Happy Sunday, everyone! I just got back from The Big Traveling Potluck. It was wonderful for so many reasons and I am beyond happy that I went! Maggy and Pam from Three Many Cooks and Erika from Ivory Hut really know how to make everyone feel loved. I am so grateful they are my friends!
The weekend was filled with wonderful speakers, a walk through the avocado groves, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, an amazing locale with breathtaking views, great food and, most importantly, time spent with good, good people. Now that I am inspired and energized, back to the blog!
MONDAY:
– Hamburgers
– Fruit and avocados from my trip this weekend!
TUESDAY:
– Chicken Caesar Wraps (nice idea, Jen!)
WEDNESDAY:
– The girls and I are going to Disneyland! Boys have to fend or themselves 🙂
THURSDAY:
– Anna has requested noodles, which we are interpreting as spaghetti. I’m sick of spaghetti, I think I’ll try to find some other pasta or noodle dish. Suggestions welcome!
FRIDAY:
– Pulled Pork Sandwiches
SATURDAY:
– Eat out
SUNDAY:
– Leftovers and/or breakfast for dinner
As usual, reading through your menus from last week was such a help and inspiration. I am so grateful for all of you posting each week and being a part of this community! You know the drill…post your menu for the week, no matter how plain or fancy!
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!
Avocado groves! Jealous!
Sadly, no avocado on my menu this week…
Sat – homemade pizza (the amazing honey-goat cheese pizza from here! We’re big fans of it)
Sun – out.
Mon – chicken fajitas, homefries
Tues – BBQ pulled pork sandwiches (crock), steamed veg
Wed – skillet penne w/ chicken sausage & spinach
Thurs – loaded baked potatoes, green salad
Fri – BFD (just made 4 loaves of bread today, so it’ll probably be French toast on Friday)
So jealous. Sadly I am allergic to avocados
How about rigatoni with vegetables or parpadelle noodles? Those are my fav!
Monday shaved asparagus pizza
Tuesday late night doc appt so probably French toast or egg sandwiches
Wed shrimp with rice and a vegetable
Thur pork chops carrots and corn
Friday probably take out subs
Sat chicken tacos
that is sad to be allergic to avocados! thanks for the pasta suggestions!
Monday: butter chicken with green beans
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: tortellini with tomato sauce and salad
Thursday: frozen pizza and salad
Friday: fend for ourselves
Pretty sad menu, but we’re still adjusting to a 4 month old baby and all the time-consuming things that come along with her! 🙂
Congrats! It took us a long time to really get back to cooking after a new baby… So wonderful but also sooooo busy!
I feel like it took me over a year to feel like a normal person after the last baby – hang in there! it’s EXHAUSTING and, of course, worth it! 🙂
sun: turkey shepherd’s pie with scallion cheddar crust
mon: leftovers
tues: steak pita pizzas
weds: farfalle with broccoli and shrimp
thurs: frontera chicken tacos
fri: french dip sandwiches
sat: out
Sat- Grilled steak, brussel sprouts with prosciutto and raisins, new potatoes
Sun- Chicken taquitos, corn salad
Mon- Grilled chicken thighs, green beans with almonds
Tues- Turkey empanadas, grilled veggies, quinoa
Wed- Prosciutto, fig and spinach flatbread pizza, salad
Thurs- Leftovers or take out
Friday- Chef salad, garlic bread
monday -turkey breast in the crockpot, mashed pototoes, gravy, green beans, stuffing, deviled eggs, biscuits
tuesday-leftovers
wednesday-quiche and fruit salad
thursday-beef stoganoff with lots of mushrooms, sugarsnap peas, baby carotts with honey
friday-leftovers
saturday-shrimp, rice, big green salad, cheddar garlic drop biscuits
sunday-sub sandwiches, fruit, raw veggies for picnic on the beach
Sunday – wings on the grill, baked zucchini bites, salad and my kids!
Monday – leftover rice and steak with salad
tuesday – salmon and fries with veggies
wednesday – out – fend for husband at home
thursday – spaghetti with meatballs
friday – out
saturday -fend
I love pasts! I’m kind of obsessed with fusilli with spinach and cherry tomatoes in a lemon cream sauce right now.
Sun-Minestrone, Bread, Green Salad with Dilled Honey Mustard Dressing, Cranberries, Apples, Candied Nuts and Parm
Mon-Chicken and Rice (Trader Joe’s), Asparagus, Blackberries
Tues-Leftover Soup, Toast, Fresh Salad with Leftover Dressing
Wednesday- Special Dinner for Family 91st Birthday! Arugula Salad with Orange Poppyseed Dressing, Honey Almonds and Strawberries, Baked Ziti with Herbed Cheese Filling, Maple Glazed Carrots with Garlic and Chives, Crusty Bread and Butter, Lemon Bunt Cake (random, but things she likes)
Thurs-Take Out or Frozen Something After Wednesday
Friday-TBD, Probably Out
that pasta sounds super yummy, erika! (ps – miss you!)
It’s been a full week of grandparents in the house. Everyone has had a great time! But, eventually, we have to come back to reality. It’ll be tough. 🙂
Sunday: A Low Country boil (link for those not familiar)
Monday: Shredded chicken and pork lettuce cups
Tuesday: Orange Beef with quinoa and vegetables
Wednesday: Homemade calzones
Thursday: Philly cheese steaks in green pepper bowls (a Pin-spiration)
Friday: Pasta salad (Simple: pasta, veggies, vinaigrette)…need something light after a rather meat-heavy week 🙂
Saturday: Out
ah, reality… 🙂
I hear you on getting sick of spaghetti. We have a girl who loves noodles too. Our Wednesday dish is my try at something different for noodles this week. I sometimes also like penne with grilled kielbasa and grilled veggies in it with a grilled lemon squeezed over, some evoo and fresh basil.
Sun. Chicken Caesar wraps
Mon. Tortilla pie – trying a new recipe http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tortilla-Pie-231795
Tue. Leftovers, I work late
Wed. Cheesy Chicken broccoli egg noodle skillet (from Eating Well)
Thu. Burgers and oven fries
Fri. Homemade pizza
Glad you liked the Caesar wraps idea. My hub swears they’re best with croutons right inside and I think he’s right. The crunch just takes it over the top! I also add tomato, totally not Caesar I know, but I love it.
Happy week to all!
thanks for the wrap tips! and the pasta suggestions! 🙂
no specific days …
spaghetti, salad, green beans
Mexican style Lasagna,broccoli
Cheesy chicken and rice casserole, KFC biscuits (new recipe)
Swiss and chicken casserole
SOS, steakhouse potato salad
Saturday – grilled portabello sandwiches, grilled aspargus, watermelon
Sunday – pesto pasta with grilled chicken, green beans; watermelon, green salad
Monday – planning on premaking turkey meatloaf to bake, but may change mind because it is so hot!
Tuesday – crockpot vegetable alphabet soup, bread, salad
Wednesday – taco night
Thursday – breakfast dinner
Friday – dinner at mom’s
Saturday – dinner at a friends’ house (she’s a really good cook, so excited!)
Oooh, I love chicken caesar wraps. This is my favorite recipe for them: http://www.savemoneylivejoyfully.com/2012/08/my-favorite-lunch-recipechicken-caesar.html
I actually planned my menu yesterday, which is probably a record since I usually don’t plan until Sunday evening 🙂
Sunday-Chicken Veggie Stir Fry and Homemade Fried Rice
Monday-Roasted Salmon, Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday-Greek Steak and Veggie Kabobs, Rice Pilaf, Warm pita, Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Wednesday and Thursday-Baked pasta with Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Green Beans
Friday-Homemade Pizza and Green Beans
Monday: out to eat”¦ free birthday meal to use!
Tuesday: Kale Fried Rice [Yes, again. I am obsessed. Recipe coming tomorrow!!]
Wednesday: breakfast for dinner”¦ I’m thinking waffles!
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: Spaghetti
Saturday: Black Bean Burgers
Sunday: Frisco Melts
My lil guys loves every kind of pasta imaginable. 2 of his faves, not including plain pasta w/ oil & parmesan, are stir fry noodles w/ edamame, scallions, & pineapple (sounds weird but its yummy) & Chicken noodle soup.
Su: Chicken-Veg Pot stickers/steamed rice/mandarin oranges
M: Mac n Cheese/carrot sticks/salad
Tu: Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Wraps/fruit salad/baked fries
W: Antipasto-Stuffed Bread/cucumber-tomato salad
Th: Leftovers
Starting prep for wedding I’m catering on Sat.
F: Hubby Cooks–Turkey Burgers/grilled zucchini/baked onion rings
Sa: Catering Wedding! Tray pass–melon gazpacho w/ shrimp salad/pate on crostini/crab salad on cucumber slices. Dinner–Roast tri-tip/Peach-Rosemary glazed turkey breast w/ peach chutney/toasted pearl couscous pilaf w/ dates & pine nuts/caprese 2 ways (large slices undressed & marinated boccacini & grape tomatoes). Cheese & Olive Platter. Chocolate fountain w/ fruit.
Wow! Good luck with the wedding; the menu sounds delicious!
good luck catering – very cool! the food sounds delish!
Looks like you had a great weekend! Is the first picture the avocado grove? If so, I would think the tree would be closer together like an orchard… interesting!
Here’s my menu…
quesadillas with mexican rice
shrimp po’ boys with crispy roast potatoes
mini taco pies
homemade pierogies with salad
crispy baked wings
good observation, alley!
so here’s the story with this grove. yes, once the trees are full grown they do in fact touch one another. this grove was started in 2009, so now is about the time that would start to happen, but sadly they suffered a pretty serious wildfire since they planted all the trees – they lost a bunch of trees that they had to replant and the ones that you see pictured survived but lost all their leaves and had a recovery period. eventually they will grow to the point that there isn’t really space between them – the farmer can’t wait for that because he said he has to cut SO many weeds on a regular basis because the trees aren’t touching one another (he’s an organic farmer). anyway, long answer to your question! 🙂
Sun: Leftover pasta, shrimp, & kale
Mon: Kale fried rice, big salad with carrots
Tues: Angel hair with Italian sausage, salad
Wed-Sun: Traveling
Mon: Pasta with tomato sauce, salad
Tue: Pork and pepper curry, rice
Wed: Homemade pizza, salad
Thur: Sausages, mash and peas with onion gravy
Fri: Baked haddock, sweet potato fries, green beans
Sat: Persian chicken, cous cous, roasted broccoli
Sun: Dinner at mum’s, making 3 cakes, brownies and lots of cookies for a charity bake sale on Monday.
Sunday – Pork roast, mashed potatoes, carrots
Monday – Salmon, baked potatoes
Tuesday – BBQ chicken, corn on the cob
Wednesday – Leftovers
Thursday – Pizza, salad
Friday – Chicken quesadillas
Saturday – Leftovers
my girls love just noodles with a garlic butter and fresh parm. Its light and super yummy. Sometimes I add sweet peas to it.
sounds really yummy and nice and simple!
I may be taking you too literally about spaghetti, but I love to use angel hair instead in dishes. My husband does not like though so I have to plan it for when he is out of town, which lately is almost all the time!
Monday– Just fish sticks and mac & cheese
Tuesday– Chicken Ranch Tacos
Wednesday– Tuna Alfredo
Thursday– I made Marinara Sauce a couple weeks ago so we will have some from the freezer, over angel hair :)and maybe a salad
Friday– I have been craving hot dogs!
Saturday– Oven Fried Chicken Strips
Sunday– Shredded Pork Wraps
Wow, I hadn’t realized that I forgot to post last week’s menu. One of my roommates took over the weekends, so I’m covering the weekdays. I don’t know who has the better deal.
In no order, the my menu for the week.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Crock Pot Baked Ziti (Tuesday)
MLB
Breakfast for Dinner
Grilled Salmon
I do a pasta like Erika’s (but I usually add more veggies like green beans or peas) ”” it’s delicious and all the kids love it, even though they aren’t fond of lemon.
This week I officially have filled my legal pad with meal plans for the 14 months. It was kind of sad to get to the last page of it but great to look back at the things we’ve eaten over the last 14 months.
Looking forward to getting back to a routine again since we’ve had various family in town for the last two week, both my husband and I have traveled for work, and the kids had major school events going on. Time for calm!
Monday: Burgers on the grill, salads and pears.
Tuesday: Taco bowls (like Chipotle).
Wednesday: Grilled pesto chicken with roasted new potatoes and grilled zucchini and yellow squash.
Thursday: Grilled sausages with that tomato, spinach and peas pasta (writing about it inspired me to make it).
Friday: Philly portabello cheesesteaks with veggies to be determined.
A recent Sunday dinner menu looks more like something you would have in the Fall or Winter than a Spring meal. But there was a good reason.
Ham
Roasted Butternut Squash with Yogurt and Sesame Seeds
Baked Potatoes
Challah (home made)
2011 Forest Ville Gewürtzraminer
http://sundaydinnerfortwo.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-to-have-with-butternut-squash.html
Sunday – Eat out
Monday – Pasta with bacon crumbles, brocolli and salsa (leftovers)
Tuesday – Slow-cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken, rice, peas, apple sauce
Wednesday – Dad’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish, mac and cheese, peas
Thursday – Beef Bourguignon, rolls
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – Visiting Family
Looks like you had a great time. What wonderful colors and sunshine.
I have added more links to my recipes page, so several of my main dishes have links that you can find the recipe through.
I just discovered this site, and love looking at what everyone is having for dinner! Great If I’m at a loss to start checking out this page from now on!
For me here the menu for me, my husband and 5 year old daughter:
MON: Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
TUES: Green Lentil Soup and fresh bread
WED: Mung Bean Curry
THURS: Roasted Chicken, with roasted potatoes, and sauteed kale
FRI: Big Salad (spinach, egg, bacon, red onions, croutons, cheese, cashews) with homemade dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, and raw agave sugar)
SAT: Chick pea soup with fresh bread
SUN: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and peas with gravy…mmmm
PW’s Tomato Cream Pasta is really good! It’s even better with a breaded chicken cutlet, or panko crusted baked shrimp on top 🙂
And I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned this before; I made your Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos a while back and they were DELICIOUS!
Sun: We had a BBQ: Smoked Ribs and Chicken, Cornbread Salad, Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, Potato Salad, Homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce & Carolina BBQ Sauce, Strawberry-Rhubard Crumble Pie (The BF and I collaborated on this 🙂
Mon: Ribeye’s, Sauteed Spinach with Lemon and Garlic, Iceberg Stack with Blue Cheese and Radish (Smitten Kitchen Cookbook)
Tues: Chubby Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos, Guacamole, Chipotle-Lime Sour Cream for dipping & Refried Beans
Wed: PW’s Tomato Cream Pasta, Marinated Tomato Wedge Salad
Thurs: Out
Fri: Dinner with parents
Sat: Girls night!
Love the blog, Jane. I’m all about the meal plan! It’s economical financially and it just makes for a week that runs more smoothly not to mention all of the yummies :-P.
Here’s my “Nigerican” (Nigerian American) MP :-):
Mon: I’m on call so: Leftovers! Cheese-Veggie Enchiladas.
Tues: West African Cuisine: Jellof Rice, Collards, & Polenta
Wed: Asian Shrimp Stir-fried veggies & shrimp, sticky rice
Thur: Crockpot red lentils, Corn tortillas, and fresh cucumbers and tomatoes
Fri: Meatless-Meatloaf
Sat: Eating out with the girls
Sun: Likely Soup of some sort.
Happy cooking everyone :-D.
I also am sooooo jealous of the Disneyland trip. We go to Disney World every yr, but never Disneyland. BooHoo. As for spaghetti I too am over it! Thankfully I planted a ton of basil and tomatoes in my garden.
My pasta idea is…seasoned sauteed shrimp in garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Throw in some sun dried or cherry tomatoes and some fresh garlic. Then whatever pasta you boil, don’t strain but lift it straight from the cook pot to the skillet with the shrimp goodies and stir. Then toss in some mozzerella pearls…. They just start to get soft from the heat on the pasta and season accordingly. My crew loves farfalle, fusilli, orechetti and penne. That was my Sunday meal.
Mon- Meatless Monday, Morningstar fake meat tacos, nachos and black bean burritos
Tues- Shrimp pasta primavera, salad and bread
Wed- World Cuisine Wed.( Poland)… Homemade Pierogies, Kielbasa and Polish Apple cake
Thurs- Homemade Korean Spring rolls and Bahn mi sandwiches
Fri- Family out for Iron Man 3…. No plans
Sat- Gyros, cotttage fries and bakalava
Sun- PoBoys…
World cuisine Wed. What a great idea!
I love love World Cuisine Wed, as you can see by our menu….we can’t contain our World Cuisine-ness! My kiddos our homeschooled, so I use it as a teaching tool for Geography also.
So glad we finally had a chance to chat on the final bus ride Sunday! With our children all grown, the weekly menu is more flexible than it used to be! Luckily The Farmer brought home some grilled tri-tip to enjoy for lunch today, along with that yummy Kerrygold sweet cheddar cheese and avocados from our own groves. Hoping you’ll come visit someday! Our family farm is quite different from the groves we saw this weekend…40 years old and still moving forward! And if you wonder where baby avocados come from, or need to get a glimpse of Mother Nature at work, just visit me at Mimi Avocado! I’ll be stopping by to see you here…often! Xoxo
Monday – German Sausage Pitas
Tuesday – Hickory Chicken Thighs and Rice Pilaf
Wednesday – Spicy Pork Ramen
Thursday – Pork Chilli
Friday – Bleu Cheese Hamburgers and Fries
Saturday – Early Cinco de Mayo Party!
Easing back into things this week-sadly, my 18yr old cat passed away last Monday.
Mon-Tue-Red beans and rice (freezer-made ahead)
Tue-Tortilla Soup
Wed-Lasagna Roll ups(freezer-made ahead), salad
Thurs-Shrimp fried rice, potstickers
Fri-Hamburgers, sweet potato fries
Sat-leftovers
I’m so sorry, Susan 🙁
susan, so sorry for you! 18 years is a long time, I’m sure you miss your cate terribly. much love!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your furry family member. I hope this week is a little easier.
Our 13 year old dog passed away a few weeks ago, and it’s still hard to get into a routine without him.
Thanks for your kind words. It’s been rough the past couple weeks.