Happy Easter!
MONDAY:
– Leftovers, of course! 🙂
TUESDAY:
– Lentil Soup (using up leftover ham!)
WEDNESDAY:
– Frittata (will add the last of the ham, if there’s any left at this point)
THURSDAY:
– Enchiladas of some sort…sounds good to me!
FRIDAY:
– Leftovers
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Caprese paninis
Your turn! And, don’t forget, we don’t care what day you post your menu. If you don’t get around to it today because of the holiday, no worries…just come back in a few days and share your food plans for the week! 🙂
So, clearly I’m the only one avoiding my family and posting a menu right now…
Sunday: Easter, stuffed shells with meatballs but not stuffed veal leg (http://a1dente.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/easter-and-a-recipe-of-my-youth/).
Monday-Thursday: I’m trying a theme week for the blog: pasta made from alternate grains. In no particular order, I’m doing quinoa spaghetti with grilled chicken and arugula-parsley pesto, emmer fettucini with cannellini beans and mushrooms, roasted shrimp with rosemary, garlic and lemon over brown rice pasta, and kamut pasta with a creamy avocado sauce.
Friday-Saturday: One of these nights will be takeout (likely Friday). The other will be dinner out with The Wife sans child.
ha ha! I don’t think you were, actually! 😉
Sunday- Dinner @ my cousins house / bringing a salad of mixed greens, dried cherries and slivered almond and the chocolate idiot cake with salted carmel sauce
Monday-Chicken with leeks and carrots
Tuesday-Corned Beef with potatoes and carrots
Wednesday-Parmesan crusted pork chops with mac & cheese and apple fennel salad
Thursday- Shrimp and basil pasta
Friday-Eat out
Saturday is my shopping day
Well, our little Nathan arrived on Good Friday and we are headed home from the hospital today. My mother-in-law is here and will be doing the Easter cooking. This menu could get thrown out the window depending on how tired I am!
S (Easter)- Roast, potato salad and rolls
M- leftovers
T- Grilled Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
(will also grill chicken for tomorrow)
W-Salad with Grilled Chicken Strips
Th-BLTs and 3 Bean Salad
F-Take Out- probably Chinese
S-Spaghetti and Meatballs with Garlic Rolls
Congratulations!!
Congratulations! I’m impressed you took the time to post your menu from the hospital. 🙂 That’s dedication! 🙂
YAY! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I can’t believe you were posting your menu the day you were going home from the hospital – talk about dedication! 🙂
Hope you’re getting some sleep this week…those first few weeks are a doozie, I’m feelin’ for ya!
Sunday- Nibbles
Monday- Sushi
Tuesday- Mystery Lunchbox
Wednesday- Pork Chops and Rice(I might do it stir fry)
Thursday- French Onion Pizza
Friday- Fish Sticks and Mac & Cheese
Saturday- Meatloaf (I haven’t decided if I am going to use turkey or beef) and Mashed Potatos.
Monday: Cheeseburger Salad (PW)
Tuesday: Southwest Black Bean Casserole and Mexican Rice
Wednesday: Chicken with Basil Cream and Salad
Thursday: Out To Eat
Friday: Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze and Peas and Rolls
Saturday: Thai Pork and Noodles and Green Beans
Sunday: Jagerschnitzel and Goody Girl Potatoes
Looks like I’m not doing a lot of cooking this week. I feel kind of bad, but we have great friends and I will take the help while it’s offered!
Sunday: Steaks on the grill, homemade rolls, roasted brussel sprouts, pumpkin pie (so not an “Easter dessert,” but a family favorite!)
Monday: Friend bringing over Garlic Parmesan Chicken!
Tuesday: Another friend bringing Chicken Artichoke Pasta Bake!
Wednesday: Dinner at church
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Probably more leftovers!
Saturday: Chicken & Dumplings, biscuits and green beans from a friend
Since I’m home for lunch during maternity leave, I’m trying to have some healthy options around the house. So, I’m making (or have already made this weekend):
– Black bean hummus with various crudite
– Rustic white bread
– English muffins
– Roasted butternut squash, roasted cherry tomatoes & sautéed swiss chard for wraps
you should NOT feel bad!!!
Sunday: Tuna Noodle Casserole (I know, very Easterish of us…)
Monday: Shrimp Scampi
Tuesday: General Tso’s Chicken
Wednesday: Portobello Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday: Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup (due date, crossing fingers we won’t be eating this… :))
Friday: Salmon, Orzo, Veggies
Saturday: OUT (hopefully drive through SUSHI for me!)
Still no baby… I’m a little jealous of Jodie (congrats!!!!), let’s see what this week brings. 🙂
Monday: Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs, Skinny Red Potato Salad & Corn on the Cob
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Roasted Asparagus Penne Pasta and Salad
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs, Brown Rice & Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Crock Pot Caesar Chicken on Buns & Caeser Salad
Also making a batch of skinny breakfast burritos to take for breakfasts this week and nutella fudge pops (from frozen bananas and nutella).
My family is a HUGE fan of nutella fudge pops! Might have to whip up a batch this week, too. 🙂
This is my first time making them! Made them last night. Can’t wait to try one this afternoon. I had to fight the temptation to not eat one for breakfast haha.
Happy Easter!
Sun: Dinner at mum’s
Mon: Pasta with tomato and basil sauce, salad
Tue: Veggie and ginger stir fry with noodles
Wed: Twice baked potatoes and beans
Thur: Lamb curry and rice
Fri: Chicken kiev, wedges and salad
Sat: Ratatouille and goat’s cheese bake with crusty bread
Happy Easter! Hope you and your family had a nice day.
Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: beef au jus sandwiches (using leftovers) and salad
Wednesday: out
Thursday: http://www.chow.com/recipes/28866-orzo-salad-with-tomatoes-and-pine-nuts with grilled chicken tenders
Friday: chicken marsala, buttered noodles, string beans
Saturday: breakfast for dinner (either french toast and bacon or frittata)
We’ll also be eating tons of Easter candy and dessert.
That salad looks awesome! Thanks for the link, I’ll have to try it out soon!
Happy Easter!
M – loaded baked potatoes with broccoli and mushrooms
T – pulled pork sandwiches on pretzel bread
W- leftovers
T – chicken tacos
F – use leftover chicken / quesadillas, salsa, guacamole
Happy Easter!
Monday: Ham & Cheese Ziti
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Split Pea Soup for Ben/class for me
Thursday: breakfast for dinner
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: dinner with friends
Sunday: out to eat
Happy Easter to All! It was a beautiful Spring day here in PA.
Sunday: Easter with family
Monday: Pioneer Woman chicken, corn, blueberry salad, crusty bread
Tuesday: Tuna Shells, salad
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Turkey cutlets, corn bread stuffing, green beans
Friday: Pizza or leftovers
Saturday: Chicken Noodle soup from the freezer
Monday – Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with Pineapple over baked potatoes (not sandwiches as it’s shown in the recipe)
Tuesday – Chicken Apple Sausages, kugel (left over from Friday, there are always leftovers!), steamed broccoli
Wednesday – mini turkey meatloaves, sauteed kale or kale chips, tater tots
Thursday – Buttermilk roasted chicken, roasted veggies, more quinoa or potatoes (if we need starch, doubt it)
Friday – Kalbi short ribs, rice (I’m 14 Sepharadi so we do one night of eating rice), green beans
Saturday – we’ll break Passover at CPK
Sunday – TBD
Happy Holidays to All!
Monday-Buffalo chicken lasagna with bread
Tuesday-Meatball subs, fries and fruit
Wednesday-Turkey taco casserole and rice
Thursday-Homemade pizza
Friday-Eat out
Saturday-???
Sunday-Pioneer Woman’s corn and cheese chowder (which is amazing!) and bread
Sunday: Parents for Lunch and Sis-in-law’s for Dinner- I am bringing homemade rolls and cheesecake bites to both
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner- Eggs, Hashbrowns, leftover ham from my mom and toast
Tuesday: Beef Pho
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter,rice, vegies
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Oven chili dogs, potato wedges, salad
Friday: Pizza Night, salad
Saturday: TBD….
One more full week of tax season, hence the horrendous lack of a plan! Leaving home at 6:20 am and coming back at 7:30 pm means mostly “fend for yourself” for everyone.
Sunday: We had a huge brunch out in the afternoon, so no dinner.
Monday: College rep night at the high school, sandwiches or frozen pizza.
Tuesday: Take-out
Wednesday: Take-out
Thursday: Pork chops, broccoli
Friday: Tacos
Saturday: My friends are taking me out for a birthday celebration, not sure what the rest of the family wil do.
hope you survived the week!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday – Easter dinner at daughters, I took twice baked potatoes
Monday – Oven Omelet roll from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures to use up ham
Tuesday – English muffin pizzas and applesauce
Wednesday – Rib steak, grilled potatoes and veggies
Thursday – Ham, green beans and potatoes
Friday – Ravioli in red sauce with salad and garlic bread
Saturday – Leftovers
I’ve been loving the inspiration from the blog yesterday and this morning. We got back from vacation on Saturday and somehow I’ve been lucky enough that I haven’t gone to the grocery store yet. But that’s all about to change shortly here 🙂 It’s going to be a pretty light week since we definitely overindulged last week and over the holiday weekend.
Monday: Baked potatoes and big old salads.
Tuesday: Tofu curry, cumin zucchini, squash and eggplant, and naan.
Wednesday: Leftovers?
Thursday: Sweet and sour pork with pineapple and peppers over brown rice with a side of roasted broccoli.
Friday: Spaghetti bolognese with tons of added veggies.
Saturday: Daughter’s 13th birthday party so pizza for the 16 girls at our house!
so glad you’re getting inspiration from everyone…that’s why I do this whole thing! yay! 🙂
Sorry, no menu…
Lovely shot!
And can I pleeeaaase come over on Sunday for caprese paninis??
yes! 🙂
Sunday – we had 9 adults and 5 dogs! people ate – spiral sliced ham, prosciutto wraped asparagus, and lobster mac and cheese – all very yummy!
monday – salmon with leftover mac and cheese and salad
tuesday – ham fried rice with leftover ham
wednesday – chicken enchiladas and salad
thursday – tortellini alfredo and salad
friday – out
saturday – leftovers
Monday: Leftover chicken mole-rice-black bean bowls w/ salad & homemade 1000 island (I love 1000 island dressing with Mexican/Spanish food?)
Tuesday: Breakfast for Dinner–Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato & Scallion Omelets with rainbow wheat pancakes (all leftover from Easter Brunch)
Wednesday Salmon w/ red curry sauce, stir fry green beans, and steamed brown rice (Never got to this last week)
Thursday: Out to winery party w/ best friend. Boys (hubby & 4-year-old) are on their own–probably chix nuggets & tater tots.
Friday: Lentil soup w/ leftover ham & cheddar wheat biscuits (idea stolen from Jane…Thanks Jane!)
Saturday: Invited to BBQ at friends. I’m bringing bacon-wrapped dates for an app.
Sunday: Grill turkey dogs w/ chili beans & pasta salad w/ grilled vegs
Sunday – Easter dinner with friends
Monday – Chilaquiles (hoping this recipe turns out)
Tuesday – Leftovers
Wednesday – Coconut curry noodles with veggies
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Homemade pizza
Saturday – More pizza
Monday leftovers
Tuesday homemade pizza
wed ribeye on grill with rice and some kind of veggie
Thur paninis and homemade macaroni salad~
Friday hmmm prob sandwiches
sat out to eat
Jane…I made the pasta with arugula and beans annd YUMMY.
I am making it every week till I get sick of it! Thanks!!!
ha ha! so glad you liked it, jamie! I remember the first time I made it not expecting much…and then it was just so tasty!
My bedrest restrictions were lifted today, so I’ll be doing some freezer cooking to get ready for #2 to arrive in a few weeks. I’m doubling up the recipes for the Soup and Mexican Lasagna to add to the freezer.
Monday-Ham and Pineapple Pizza with Green Salad
Tuesday-Tomato Basil Soup w/Ham and Cheese Paninis and Fresh Fruit
Wednesday-Mexican Lasagna, Green Salad
Thursday-some kind of pasta
Friday-Grilled Steak or Grilled Chicken w Potatoes and Veggies
Saturday-Leftovers
Best wishes for some super productive days! Glad that the bedrest “worked” and baby dear is closer to due date! Blessings.
so glad to hear your bedrest is over! yay! hang in there!!!!
Oh gosh, I can’t remember the whole week but for Easter brunch we had french toast casserole, ham, eggs, and fruit. It was sooo good.
that sounds delish!
Back to reality. First time planning any menus this year!
Sunday-Out for Japanese Food
Monday-Bean Tacos, Chips and Salsa, Asparagus with Balsamic Butter, Blackberries
Tuesday-More Bean Tacos and Chips, Honey Carrots, Apples
Wednesday-Ravioli with Tomato Sauce, Toast, Garlic Spinach, Oranges
Thursday-Leftover Pasta and Toast, Roasted Parmesan Asparagus, Grapefruit
Friday-Out or Frozen Paneer Tika Masala (I hope out)
Saturday-TBD maybe breakfast for dinner?
erika, soooo glad you’re back! 🙂
Monday – Egg Salad Sandwiches, chips, watermelon, carrots and dip.
Tuesday – Split Pea and ham soup in the crock pot, bread.
Wednesday – Leftovers (or maybe date for me and hubby)
Thursday and Friday – Husband works late so Trader Joe’s dinner for me, and/or leftovers, eggs for kids.
Saturday – out
Sunday – Your crock pot chicken teriyaki w/ veggies and rice.
Yikes! Is it Tuesday already? Here’s what we have planned for the week:
Monday – Pasta & Broccoli with garlic bread
Tuesday – Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Wednesday – Spinach, Ham & Cheese Frittata
Thursday – Easy Peasy Bean Tacos with grilled veggies
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – Eat Out
Sunday – BLT’s
I love Easter leftovers! I like how many of us have frittatas/quiches planned!
Monday: Tilapia baked in couscous with honey sesame roasted carrots
Tuesday: Ham, Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata with rolls
Wednesday: Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup (best ever!!)
Thursday: Chicken and Chickpeas over rice
Friday: Kids are with my parents for the weekend, so who knows????
Easter: 5lb Spiral Ham (for 3 of us) Asparagus, Rice Pilaf
Monday: Ham and Cheese Omlette (sp), Tater Tots
Tuesday: Linguine and White Clam Sauce, Et Tu Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread
Wednesday: Ham, Spinach, Potato Hash and Fried Eggs
Thursday: Wings. Yeah, you know it.
Friday: Fend for your self!
Sunday we had ham, potatoes, rolls, salad, and ice cream sundaes (our Sunday tradition) for Easter. Monday we had homemade spaghetti. The rest of the next 2 weeks will look something like this:
Homemade pizza
Quesedillas with Fritos on the side (my kids love these and I rarely buy them – a treat!)
Pancakes – whole wheat
Potato Soup
Orange chicken (Jane recipe)
Nachos with “chili” on top (it’s really a vegan lentil soup from Costco – delish!)
Tacos
German pancakes or poached eggs on toast
Ham & Potato casserole (to use up ham) Recipe from “Joy in my Kitchen” (not tech savvy enough to post a link)
Chicken salad with whole wheat pitas
Leftovers
Eat out at least once
Monday: Ham sandwiches http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/hot-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches-with-onion-butter/
Tuesday: Chana masala http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=821596
Wednesday: mushroom spaghetti
Thursday: black bean burgers
Friday: cheese pizza
We have recently made the decision to be vegetarian 80% of the time and are in need of good veg meals! We’re trying to eat less dairy and meat and incorporate more tofu and veggies. Any suggestions? I can’t do salad every day lol!
One of our very favorite vegetarian dishes is curried eggplant with potatoes…here’s the recipe for 6 servings.
2 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-in cubes & salt
1 T oil
1 t mustard seeds
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t turmeric
2 t ground coriander
1 t cumin
1 T fresh ginger, peel & mince
2 T garlic, slice
4 T butter
3 large tomatoes; core, peel, seed, & chop (or use canned undrained)
3 large potatoes, any kind, peel & cut in 1/2-in cubes
S&P
1 cup water
2 T lime juice
Cilantro for garnish
Combine oil & mustard seeds in deep skillet. Turn heat to med & cook until seeds begin to pop. Add remaining spices along with ginger, garlic, & butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 min. Add tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, S&P to taste, and water. Turn heat to med-low & cover. Cook, stirring once or twice, for about 30 min. Remove cover & turn heat to med, add more water if mexiture is dry. Cook, stirring occasionally until both eggplant & potatoes are very tender, about 15 min longer. Stir in lime juice & garnish w/ cilantro.
We usually serve with naan bread over brown rice.
That sounds really good–I love eggplant! Thanks for sharing the recipe–we’re going to make it next week!
sarah – that was my resolution a few years ago https://thisweekfordinner.com/eat-less-meat/ there’s a list there, although not comprehensive of everything I have on the site. I try to tag recipes with eat less meat when it’s a good veg meal https://thisweekfordinner.com/category/recipes/eat-less-meat/
hopefully that’s a little helpful! 🙂
Monday: Spaghetti w/meat sauce & greens (per dh’s request)
Tuesday: Sweet potato-chickpea burgers w/ avocado
Wednesday: splitpea roasted cauliflower soup
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: leftovers or out
Saturday: tofu / veg fried rice & egg drop soup
Sunday: something with kale
oh how I miss caprese panini’s!! Can’t WAIT till my CSA is back in full swing w/ fresh basil & tomato!
sat – out
sun – out
Mon – roast chicken w/ beet risotto & green salad
Tue – french onion soup (freezer) w/ turkey panini’s (turkey, swiss, avocado on homemade bread)
Wed – spaghetti w/ green salad
Thurs – chicken fajitas w/ black beans & rice
Fri – homemade pizza
Beet risotto is my family’s favorite way to eat beets or risotto! I finish it off with goat cheese, and it’s oh so yummy!!! I haven’t made it in a while, and you just reminded me. I’ll definitely be making some for next weeks menu!
jessica – we’ve got basil from the CSA this week, which is why I threw it on the menu…even though tomatoes won’t be in forEVER…I just couldn’t resist! 🙂
Sunday–Ham, scalloped potatoes, yam casserole, roasted asparagus, fruit salad, challah, LOTS of chocolates (yes, the Cadbury eggs are a favorite here, too.) and lemon bars.
Monday–leftover pasta from Sat.
Tues–leftover ham dinner
Weds–Chinese Chicken Salad
Thurs–Ham & bean soup
Friday–Out
Sat–On the go
We had a lovely Easter with our “Texas family” and friends.
Mon – Chicken Lo Mein
Tue – Dina’s Tex Mex Casserole
Wed – out with a friend to her son’s band concert. We had Chipotle, and the other half had leftovers
Thu – Chicken Sausage & Tortellini w/ Pesto
Fri – Burgers
Sat – leftovers/go out