Lettuce wraps
Thursday: Chicken made with Philly cooking sauce, broccoli
Friday: Turkey burgers
Saturday: I’m out for a friend’s birthday, will probably
have chili made for the rest of the family.
I need a down week, so I’m making my crockpot do most of the cooking this week.
Sat – shrimp & veggie stir fry over rice
sunday spaghetti & mb’s
Monday – Falafels (on homemade pita)
Tues – Honey Beans & spinach over rice (w/ leftover pitas)
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2012/01/honey-beans-and-spinach-slow-cooker.html
Wed – Apricot chicken, baked potatoes, steamed veg
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/03/crockpot-apricot-chicken-recipe.html
Thurs – African Peanut Soup
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/05/crockpot-african-peanut-soup.html
Friday – homemade pizza
I need to utilize the crockpot more often…thanks for the reminder!
Monday
Chinese “Spaghetti and Meat Sauce”
Sesame Broccoli
Tuesday
Chorizo-Potato-Mushroom Tacos
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Yellow Rice
Wednesday
Pork Meatballs Braised in Wine and Cider
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Thursday
Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Friday
French Bread Pizza
Green Salad
I so love reading what everyone is cooking. It is my inspiration for weeks to come.
Sunday: Dinner Out
Monday: Spicy Pulled Pork, Twice Baked Potatoes and Cilantro Slaw
Tuesday: Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
Wednesday: Cajun Oven Fried Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin, and Creamed Corn
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Steakhouse Shepherd’s Pie
For links, recipes and more ideas – http://kitchenandkids.com/2012/01/16/this-week-in-our-kitchen-week-of-january-15th/
Sun – Greek tacos
Mon – (crockpot) Tomatillo Chicken over rice
Tue – (crockpot) Teriyaki Chicken over rice
Wed – leftovers
Thu – Italian Turkey Sausage & Tortellini Soup
Fri – Lemon Pepper Shrimp “Scampi” w/ orzo
Sat – leftovers
This week is going to be weak in meal planning.
Sunday
Appetizer party
Monday
Salmon, asparagus
Tuesday
sandwiches…late dinner due to after school activities
Wednesday
Breakfast dinner
Thursday
pizza, salad
Friday
dinner out
Saturday
?
weak weeks are gonna happen – glad you still posted! 🙂
Heh- I have the same dilemma. I know I have snuck a cookie or brownie for breakfast but would never let my daughter do it. I’m terrible!
Sunday- we had chicken parmesan last night
Monday- roast bone-in chicken breasts, roast potatoes and green beans
Tuesday- kitchen sink quesadillas- possibly with chicken if there’s any leftover- and cilantro-lime rice
Wednesday- turkey meatloaf and mashed sweet potatoes
Thursday- leftovers
Friday- Trader Joe’s potstickers and rice
Saturday- roast pork and mashed potatoes w/roasted carrots
we can just be terrible together. 😉
My first menu! Let’s see if I can stick to it!
Sunday: Brother’s birthday – Dinner out with the family
Monday: Trader Joes Southern Greens with Ground Turkey
Tuesday: PW Pasta alla Vodka (I add sausage) http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/12/friday-night-dinner-pasta-alla-vodka/
Wednesday: Zucchini Garlic soup w/ crusty bread http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-zucchini-1-32520
Thursday: Husband out, I will just forage
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Leftovers
hope your first menu is going well! glad you posted!
I am loving the inspiration as well. As I just feel stuck at times!
Meatless Monday: Veggie Noodle Soup
Tuesday: Carne Asada with guacamole and a side of corn
Wednesday: Chicken Souvlaki (repeat)
Thursday: Crock Pot Chili
Friday: Chicken Tenders with a side of Mac and cheese and some oranges
Saturday: Panini sandwiches with all the toppings
Sunday: Out to eat before another week
http://distanceindays.blogspot.com/2012/01/meal-plan-take-2.html
Menu #3
Sunday- Panko chicken
Monday- chicken parmesan
Tues- Chicken pot pie
Wed- Chicken tacos
Thurs- Tomato soup and sandwiches
Fri- left overs
Sat- out
I’m always on the look out for new recipes – so thank you for this. Highlights of our menu this week = sourdough Swedish pancakes, Chili Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Kale Chips, Double Broccoli Quinoa and Date Balls. Check out the rest of the menu here: http://delicious-nutritious.blogspot.com/2012/01/menu-monday-1162012.html
Always love reading menus…so inspiring and helpful.
Sunday – We had leftover pizza from my son’s 6th bday party
Mon – 6 y.o. birthday dinner: Hot dogs, french fries (baked) and mac and cheese. Oh, and cupcakes!
Husband out of town Tues – Thurs
Tues – Pizza rolls (Pinterest) with steamed broccoli
Wed – Taco party
Thurs – Leftovers
Fri – Not sure but I’m leaning toward Bistro Chicken (recipe on this site!)
Sat – Sitter booked and we’re going out! (Thank goodness.)
Didn’t do half bad last week on following my plans even tho my left eye was basically swollen shut from evil allergies…try changing a diaper at 3 in the morning in the dark with one eye! I felt like super woman for a split second. Week 4 I’ll be doing what I call doubles week. I try to cook double or more of everything I cook to stock my freezers up with premade meals cuz it’s easier than spending an entire day in the kitchen (impossible with a 2 mth old!).
Hope you all have a great week!
Week 3:
Mon: Leftovers with Baked Mac and Cheese
Tues: Chicken Cheesy Wild Rice Soup/artisan bread rolls
Wed: BFD-French toast(from hm bread mmmm)/bacon/eggs
Thurs: Broccoli Hamburger and Rice casserole
Fri: Shrimp and sausage Jumbalaya
Sat: Roasted Chicken and Veggies
Sun: Hashbrown Soup (aka quick potato soup)
loved your comment…could totally picture you changing a diaper in the middle of the night captain hook style.
Time to try some more recipes saved to my Pinterest board this week. Here’s the link to my board if you are interested in some of the recipes. http://pinterest.com/growingbbb/recipes/
S- Out of Town
M- Take Out since I have a late afternoon appointment
T- Panera Mac-n- Cheese (pinterest board) and Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing (pinterest)
W- Steaks and Fries
Th- Turkey Soup (from the freezer) and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
F- Local Fish Fry
S- Homemade Mozzarella Sticks (pinterest), Spaghetti and Salad
love pinterest! 🙂
Tonight: Sloppy Joes (Homemade of course) and garden salad
Tue: Teriyaki Chicken, http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/teriyaki-chicken-3/ and cilantro lime rice ( I saw so many people doing this on their menus I was inspired!).
Wed: Pulled Pork tacos, http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2010/02/pulled-pork-tacos-in-slow-cooker/ and black beans
Thu: Small group at church. Dinner is always a surprise if I’m not cooking for everyone.
Fri: Leftovers
Sat: Be Bim Bop Bowls (I never got to it last week and it’s all ingredients I always have.), http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/index.php?video_id=169
Sun: eat out for lunch and sandwiches for dinner.
Sun: Spaghetti Puttanesca
Mon: Cuban Sandwiches
Tues: Roasted Broccoli with Shrimp
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/dining/141arex.html
Wed: Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders (PW) & tater tots
Thurs: Baked Ziti (Everyday Food)
Fri: Grilled flat iron steak & Zucchini and potato Jambot http://www.marthastewart.com/869824/zucchini-and-potatoes-jambot
Sat: out!
Monday: Made quinoa cakes with roasted parsnips
http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2012/01/quinoa-cakes-with-lemon-olive-and-parsley.html
Tues: Black Bean Chili
Wednesday: Cumin Spiced Chickpeas and Carrots
http://www.thriftyveggiemama.com/2011/11/cumin-spiced-chickpeas-and-carrots/
Thurs: Avocado Pasta
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Parmesan Baked Orzohttp://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/09/white-bean-and-parmesan-baked-orzo/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+howsweeteats%2FsmSp+%28How+Sweet+It+Is%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
Sun: Not sure yet
Monday – leftovers (navy beans or chicken Alfredo) and salad
Tuesday – broccoli/cheese soup. grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit
Wed – out
Thursday – rice, sausage and peppers concoction, salad
Fri – pizza
Sat – spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
Sun – meatloaf, baked potatoes, broccoli
Monday: Just me and my girls–Annie’s Mac and Cheese, apples and avocado (all the favorites!)
Tuesday: Crockpot lemon chicken with rice and brocolli
Wednesday: Swedish Meatballs and pasta (pulled from freezer)
Thursday: Turkey Pablano Chili
Friday: Pasta Faglioli soup
Pizza pasta (crock pot favorite..combination of pizza/lasagna flavors)
Tuna salad (they each have a preference so some make theirs into sandwiches, some salads, some with pasta, etc.)
Ham and noodle bake
Spinach and Mozz. Ravioli (costco frozen bag)
Green chili chicken bake
cafeteria style leftovers
Monday: Skillet Macaroni and Beef
Tuesday: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Wednesday: Left Overs
Thursday: Balsamic Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Friday: Baked Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Broccoli
Sun – chicken pot pie
Mon – roasted tri tip with mushroom pan sauce
Tue – turkey bolognese
Wed – mini quiche lorraines
Thu – broccoli pasta with parmesan chicken
Fri – out/leftovers
Sat – lasagna
Late to the game this week having been confined to bed for the last few days. Now I’ve got my sense of taste and smell back I feel like cooking again.
Wed – Potato and leek gratin, salad
Thur – Peppers stuffed with brown rice, beans and salsa
Fri – Fish of some kind
Sat – Enchiladas
late is totally fine! love the menus whenever they come in! 🙂 glad you’re feeling better!
Give this a try!! Thanks!