Good Morning! Or afternoon or evening…whatever it is for you right now, I hope it’s good! And no matter the time of day, I’m pretty sure waffles are always welcome!
Life has been busier than normal work-wise. I’ve still gotten meals on the table, but not as many as I’d like. Hoping things calm down a bit this week, although I’m not holding my breath!
MONDAY:
– Enchiladas
– Guacamole and chips
TUESDAY:
– Leftovers
WEDNESDAY:
– Caprese paninis (didn’t get to them last week, but my basil arrives from the CSA this week, so it’s all good!)
THURSDAY:
– Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
FRIDAY:
– Eat out
SATURDAY:
– Breakfast for Dinner
SUNDAY:
– Stuffed Peppers
Your turn – what are you eating this week? As always, thank you for sharing your menus…they really are such a help every week when I sit down to plan!
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:
-Tuna mayonnaise, avocado & spring onion jacket potato
Monday
-Salmon pie
Tuesday
-Pollo al ajillo with crusty bread
Wednesday
-Crab linguine with chilli and lime
Thursday
-Kashmiri lamb
Friday
-Salmon pie leftovers
Really looking forward to dinners this week – sounds expensive but it all worked out so cheap!
We’ve also been busy. I won’t be able to go to the supermarket till Thursday morning, so the meals for the beginning of the week are going to be pretty basic
Monday: breakfast for dinner (waffles, bacon, smoothies, and fruit)
Tuesday: penne with chicken and broccoli in garlic cream sauce
Wednesday: salad tacos, churros (Pre-made from the freezer isle)
Thursday: steak, fries, green salad
Friday: broiled teriyaki chicken skewers, broccoli with garlic and soy
Saturday: eat out
I’m on a strict “No dairy” diet now thanks to my 3-week old little guy with some tummy troubles. I had to revisit your soy challenge posts, Jane! I love my dairy products (and a lot of my freezer stash has butter/cheese in it!!). SO, I’m adopting a (mostly) vegan diet (I’m halfway there already!). So far, so good!
Sunday: Pasta, meatballs and Braised celery
Monday: Engine 2 vegetable lasagna from freezer
Tuesday: Beef soup from freezer with Rustic white bread (goodLife Eats) and Vegan green bean casserole
Wednesday: Dinner at church
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie (maybe extras for the freezer??) with stuffed baked potatoes
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out? Friends over?
Lunch/Snacks/Extras:
– Sweet and salty roasted chickpeas
– Roasted butternut squash, kale, tomatoes (all with mustard vinaigrette) for salads and wraps
– English muffins…big hit last week!
I just started back on dairy a week or two ago after it triggered morning sickness the first 32 weeks of this pregnancy. I starting subbing coconut milk in place of regular milk for pancakes, smoothies, waffles, etc. (Also the soy free “butter” if a recipe called for it.)
I was also dairy free while nursing baby #1. Lots of soups/sandwiches, salads, and plain pasta. Hang in there!
oh goodness, good luck, bonnie! as if taking care of a newborn isn’t enough, now you have to think so hard about what you eat! you’re a good momma. 🙂 hang in there!!!
The things we do for our kids! I’m treating it like a culinary challenge. I have several vegan friends/family who are mentoring me – so I’m not out there by myself. I definitely feel a lot healthier gorging on veggies and legumes! 🙂
Kudos to you with your new baby & busy work life to still keep this great blog going!
Mon: Leftover Lentil Soup w/ Apple-Bacon-Cheddar Paninis
Tues: 4-Cheese (colby, swiss, sharp cheddar, parmesan) Wheat Mac n Cheese (I accumulated a lot of cheese from Easter Brunch & really need to use it up!) w/ Homemade Fish Sticks & Spinach Salad
Wed: Taco Pizza w/ lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro
Th: Chinese Noodles with snap peas & bell peppers; chicken & veg potstickers; & pineapple chunks
Fri: Dinner Out
Sat: Sis-in-law, her boyfriend, and my 2 neices are coming over for a BBQ. Grill turkey dogs & spicy sausages, cucumber-tomato pasta salad & spinach salad w/ bacon, red onion, & honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Sun: Leftovers
Weekly Dessert: Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies!
This will be my 1st attempt at these whoopie pies, and I’m really excited! My 4-year-old son & I are going to make them together tomorrow! 🙂
awww, thanks, lisa. I TRY to keep it all going, at least. 😉
carrot cake whoopie pies sounds yummy!
I’m so jealous that you get produce from your CSA year round! Ours doesn’t start until next month, and I’m so excited!
Sunday: Stuffed peppers and roasted beets http://foodfitnessfreshair.com/2010/10/27/bulgur-stuffed-peppers/
Monday: Curried eggplant & potato over rice (Thanks, Lisa!)
Tuesday: Black bean and swiss chard tacos with homemade guac
Wednesday: Oven-roasted trout stuffed with ramps, tabouleh, and sauteed kale
Thursday: Grilled mushroom caps, “Tumbleweed Rice”, and crispy kale http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/tumbleweed-rice/
Friday: We’re trying our hand at Pho! Not sure how it’s going to turn out, but trying to find oxtails was an adventure! http://wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com/2009/12/crock-pot-pho-bo-vietnamese-beef-noodle.html
Oooh, Pho! I might have to put that on my menu next week!
I do feel very spoiled with our CSA! although, I have to say, by the time spring rolls around we are sick to death of broccoli, carrots and oranges. but I should NOT complain! 🙂 h
How did you like your curried eggplant & potato?
I created the menu on Friday, so I switched Saturday’s and Sunday’s. I hope to get to everything this week. Saturday we had Subway and pushed the meatloaf to Sunday.
Sunday- Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, random veggie
Monday- Orange Chicken, broccoli, and rice.
Tuesday- Stew, rolls
Wednesday- Pizza Quesadillas
Thursday- Breakfast (freezer diving)
Friday- Mystery Lunchbox
Saturday- Apple chicken chili.
I just noticed that I didn’t have any form of spaghetti this week. I usually have it at least once a week. Oh weel, I’ll live 🙂
way to go spaghetti-less! 😉
Sunday: Enchiladas, guacamole & chips
Monday: Not sure, maybe creamy taco mac & cheese
Tuesday: After tax season celebration for me!
Wednesday: Out
Thursday: Turkey sausage and mushroom pasta, asparagus
Friday: I’m going to U of I for “Mom’s Weekend”, will need to stock up for the rest of the family.
Maybe I’ll make some chili before I go.
Our menu this week is all up in the air since our little boy FINALLY decided to make his entrance into the world! 🙂
Sunday: Take out Sushi (yay!!)
Monday: Awesome friends brought beef stroganoff
Tuesday: Leftover Taco Soup
Wednesday: Leftover Tuna Casserole
Thursday; More awesome friends with Casseroles
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Who knows, but we’ll eat something!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Sushi was the first meal I had at home after each of my boys were born. I guess we’ve adopted it as a tradition, if we have any more keeps. 🙂
Yay! Congratulations 🙂
Congrats!! 🙂
congratulations, erin!!!! I can’t believe you’re even on here posting any menu at all! 🙂 here’s to lots of naps and surviving the first few weeks of babydom! 🙂
I’m pleased with how well I actually planned for this week, but we’ll see if I have the energy to get it all made, ha. Also, I’m apparently on a rice kick.
Sunday: Sweet & Sour Crock Pot Chicken w/ rice
Monday: Cuban Black Beans & Rice
Tuesday: Roasted Broccoli & Linguine w/ Alfredo sauce
Wednesday: Shrimp Enchiladas, cilantro-lime rice w/ corn & peppers
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie
Friday: Turkey Burgers & Waffle fries
energy is key. I often lack. 😉
Sunday – leftovers
Monday – chicken, prosciutto and spring mix
Tuesday – Tuna steaks on the grill with red potatoes and other veggies
Wednesday – Tex-mes rice bowl and butter lettuce salad
Thursday – Pasta with asparagus
Friday – Lamb burgers on the grill
Saturday – take out hoagies
Monday – Teriyaki Chicken, brown rice & egg rolls
Tuesday – Spinach & Chive Pasta, garlic bread & salad
Wednesday – Baked Mac & Cheese w/ham
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Eat Out
Saturday – Pulled pork sandwiches with oven fries
Sunday – Waffles, smoothies & bacon
Summer is comin’ – I can feel it!! 🙂
Sun – Chili Colorado Burritos w/corn chips & fruit salad
Mon – Liguini w/shrimp scampi, garlic bread & fruit slices
Tues – BBQ chicken w/corn on the cob & fruit
Wed – Pancakes & bacon
Thrs – Fried tacos & chips
Fri – Homemade pizza w/fruit
Sat – BBQ burgers, chips & fruit
I agree…summer is in the air!
Easy meals this week. Falling asleep on my feet today, and wondering how I’ll survive the sleep deprivation of another newborn in a few weeks. Just having an early-riser 3 year old does me in!
Sunday-Leftovers (pick and choose between Pizza or Mexican Lasagna)
Monday-Farfalle with Spinach and Bell Peppers, Green Beans, French Bread
Tuesday-Beef Nachos topped with Homemade Refried Beans, Cilantro Lime Green Salad
Wednesday-Avocado BLTs, Homemade Fries, Fresh Fruit
Thursday-Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Veggies
Friday-English Muffin Pizzas, Green Salad
oh goodness, nate and I were SO TIRED this time around when owen was born. just enjoy it now (even with the early-rise 3 year old) because it WILL get worse. 😉 how’s that for encouragement….but THEN it gets better! for real! 🙂
sunday- lemon and broccoli chicken over pasta
monday- white bean chili and cornbread
tuesday- grilled salmon and veggies
wednesday- baked potato bar
thursday- chicken pesto paninis
friday- out to eat
saturday- turkey burgers and sweet potato fries
Sunday-Farmer’s Market Pizza, Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter, Strawberries with Whipped Cream
Monday-Pesto Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce, Green Salad, Pear Slices
Tuesday-Leftover Pasta
Wednesday-Veggie and Egg Scrambles in Pita Bread, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cool Looking Purple Leaf Thing From Farmer’s Market
Thursday-Leftovers or Mac and Cheese (Box), Roasted Parmesan Asparagus, Oranges
Friday-Cooking for a Volunteer Thank You Dinner-Roasted Lemon Chicken, Boursin Potato Gratin, Green Beans with Pecans, Herbed Citrus Spaghetti, French Bread Rolls, Bobby Flay’s Fall Salad, Lemon Bunt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
oh erika, the food you make!
Monday:
Dinner Out with visiting family(Also hosting a Dip & Dessert night. My offerings will be Chicken Ranch Dip & Oatmeal Woopie Pies.(
Tuesday:
Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken on English Muffins & Caesar Salad
Wednesday:
Leftovers(Also hosting a bridal shower. My offerings will be another batch of Chicken Ranch Dip & Nutella Dip with strawberries.)
Thursday:
Baked Tilapia, Roasted Squash & English Chick Pea Salad
Friday:
Leftovers
Saturday:
Grilled Turkey Burgers on English Muffins & Sweet Potato Beet Hash
Sunday:
Grocery Day! (Which probably means I’ll grab something quick or eat leftovers.)
dip & dessert night….what a fun idea!
Su: Dinosaur BBQ mojito chicken http://www.food.com/recipe/dinosaur-bbq-mojfito-chicken-210713
Mo: Chicken parm, salad
Tu: chicken and dumpling soup
We: Veggie quesadillas
Th: Spaghetti with sauce from the freezer, salad
Fr: grilled ch, tom soup, broccoli
Have been sick for two weeks so I am so excited to be cooking!!!
Sunday: Italian Beef Stew, never tried but it smells delish downstairs. From Cooking Light
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/italian-beef-stew-50400000109598/
Monday: Red Lentil soup and bread
Tuesday: Chicken Korma. Our local Fresh and Easy grocery store has really good simmer sauces and this is pretty darn good, Naan bread, rice
Wednesday: Another cooking light recipe Pollo con Mojo de Ajo
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pollo-con-mojo-de-ajo-10000001011271/ rice and broccoli
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Beef and broccoli stir fry
Sat-Sun…no hubby, chocolate chip cookies for dinner?????
glad you’re feeling better!
Those waffles look so yummy. I might have to make some tomorrow despite it being a weekday!
Sunday: Crab cakes with lemon-caper yogurt sauce, fingerling potatoes, and brussel sprouts.
Monday: Daughter’s 13th birthday ”” her dinner request? Plain ground turkey soft tacos.
Tuesday: Buffalo chicken rolls, sweet potato fries and broccoli.
Wednesday: Leftovers.
Thursday: Open face mushroom, spinach & havarti sandwiches and minestrone soup.
Friday: Pierogies and chicken-apple sausages, veggies tdb.
Saturday: Out for Italian for daughter’s birthday celebration!
you should! I was in a huge rush yesterday when I made these and was able to get ’em done fast!
So my husband left out of town unexpectedly last week, and will be gone all of this week, so we haven’t eaten any of the things on my calendar…sigh…but here’s my menu plan.
Monday: Elvis Pancakes and Bacon
Tuesday: Macaroni and Cheese and Apples
Wednesday: Out to eat
Thursday: Apple Fritter Cakes with caramel syrup and eggs and berries
Friday: Chicken and Rice and Corn
Saturday: Chicken Parmesan, garlicky crumb broccoli, and Brazilian Lemonade (from bestbites.com)
Sunday: Grilled Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze and Grilled Asparagus
I totally do that when my husband is out of town, too! kinda strange…
Sunday- leftover lasagna from Thursday of last week
Monday- Fiesta chicken casserole from Plainchicken.com
Tuesday- leftovers
Wednesday- out
Thursday- Almond parmesan pork chops, cheesy garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli
Friday- pizza with my parents
Saturday- Hubby broke out his grill last week, and I am loving it! steaks on the grill, with baked potatoes and grilled zucchini
yay for grilling! especially when someone else does it, eh? 🙂
I love getting inspiration from everyone’s posts! So this is my first time posting my menu for the week.
Sunday: Third Sunday Service at church, we’ll eat there
Monday: Leftovers/clean out the fridge because Tuesday is trash day
Tuesday: Rachel Sandwiches (from TWFD) and Corn & Cheese Chowder (from Pioneer Woman)
Wednesday: Cooking at church: Chicken & Broccoli Ranch Calzones, Salad and Dirt Cake (it’s my daughter’s 11th birthday and her special request)
Thursday: Cheesy Chicken Chilaquiles (Pampered Chef recipe)
Friday: Chicken Pad Thai (Pampered Chef recipe)
Saturday: Breakfast supper (pancakes or waffles, bacon and fruit)
so happy you posted!!!
Sunday: BLTs, Mint Chip Ice Cream Brownie Sundaes for dessert
Monday: Green Bean Stir Fry
Tuesday: Crockpot Butternut Squash Risotto, salad
Wednesday: out
Thursday: Quinoa Broccoli Casserole
Friday: Waffles, Fresh Fruit
Saturday: Homemade Pizza, salad
Sunday: Crispy Polenta Squares with Veggie Ragu, Boston Cream Pie for dessert
Wow a great set of menus…..Jane…we are in island pork sync this week! We need to heat things up here in Saskatchewan after the snow returned today 🙁
Saturday: Boys away so adults out!
Sunday: chili and cornbread
Monday: roast chicken, mashed pots, veggies
Tuesday: quesadilla (cheese & chicken)
Wednesday: chili dogs, chips, veggies and dip
Thursday: island pork and coconut rice
Friday: take out and game night 🙂
snow?!?!?!? unreall!
last week ended up being a total bust. Of the six meals we had planned we only ate two or three since my husband ended up working late most nights and I have a hard time motivating myself/pulling dinner together when it’s just me and the kids. here’s hoping this week goes better
Monday – meatballs, tater tots, sauteed spinach
Tuesday – Chinese Chicken Salad
Wednesday – my son’s 4th birthday. dinner will be his choice
Thursday – Turkey taco salad
Friday – Big family dinner for those coming in from out of down for the birthday celebration. Artichoke crusted chicken, potato gratin, roasted sprouts
Saturday and Sunday – out 🙂
I’m the same way….so funny, because even if dad/husband isn’t there, we still have to eat, but for some reason I totally slack off if he’s not there! 🙂
artichoke crusted chicken…what a yummy idea!
Perfect timing for the guacamole recipe – thanks! We have some avocados that need eating (we are tired of them in smoothies). We decided we’ll make guacamole, but… how? Your recipe looks nice and easy and yummy! 🙂
oh yes, make guacamole! yum yum!
carolina – this hummus guacamole dip is also a wonderful way to use up those avocados – I love it!!! https://thisweekfordinner.com/2010/09/09/hummus-guacamole-dip/
I never thought of hummus guacamole either! That recipe sounds fab! I’m going to make both 😉
Sunday- Turkey and Cheese Panini
Monday- Ham bone soup
Tuesday- Grilled Chicken with mustard cream sauce and tarragon with asparagus
Wednesday- Left overs
Thursday- Spaghetti and Meatballs
Friday-Chard pesto pasta with zucchini
Saturday- Our shopping day
Sun-out for Indonesian food
Mon-Cajun shrimp pasta, parmesan baked zucchini(from my garden!)
Tues-chile relleno casserole, salad and Latin yellow rice (www.skinnytaste.com)
Wed-grilled marinated sirloin, grilled yellow squash(mygarden) baked potatoes
Thurs-roast chicken, mashed taters, country green beans.
Fri-fajitas(leftover steak,peppers and onions) home made flour tortillas and pico de gallo(jalapenos& cilantro from my garden)
Sat-burgers on the grill, vinegar Cole slaw, corn on the cob
It’s been in the 80’s for the past two weeks and my garden is taking off!!!
You are making me crave guacamole so bad right now. I better go to sleep!
ha ha! 🙂
Mon: Slow cooker lamb curry and rice
Tue: Away for work
Wed: Ditto
Thur: Pasta with tomato sauce, salad
Fri: Slow cooker pulled pork, baked potatoes and celeriac slaw
Sat: Chilli with leftover slaw
Sun: Dinner at Mum’s
sunday: bbq pork, mashed potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe
monday: breakfast for dinner… waffles sound yummy… otherwise puff puff pancakes
tuesday; two sauce lasagna bowls, garlic bread, salad
wednesday: hubby cooks. leftover turkey casserole, green beans
thursday: hubby cooks.pork chops with mushroom stroganoff sauce, rice, peas
friday: pizza night, salad
saturday: buffalo chicken sandwiches per son’s request, potato wedges, coleslaw
My menu is posted at my site. I love seeing everyone’s weekly plans! Especially since I tend to eat the same kinds of things over and over. You guys give me new ideas!
http://www.servingjoyfully.com/2012/04/16/our-weekly-meal-plan/
Crystal
Sun – Crockpot Creamy Spaghetti
Mon – Baked Chicken Taquitos
Tue – “My Jimmy Loves” Ham & Potato Casserole
Wed – Bang Bang Chicken & Rice
Thu-Tue: I’m going to Denver to work on wedding planning and attend a bridal show. Jim’s on his own. He’ll have leftover spaghetti, ham & potato casserole, and I made him italian meatloaf. 🙂
Does anyone have a good quinoa recipe? I tried it for the first time on Easter and LOVE it!
hey angie – I actually still have never used quinoa, but I did tweet once asking for ways to use it, here were some of the responses!
https://twitter.com/#!/jazziefizzle/status/4033179711180800
https://twitter.com/#!/bigblackdogs/status/4034835966337024
https://twitter.com/#!/andthenmakesoup/status/4236261174812672
https://twitter.com/#!/lenanozizwe/status/4284052358045696
https://twitter.com/#!/cookincanuck/status/4033401472421889
https://twitter.com/#!/cookincanuck/status/4033631920066560
https://twitter.com/#!/cookincanuck/status/4033896362549248
that should keep you busy! 🙂
Jane – thanks so much!
you’re welcome! 🙂
I found this link on Pinterest (where else??!!) for some ideas on how to use quinoa. The comments are full of more ideas! Some things I never would have thought of!
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2011/07/12/10-new-ways-to-cook-quinoa/
Our very favorite quinoa recipe is from a 2008 Bon Appetit magazine, and I’ve made is several times. Here’s the recipe:
Quinoa w/ Black Beans
1 T veg oil
2 c onion, chop
1 c red bell pepper, chop
1 cup quinoa, rinse & drain
2 t chili powder
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t salt
1-1/2 c chicken stock
1 15-oz can black beans, rinse & drain
1/4 cup fresh cilatro + extra for garnish
Heat oil in med saucepan over med-hi heat. Add onion & bell pepper & cook until softened. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Add stock; bring to a boil. Cover & reduce heat to med-low & simmer about 14 min; quinoa should be almost tender. Add beans & cilantro & cook uncovered until liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 more minutes.
Enjoy! 🙂
Sunday-out with brother and sister in law
Monday pastu with arugula and cannelli beans
Tuesday cesar chicken wraps
Wed grilled steak or shrimp have not decided yet with rice and grilled asparagus
thursday maybe shrimp salad
friday pizza
sat who knows! daughter has a sweet 16
Monday
Grilled Chicken (cook 2 extra breasts for tomorrow)
Roasted Broccoli with a Japanese Dipping Sauce
Brown Rice
Tuesday
Panko Crusted Chicken Cakes (made with left over chicken)
Quick Roasted Cauliflower with Zesty Orange Olive Dressing
Marinated Mushrooms
Spinach Salad
Wednesday
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Feta, Crispy Shallots and Poppy Seed Dressing
London Broil
Matchstick Potatoes
Thursday
Steak Sandwiches
Carrots
Salad
Friday
Kitchen Sink Fired Brown Rice
M – Chicken ala King, rice & strawberry shortcake for dessert
Tu- Stuffed Peppers (thx for the recipe!!)
W – Leftovers
Th – Spicy Orange Chicken
F – Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Sat – Sweet Potato & Blk Bean Burritos
Sun – Meatloaf, potatoes, veggies
Loving the freedom that meal planning brings & love the ideas from this blog! Thanks!
Monday-Pioneer women’s corn chowder (amazing, try it out if you haven’t!) with rolls
Tuesday-Corn dogs and steak fries with mixed veggies
Wednesday-Baked chicken taquitos (from Sam The Cooking Guy) with brown rice and black beans
Thursday-My birthday! Eat out!
Friday-Homemade pizza night
Saturday-Date night! Eat out!
Sunday-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole
Monday: Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Tuesday: free Domino’s pizza!
Wednesday: class for me/Ben fends for himself
Thursday: Teryaki Meatballs
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: Hawaiian Chicken
Sunday: Chicken Pot Pie
Mon- Blackend chicken, cilantro quinoa, steamed broccoli
Tues- Edameme Stir Fry
Wednesday-Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Thursday= Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Friday-Coconut Chicken and Salad
Saturday-On your Own or Eat out
Sunday-Sunday Dinner with the In-laws (MIL in charge)
I have not done a meal plan since before my son was born six weeks ago. In fact, until last week I hadn’t even cooked. I am glad to be back in the swing of things (well if I can figure out how to successfully shop with a toddler and infant)
Sunday: Chicken Salad on croisants (from Costco)
Monday: take out pizza for my daughters 3rd birthday, with an antipasto salad for the adults.
Tuesday: Grilled Italian Chicken with Parma Rosa Sauce
Wednesday: Fish and Chips (requested by my husband for his birthday)
Thursday: Dinner Out with In-Laws for my husband’s birthday
Friday: Pioneer Woman’s Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Saturday: Creamy Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean burritos
For links and recipes you can go to http://kitchenandkids.com/2012/04/16/this-week-in-our-kitchen-week-of-april-15th/
I’m glad you haven’t done a meal plan or cooked for 6 weeks! but I’m also glad you’re back with your menu. good luck with the grocery shopping, I still haven’t figured it out! True confession – Trader Joe’s has little kids’ carts and I basically make anna push all our groceries around AND out to the car. i feel like a slave driver. BUt Owen can sit up now, so I think I’m going to be sticking him in the car finally!
Sat – BBQ chicken pizza
Sun – tortelloni w/ veggies
Mon – BLTs, cold pasta salad
Tues – burgers (local beef/homemade buns), leftover pasta salad
Wed – spaghetti w/ meatballs & green salad
Thurs – twice baked potatoes w/ bacon & cheese & green salad
Fri – homemade pizza
mmmmm…I haven’t made BBQ chicken pizza in a while and that sounds good – thanks for the reminder!
Here’s my dinner menu and snacks for the week. Nothing fancy but mostly natural and simple.
http://nearlynaturalnicole.blogspot.com/2012/04/menu-plan-416-422.html
Not cooking this week or early next week……..away on business trip.
So instead of a menu, I thought I’d give an update on our use of cloth napkins. We weren’t so good at using them daily so I purchased 8 more napkins to ensure we always had some available. I started folding 4 of them up and placing them in a napkin holder (made for paper napkins) on the counter……this helps keep them visible and accessable.
I can report we have been consistent with cloth napkins for dinner and weekend breakfasts…….still need to work on lunchs, snacks, and week day breakfast. But, we made progress with a litlle more focus!
Have a great week!
thank you for that update – super helpful!!!
Sunday- Sliders
Monday- Cobb Salad
Tuesday- Small Salads with Napoli style pizza
Wednesday- BBQ pork loin, small salad, and steamed broccoli
Thursday- eat out
Friday- leftovers
Saturday- Chicken wrapped asparagus and salad