I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Our weekend has been fun and sweet, filled with small moments like these that overwhelm me with gratitude.
The kids have been pretty good the last few days and we’re not sick of them or the leftovers. It’s a miracle! I suppose we still have one more day of the weekend to get through. 😉
MONDAY:
– Turkey sandwiches with cranberry and cream cheese
– Fruit and chips
TUESDAY:
– Turkey a la King
– Rice and veggie
WEDNESDAY:
– Take out
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Nate and I are going to the Pac-12 Championship game. GO STANFORD!
– Food at the stadium for us, pizza at home for the kids
SATURDAY:
– Chicken Piccata
– Mashed Potatoes and veggie
SUNDAY:
– Spaghetti
– Salad and bread
Can’t wait to see your menus! Interested to see if you’re still swimming in leftovers or are ready to move on from Tom Turkey! Thank you, as always, for posting!
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Oooh! First!!
S: Turkey empanadas. We’re going to resurrect Thursday’s turkey that my wife’s mother and aunt cooked for five hours (it was a 14 lb. bird…yikes).
Meatless M: Barley stew with leeks, mushrooms and greens
T: Beef stew with egg noodles
W: Portugese chicken and rice
R: Pasta with marinara
F: Takeout
S: TBA. I have a work event that day and depending when it wraps will decide what, how and if I’m cooking.
Doing a pantry/deep freeze/veggie garden clean out this week! And trying to eat somewhat healthier :/
Sun: Mel’s Broiled Lemon-Parmesan Chicken, Light Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Mon: Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, Whole Wheat French Bread (Didn’t get to the Stuffed Cabbage last week, so I’m turning it into a soup.)
Tues: Arroz con Pollo, Tomato-Avocado Salad
Wed: Turkey Tacos
Thurs: Julia Child’s Beef Carbonnade, Cauliflower Fritters, Garden Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette.
This is my first post. I just found this website and I’m loving all of the ideas and the real life menus!
Sunday: Red Beans and Rice, French Bread (Hubby’s night to cook!)Toasted beef and cheese raviolis with red cream sauce, cucumber salad.
Monday:
Tuesday: Pork tacos with lime cilantro crema. (Pork loin in the crock pot with salsa.)
Wednesday: Shrimp Piccata with orzo and asperagus.
Thursday: Panko Talapia (from Costco), pasta and a veggie.
Friday: Breakfast biscuits with eggs and sausage.
Saturday: Girls night out, so probably hot dogs or burgers for the guys.
I don’t plan for a specific day; I just plan 4-5 meals and make what I feel like/ have time for on a particular day. I’m working full days Mon – Wed, so less time to get things together those days.
Chili, cornbread
Ranch chicken, au gratin potato bake
Taco salad
Tortellini soup, veggie
Chicken pot pie (the filling is in the fridge, thawing – made double recipe last time)
not sure all depends on what the doctor says tomorrow about husbands oral surgery. He is hoping to be eating regular food after wednesday.
Sun: Rachel Rays veg head chili
Mon: my Alexia Spicy Sweet Potato(fries)and Black Bean Burriots (super easy and super yummy) http://lettersnumbersandbooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/alexia-spicy-sweet-potato-black-bean-burritos/
Tues: Fritatta and Banana Muffins (odd combo but both are so good)
Wed: Spaghetti, garlic bread, and roasted green beans
Thurs: Chicken, Mashed Potato, Veggie (leftover spaghetti for me)
Fri: Calzones or Pizza (either way homemade)
Sat: Burgers, Fries, Mac n Cheese (homemade black bean burgers for me)
Sun: Pasta Fagoli nnd homemade bread
should be burritos not burriots 🙂
Sunday – Shrimp Scampi, baguette and salad
Monday – Chicken fingers, mac and cheese
Tuesday – Chili cheese hotdogs, fries
Wednesday – Chicken pot pie
Thursday – Salmon patties, onion rings
Friday – Spaghetti and meat balls in red sauce, salad
and garlic bread
Saturday – Leftovers
It’s getting chilly, and I’m cleaning out the fridge, and I try to do most cooking/prepping once a week, and so I have a soup theme cooking up here (most of the soups I made today):
Sunday: Afghan Tomato Soup with Farfalle
Monday: Italian Fish Chowder with zucchini and artichokes, served with garlic toasts
Tuesday: Beef Stew with Walnuts served on rice
Wednesday: Chicken Sloppy Joes
Thursday: Fending for ourselves; my night class
Friday: Zimbabwean Chicken Soup
Saturday: First Christmas party of the season!
I like your ethnic soup options….sounds fun and yummo!
Sunday- just back from thanksgiving at my sister-in law’s. house. Oh so much wonderful food! So no leftovers, made lamb burgers on the grill
Monday – salmon with baked potatoes and Brussels sprouts
Tuesday – mushroom soup with bread and salad
Wednesday – chicken with rice
Thursday – chili with corn bread
Friday – out
Saturday – leftovers
Monday: Chicken Enchilada Pasta”¦ still have not made!
Tuesday: stir-fry
Wednesday: Hawaiian Chicken
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: spaghetti with meat sauce
Saturday: shrimp & grits
Sunday: breakfast for dinner”¦let’s be real here 🙂
nom,nom,nom….i want to eat at your house! Hawaiian chicken, shrimp and grits and enchilada pasta. Sounds like you live in the south!
S: Thanksgiving soup, rolls
M: Shish Kebab, rice & salad
T: Stovetop Mac & cheese, roasted grape tomatoes & green beans
W: Korean Beef tacos, pickled cucumber & onions
T: Wild rice, apple & cranberry stuffed acorn squash
F: Leftovers or out
S: Steak, cheese, pepper & onion pizza
Korean beef tacos??? Can you share…sounds interesting? Also your Thanksgiving soup?
Monday – chicken on pasta
Tues – sloppy joe with turkey burger
Wed – boys have indoor lacrosse – something light when they get home- whatever for me!
Thur – chicken with lemon and garlic and baked risotto
Fri – out
Sat – chicken pot pie
Sun – out
Thanksgiving was at Mom’s, and I hate leftovers, so I declined bringing any turkey home 🙂
Sunday- out for Chinese
Monday- grilled steak, rice and steamed broccoli
Tuesday- out for Husband’s birthday- hibachi grill
Wednesday- dinner with my mom
Thursday- turkey meatloaf and broccoli
Friday- pizza
Saturday- out with the band for parades
Wow, I just realized how much we’re eating out this week! Here’s hoping next week is better!!
I’m expecting another little one and I finally feel like I’m coming out of the “fog”. I made a menu today AND went to the grocery store AND cooked dinner. WooHoo mommy is BACK!
S- Chicken soup with Farro and swiss chard
M- eggplant casserole & steamed broccoli
T- Beef and Barley Soup & garlic bread
W- Turkey meatloaf (You’d think we’d be sick of turkey, but we’re not.), mashed potatoes, and green beans
T- Out
F- Date night for Mommy and Daddy so out to eat.
S- Butternut squash farro with brown butter and sage sauce with stewed collard greens on the side.
Sunday: Grilled burgers with sides from Whole Foods
Monday: http://www.marthastewart.com/335595/thai-chicken-and-noodle-salad?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/quick-chicken-recipes (we use a different dressing recipe though)
Tuesday: Steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli
Wednesday: out
Thursday: Baked chicken fingers, salad
Friday: Penne and peas in garlic sauce
Sunday: turkey enchiladas
Monday: ham & cheese puff pastry tart, green veg
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: Salmon w/ red cabbage edamame salad
Thursday: Frittata – potatoes, cheese, leftover veggies
Friday: Out or frozen pizza
I MUST get back into menu planning! The holidays are just too crazy not to do it.
M: Seared ginger-lime albacore medallions with stir-fried veggies and brown rice
Tu: Spinach salad with crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans, granny smith apples, dried cranberries and homemade balsamic vinaigrette
W: Mexican corn and bean soup (This is a cheap, healthy, and vegetarian recipe from a great college haunt of mine.) http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1006825-Mexican-Corn-and-Bean-Soup
Th: Cranberry-pecan chicken and 60-second brussels sprouts (We’ll see if I can stomach more poultry by Thursday — sooo done right now.)
F: Repeat Tuesday’s salad (I could eat this salad every day.)
Away for the weekend.
Sunday: Turkey Enchiladas
Monday: ham, leftover sweet potatoes and left over cranberry sauce
Tuesday: Chili and cornbread
Wed: dinner at church, hubby gets leftover enchiladas
Thurs: Hot turkey sandwiches
Fri-Sun…?????
We LOVE leftovers. I finally got around to removing the turkey from the bones, freezing it, and making stock. So we’ve got lots of turkey to eat this week.
M: Creamy Mexican Turkey Soup, Rolls
T: Turkey Enchiladas
W: Turkey Tacos
Th: Roasted Butternut Squash, Yam, and Carrot Soup, Homemade Bread
Fri: Veggie and Brown Rice Stir Fry
S: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Oven Fries
Su: Spicy Turkey Burritos (shredded turkey, refried beans, potatoes, jalapeños, and jack cheese)
Mon: Pasta with tomato sauce and salad
Tue: Potstickers, stir-fried veggies
Wed: Crepes with creamy garlic mushrooms, roasted sprouts
Thur: Not sure yet
Fri: I’m fasting from midday, husband will probably eat at the pub after work
Sat: Chicken pie, greens
Sun: Dinner at Mum’s
Sunday: Roast Chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots
Monday: Smoky Sweet potato and chicken stoup, rolls
Tuesday: Buffalo Chicken wraps, sweet potato fries, fruit salad
Wednesday: Kids Cook Night> Red Beans and Rice, bread, salad
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Crockpot roast beef sandwiches, chips, fruit and vegies
Friday: Happy Birthday to my hubby- Dinner out
Saturday: Pizza night, salad
Sunday – Shepards Pie
Monday – Creamy Parsnip Soup
Tuesday – Sausage Hoagies with Peppers and Onions and Fries
Wednesday – BBQ Meatballs and Mash
Thursday – Pork Stew
Friday – Cheeseburgers and Fries
Saturday – Spaghetti Bolognese
I havne’t posted here in forever!! I hope I can get back into a blogging and cooking groove 🙂
Monday– Kobayashi Maru with pork
Tuesday– <a href="http://rcpmomfeeds.blogspot.com/2010/03/pampered-chef-mexican-chicken-lasagna.html"Mexican Chicken Lasagna
Wednesday– Pizza (either frozen or Papa John’s)
Thursday– <a href="http://rcpmomfeeds.blogspot.com/2011/05/tilapia-tacos.html"Tilapia Tacos
Friday– <a href="http://rcpmomfeeds.blogspot.com/2011/12/beef-stew.html"Beef Stew
Saturday– <a href="http://rcpmomfeeds.blogspot.com/2010/04/oven-fried-chicken.html"Chicken Strips with Mac & Cheese
Sunday– Italian Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes **I need to get the recipe from my mom and then I will post it. It is super good!!
Darn it!! Here are the links again:
Mexican Chicken Lasagna
Tilapia Tacos
Beef Stew
Chicken Strips
Monday: Ahi Tuna with Tomato and Avocado, Orzo
Tuesday: Carne Asada Tacos
Wednesday: Antelope Stew
Thursday: Lentil Eggplant Soup
Friday: Porcupine Meatballs, Rice
Saturday: Game Night, Chili or Pulled Pork for a party
Sunday: No idea, still in a vacation/Thanksgiving fog
Sunday angel hair and meatballs
Monday leftover meatballs on homemade pizza
tues bbq chicken sandwiches carrots/corn
wed omlets or pancakes
thur pork chops with homemade applesauce and rice
friday take out
have a good week!
Monday ~ BBQ Baked Potatoes, steamed broccoli, end of season pluots (the kids also had an apple each and large handfuls of berries).
Tuesday ~ trying out Orange Glazed Turkey Meatballs, quinoa, kale chips
Wednesday ~ eating out. Zoe and I have Mommy & Me class
Thursday ~ Apple Cider Baked Chicken
Friday ~ citrus tilapia (but in the oven not grill due to weather), sweet potatoes, something green
Saturday ~ brisket chili and corn bread
Sunday ~ TBD, maybe salmon?
M – turkey soup
T – curry rice
W – ramen
Th – fish night!
F – chicken and dumplings
Sat – lasagna (freeze half for another day)
Sun – crockpot Asian ribs, rice, green beans
Mon – homemade French onion soup
Tues – chicken pot pie
Wed – veggie chili & hot dogs
Thurs – spaghetti & mb’s
Fri – leftovers, or homemade pizza
Sun- Poboys and chips..cupcakes
Mon-Red beans and rice, garlic bread and salad
Tues- Chicken taquitos and ground chicken tacos, homemade (PW) salsa, pico and guac
Wed- Light creamy homemade tomato sauce with sweet italian sausage and farfalle, sweet potato knots and salad….chocolate cake
Thurs- Chicken n dumplins(PW), cornbread…….pecan pie
Fri- Steak, twiced baked potatoes or sweet potatoes and salad
Sat- Bbq yummies…..potato salad, corn on cob, baked beans….apple pie
Sun- Pork chops and apples, rice, green beans and corn……leftover desserts
pepperoncini beef w/ corn.
tortilla soup.
floating tacos.
bbq chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, and peas.
ranch chicken over egg noodles, and green beans.
for recipe links, go to: http://arehselfstory.blogspot.com/2012/11/monday-menu-48-in-2012.html
I know I’m crazy late, but I’ll post anyway! 🙂
Mon: Turkey Noodle Soup w/ corn muffins
Tues: L/O
Wed: Creamy Tomato-Basil Sauce over spaghetti squash & green salad
Th: L/O
Fri: Pork Tamales w/ brown rice, black beans, & salsa
Sat: Shepard’s Pie w/ green salad
Sun: L/O