Yesterday we went to an Easter egg hunt. It was the perfect morning, I must say. Until we discovered Anna, our 2-year-old, had eaten ALL the candy from her TWELVE eggs before we even left the party. But even that made the morning a little more perfect than it already was.
Bad news for me, I made everything on my menu last week! So, I have to come up with a completely new menu. Life is so hard, eh? 😉 Thank goodness I have your menus to peruse for ideas!
MONDAY:
– Homemade pizza
TUESDAY:
– Stuffed Shells (probably this recipe, or maybe something simpler)
WEDNESDAY:
– Macaroni & Cheese (my friend Rachel was telling me this week how much they love The Pioneer Woman’s recipe, so I’m going to try it…but I think I have to top it with panko breadcrumbs instead of cheese. I love a good crust of breadcrumbs. Mmmmm. Also, I did a call for mac & cheese recipes a while ago, so there are lots of recipes to browse here.)
– Salad
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– A dinner salad of some sort – will browse the Croutons menu for ideas
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Easter dinner…which I need to figure out!
Now, please share your menu for the week! And, Happy Passover and Happy Easter to those of you celebrating this week! If you’d like to share your plans for your big feasts, please do so! Recipes are always welcome, too!
(For some Passover recipes from my friend Ciaran, click here!)
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!
Monday- Enchiladas and rice
Tuesday- Turkey burgers, green beans, some type of potato!
Wednesday- Pasta- simple sauce
Thursday- Just me and the kids….not sure yet!
Friday- Pizza Most likely!
Saturday- Homemade calzones with the grandparents
Sunday- Homemade Ravioli with meat sauce, Leg of lamb with potatoes, brussels sprouts, salad.
We go from Friday to Thursday:
Friday: Shrimp Scampi, garlic toast
Saturday: Eat Out–Chipotle
Sunday: Lasagna, garlic biscuits, asparagus
Monday: Chicken Pot Pie, fruit
Tuesday: I’m out of town with the kids but I think we’re eating Buffalo Mac ‘n Cheese. The hubby is on his own!
Wednesday: BBQ–teriyaki chicken and smoked sausages, probably some potato, and fruit
Thursday: leftovers
I don’t know what days we will be having these, but this week we will have chicken cutlets with spaghetti squash, tuna helper (we’re poor college kids!!!), fried rice, and macaroni and cheese
Short week for us, as we’re traveling to see my family for easter.
Monday: venison steaks (grilled), pasta tossed with olive oil and steamed broccoli
Tuesday: salmon with wild rice and steamed cauliflower
Wednesday: spaghetti and turkey meatballs with salad and garlic bread
Thursday: on the road
Friday: visiting family
Sunday-Steak, baked potatoes, mixed veggies
Monday-Ham/scalloped potatoes in the slow cooker, mixed veggies
Tuesday-Leftovers from Monday night
Wednesday-Brisket and Roasted Veggie Pot (3 c. potatoes/3 c. carrots/1/2 c. onions stir in 15 oz. beef broth, cooked in the slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours.)
Thursday-Leftovers from Wednesday night
Friday-Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts, garlic butter orzo, green beans
Saturday-Hot dogs and oven fries
Vicki(comment 2) we plan Friday to Thursday as well!
Jackie (comment 3) we love tuna helper fettucine alfredo!!
Here’s what we are having this week. We are trying to eat cheap since our grocery budget did not have much left in it.
Friday–frozen pizzas
Saturday–Panko breaded Tilapia and mac & cheese
Sunday–Grilled Cheese and soup
Monday–Chicken Alfredo
Tuesday–Breakfast (probably waffles and sausage)
Wednesday–Stroganoff
Thursday–hot dogs (my oldest son’s Spring music program is that night)
Sun. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup w/ grilled cheese sandwiches
Mon. Breakfast for dinner: Cheese and Tomato Omelets w/ toast and fruit
Tues. Chili Dogs w/carrot and celery sticks + dip
Wed. Shrimp Fried Rice
Thurs. Chicken Stew (freezer stash, never had it last week)
Fri. Fend For Yourself or take out
Sat. dinner with parents
Saturday: My son chose this Рentrec̫te (prime rib) & fries ( no doubt a green salad will be served on the side)
Sunday: Trying out a new recipe here: Fresh corn soup topped with roasted corn guacamole ( admitting up front that I will use frozen corn)
Monday: Steamed fish with green beans
Tuesday: Pan roasted noix st jacques (scallops), with roasted green asparagus and red potatoes
Wednesday: Grilled lemon/garlic chicken with carrots and fresh peas
Thursday: Ham & Manchego cheese sandwhiches/ green salad
Friday: Tacos with homemade salsa and guacamole
Monday: Crock Pot Beef Stew
Tuesday: Penne A La Betsy (the Pioneer Woman) and Salad
Wednesday: Kerala Style Beef and Potato Curry and Peas
Thursday: Out To Eat
Friday: Crock Pot Pot Roast and Corn
Saturday: Left Overs
Sunday: Tuscan Roast Pork Loin, Roast Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes, and Broccoli
Happy Easter!!!
Today–Teriyaki chicken breast (frozen from Costco), corn, risotto
Monday–Sundried tomato chicken w/ pasta
Tuesday–Lasagna
Wednesday–Salmon, baked potatoes, broccoli
Thursday–Homemade pizza
Friday–Hopefully eat out
Saturday–?? Grill if it’s nice weather
Sunday–Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and gravy, asparagus, rolls
Jane, I top my mac and cheese with panko breadcrumbs. You will not regret it! It gives so much more flavor than just topping with cheese. I put mine in a skillet with about a tablespoon of butter (I know, bad, but M&C isn’t the healthiest dinner…) and swish them around until they are nice and brown. Then I top my already hot mac&cheese and bake til bubbly and delicious. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Sunday: Homemade calzones (using leftover ingredients from the ravioli party with the girls!)
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Meatloaf (make ahead)
Wednesday: Pumpkin Pancakes – we just can’t get enough!
Thursday: Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Grandma & Grandpa Lawrence here!!
Sun – OUT
Mon – BLT Chicken Salad with Bittman’s no knead bread
Tues – BBQ Ribs/Cole Slaw/Cornbread
Wednesday – Chicken Pot Pie with green salad
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Carrot Cake Pancakes with Fruit and Sausage
Saturday – Tilapia, Polenta with Creamy Mushrooms, Asparagus
Sunday – Shrimp and Veggie Fajitas
Lara: Tell me more about these carrot cake pancakes! We’re pancake fanatics, and I’m looking for new ideas!
Sunday–Apricot Chicken Hash (April 2010 Goodhousekeeping)
Monday-Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
Tuesday-BBQ Beef (from 1/2 of roast in slow cooker)
Wedneday-house special (hamburger, cream of mushroom over egg noodles)
Thurdsay-Pot Roast Sundaes (from the left over roast in slow cooker)
Friday-Pork n Beans (from freezer)
Saturday-????
Sunday–MOL is making Easter Dinner….bless her heart
-Monday – Pasta Alfredo (probably bowtie) I’m going to add some broccoli and mushrooms this time.
-Tuesday – Apricot Rosemary Roast Chicken from Too Many Cooks: Kitchen Adventures with 1 Mom, 4 Kids, and 102 Recipes Veggie or Salad on the side with garlic bread.
-Wednesday – leftovers
-Thursday – Crispy Black Bean Tacos. I’m going to add some avocado.
-Friday Gouda Cheeseburgers With Fennel-Onion Relish
Saturday – Leftovers
Fri: Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad + Homemade Pitas + Fresh Fruit
Sat: Mac & Cheese + Steamed Vegetables
Sun: French Dip Sandwiches + Green Salad + Cinnamon Chips & Fruit Salsa
Mon: Omelets + Toast + Smoothies
Tues: Chicken Nuggets + Steamed Vegetables + Fruit
Wed: Hot Dogs + Tomato & Avocado Salad + Fruit
Thurs: Crispy Southwest Quesadillas + Guacamole + Smoothies
Monday: Chicken Marsala
Tuesday: Brisket Cooked In Coconut milk
Wednesday: Salmon Patties and Hopin’ John, Spoon Bread
Thursday:Roast Pork Loin with Rosemary and Garlic
Friday: Fillet of Sole Meuniere
Saturday: Shells Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinich
Sunday: Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Asparagus, Deviled Eggs, Strawberry Salad, and Ricotta Pie with Pineapple and Coconut Cake
Sun–Leftover chicken sausage & pasta, green beans
Mon–Meatloaf, carrots or broccoli
Tues–PW chicken & noodles (in freezer), bread, salad
Weds–Enchiladas or fajitas (shrimp, bean, cheese)
Thurs–Veggie burgers, fruit smoothies
Fri–Fish sticks, tator tots, cole slaw (4th week on the menu and still not eaten)
Saturday–not sure
Sunday–Will plan with my mom. (Happy Passover and Easter to all!)
Mon – cream of mushroom with chicken and rice, and a green salad
Tues – Potato soup
Wed – Tonkatsu with rice and cabbage(grandma comes into town w/ her sister and niece…have to feed three more adults now. Any suggestions?)
Thu – Curry
Fri – Lasagne
Sat – homemade pizza
Sun – Breakfast for dinner. Crepes?
Monday – Chicken Stir Fry (Rice for me and chinese noodles for my husband)
Tuesday – Homemade Pizza
Wednesday – Turkey Meatloaf, Potatoes and a Salad
Thursday – BBQ Burgers
Friday – Lasagne
Saturday – BBQ Steak (We just bought a whole tenderloin from Costco and cut it into steaks), Grilled Potatoes, and a veggie or salad
Sunday – Hosting Brunch at our new house – Making Frittata, Over night French Toast, Smoked Salmon, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Spinach Salad, Fruit, Dessert (not sure yet)
Monday: Chinese Velvet Chicken and Corn Soup
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Pasta with spinach and bacon
Thursday: Curried bean burgers with oven fries
Friday: Dinner out or leftovers
Saturday: Cuban-style tomato egg-drop soup
Sunday: Leftovers?
There’s only two of us, so it’s pretty hard not to end up with leftovers when we cook!
Monday: Sausage lasagna with romaine salad
Tuesday: Vegetable Frittata and garden salad
Wednesday: Leftover lasagna and steamed broccoli
Thursday: Parmesan chicken breast with baby carrots and crispy potatoes.
Friday: Shrimp scampi with wheat spaghetti , garlic bread, fresh salad
Saturday: Pork Tenderloin, sweet potato fries, strawberry spinach salad
Sunday: Honey-baked ham, fresh and smoked polish sausage, sweet potato casserole, baked beans, cope’s corn, spring peas, rye bread and polish easter bread, flourless chocolate cake and fresh whipped cream
I’m going to have extra help in the kitchen for Easter thank goodness! It was tiring me out just typing that up.
Monday – Sloppy Joes
Tuesday – Grilled pork tenderloin
Wednesday – Homemade pizza
Thursday – Hamburgers on the grill
Friday – Communion
Saturday – Grilled Salmon
Sunday – hopefully I’ll get an invite from my mom to celebrate Easter dinner at her house!
sunday – out
monday – spicy shrimp with rice and green beans
tuesday – french onion soup
wednesday – chicken parmesan with spaghetti and salad
thursday- leftovers
friday – eating at my daughter’s house
saturday – salmon with french fries
sunday Easter brunch – spiral cut ham not sure what else yet
Woohoo our first week of meal planning! Now let’s just see how closely we can stick to it. One day at a time, one day at a time… haha
M: Green Chili Hot Dish
Tu: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
W: Mom’s Homemade Mac n Cheese with veggies
Th: Burgers, fries and salad
Fr: Chicken corn salad
Sat: Eat out? Stroganoff? who knows!
Sun: Easter dinner at the parent’s
Hi Bonnie –
The carrot cake pancakes will be a new recipe for me so I can’t review them yet but here is the recipe I am going to use from Cooking Light
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1949746&adsqs=
Ingredients (serves 6)
5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups) (I’ll probably sub some whole wheat)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (I’m leaving out)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Dash of ground cloves
Dash of ground ginger
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups finely grated carrot (about 1 pound)
Cooking spray (I’m using butter =))
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
Preparation
1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and next 4 ingredients (through eggs); add sugar mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in 2 cups carrot.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Spoon 4 (1/4 cup) batter mounds onto pan, spreading with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Carefully turn pancakes over; cook 1 minute or until bottoms are lightly browned. Repeat procedure twice with remaining batter. Combine butter and honey in a small bowl; serve with pancakes.
Sunday – Turkey breast, mashed cauliflower, corn
Monday – Oriental Orange Chicken
Tuesday – leftovers
Wednesday – Spaghetti, salad
Thursday – fend for yourself
Friday – pizza, salad
Saturday – Turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, asparagus, hopefully all on the grill 🙂
Monday- Shrimp Pasta w/ Tomatoes and Olive Oil
Tuesday- Baked Turkey Chimichangas
Wednesday- Potato Cheese Soup (trying a new recipe), bread
Thursday- Asain Noodles w/ Chicken
Friday- On the Road
Saturday- out in Philadelphia
Sunday- Easter Dinner (ham, potatoes au gratin, veg, etc.)
Monday-Soba noodle salad with lots of veggies
Tuesday-Asparagus, spinach, and feta frittata
Wed-Whole wheat lemon pasta with asparagus:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/whole-wheat-lemon-pasta-with-spinach-and-roasted-asparagus/
Thursday-Spinach citrus salad
Friday-Homemade pizza night
Saturday-Low key or OUT
These are a MUST make for Easter brunch: http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/lemon-cottage-cheese-pancakes-with-strawberries/
Monday – Veal steak and chargrilled vegetables
Tuesday – Pasta and sausage sauce
Wednesday – Roast Lamb
THursday – Chicken salad
Friday – OUt for Mum’s birthday I am making the cake
Saturday – Out for Mum inlaws birthday
Sunday – NOt sure will need inspiration
Su- BBQ chicken, baked beans, fruit salad
Mo-Leftovers
Tu-Chili, cornbread
We-Macaroni & cheese(from Pioneer Woman),steamed broccoli
Th-Italian Sausage soup, crusty bread
Fr-dine out
Sa-Leftovers again
Easter Sunday:
Brunch-Blueberry muffins & Orange smoothie
Appetizer-Deviled Eggs
Main dish-Ham
Vegetable-Honey Glazed Carrots & Roasted Asparagus
Side dish-Yummy hashbrown potatoes (family recipe)
Side dish-Sweet potatoes
Bread-Croissants
Dessert-Coconut Creme Torte
Monday: Red pepper pasta, slices of mozzarella chz, grn salad w/ creamy italian dressing, & steamed broccoli.
Tuesday: Tomato , mozzarella & basil sandwich on ww bread & green salad.
Wednesday: Lentil-stuffed crepes, wild and brown rice w/ scallions,& steamed carrots.
Thursday: Jessicas blk bean flautas W/ creamy avacado sauce.
Friday: scrambled eggs, rosemary hash browns & sliced peaches.
Saturday: Brown rice egg rolls, blk bean stir-fry, lo mein noodles, grn salad w, orange honey dressing.
Sunday: Red and grn lasagna, Marinated artichoke hearts, kale salad w/ cramy yogurt dressing, & garlic dinner rolls.
Snacks/ desserts: wonderballs from http://www.mealplanningmommies.com
creamy lemon crumb squares from http://www.thepioneerwoman.com
plucking bread.
A little late…
Mon-Out
Tues-Frozen Cheese Pizza, Broccoli, Kiwi Slices
Wed-Grilled Turkey Breast Burgers, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges and Strawberries
Thurs-Leftover Burgers and Wedges, Brussels Sprouts and Tangerines
Fri-Mini Veggie Frittatas, Dill and Butter New Potatoes and Apple Slices
Sat-Leftover Frittatas or Out (please)
Easter-I hope it’s not at my house…