It’s so close I can taste the salt air…
On Friday we fly out East for our annual weeklong family vacation on Cape Cod. I can’t tell you how excited I am to get to this beautiful place. And be with both sides of our family. And eat like calories don’t count.
MONDAY:
– Spaghetti
– Salad & yummy bread
TUESDAY:
– Our 11th Anniversary! Eating out for sure!
WEDNESDAY:
– Dinner at friends’ home
THURSDAY:
– Eat out – it’s the night before we leave, so I’m being realistic here
FRIDAY:
– Flying to Boston alone with my girls…AND the flight takes off at 6 am. That will be a DAY.
SATURDAY:
– First day on the Cape! Woo-hoo!
SUNDAY:
– I’m on vacation…no planning for me!
So begins three weeks where I will not be super inspiring when it comes to my actual meal plans…but I do promise to share all the delicious food we eat on our trip! And if you do plan a menu while I’m off galavanting around the East Coast…PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE share it on here! I need you all to inspire one another with your meal plans, since I’ll be failing miserably at that job. 😉
Time to share your menu! Bring it on! We need you!
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!
Have fun on your vacation! We are doing a kitchen remodel so our meals are simple, plus it is hot!
Monday: Homemade Grilled Pizza
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/grilled-pizza/
Tuesday: Out-going to dinner with friends
Wed: Sweet Corn, Watermelon, and Tomato Feta Salad
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/tomato-feta-salad/
Thursday: Easy Pasta Salad and Watermelon
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/easy-pasta-salad/
Friday: Out
Saturday: Grilling something and Key Lime Pie for Dessert!
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/key-lime-pie-recipe/
Planning on making turkey cutlets with blueberry sauce tomorrow for posting on Wednesday
Oh I want to go to Cape Cod just once maybe some day 🙂 lucky !!! I want to see lots of pictures!! 🙂
ok now on to the menu:
Today: homemade garlic and tomato soup w/ grilled cheese or black bean tacos, homemade salsa (which ever i don’t make for lunch in a few)
Monday: Red Beans and Brown Rice and cornbread
Tues: Burgers (veggie for me), potato salad, broccoli and carrots w. ranch dip
Wed: spaghetti, homemade bread sticks and roasted garlic green beans
Thurs: Cinnamon Roll pancakes (w. melted frosting syrup), eggs and fresh fruit
Sunday – steak
Monday – Bagel sandwiches
Tuesday – breakfast for dinner
Wednesday – leftovers
Thursday – spaghetti
Friday – sausage sandwiches
Saturday – skillet fajitas
This may all go out the window as there is a chance that JJ’s job will be moving us to Missouri this week (yes this week). I am hoping that we can stay here for at least another month – but I guess we will see…
Sunday: Creamy Spinach with Rigatoni
Monday: Broiled Zucchini Pasta with goat cheese
Tuesday:Trader Joe’s naan with curried veggies and dal
Wednesday: TJ’s Panko crusted Tilapia with Mixed rice
Thursday: Take out/ Delivery
Friday: Clean out fridge day since we’re away for a week!
Lunches: We’re going to be out a lot this week around lunchtime, so I’m planning to bake lots of veggies and make a white bean spread to make wraps. Yum yum!
Have a great time on your vacation and Happy Anniversary too!!
Friday–Movie Night at our house. We had taquitos, chips, Rotel dip and I made a copycat recipe of Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno dip
Saturday–We scrounged…so tired after a fun day
Sunday–Easy Stroganoff
Monday–Chicken Ranch Tacos (http://rcpmomfeeds.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicken-ranch-tacos.html)
Tuesday–Hoppin John (sausage, rice, black-eyed peas)
Wednesday–Cheeseburger Biscuit Bake (http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Cheeseburger-Biscuit-Bake)
Thursday–Tuna Patties (from a salmon pattie recipe http://www.parenting.com/gear-article/Child/Recipes–Nutrition-For-Children/Tot-Friendly-Fish/)
Happy Anniversary!! Our 4th is this Wednesday, and since we’ll be in San Diego celebrating all week, we don’t have a menu this week at all. Have fun at Cape Cod!
Jane have a safe flight and a blast in Cape Cod. You guys traveling down to NJ this trip? If you have time we could meet up..and have Amy come along with her 6 month old Bennett!
Sunday: Big Batch Spaghetti Sauce w/ Angel Hair and salad.
Monday: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches w/Italian Orzo Salad
Tuesday: Pot Roast
Wednesday: Leftovers (Meeting Night)
Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti
Friday: DIY Pizza
Saturday: Camping!
Girl, I can’t believe you bundle your vacation and Blogher into one big trip. You are a STUD.
Su: It’s not chili weather but who cares! Turkey Chili, Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter.
M: Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese
T: Roast Beef Panini
W: Chicken Parm, Orzo
R: Manicotti/Canneloni – it’s a mixture of the two kinda
F: Pizza
Sa: I’m taking Snickerdoodle Cupcakes to a birthday party.
Enjoy the trip
Enjoy your anniversary and vacation! You have many things to look forward to!
This is what we’re looking forward to…
Sunday: Asian Noodle Bowls with Napa Cabbage
Monday: leftovers for me, DH is teaching late
Tuesday: Pan-fried Summer Squash with Cumin and Masala Omelets
Wedneday: Bangers and Mash
Thursday: Chile Eggs on Toast
Friday: eating out
Saturday: leftovers
Sunday: Orzo Pasta Salad
Monday: Grilled Pork and Pineapple Tacos (I got a pineapple for 99 cents the other day!)
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Garlic-Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry
Thursday: No-Bake Summertime Lasagna
Friday: Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken and Green Beans with Feta and Tomatoes (adapted from this recipe)
Saturday: Leftovers or BLTs or some other sandwich and fruit
We have swim lessons all week from 6 to 7 so I’m utilizing the crock-pot and things I can prep ahead of time this week….
Sunday – baked eggs, biscuits, tomatoes, fruit
Monday – Minestrone, bread, salad with easy vinaigrette
Tuesday – crock pot kielbasa, potatoes, green beans and cabbage
Wednesday – hot and sour soup and spring rolls with cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce and herbs
Thursday – Pho
Friday – seafood soup, salad, bread (this recipe is from Joy of Cooking) – this plan might change, it’s my husband’s birthday
Saturday – taking a picnic to a concert in the park, haven’t decided yet
I’ve never been to the East Coast, really. (Okay, I was in NYC for about 24 hours in January for an interview. I don’t think that counts!) BUT, my baby is going to Boston University in 4 weeks. I’m starting to dream about some of the amazing trips we can take while visiting her! Cape Cod looks amazing – take lots of pictures to share with us, okay?
Forecast says it’s going to be a lovely week – highs 75 to 80-ish, marine layer in the morning, burning off by afternoon. Lovely, lovely days!
Monday – Fajitas (on the grill, of course!)
Tuesday – Baked Ziti
Wednesday – Spare Ribs in the Crock Pot
Thursday – Chicken Parmigiana
Friday – Enchiladas
Saturday – Beef Brisket (smoked on the grill)
Sunday – Sandwiches after church, then Turkey on the grill for evening meal.
Monday:
-Spicy Black Bean Burgers
-Fries
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Cuban Black Beans
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Eggplant Bolognese w/ Rotini
-Salad
Thursday:
-Burritos
-Salad
Friday:
-Out for Josh’s show
Have a great time on the Cape! You’ll be in my neck of the woods…it’s VERY hot here (but the water is still pretty chilly).
Sunday
Steak tacos (w/leftover grilled steak) and salad
Monday
Linguini w/onions, peppers and grilled sausage
Tuesday
Grilled pizzas and salad
Wednesday
Hot dogs and baked beans
Thursday
Pasta w/tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and salad
Friday
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Bread
Salad
Well, it’s been weeks, but I’ve been swamped. I did plan and cook meals but just didn’t post! 🙂
Monday: BBQ beef on a bun, cole slaw
Tuesday: Kitchen Sink Quesadillas
Wednesday: Veggie burgers, oven fries
Thursday: Stuffed peppers, pasta & sauce for the kids
Friday: Leftovers or pizza
Saturday: Not planned yet.
Have a good week everybody. Happy Vacation, Jane!
Happy Anniversary, Jane! Here is our menu for the week:
Monday- Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Burritos
Tuesday- Leftovers
Wednesday- I have class, hubby on his own
Thursday- Crispy Shrimp with Herbed Bread Crumbs, salad
Friday- Out
Saturday- Steaks on the grill with twice baked sweet potatoes
Sunday- Lentil soup? I know that’s a cold weather meal, but I’ve got a bag of lentils to use!
Have a good time on the cape enjoying the right coast :). If you need any restaurant/entertainment suggestions north of the cape, let me know.
S – Savory and Sweet crepes
M – Whatever this weeks Rick Bayless twitter contest challenge is.
T – Pasta and herbs, and tomato salad
W – Squash and peppers stuffed with quinoa and ground turkey, and a green bean salad
T – Sausage, collards, polenta
F – chicken and CSA goodies
S – might be having a party…to soon to tell
happy almost anniversary!! wish i was heading out for a cape cod vacation! 🙂
Monday- Italian Paninis (pesto, tomato, fresh mozz and bacon…yum!)
Tuesday- Fish sticks and french fries
Wednesday- out, something quick
Thursday- steaks and baked potatoes
Friday- homemade pizza
Saturday- meatball subs
Sunday- Out
Which part of The Cape do you visit? My family has been going for over 15 years..every summer! If you find yourself near or around Hyannis/Centerville.. make a detour and try out FOUR SEAS (http://www.fourseasicecream.com/) It is my FAVORITE ice cream!!! They make everything right there in the back of the shop. Its so creamy and so oh oh delicious! 🙂
Enjoy your vaca!
Oh I haven’t felt like cooking at all. Maybe the heat. I wish I were eating out more!
Monday:
-Creamy chicken and pasta bake with peas
Tuesday:
– Mini-meatloaves, sauteed green beans, spinach salad
Wednesday:
– Quesadillas (with leftovers),Garden Salad
Thursday:
-Pasta with Zucchini & Summer Squash, Garden Salad
Friday:
– BBQ pork or chicken, Broccoli Slaw, Cornbread
Saturday:
– Cheeseburgers, Potato Salad, Garden Salad
Sunday:
– Jalapeno sausage and sweet potato oven fries
How about “Last Week for Dinner” this time? I haven’t planned out this week 🙂
Monday- Coconut Curry Pork Chops, Rice, Peas from our garden
Tuesday- Leftover Coconut Curry + green salad
Wednesday- Clam Chowder, Green salad, Honeydew melon
Thursday- Rotisserie chicken, french bread, salad, and a zucchini cake made in the crock pot (It’s too hot to turn on the oven! The crock pot cake turned out okay, will try again.)
Friday- Hot dogs cooked over the campfire, watermelon, s’mores
Saturday- Take out
Sunday- Potato turnip hashbrowns (lots of garden turnips this week), beets from the garden, watermelon.
hope you have as much fun as we are ..no menu on cape cod this week!
Monday-smothered Burritos, tomatoes and cucumbers
Tuesday- Spaghetti, french bread homemade, green beans
Wednesday- Taco salad, brown rice, cafe rio dressing!
Thursday- Broccolli soup, and crackers
Friday-Homemade Chicken veggie pizza and salad
Saturday-Sandwiches, apples, chips for lunch and Leftovers for Dinner
Sunday-Sloppy Joes, and steamed carrotts
If you spend any time in Boston be sure to get a Canoli at Mike’s Pastry. SOOOOOO amazing!!
Ahh… Enjoy the ocean air! I am blessed to live on Maine coast, wouldn’t give it up for the world (cold, snowy winters and all!)
Between prepping for and going on a roadtrip/vacation and I’ve been lax with menu planning lately. Anyway… here’s to getting back on track.
Mon- Fastfood on the trip home
Tues- Pizza delivery, too tired to cook
Wed- Baked Haddock (depending on how hot/humid it gets)
Thurs- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches (w/sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms Yum!)
Fri- Pasta w/Italian Sausage
Sat- Grilled Pizza (trying this again, the first time I made Blackened Pizza, total disaster!)
Sunday – burgers, corn on the cob, veggies
Monday – tortellini and veggies
Tuesday – Chicken & peppers over rice
http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/30-minutes-or-less/jerk-seasoned-chicken-and-pepper-saute.aspx
wednesday – turkey sandwiches, cold pasta salad, corn on the cob
http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/dinner/sandwiches-pizza/turkey-barbecue-sandwiches.aspx
Thursday – veggie curry over rice
http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/30-minutes-or-less/vegetable-curry-with-couscous.aspx
Friday – burgers, corn on the cob, grilled potato wedges
saturday – veggie pizza
thanks for all the happy well wishes! and as always, thank you thank you thank you for your menus!!!!!
Back from the US, so we’re keeping it easy until everyone is over jetlag.
W- curry rice
T – pasta salad something with sun dried tomatoes
F – cold Chinese noodles wih veggies
Sa – church party
Su – Daddy’s birthday, he’ll choose, I’ll cook.
Have a blast, and enjoy the seafood!
YES, menus usually get posted on Sundays. YES, it is Wednesday. Well, I think I have finally recovered from vacation (sad, really). It was SO MUCH fun!!!!! Well, here is my improv’ed menu for the week.
Sunday: Airport food in Atlanta
Monday: Pasta with pesto (fast, go-to meal)
Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie (from freezer)
Wednesday: Steak and broccoli
Thursday: Mini-quiches
Friday: Pumpkin pancakes (some good comfort food!)
Saturday: out. don’t know where: just out.