My sister-in-law Jessica is with us this week helping out. Which is why I have this delicious raspberry cream cheese croissant muffin for breakfast. She knows how to spoil us!
She also is planning to make dinner for us every night she is here. So, my meal plan was SUPER easy to put together for you this week because Jess had already planned it. Plus she did all the grocery shopping. What an angel!
MONDAY:
– Tacos
TUESDAY:
– Orange Chicken
– Rice and Veggie
WEDNESDAY:
– Kielbasa and rice
THURSDAY:
– Hamburgers and homemade onion rings
FRIDAY:
– Leftovers
SATURDAY:
– Eat Out
SUNDAY:
– Tuscan Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Now it’s your turn – please share your menu for the week, no matter how plain or fancy it might be!
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!
Sunday: Leftovers from yesterday’s birthday party!
Monday: Chicken Pad Thai with bok choy from CSA basket
Tuesday: Yorkshire Pudding (TWFD) with cranberry sauce….ready for Thanksgiving!
Wednesday: Dinner at church
Thursday: Back by popular demand……Carrot Mac and Cheese (Three Many Cooks) and roasted parsnip and avocado salad from CSA basket
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out
That muffin looks yummy!
Sunday: Chicken Fried Rice
Monday: Grandma’s Meatloaf, Garlic Scalloped Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts
Tuesday: Parisian Chicken, Ceaser Salad and Crusty French Bread
Wednesday: Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
Thursday: Beef Stew with homemade bread
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Fish and Chips
You can find links and recipes at http://kitchenandkids.com/2011/10/23/this-week-in-our-kitchen-october-23rd/
that muffin looks fantastic! here’s what we have going on this week:
Monday: Lemon Poppy Seed Chicken with Green Pea & Mint Couscous
Tuesday: class for me, Ben’s making wings
Wednesday: Peppercorn Pork with Wine Sauce
Thursday: Potato Soup
Friday-Sunday: out of town
sunday – Ham and mac & cheese
monday – indian style chicken with rice
tuesday – leftovers
wednesday – sausages with peppers and onions
thursday – chicken enchiladas
friday – maybe soup?
saturday – out
Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner — French Toast Sticks with Maple Syrup and Turkey Bacon
Monday: Egg, Cheddar, and Broccoli Bread Pudding
Tuesday: French Bread Pizza, Brussels Sprouts
Wednesday: Garden Tuna Melts, Sauteed Spinach
Thursday: Quesadilla Night
Friday: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast and Veggies, Kasha Varnishkas, and Apple Cider Floats
Sunday: Stuffed Pumpkin – haven’t gotten to it yet, but tonight it goes down!
Monday: Salmon Burgers and zucchini pancakes
Tuesday: Roast beef and mashed potatoes
Wednesday: Plantation chicken (chicken breasts covered with Italian dressing and bread crumbs, bake at 350 covered for 20min, uncovered 10min or until done) and veggies
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: Pizza
Hey Steph, is the Italian dressing just regular salad dressing like “House Italian”?! I’d like to try that recipe! Also, I have the dry Italian Bread crumbs; is that what you used?!
Aww, Jessica sounds like an angel!
Mon: Pasta with tomato and garlic sauce, salad
Tue: Sausage and mash, onion gravy, peas
Wed-Fri: On a business trip to Rome. Husband’s fending for himself
Sat: Lamb ragu and sweetcorn polenta
Sun: Dinner at mum’s
she IS an angel. in fact, she’s an angelic workhorse…nate and I keep telling her to stop working so hard! 🙂
Sunday: Pot Roast in the crock Pot
Monday: Southwestern Chicken Soup
Tuesday: Sloppy Joe’s
Wednesday: Verde Enchiladas
Thursday: Meatless Jambalaya
Friday: Surf and Turf (steak and shrimp, husband’s choice)
Saturday: out
Sunday-spiral baked ham and potato pancakes
Monday-potato soup using ham leftovers
Tuesday- chicken pot pie
Weds-McGriddle meatballs (sausage meatballs with diced pancakes and maple syrup) and breakfast taters
Thurs-crock pot spaghetti for 6 men
Fri-going out for dinner sans kids
Thats so sweet of your sister in law to help you out! Heres the plan for this week. We are doing quite a bit of entertaining this week so hopefully all goes well:
Sunday: out
monday: burgers and oven fries, steamed brocoli
tuesday: chicken fried rice, dumplings or spring rolls from the freezer
wednesday: daughters bday party at a local habachi place, dessert at our house after—homemade vanilla cupcakes with pink icing, chocolate chip cookies, mini cups of vanilla gelato, homemade lemonade
thursday: salad, chicken noodle soup w/ baguette, leftover desserts
friday: buttered egg noodles topped with roasted brocoli, garlic bread and salad
saturday: family dinner party @ our house—baguette, cheese and fruit platter,crescent rolls, chicken milanese, sliced filet mignon with melted herb butter, mashed potatoes, string beans, big cake and mini tarts and cupcakes from the local bakery
good luck with the entertaining!
Monday: Kung po chicken with brown rice
Tuesday: hearty chicken soup
Wednesday: stuffed shells, salad and asparagus
Thursday: chicken and scalloped sweet potatoes , green beans
Friday: left overs
Saturday: Mexican lasagna, salad
Sunday: ham, cheese and broc casserole
Sunday – Rib Steak with baked potato and green beans
Monday = Pasta with tomato meat sauce, pull apart garlic bread
Tuesday – Italian Beef sandwiches, coleslaw, veggies and dip
Wednesday – Shrimp in old bay seasoning with potato salad
Thursday – Sirloin steak, noodles in gravy and peas
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – Local high school band sub with wedding soup
You’re so fortunate you have family to help!
Here’s our menu for the week:
Sun: Zuppa Tuscana, foccacia bread
Mon: chicken fajitas, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans
Tues: mushroom chicken with zucchini (like panda express)white rice
Wed: pizza monkey bread, salad
Thurs: red beans & rice, smoked sausage, coleslaw
Fri: out
Sat: pork loin with bread stuffing, country green beans
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the family help…no one lives nearby, so they all have to fly in, and several of our helpers weren’t planning on it until the c-section happened. we are lucky to have such a wonderful family on both sides!!!
I’m so happy Jess is there, but can’t help wishing we’d be there soon too.
I usually don’t contribute to this, because I’m never prepared. BUT, I have at least a few meals planned this week, so here it goes…
Sunday: Chimento Chicken with steamed asparagus
Monday: Kielbasa with sauerkraut and funeral potatoes
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Beef Stew
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: I think Christian has man-ish plans for chicken wings
Saturday: Probably eat-out
yea! you posted! I wish you were here too…we miss you guys!!
Sunday – hearty oatmeal (we’re in need of some comfort food)
Monday – grilled salmon and roasted potatoes http://cookingmisadventures.com/2011/08/17/creamy-dill-salmon-and-herb-roasted-potatoes/
Tuesday – calzones
Wednesday – leftovers
Thursday – potato/leek soup
Friday – dinner out
Saturday – white bean and chicken chili http://cookingmisadventures.com/2011/04/06/white-bean-and-chicken-chili/
Here’s my week:
Sunday: Lasagna’s Cousin – Spaghetti Bake
Monday: Shrimp Risotto
Tuesday – I’m out – Family has leftovers
Wednesday – Pumpkin soup and bread (skipped this last week)
Thursday – Cobb Salad and bread
Friday – Out at Halloween carnival
Saturday – tacos?
Sunday: Steak, Baked Potatoes & roasted Brussel Sprouts
Monday: Tacos
Tuesday: Pizza
Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner (eggs+sausage+hashbrowns)
Thursday: Stuffed Peppers
Friday: Turkey Meatloaf with feta & sundried tomatoes; orzo
Saturday: ??
Sunday: Chicken parmesan w/pasta
Monday: Chicken sausage and corn saute
Tuesday: Chicken fajitas
Wednesday: Creamy turkey sausage pasta (made ahead!)
Thursday: Turkey burgers
Friday: Pork tenderloin
Saturday: ???
M Рoyakodon and veggie saut̩.
T – bean and veggie soup
W – stirfry
Th – tonjiru(pork soup w/ veggies)
F – shepherd’s pie
Sa – pizza and if we’re lucky, trick or treating on the US base
Sun – salad. Bring rolls for church potluck
I always love reading your menus and imagining your life in Japan 🙂
My menu plan for this week is pretty easy too. We’re still getting meals from friends all week. I however do need to plan a trip to the grocery store and a menu for next week. I’d rather go to the store on a day when I’m getting food so I don’t have to shop and cook all in one day. I’m not sure I have enough energy for that yet.
I know I don’t have energy for that yet!!! 😉
Sun – grilled chicken tenderloins, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled romaine with bacon and red onion
Mon – Parmesan tilapia, wild rice, salad
Tues – Tacos
Weds – Leftover grilled chicken in sandwiches, butternut squash soup
Thurs – Teriyaki pork tenderloin, eggplant, corn
Fri – Leftovers
Sat – out
Sun – Hatch green chile sausage sub w/ grilled peppers & onions
Mon – Turkey pepperoni calzones
Tue – Cincinatti Chili (4-way)
Wed – Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Thu – Hatch green chile burgers
Fri – Ground turkey tacos w/ pico de gallo rice pilaf
Sat – leftovers?
Sun: Sloppy Joes, sweet potato fries, carrots/celery
Mon: Paprika Chicken, spaetzle, broccoli
Tues: Leftovers
Wed: Turkey and Bean Chili (Mel’s Kitchen Cafe)
Thurs: Leftover Chili and paninis
Fri: Meatloaf, mac & cheese (trying new recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe)
Sat: Leftovers or Out
That muffin looks yummy!
Sunday: Chicken Fried Rice
Monday: Grandma’s Meatloaf, Garlic Scalloped Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts
Tuesday: Parisian Chicken, Ceaser Salad and Crusty French Bread
Wednesday: Creamy turkey sausage pasta (made ahead!)
Thursday: Turkey burgers
Friday: Pork tenderloin
Saturday: ???
Menu planning was tough this week.
S- Sloppy Joes and Sweet Potato Fries (didn’t get to this last week)
M- Bison Burgers and Macaroni Salad
T- Sheperd’s Pie
W- Fend For Yourself (I have class)
Th- Calzones
F- Take Out
S- ???
it’s tough for me EVERY week 😉
I am checking out after Thursday this week: so that it is a super short week for me!
Meatless Monday: Breakfast for dinner: Pancakes and fruit
Tuesday: Carne Asada and corn on the cob
Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas, refried beans
Thursday: Leftovers, what ever can be found in the fridge
Up at:
http://distanceindays.blogspot.com/2011/10/short-week-meal-plan.html
I love short weeks! 😉
First of all, sorry it’s so late…congratulations on your new baby boy! I’m so happy for you.
MON: Picnic in the Park. Pick up dinner at a BBQ restaurant and eat at a park. My mom used to do this with us kids once in awhile and I totally forgot about it until I was at the park last week with my 9-month old.
TUE: Chicken meatballs from Sam’s Club wrapped in lettuce with a drizzle of hoisin sauce.
WED: Classic beef tacos.
THU: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera brand from Sam’s Club). I don’t live near a Costco (I know. The horror.) thus the Sam’s Club references.
FRI: Order pizza.
SAT: Salmon, quinoa, broccoli.
Have you ever done a call for recipes for quinoa? I’m looking for a recipe for a warm quinoa “side.”
thanks for the congrats! 🙂
and, I have NOT done a quinoa call for recipes, but I totally should…I’m adding that to my list!!!
the only recipe I have on here with any quinoa reference is this one:
https://thisweekfordinner.com/2010/06/10/lots-o-grains-salad/
I was wondering if you could share the recipe for that muffin! It looks delicious!!!
Sunday, waffles and honey crisp apples
Monday, meatloaf
Tuesday, tacos
Wednesday, spaghetti
Thursday, chili
Friday, pizza
Saturday leftovers
sadly, no recipe! it was from one of our local grocery stores. the bread part was croissant, but they had obviously cooked it in a muffin shaped tin – the inside had a cream cheese filling and was topped with the raspberry jelly stuff. it was delish!
as always, LOVE all the menus…keep ’em coming!
Last week was CRAZY and the menu went right out the window. I am confident that I can do much better this week! I hope you and Owen and the rest of the family are settling into a routine that makes things easier on you.
Sunday: Pulled pork BBQ (crockpot), roasted herbed potatoes, turnip greens
Monday: Leftover pulled pork, leftover turnips, corn on the cob
Tuesday: Red beans and rice with Kielbasa
Wednesday: something with chicken as yet TBD
Thursday: Quick chicken noodle soup (with leftover chicken from Wednesday’s mystery meal)
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: leftovers or out to eat
Monday
London Broil
Baked Potatoes
Carrots
Green salad
Tuesday
Steak Salads (using last night’s steak) with blue cheese, dried cranberries, green apples, pecans and baby arugula
Popovers
Wednesday
Pumpkin Ravioli with pecans, oven dried tomatoes and brown butter-sherry sauce
Arugula salad with lemon and parmesan
Thursday
French Bread Pizza with olives and oven dried tomatoes
Carrot Salad
Friday
Shrimp and Grits
Buttermilk Biscuits
Baked Apples
Guess I’m not much of a planner…
But I think it’s a great idea.
Next week I’m going to plan all of my meals!
Mandi
Oh my goodness, I’ve been so pre-occupied (my in-laws are here from CA) that I forgot to post my menu!
Sunday – Alfredo Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, Garlic Knots & Salad with Litehouse Parmesan Garlic Dressing (my new fave!)
Monday – Sushi Take-Out (MMMM!!!!)
Tuesday – Hubby & I are driving to Sedona (AZ) for fun (while the in-laws babysit the kids! Heaveeeeen!) so we’ll probably go out to dinner aloooone somewhere (just to take advantage of the time ALONE). 🙂
Wednesday – BBQ Steak, Baked Potatoes & Salad
Thursday – Orange Chicken, White Rice, Asparagus
Friday – Spaghetti and Meatballs w/ Cheesy Onion bread & Salad
Saturday – Rotisserie Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Greenbeans
NOTES: For the Cheesy Bread I’m trying this new recipe! Looks deliiiicious! http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy_bread/
best home made corn dogs –
spicy hot dogs or regular hot dogs for the kiddos.
jiffy corn bread mix
fryer
mix the jiffy mix as instructed. Let it sit for a minute, then add a little milk to thin it out.
place a dog on a skewer
pour the corn mix over the dog, letting the excess run off
dunk the dog into the fryer until golden brown
remove from fryer and let cool a few minutes
so late, and still planning…
Sat – fondue night!
Sun – homemade pizza, salad
Mon – pork, butternut squash, apples, onions (crockpot), brussel sprouts (pork turned out too dry!)
Tues – leftover pulled pork sandwiches, melon, veggies
Wed – don’t know (maybe breakfast dinner?)
Thurs – Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches (I might give the Tuscan tomato soup a try!)
Fri – dinner at Nana’s!
better late than never!
mon – out
tues – gyoza and pancakes
wed – grilled chicken salad
thurs – sirloin steak with mash and green beans
fri – lasagne and salad
sat – chicken pasta bake and salad
sun – stirfry and brown rice
Sat – Beef stew, fresh bread
Sun – french onion soup
Mon – pork chops, delicata squash, carrots
Tues – Butternut Squash Risotto, salad
Wed – orange chicken w/ broccoli over rice
Thurs – Veggie pizza
Fri – BFD – with our first duck eggs!