Hello! I think I just might be ready to get back in the groove! Our house is still a mess of paper, boxes and piles, but we’re getting there!
This morning I discovered that the dishwasher is basically useless. {Insert sarcastic “Yay!”} Cate and I rewashed and dried everything and had a nice time together. I don’t know if or when the dishwasher issue will be resolved, so I think we have a lot of dishwashing in our future.
I am a firm believer in using beautiful things. For example, the cutting board that I bought at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Part of me wants to set it aside, put it on display, never let a knife hit its surface. But it is a cutting board, you’re supposed to cut on it! And because it is so beautiful, that elevates the everyday, mundane task of cutting things up. Even daily tasks can be beautiful and inspiring when looked at in the right light.
I have been hiding away a stack of embroidered dishtowels that my grandma gave us when we got married. Embroidered dishtowels were her standard wedding gift and heaven only knows how many towels she embroidered over the years. This morning when I discovered we would be washing a lot of dishes, I decided to take these special towels out of the linen drawer. I took photos of each towel in their white, pristine state. And then I officially put them into the regular dishtowel rotation. I’m going to enjoy the towels, look at them everyday instead of once every few years when I reorganize the linens. I’m going to think of my grandma every time we use the towels. And I’m going to create memories with my children. These towels will become a part of my children’s history, just as the towels my own mother received on her wedding day are a part of my history and memories of childhood. These cute, embroidered duckies will forever remind my kids of hours spent washing, drying, talking and getting to know one another better over the kitchen sink.
And now, a real menu for the Maynard family!
SUNDAY (today):
– Steak
– Roasted fingerling potatoes and zucchini
MONDAY:
– Chicken, zucchini and corn enchiladas
– Guacamole and chips
TUESDAY:
– Chicken Masala (using TJ’s simmer sauce)
– Rice and a veggie
WEDNESDAY:
– Leftovers
THURSDAY:
– Homemade hamburgers
FRIDAY:
– Takeout
SATURDAY:
– Breakfast for dinner (probably waffles)
– Fruit
SUNDAY:
– Chicken Noodle Soup
– Homemade bread
Thank you all who have so stalwartly posted weekly menus over the last month of crazy in my life. I am so grateful for your inspiration every week! Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for this week! And remember to bring beauty into your everyday!
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!
Those dish towels are so adorable. They bring a smile to my face!
Glad you’re moved, healthy and starting to settle in. Enjoy this rainy day to get a little organized!
Sunday-Pasta Fagioli, French Bread
Monday-Pasta with Broccoli, Sausage, and Roasted Red Peppers, homemade focaccia bread
Tuesday-Sloppy Joes, Baked Fries, Roasted Carrots
Wednesday-Teriyaki Hake, Green Beans, White Rice
Thursday and Friday-Beef Stew and Buttermilk Biscuits
Saturday-Leftovers
they bring a smile to my face, too!
Mon: PW’s Simple Roast Chicken & Gravy, Roasted Veggies
Tues: Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup, Crusty Bread
Wed: Chicken & Dumplings (BF cooks)
Thurs: Swedish Meatballs with Rice, Garden Salad with Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing
Fri: Pasta with Bolognese Sauce, Tomato-Cucumber-Feta Salad
Sat: Work Late
Sun: Superbowl snacks (BF cooks)
Share your Sweet and sour cabbage soup recipe or post a link?
Yes, I was curious about the same thing. The sweet and sour cabbage soup recipe. 🙂
Beautiful things in our homes that have meaning to us (however small) bring joy to the heart. The towels from your grandma are sweet!
Sun: Jambalaya
Mon: Leftovers
Tues: Grilled lemon-garlic chicken, mixed veggies, salad
Wed: Eggplant Parmesan (from freezer), salad
Thurs: Whole wheat bow tie pasta with shrimp, peas & white sauce, salad
Fri: Pan seared chicken breast w apple maple gravy, carrots
Sat: Soup or out
Sorry about your dishwasher!
I’m hoping they’ll fix the dw…but not holding my breath. I figure people live without dishwashers every day, I can too, right? 😉 but it stinks to have it staring up at me while I handwash everything…it’s like it’s taunting me!
I find it scary to first use pretty but practical things like your lovely dishcloths but I’m always glad when I do. They brighten up the most mundane of jobs!
Mon: Creamy pesto pasta with peas, salad
Tue: Slow cooker BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, roasted cabbage
Wed: Tomato, mozzarella bread bake, salad
Thur: Chilli, pita chips and slaw
Fri: Fish and chips
Sat: Cornish pasties, broccoli
Sun: Dinner at mum’s.
Sunday: Takeout
Monday: Steak, potato hash, salad
Tuesday: Chicken pot pie
Wednesday: Hamburgers and oven fries
Thursday: Grilled chicken salad with http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dan-smith-and-steve-mcdonagh/lemon-basil-pasta-salad-recipe/index.html
Friday: BLTs
Saturday: Chicken with homemade gravy and mashed potatoes
I love this post because this week I am starting on the tast of embroidering some things for my family and I hope they choose to use them as well!
that is so sweet! when you give them the gifts, tell them they HAVE to use it. it may or may not work…I gave my mom a cutting board like mine and she still has yet to actually use it, even though I demanded she do! 😉
Sun: tex mex chicken & bean stew (martha Stewart)
Mon: tortellini w/ bacon, peas, shallots
Tues: me-out, B-leftovers
Wed: B-out, me-leftovers
Thursday: deer sausage, roast sweet potatoes & onions
Fri: fish tacos
Sat: baked huevos ranchero casserole
Glad you are getting settled and using those adorable towels.
Sunday – Baked hake, baked potatoes, carrots
Monday – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn
Tuesday – Chicken legs and thighs, red potatoes, green beans
Wednesday – Tuna melts
Thursday – Beef, macaroni and tomato casserole
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – High School Band Sub
as usual, I just plan 5 dinners and decide what day I feel like making what:
Tortellini soup, cheesy bread
Sausage, lima beans
Green chili chicken casserole, broccoli
Lasagna roll-ups, salad
Sloppy joes, mac and cheese
Bacon Ranch chicken, veggies
Sunday- Roasted butternut squash soup w/ chicken apple sausage
Monday- Buffalo chicken pasta
Tuesday- Tortellini soup w/ spinach and peas
Wednesday- Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- out w/ friends
Beautiful towels!
Sunday: Stromboli (broccoli, chicken & cheese and a pepperoni, tomato sauce & cheese one). Side salads.
Monday: Lentil and sausage soup with beer biscuits.
Tuesday: Chickpea and chicken curry with naan.
Wednesday: Leftovers.
Thursday: Gnocchi with turkey sausage, pesto and peas.
Friday: Ham, pear and cheddar paninis.
Saturday: Out for pho and bahn mi.
Sunday – pizza
Monday – keilbasi with roasted potatoes and onions with mustard sauce
Tuesday – Chicken curry with rice
Wednesday – lamb meatballs with pasta
Thursday- leftovers
Friday – out
Saturday – sandwiches
Love the dish towels, and using them to share memories with your kids!
Our plans:
Sunday – making a big chicken pot pie that everyone can have as a leftvoer, I’m out of town Mon-Tues for work
Monday – leftover pot pie 🙂
Tuesday – my husband will be out with a group of friends and all the kids
Wednesday – Pizza night, have a Whole Foods pizza on deck
with salad
Thursday – sloppy joes before school open house
Friday – broiled cod, asparagus, rice or cous cous
Saturday – may do Bistro chicken, it’s been a long time! 🙂
you know people LOVE that bistro chicken recipe, jen! so glad you shared it all those years ago!
I love those towels! My husbands grandmother would make us hand made items each Christmas (my idea, because previous to that she was giving us money!). One year she gave us a Christmas tree skirt, one year felt ornaments, etc. for our wedding we got quilts and for each child she made quilts or a crochet blanket- my favorite things!
Sun- PW meatball sliders
Mon- crock pot roast and rice
Tue- same roast but poboys instead
Wed- roasted chicken and root veggies
Thu- leftovers
Fri- pancakes and strawberries
Sat- I don’t know yet! Something easy it’s parade night.
that is so sweet that she listened to you and started making your presents!
Saturday- Pumpkin-coconut soup with shrimp
Sunday- Mushroom barley soup with kale
Monday- dinner with friends
Tuesday- lentil bake with pineapple
Wednesday- leftovers
Thursday- black bean burgers
Friday- spaghetti or leftovers
So cute! It’s so hard to make that first plunge into using “nice things.” But, so worth it once you do. 🙂
Sunday: Pasta with cauliflower pesto (from the Smitten Kitchen cookbook)….it was awesome!
Monday: Homemade calzones
Tuesday: Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Chicken, Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole
Friday: Stuffed peppers
Saturday: Out.
it’s true, the first time is the hardest…but once you do it once, so much easier and so worth it!
Sunday: Annie’s Mac ‘n Cheese and fruit
Monday: waffles, bacon and fruit
Tuesday: kitchen sink quesadillas w/chicken
Wednesday: Linguini puttanesca and salad
Thursday: Shepherd’s pie
Friday: Take out pizza
Saturday: My birthday! We’re probably going out, but I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.
love those dish towels I had a set also but lost them in the move 12 years ago. Threw away the wrong box of items so sad once I realized 🙁 Create wonderful memories! I hand wash my dishes most of the time it’s relaxing to me (I’m weird for thinking that right?)
Sun: we ate out
Mon: Lasagna Rolls, Roasted Veggies, Homemade Cheesy Bread
Tues: Veggie Red Beans and Quinoa
Wed: Veg Head Chili and Cornbread
Thurs: Minestrone and homemade ciabatta rolls
Fri: leftover Veg Head Chili transformed into Bean Burritos
Sat: fingers crossed we will use our Olive Garden gift cards but if not then something easy.
I know it looks like we are not eating any meat. I’m 60/40 vegetarian/vegan. So everything is made that way and then I add meat at the end after I get out my portions. It’s just easier that way. So the meat is decided on the fly. 🙂 It works for us.
I love that you voluntarily handwash your dishes…I’m going to channel your energy so I find it relaxing, too 😉
I like your approach to meat – great idea! I like to cut back on meat as much as I can, this is a good approach
Sunday: HOmemade calzones and homemade ceaser salad….yummy
Monday: Chicken fajitas..I cheat, I cut chicken into strips, toss with taco seasoning and fry up in a pan with Pam..avocado, rice, lettuce and olives
Tuesday: Meatball heroes and leftover ceaser salad. If you freeze the dressing it does not separate. I make a few pounds of meatballs at once and freeze them for quick dinners, cheaper than take-out and if you are going to cook one batch you may was well cook 3
Wednesday: Green curry chicken made with TJ’s simmer sauce, rice, green beans, may do something to the green beans to make them taste fancy…getting tired of same old green beans.
Thursday: Dijon pork chops, roasted potatoes, steamed carrots
Friday: either leftovers or a shrimp thai soup from my Trader Joe’s cookbook that I didn’t get to make last week.
Weekends are always up in the air…
I hope all goes well with the unpacking and settling into your new home and routines. Bummer about the dishwasher. Here’s our menu this week:
Sunday – Veggie plate: lima beans, braised red cabbage, roasted spaghetti squash with garlic and herbs, corn on the cob
Monday – Potato & herb frittata, sauteed kale, tomato & cucumber salad
Tuesday – Veggie & tofu stir-fry over brown rice, salad
Wednesday – Veggie plate: roasted brussel sprouts, roasted beets, sauteed spinach, white beans
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – Margarita pizza, salad
Sat – Leftovers
I love the veggie plates you’ve put together!
Thank you! They were inspired by our trip to the local Farmer’s Market on Sunday and our love of vegetables/side dishes. I hope you have a great week.
beautiful things definitely have a place in the house, though i do understand the hesitation to not use them & the desire to keep things pristine.
Monday: Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream
Tuesday: Sesame Chicken
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: Black Beans & Rice
Friday: Sweet Potato Chile Mac
Saturday: leftovers
Sunday: Super Bowl! apps & desserts
Week of January 27 to February 2
Sunday: Peruvian chicken on egg noodles
Monday: Defrosted lasagna or pasta with meat sauce
Tuesday: Defrosted cabbage soup and baked potatoes
Wednesday: Shrimp stir fry and eggrolls
Thursday: Jambalaya
Friday: Lemon-ginger salmon with rice and broccoli
Saturday: Chili with cornbread
I have pillow cases in that same pattern from my grandma 🙂
Sunday: baked gnocchi with marinara and ricotta
Monday: baked BBQ beef taquitos and yellow rice
Tuesday: meatloaf and broccoli
Wednesday: out
Thursday: meatloaf and broccoli
Friday: pizza
Saturday: crockpot chicken, corn and potato chowder
awwwwww 🙂
Monday: tuna melts w/ veggies
Tuesday: crock-pot french onion soup
Wednesday: Fried Rice
Thursday: Salsa Ranch Chicken tacos (http://www.slowcookeradventures.com/2011/03/salsa-ranch-chicken-with-black-beans.html?m=1)
Sunday: pot roast & veggies
Monday: chicken tacos w/ black beans
Tuesday: Portuguese soup & french bread
Wednesday: Chicken cordon bleu, roasted broccoli
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: crockpot teriyaki chicken, eggrolls, asparagus
Saturday: out!
Sunday – Spaghetti dinner
Monday – Rotisserie chicken, veggie, potatoes, fruit for dessert
Tuesday – White bean and ham soup, bread
Wednesday – Chicken and stuffing in the crock pot, cranberry sauce, green veggie
Thursday – Leftovers
Friday – omelets and toast
Saturday – pizza night
Monday – Moroccan beef salad
Tuesday – Taco salad
Wednesday – Grilled chicken with sweet corn and steamed veggies
Thursday – Out
Friday – Veggie soup
Saturday – Pan fried hake with oven baked chips and salad
Sunday – Leftovers/Breakfast for dinner
sunday: greek chicken thighs, quinoa salad with lemon vinaigrette, green beans
monday: son has a nordic ski meet and and band concert- late dinner out- probably fast food….
tuesday: hubby cooks. spaghetti, breadsticks, salad
wednesday: bean and cheese enchiladas, pineapple
thursday: ham and bean soup, rolls
friday: friday night pizza night, salad
saturday: I am at classes all day for work- pot roast in the crockpot with carrots and potatoes
S: Takeout chinese
M:Taco Salads, homemade refried beans
T: Pork tenderloin w/port wine cherry sauce, baked potatoes and green beans
W: Chicken marsala & steamed broccoli
T: Thanksgiving cream of Turkey & rice soup (freezer) & rolls
F: Girls dinner night out – buffalo wings for guys
S: Homemade piazza – mushroom marsala and either sausage or buffalo chicken
I’ve been in my house six years. My house is still a mess of boxes.
S: Paninis
M: White bean and pancetta soup for kind of Meatless Monday
T: Chorizo and white bean stew
W: Dashi beef and mushrooms
R: Something from the freezer
F: Out
S: TBA
Also, I’ve opened a Facebook page for my blog: http://www.facebook.com/blogaldente. I’ll reciprocate follows.
ha ha! I do feel like there are a few boxes that are never going to go away!
We should all use our special things!
Sunday: Cheeseburger soup, rolls
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Out
Wednesday: Waffles
Thursday: Caesar chicken, salad
Friday: Chicken fajitas (made with Fronterra Grill sauce, they’re great!)
Saturday: ???
Monday: Steak sandwiches with carmelized onions
Tuesday: Beef vegetable stew
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Chicken burritos
Friday: Make your own pizzas
Love the towels! Glad to see your settling in.
Sunday chicken parm and pasta
tuesday meatballs with gravy and noodles
wed up in the air, event at school
thur fried rice and eggrolls
friday pizza night
sat probably sandwiches
busy week!
Beautifully said, Jane.
Mon White Bean Soup and Homemade Bread
Tues Quinoa chowder with spinach, feta, and scallions (and leftover soup from Mon.)
Wed Pasta and Broccoli or Peas
Thurs Leftovers Night
Fri Salmon and Roasted Broccoli
Sat Southwestern Corn and (Sweet) Potato Soup
Sun Eating Junk at a Friend’s House 😉
Sunday: Pork Chops w/ Dijon Herb sauce and Broccoli rice
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/06/pork-chops-with-dijon-herb-sauce-525-ww.html
Monday: Orzo w/ veggies
Tuesday: Tuscan style sausage soup
http://feastonthecheap.net/tuscan-sausage-soup/
Wednesday: Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps
http://noblepig.com/2011/02/asian-lettuce-wraps/
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Chicken Curry over Rice
Saturday: TBD
Sunday-Take out
Monday-Hamburger gravy on wheat toast
Tuesday-Pork Loin w/fried sweet potato’s, corn
Wednesday-Pizza
Thursday-Fettucine Alfredo w/toasted parm. bread
Friday-Orange chicken & spring rolls
Saturday-Crockpot round steak w/mushroom soup over noodles
Sunday-Super Bowl snacks; veggies w/dip, bbq smokies, chips etc.
Mon.- Shrimp carbonara, salad and french bread rolls
Tues.- Jambalaya, shrimp and tasso….supposed to be last week, but got chinese instead
Wed.- Loaded baked potato soup,salad and bread
Thurs.- Black bean tamales and taco cups
Fri.- Hamburgers and hotdogs, cottage fries, baked beans and mac n cheese
Sat.- Popeyes fried chicken…..for the family
Sun.- Super Bowl Party food! Need ideas of what to bring! All the meat is provided, need side ideas and sweets…..PLEASE HELP! OH, this New Orleans gal is cheering for the Ravens!
I also have such a hard time using beautiful things. I always want to save it for something special, but then never end up using it. As I get older, I realize I am missing out and have started to pull things out of storage.
Monday – French Onion Soup
Tuesday – Pasta with Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Feta, & Basil
Wednesday – Corned Beef with Carrots, Cabbage, & Potatoes
Thursday – Greek Turkey Burgers in Pitas with Tomato & Feta Salad
Friday – Hibachi
Saturday – Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut Curry Broth
Sunday – Pot Roast with Vegetables & Mashed Potatoes
Sat – Fend for yourself.
Sun – Guiness Stew
http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/guinness-stew/
Mon – Baked southwestern eggrolls w/ rice
http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/03/05/baked-southwestern-egg-rolls/
Tues – soba noodles w/ chicken in Ginger Scallion sauce
http://simplyreem.com/soba-noodles-with-sweet-ginger-scallion-sauce/
Wed – twice baked butternut squash w/ roasted chicken
http://www.marthastewart.com/315614/twice-baked-butternut-squash
Thurs – honey, goat cheese, onion pizza with fruit salad
https://thisweekfordinner.com/2010/09/21/honey-goat-cheese-pizza/
Fri – mystery quiche
I’m late, oh well 🙂
Monday: Pasta with goat cheese and chicken and crock pot Green Beans
Tuesday: Breakfast for dinner, fruit, Red Velvet Waffles, and scrambled eggs
Wednesday: Bacon Wrapped Fish and Whipped Root Vegetables
Thursday: Out To Eat
Friday: Corn Crepes with BBQ Duck Confit and Corn Salad
Saturday: My son turns seven, so we’re having hot dogs and French toast and pizza 🙂
Sunday: Tacos with fresh veggies and guacamole
Better late than never! Love the towels! My hubby’s grandma made us adorable ones with every day of the week embroided on…so cute!
T: Barley Risotto w/ acorn squash & baby bellas
Didn’t get to this last week because we were all sick…we had stomch flu too! 🙁
W: Chicken Enchilada Casserole w/ pinto beans & brown rice
I’m cleaning out the freezer, and I have chicken enchilada filling & sauce all ready to go! 🙂
Th: Butternut Mac n Cheese w/ chicken cutlets & salad
Mac n Cheese also from freezer
F: Out to Sushi w/ the girls! Boys are on their own 🙂
Sa: Leftovers or take-out
Su: Superbowl Party…Go 49ers!!!
Frying a turkey and having a turkey sandwich station along with a nacho station, sriracha-ginger wings (from someone’s menu a few weeks…thanks!), and a chocolate fountain with fruits, marshmallows, & honey-wheat pretzels…yummy!
the ones my mom had when I was growing up had the days of the week on them, too. so sweet!