One of the best things about winter is the abundance of clementines/ cuties/mandarins/whatever-you-want-to-call-them. We’re eating a bag a week…
at least!
Last week was awesome. We had a wonderful abundance of menus shared and many of you have made meal planning a new year’s resolution. I love it! Let’s keep the momentum going…
MONDAY:
– Fettucine Alfredo (no recipe link…developing a recipe for a future post!)
– Salad
TUESDAY:
– Stuffed Shells (we didn’t make ’em last week, ended up having spaghetti b/c I didn’t have time for the baking part…but I have all the stuff!)
WEDNESDAY:
– Easy Peasy Bean Tacos
– Guacamole and chips
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Whole Wheat Pancakes
– Smoothies
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Bistro Chicken
– Mashed potatoes
– Broccoli
Bring it on! Let’s see what you have planned for this week!
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!
My meal plan is over here.
I love stuffed shells but haven’t had them in a while. Making a mental note to add them to my plan soon! (That’s why I love sharing plans, such inspiration!)
* Spicy Pork Stir Fry and Rice
* Chinese Tilapia, Broccoli & Fried Rice
* Grilled Chicken, Baked Potatoes & Salad
* Chili loaded Baked Potatoes
* Baked Spaghetti and Salad
– Roast chicken with winter veggies
– Khichari (basically lentils and rice) with stir fried veggies
– Quinoa salad
** Crazy week with hubby working many late nights, so we’re going to just play it by ear**
sunday – pasta with spaghetti sauce
monday – chicken pot pie soup and salad
tuesday – slow cooker pernil (puerto rican pork)
wednesday – soup (no sure what kind yet)
thursday – spanish chicken and rice
friday – out
saturday – leftovers
Sunday: Spaghetti w/ Hot Sausage
Monday: Chicken Pot Pie
Tuesday: Tacos
Wednesday: Chicken Sitr Fry
Thursday: Crock Pot Beef & Veggie Stew
Friday: BIRTHDAY for my kiddo! Pizza and “Yellow Cake with Pink Frosting”
After a week of being too ill to eat anything other than buttered noodles and smoothies, I’m looking forward to a great week of home cookin’!
glad you’re feeling better, erin!!
-baked trout with a red cream sauce
-swiss cheeseburger sliders with raw veggies
-Chicken Pot Pie
-going out for a fundraiser to help local high school basketball team
-fondue- my kids love this meal- cheese, meat and chocolate- three different pots.
-pizza
Sunday– Oven Fried chicken strips and mac & cheese
Monday– Pork Roast and veggies
Tuesday– Tacos
Wednesday– Tuna Alfredo
Thursday– Breakfast Casserole
Here’s our week 🙂
Spinach Ravoli and Salad
Chili leftovers
Mozzarella pizza from Costco, the ready bake one, sooooo good
Vegetable curry with quinoa – mushrooms, tofu, peppers and onions in a green curry coconut sauce
Quinoa Salad – english cucumber, kalamata olives, and feta
Whole wheat pancakes with fruit salad
Fajitas with peppers, onions and veg chicken strips
might try to make these too:
Espresso Carmel Bars
and these:
Cranberry Orange Scones
Your menu sounds great, Jane!
Monday: Leftover French Onion Soup (dad’s classic recipe) with salad
Tuesday: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with corn muffins
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Paninis with Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Friday: Out
Saturday: Steaks, fingerling potatoes, green beans
Keeping it simple on these cold and busy winter days!
I’ll be making my yummy pasta primavera http://butterflywishesformygirls.blogspot.com/2011/01/pasta-primavera-using-earth-balance.html (its vegan but you could make it with cheese, dairy and butter)
the rest of the menu is up in the air just got back from the grocery store. will post in a minute
Here is my menu for next week:
Monday – Leftovers (Chicken & Dumplings)
Tuesday – Salmon Patties, Baked Hush Puppies & Coleslaw
Wednesday – Tostadas or Tacos w/Guacamole
Thursday – Chipotle Chicken Ranch Salad
Friday – Italian Sausage & Tortellini Soup w/White Beans
Saturday – Out with Friends
Sunday – Brisket & BBQ Ribs, Ranch Beans & Red Potato Salad
Monday: Homemade Veggie Pizza and Salad
Tuesday: Easy Minestrone Soup:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/easy-minestrone-soup/
Wed: Veggie sandwiches and leftover soup-if there is any:)
Thursday: Soba Noodle Salad:
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/soba-noodle-salad/
Friday: Dinner out with friends
Saturday: ??? but I know dessert: Pie Plate Cookies-so easy and SO good!
http://twopeasandtheirpod.com/pie-plate-chocolate-chip-toffee-cookies/
My new year’s resolution is to try one new recipe a week, even if it’s just a side dish or snack.
Sunday-Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Bread, Kale with Garlic, Apples
Monday-Leftovers plus Linguini with Radicchio and Walnut Pesto, Kiwi
Tuesday-Potato Leek Soup, Asparagus with Balsamic Butter, Apples
Wednesday-Leftovers
Thursday-Teriyaki Chicken Sticks, Jasmin Rice, Spinach, Orange Slices
Friday-Leftovers
that is a great resolution and perfect for you, erika! love that you’re tackling that! 🙂
Your menu sounds delicious! Especially the linguine with radicchio. I love the addition of fruit to each meal. I am going to steal all your ideas this week 🙂
It’s supposed to get cold this week, so we’re focusing on warm and homey meals.
Sunday – Beef Stroganoff
Monday – Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Tuesday – Eating at a Friend’s House
Wednesday – Fettuccine Alfredo
Thursday – Chicken Enchiladas
Friday – Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli
Saturday – Leftovers
O.K. I love clementines too…but I haven’t found a great place to buy them this year. Suggestions??
I bought some yummy ones last week at Costco!!!
I’m with heidi, our best ones have been from costco. the first bag of the season I got at trader joe’s was really good, but the second bag I got there was okay. safeway’s have been the worst. but every bag I’ve gotten at costco has been wonderful!
Monday-Bistro chicken, mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots
Tuesday-Penne Carbonara and salad
Wednesday-Seafood (scallops, salmon and crab cakes), rice and steamed broccoli
Thursday-Mexican night; Tacos or quesadillas with an Avocado and Tomato salad with lemon and cumin vinaigrette
Friday-baked cauliflower in bechamel sauce topped with Gruyere cheese and a green salad (with apples and caramelized pecans)
I think I might do glazed carrots with the bistro chicken, too! that sounds like the perfect side for that… 🙂
Wow – your avocado & tomato salad with lemon cumin vinaigrette sounds great!
Sunday- Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes
Monday – Own my own!
Tuesday – Chicken Stir Fry, Rice
Wednesday – Pancakes and Scrambled Eggs
Thursday – Leftovers or Out to Eat
Friday – Pasta Bake, Broccoli, Garlic Bread
Saturday – Family Party
M- chicken tacos, Spanish rice, homeade guacamole
T- Country Pork Chops with Gravy, loaded smashed potatoes and cut up veggies
W- Spag. with garlic bread and veggies and dip
T- Oven puff pancake with Dutch apples, eggs, and turkey sausage
f- Hubs is out of town so my daughter and I will go out!
Yum!
S – Pizza
M- Roast Chk, M-Pots, Broc
T- BBQ Burgers, Fries, Veg and Dip
W – BBQ Pork Noodle Bowls
Th- Breakfast for Dinner
F – Shrimp Bake (Adults), Hot-Dogs (Kids)
trying to eat healthfully so we are cooking in every night this week 🙂
sun: rabbit à la moutard. I’ve been dying to try this recipe for a while. And while butchering the bunny was slightly traumatizing, it smells amazing in the oven as I type this.
mon: grilled salmon / brussels with cranberry pistachio pesto / steamed spinach
tues: gfriends come for Bachelor (no judgment): steak pita pizzas, salad
weds: asian lettuce cups
thurs: crockpot pernil, oven braised collards
fri: huevos rancheros (new tradition of breakfast for dinner fridays :))
sat: flat roasted chicken & faux mashed potatoes
Please
Oops! Hit the wrong key. Can you please share the pesto recipe? I love all things cranberry!
sorry for the delay — here’s the pesto recipe!
that pesto sounds and looks delicious – thanks, vanessa!!!
Vanessa – That pesto sounds awesome.
Jane – I am guessing that this would be great with Walnuts instead of pistachios too for your recipe reach out.
You inspired me to start meal planning again for the week. I feel off the bandwagon this fall. Here is our menu for the week!
M-Leftovers from Sunday, Fiscalini Farms Cheddar Cheese and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Soup
T-Orzo with Chicken and Asiago
W-Chicken Taquitos
T-Crockpot French Onion Soup
F-Grilled Steak with Couscous and Asparagus
Sat-Mexican food at a new restaurant
Sun-Sloppy Joes
Here is our menu for the week…. We will see if we actually stick to it this week 🙂
Saturday: spanish tortilla
Sunday: linguine and clams
Monday: stromboli
Tuesday: kalua pork with rice and salad
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday:pasta with shredded chicken
Friday : frozen pizza 🙂
My husband’s out of town, so it’s a weird week. I cut up a bunch of vegetables for salads, for the soup tonight, and then for the pot roast tonight. I also made an egg bake that will take me through five breakfasts. Yay for being productive!
Sunday- Tuscan Vegetable Soup (makes lots, freezing portions for later in the week)
Monday- Pot Roast (local grocery store had special- buy roast, get potatoes, carrots, and onion bags free)
Tuesday- My husband is fending for himself (McDonalds for son and himself?) because I’m going out to dinner with friends!
Wednesday- The start of my solo meals. Salad, soup, or breakfast for dinner, Wednesday through Saturday.
Sun – Roasted chicken with veggies,& potatoes
Mon – chicken noodle soup or pot pie (using leftover chicken)
Tues – Easy ravioli lasagna, salad, & broccoli
Wed – Breakfast dinner or spinach puff pastry quiche and salad/cut up veggies for kiddos
Thurs – Tomato soup and grilled cheese
Fri – dinner at Nana’s (date night?)
Sat – Make your own pizza night
Sun: Chicken Tikka Masala with basmati rice
Mon: Leftovers
Tues: Baked potato soup
Wed: Thai Honey Peanut Chicken (from PW’s Tasty Kitchen site)
Thurs: Leftovers
Fri: Caprese Paninis
Sat: Homemade Pizza
Looking forward to being inspired by all the menus in the comments!
– Cindy
I am following some bloggers’ resolutions to use January to clean out the freezer & pantry. I’ve gotten through most of the pantry (thanks to the party at our house last week!). Now, I’m working my way through the freezer!
Sunday: Stuffed Shells (This Week for Dinner) & roasted sweet potatoes – extras from a “new baby” gift
Monday: Pulled pork from freezer & butternut squash
Tuesday: Chicken pot pie (Ina Garten) from freezer over egg noodles
Wednesday: Dinner at church
Thursday: Sweet & Smoky Ribs (Smitten Kitchen) in slow cooker & broccoli
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out.
that’s a great resolution idea…I should maybe do that, our freezer is definitely full of good things that need to be used!
Loving your beautiful blog. I’m a big fan of menu planning. Here’s our week:
Mon: Salad with crispy chicken and ranch dressing
Tues: Chicken and bok choy stir fry with brown rice
Wed: eat out
Thurs: Beef stew with egg noodles
Fri: Chicken tostadas with guacamole
awww, thanks 🙂
Sun. Chicken Noodle Soup
Mon. Beef and Broccoli
Tues. Meatloaf (freezer stash, thanks to my MIL) and baked potatoes
Wed. Shrimp Scampi (3rd time’s a charm, maybe I’ll actually make it this week)
Thurs. Out w/family
Fri. To Be Determined, possibly leftovers probably take out
Weekend unplanned
My first week of meal-planning was great, it definitely reduced stress at the end of the day. I’m also trying to clean out my pantry and fridge.
Sunday: potato leek soup and muffins
Monday: chicken and dumplings
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/chicken-and-dumplings/
Tuesday: channa masala
http://alittleyum.com/2010/11/11/channa-masala-garbanzo-bean-stew/
Wednesday: veggie tacos
Thursday: big salad and pain au levain
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2010/08/pain_au_levain.php
Friday: out of town, hopefully there are leftovers for the boys
Saturday: same as above
glad it helped – I think meal planning DEFINITELY reduces my stress each day, it’s great.
Mon: Prune stuffed pork chops that didn’t get made last week w/ hominy
Tues: BLTs… leftover ingredients from last week
Wed: Apricot-Almond Chicken
Thurs: Leftovers
Fri: Falafel
Sat: Shrimp Cocktail
Sun: Out for lunch, popcorn for dinner
The Hubs is successfully doing P90X so we are trying to eat by the nutrition plan…
Sunday- Steak + sweet potato fries + salad
Monday-Turkey and gravy + veggie + salad
Tuesday- leftover turkey…maybe turkey salad?
Wednesday- Honey chile chicken + butternut squash
Thursday- Chicken repeat
Friday- Lemon garlic chicken + rice + salad
Saturday- Leftovers or out
Sunday: Pizza Soup, homemade breadsticks
Monday: hosting bookclub w/ lots of appetizers, leftover soup
for hubby and kids
Tuesday: Swedish Meatballs, brussel sprouts
Wednesday: Beef and Snap Pea stir fry
Thursday: Ham and Bean soup – Christmas hambone in freezer
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Pizza and Football party (Go Packers!)
Sunday: breakfast for dinner
First of all, I have never seen those Cuties look SO cute!! What a beautiful photo!
And now on to the menu…
Friday: OUT
Saturday: Southwestern Salad (topped w/ Sweet & Spicy Chicken)
Sunday: Mediterranean Pork + Couscous + Ensalada Chilena
Monday: leftovers (or Brown Rice & Lentil Casserole)
Tuesday: Lemon Chicken Orzo Salad + Fruit
Wednesday: Taco Soup
Thursday: soup leftovers (or Omelets + Toast + Apple Slices)
Other:
Mini Egg Cups (to pop in freezer for breakfast on-the-go)
Links to our recipes here.
thanks so much! it was fun photographing them, I must say 🙂
My husband seriously makes THE BEST briskets, ever. One is cooking right now and will be ready to devour tomorrow…
Monday: Brisket
Tuesday: Brisket tacos (uh-mazing)
Wednesday: Prosciutto & roma tomato sandwiches (like a BLT)
Thursday: left overs
Friday: ham/turkey paninis w garlic-and-onion-salt-mayo
send some brisket our way! 😉
*Sunday-ham & apple sauce
*Monday- Green Enchiladas
*Tuesday- Pork Tacos
*Wednesday- Flautas y arroz
*Thursday- Stuffed green peppers
*Friday- Quesadillas y papaya smoothies
Tonight: Zuppa Toscana: with Italain sausage and half & half to lighten it up a bit
( http://annies-eats.net/2009/10/15/zuppa-toscana/ )
Monday: Pizza night for the Championship game
Tuesday: Probably leftovers since I work for 12 hours
Wednesday: Bean Enchiladas (not chicken because it’s my one veg. day of the week)
( http://annies-eats.net/2010/02/15/chicken-enchiladas/ )
Thursday: Leftovers and/or Turkey tacaos + Making Mexican Ham and bean soup for Fri/Sat
( http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000396062 )
Fri/Sat: see above
everyone – love love love love all these menus! what great ideas! keep it coming! 🙂
my roommate and i are medstudents typically cooking for 1-2 depending on call schedules,etc. here’s what the week looks like at our apartment:
monday – leftover vegetable barley soup + cornbread
tuesday – cheddar cauliflower casserole with shredded potato crust + spinach salad with cranberries & toasted walnuts
wednesday – baked sweet potatoes + sauteed spinach
thursday – leftover casserole
friday – dinner out with friends 🙂
and of course snacks during the week will include all those delicious citrus fruits shipped to us from california 🙂
AND – i’m totally going to try what looks like it will be an AWESOME smoothie that I saw earlier this week on Joy’s website: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/01/kale-spinach-and-pear-smoothie/
I’ve been sick for days now & have been completely uninspired when it comes to meal planning, but I still believe it’s completely necessary so here goes!
Monday – leftover lasagna & french bread
Tuesday – rolled up enchiladas w/rice & corn
Wednesday – waffles w/fruit topping & bacon
Thursday – grilled fish w/steamed veggies & cornbread
Friday – pasta e fagioli soup w/crusty bread
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/friday-favorite-pasta-e-fagioli/
Saturday – dinner over at a friend’s for her birthday
Hoping the 2nd week of the year goes better than the first has!!
Yum – the best menus this week! I am bookmarking for future week’s inspiration.
Parmesan chicken with roasted mushrooms and brussel sprouts
Spaghetti with homemade turkey meatballs and green veg
Steak/ beet and goat cheese salad/asparagus
Minestrone Soup/bread
Breakfast Burritos
Bday Sushi!
Sunday–leftovers
Monday–soup from freezer, bread
Tuesday–Chicken merlot with mushrooms, noodles, roasted carrots (didn’t happen last week)
Wednesday–Fish Tacos with all the fixins
Thursday–Lasagne or something else from the freezer
Friday–out, kids?
Saturday–at a wedding!
Sunday: Beef stew, homemade rolls
Monday: Buffalo Chicken Tacos, fruit salad, corn on the cob (my summer stash in the freezer- I need some warm thoughts and this summery meal will hopefully do it- the weather forecast says “Chilly” on every day- and a few below zero days! )
Tuesday: BLT (bacon, leek and tomato) Mac and Cheese, Salad
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. Breakfast for Dinner
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Turkey and Stuffing Casserole, green beans
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Romano Ranch Chicken and Rice, fruit
Sat – party at our neighbor’s ( we brought Mac & cheese cups, sausage bread & butter cookies)
Sun – homemade pizza
Mon – beef stroganoff
Tue – rotisserie chicken sandwiches
Wed – Janna’s chicken & rice pilaf (quinoa salad because I can’t wait to try it)
Thu – leftovers
Fri – pancakes
New to this site and just read about your meat free nights. I will have to work on this for next week.
This weeks menu
mon-chick parm
tues-breakfast burritos and cinnamon rolls
wed-leftovers
thrus-calzons
fri-enchiladas
sat-leftovers
sun-spaghetti and meatballs
Monday – parmesan crusted chicken tenders, spaetzle noodles, salad
Tuesday – leftover chili from the weekend (yummy!), cornbread
Wednesday – parm chicken leftover on top of caesar salad
Thursday – homemade mac & cheese, green beans
Friday – pigs n blankets, it’s my daughter Megan’s 2nd birthday and they are her favorite!
Saturday – pizza / birthday party
Sunday – thinking about beef stew or meatloaf
M: Meatloaf, crispy roasted potatoes, sweet peas
T: Fish tacos with avocado and orange slices
W: Pan-fried sausage and potatoes, green salad, applesauce
T: Homemade pizza
F: Out
S: Dinner with grandparents
Su: Parmesan crusted chicken breasts, buttered noodles, steamed broccoli
Sun – Cheese fondue with bread, asparagus and chicken-apple sausage
Mon – Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad
Tue – Spinach-feta stuffed chicken breasts, lemon rice, green beans
Wed – Crabcakes, cauliflower-feta-tomato gratin, roasted potatoes
Thu – Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, coleslaw
Fri – Pizza
Sat – Crepes with ham, cheese & mushrooms; wild rice salad
here’s ours:
http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-plan-january-9.html
complete with recipes and photos.
Monday – Leek and potato soup
Tuesday – TexMex Lasagna
Wednesday – Chili (the windchill is going to be 0 – so it will be a pot of chili kind of day!) 🙂
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Acorn squash with spiced couscous and garbanzo beans (working on a new recipe here!)
Saturday – date night!
I finally made a meal plan!
Sunday-Portuguese white bean soup (Moosewood cookbook)
Monday-homemade pesto and whole wheat pasta
Tuesday-quinoa burgers
Wednesday-Thai tum yum soup with organic chicken
Thursday-Grilled salmon in mustard dill sauce
Friday-Fajitas with homemade guacamole
Saturday-Still deciding…
yea! glad you did it! 🙂
Sunday was hubby’s b-day, had tenderloin, potatoes and salad
Monday – burgers
Tuesdsay – slow cooker Italian beef
Wed – leftovers
Thur – baked chicken
Fri – haven’t decided yet
It’s DHs birthday week so he essentially planned the menu – hence the junk. I figure that since I’m pregnant it’s OK to splurge a little more!
M: Roast Beef Panini
T: Spicy Chicken Sandwiches and Fries
W: (Birthday) – Manicotti/Canneloni combo
R: Tacos
F: Dinner at his parents – I think MIL is making chicken tenders and Mac & Cheese per DHs request. Such a child!
Sa: Pizza night – a day late!
um, I agree wholeheartedly! pregnant? do whatever you want… 😉
1st time posting. Love this website!
S-meatload, mashed potatoes, raosted Broccoli
M baked zita
T-pesto pasta with bread
W- butter chicken rice veggie
T-omlettes possibly homefries
F-Pizza
S-eat out
glad you posted! 🙂
Here is this week’s menu”¦
Sun: Chicken, Sausage, & Rice Soup (from last week’s menu)
Mon: Szechuan Chicken w/ Peanuts over rice
Tue: Bacon-Bit Burgers w/ Steak Sauce Sauted Onions
Wed: Firecracker Enchiladas
Thu: Leftovers (going to yoga after work)
Fri: Cider-glazed Chicken & Brown-butter Pecan Rice w/ Almond Green Beans (from last week’s menu)
Sat: Dinner w/ Angie & Jeromy – Tex Mex Ravioli
Here is our menu! I didn’t make one last week because I was still in vacation mode. Playing it by ear was a little stressful, so I’m ready for a plan again.
SUNDAY: Baguette Sandwiches and Salad
MONDAY: Chicken Scampi, Linguini, and Pear Salad
TUESDAY: Rosemary Pan Seared Steak, Baguette, and Green Salad
WEDNESDAY: Leftovers
THURSDAY: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
FRIDAY: Easy Pumpkin Soup
SATURDAY: Homemade Pizza and Green Salad
THIS WEEK’S TREAT: Cranberry Apple Crisp
This week is a little crazy–my husband is out of town so we are flying by the seat of our pants!!
Sunday-out for pizza
Monday-pancake feed
Tuesday-mac & cheese
Wednesday-crockpot Kings Ranch casserole
Thursday-chicken thighs
Friday and Saturday-watching our son play basketball so it is fast food and snacks for us!
Had a rough week last week so our menu wasn’t exactly followed!
New week, new start!
Monday- Balsamic chicken, green beans, egg noodles
Tuesday- Pork chops with Dijon Herb sauce, Rice, Brussel Sprouts
Wednesday- Crockpot Lasagna
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- Steak, Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes
Saturday- Slow Cooker chicken Stew
menu #10 sunday january 9th
Sunday: family dinner
Monday: smoky beef tacos with refried beans and rice
Tuesday: bacon pierogi bake with green salad
Wednesday: book club: winter vegetable pilaf
Thursday: pecan sausage balls, pulled pork on sweet potato biscuits and braised collard greens
Friday: leftovers or take out
Dessert: banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cup and pretzel terrine
http://sweetflours.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-10-sunday-january-9th.html
Not only did I stick to the meal plan last week, but we managed to have so many leftovers and I planned ahead for doubletiming (i.e. using chicken left over to cut up and make quesadillas for lunch) and we managed to bring our lunch everyday! I need a blog for posting my lunch menus! So much $$$ saved!!! THANK YOU for such great inspiration!!!!!
Here’s this week:
Mon: Baked Chicken, macaroni&cheese, & Corn
Tues: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, biscuits
Wed: Veggie Stirfry with rice & wonton strips
Thurs: Chicken enchillada casserole
Fri: Pork Roast, sweet potatoes, salad
Sat: Leftovers
Sun: Family dinner (but it’s our turn, so I’ve got to plan)
I’m thinking open faced chicken parmesan sandwiches & Salad..but I may pick something else off these posts. Everyone’s sounds so yummy! 🙂
I would love it if you posted your lunch plans along with your dinner menu!!! 🙂
My menu plan might be changing slightly. A trip Tuesday and Wednesday for work was cancelled. I had planned on my husband and kids having things I don’t like, but now I’ll either have to eat them or make something different! Maybe I can adopt the clean out the pantry idea and improvise without another visit to the store.
Sunday – Dill pickle pot roast, sweet potatoes tian, salad
Monday – Chicken enchilada soup, chips & salsa
Tuesday – Corn dogs, tater tots and green beans
Wednesday – tuna salad, fruit and fresh veggies
Thursday – Tilapia, wild rice, brussels sprouts
Friday – out
Saturday – Seared scallops with snow peas and couscous
So many great ideas here!!
Sunday — yummy pot roast
Monday — oven-roasted chicken with carrot rice & broccoli
Tuesday — ham/swiss paninis with roasted pepper soup (box)
Wednesday — spaghetti with tomatoes & sausage
Thursday — beef/veggie soup from my freezer
Friday — frozen pizzas ((o:
Saturday — my mom might be over so who knows??!
So even though I always show up at the beginning of the month and post the link to the monthly plan, I figured I’d throw my hat in the ring and break it down by week. Here’s this week!
Sunday, 1/9: Sunday Roast Chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts with bacon
Monday, 1/10: Salmon fingers with avocado dip, cous cous, veggies
Tuesday, 1/11: Slow cooker ”” West Indies chicken over brown rice
Wednesday, 1/12: Spinach and mushroom enchiladas, beans, corn
Thursday, 1/13: Skillet chicken with goat cheese and marinara, gnocchi, spinach salad
Friday, 1/14: Fend
Saturday, 1/15: French onion soup, bistro salads
The rest of the plan for the month is at http://redroundorgreen.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/first-meal-plan-of-the-year/
thanks! I’m glad you’re breaking it down…my brain can’t handle you super organized monthly planner people 😉
I have falling off the wagon of planning and it shows. I have been chewing away at my pantry in the mean time.
M- Grilled Cheese (well-done like mom used to make) and Tomato Soup
T- Enchilada Casserole
W- Cheesy barley, roasted veggies, Chicken
T- Assorted Sushi
F- Pizza out
Holidays now over.. .my life is returning to ‘normal’. Or what passes for normal in this house…:)
Sunday: lasagna
Monday: Crockpot chicken and dumplings (it’s single digits in Colorado… need the comfort food!)
Tuesday: Apricot Pork Chops & green beans
Wednesday: Green Chile Burritos (freezer) easy,easy…
Thursday: Tilapia with a garlic & panko crust, veggies
Friday: eat out
Saturday: Italian sausage & polenta skillet – new recipe..hope the family likes it!
I’m a late posted this week. but I’ve taken down some ideas from everyone else for next week! (c:
Sunday – roast chicken and rosemary & garlic smashed potatoes (fist time we managed to use up a giant bag of potatoes after the holidays!)
Monday – Lunch was buffalo chicken salad wraps, dinner was our spinach & feta ‘meat’balls with penne and red sauce from last week (we had a surplus of food) and Chris’ Italian bread. yum!
Tuesday – Asian chicken noodle soup (we’re making the broth from our roast chicken!)
Wednesday – up in the air as I might go out
Thursday – frozen kale and lemon pesto
Friday – puff pastry pizza with pesto, onions, artichokes, orange pepper and blue cheese
M – Soup & Salad, leftover bread from freezer
T – Chicken Pot Pie w/biscuit topping, Salad
W – Baked Ziti, steamed brocc.
T – Mac ‘n Cheese, Roasted Cauliflower
F – Chicken fingers (homemade), Salad
I am trying to get my kids to eat more salad so I will go easy on the chicken fingers and serve it over the salad (romaine, apples, croutons, simple dressing)
S – Bean & Cheese Quesadillas (just like your bean tacos but made into quesadillas)
Sun: Thai chicken with peanut sauce & green beans over brown rice (new recipe, so good!)
Mon: TJ’s Mac & cheese (the frozen one), roasted cauliflower & salad
Tues: Tamales, salad
Wed: pizza, roasted sweet potato salad (Bittman)
Thurs: quinoa rancheros & broccoli
Fri: leftovers or spaghetti if there aren’t any!
Sat: family dinner at Mom’s
Mon: We had homemade pizza (http://viveksurti.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/mangia-its-a-pizza-party/)
Tuesday: Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps (http://viveksurti.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/spicy-pork-lettuce-wraps/)
Wednesday: Chicken Biryani
Thursday: Salmon with Black Eyed Peas (http://viveksurti.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/salmon-with-fresh-black-eyed-peas/)
Friday: Eat Out
Saturday: Ethiopian Chicken Stew (http://viveksurti.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/my-first-time-at-making-ethiopian-food/)
i havent been able to plan the dinners for each day, but i do have ideas for this week.
1. we had lasagna and garlic bread
2. fish tacos and spanish rice
3. stuffed shells
4. meat loaf and mashed potatoes
5. oven fried chicken strips and mac n cheese
6. chicken alredo
Wow, you’ve inspired me to set my own (late) New Years Resolution- plan a menu every week! It will be interesting as I am due to have our 2nd baby in July but I’ll give it a go. Here’s the first attempt:
Sun: Mac n cheese and broccoli
Mon: Black bean burgers and sweet potato fries
Tues: Roast veggie stew in bread bowls
Wed: Spaghetti
Thurs: Leftovers
Fri: Asparagus, tomato and fontina frittata
Sat: Taco salad
i just posted my first attempt at monthly meal planning on my blog, + my friend vivek (of vivek’s epicurean adventures) told me to check out this blog. so cool – i loved reading through everyone’s dinner plans!
here’s our menu this week:
sunday: individual chicken pot pies
monday: pappardelle with parsley/parmesan meatballs + marinara
tuesday: pulled chicken with tomato/onion/garlic-sauteed black beans + saffron rice
wednesday: leftovers
thursday: chicken, potatoes, + peas with madras simmer sauce, chana masala, naan
friday: out for dinner
saturday: parsnip, rosemary, + parmesan risotto
sunday: matzo ball soup with potato latkes
am seriously LOVING all these menus!!! THANK YOU! 🙂
I’m posting way late this week!
Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: out for pizza
Wednesday: chicken fettucini alfredo
Thursday: BLTs
Friday: taco salad
Saturday & Sunday: not sure, might be out of town
it’s never too late! 🙂
Monday: Toasted turkey sandwiches and salad
Tuesday: Tortellini w/red sauce and salad
Wednesday: turkey chili and salad (apparently I need to get more creative w/my vegetable sides)
Thursday: Chicken in masala simmer sauce w/rice and peas
Friday: Linguini w/peppers, onions and apple sausage
Saturday:Homemade pizza w/onions and mushrooms
I’m late this week, but here’s my menu plan.
Monday: Basil Cream Chicken with Broccoli
Tuesday: Tuscan Tomato Soup and French Bread (thanks for the recipe, we loved it!)
Wednesday: White beans, Tomatoes, Sage and Sausage and Salad
Thursday: Chicken Tostadas, Salsa and Avocado
Friday: Queensland Shrimp and Broccoli
Saturday: Beef Borgignon (sp?), Peas and Bread
Sunday: Left Overs
I think this might be my favorite photo you’ve ever taken. Period.
Hi! Newbie here, first wanted to say that I have been following your site since before the holidays and I am so glad I found it! Here this week goes…
Sat Asparagus Lasagna and salad
Sun Baked chicken, steamed veggies, rice/lentil salad
Mon Breakfast
Tues Crockpot BBQ pulled pork with coleslaw on rolls
Wed Veggie turkey chilli
Thurs Lemon Shrimp over pasta
Fri Leftovers!