Hello! Today I can actually plan a real menu for the week – no more traveling! It’s hard to believe in the last 10 days we drove to Utah and back and then I flew to New York City and back. Phew! It’s been a great couple of weeks but it will be nice to settle back into normal life and get caught up on everything. Side note: if I lived in New York, all I would want to do is take photographs all the time. Even the subway escalator was photogenic!
I’m going to try to get back into the habit of trying recipes in my cookbooks again. May as well use all those wonderful books and mix up our repertoire a bit!
MONDAY:
– Asian Chicken Noodle Soup (From America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook)
– Potstickers
TUESDAY:
– Frittata and roasted potatoes (thanks for the idea from last week, Sarah K!)
WEDNESDAY:
– Meatball subs (thanks for the idea from last week, Mona!)
– Fruit and chips
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Homemade barbecue chicken pizza
SATURDAY:
– Take out
SUNDAY:
– Some sort of pasta dish, probably No. 3
– Salad and garlic knots
As always, looking forward to seeing what you all have planned for the week. Bring on the menus!
sun: blt wedge salad; crispy panko chicken cutlets
mon: sausage, grape, and potato bake; crusty bread
tues: lightened swedish meatballs
weds: philly cheessteak sloppy joes; antipasto salad
thurs: linguine with clams; crusty bread
fri: out
sat: french onion salisbury steaks on baguette
I will be trying out those Swedish meatballs this week! Those sound delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Sunday – Bronco game this evening, game food is on the menu! Scott’s making something yummy in the slow cooker with a big salad.
Monday – Fish and greens.
Tuesday – S and I are going out, we have a babysitter for the kids. They are having pizza and veggies.
Wednesday – Noodles of some sort. Maybe spaghetti with a big salad and garlic bread.
Thursday – School conferences were moved to this week. Soup and salad on the menu.
Friday – Friday fun nachos. On individual plates with all the toppings.
Saturday – Halloween festivities in town and an evening Buffs game mean easy comfort food tonight. I’m doing a baked potato bar with lots of toppings.
It’s my daughter’s 5th birthday tomorrow! Wow! So hard to believe….
Sunday: Asian salmon and roasted butternut squash with maple syrup glaze
Monday: Homemade pizzas with broccoli (in honor of the birthday girl!!) and Peanut, Carrot & Cabbage Slaw
Tuesday: Burgers on the grill and roasted brussel sprouts
Wednesday: Baked pasta with green bean fries
Thursday: Salmon salad in lettuce wraps with fiesta corn
Friday: Egg cups and leftovers mashed sweet potatoes
Saturday: Out
hope the birthday was fun!! 🙂
Sun: chicken-less noodle soup (lunch) & brisket and mashed potatoes (dinner)
Mon: homemade sausage pizza
Tues: black bean burgers and sweet potato fries
Wed: asparagus risotto
Thurs: homemade mushroom pizza
Fri: spaghetti with tomato sauce
Sat: MIZZOU Homecoming Tailgate GO TIGERS!
Do you have a black bean burger recipe you are willing to share?
They are frozen patties from Costco.
Here’s my plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2013/10/20/workout-recap-1014-1020-meal-plan-1020-1026/
Sunday – Lemon pepper fish, wild rice and lima beans
Monday – Tortellini soup w/sausage, crusty bread
Tuesday – Oven fried chicken quarters, baked fries, applesauce
Wednesday – Vegetable soup – grilled cheese sandwiches
Thursday – Pizza, salad
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – High school band sub, Kluski noodle soup
Can you tell they are calling for cold temperatures in Pittsburgh this week. Gotta love soup season. Hope you enjoy the meatball subs as much as we did.
Tortellini soup sounds yummy. Just got my kids to eat tortellini and realize it’s not as weird as it looks.
the meatball subs were great – such a simple dinner idea, don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before so thank you!
and enjoy the cool weather – I kind of miss the cold! (call me crazy.)
Sun: Grilled fish, mixed veggies
Mon-Wed: Business Travel (hubby fends for himself)
Thu: Meatloaf, butternut squash, peas
Fri: Football Game
Sat: Chicken & rice soup, grainy bread, apples
I decided from now through the end of Novemeber I’m going to pick 1 cookbook a week and pick recipes to make. We will bring in a few from previous cookbooks too. I’m just so tired of our usual menu that never seems to change. So we are going change things up. My girls picked the kick off weeks cookbook. This week I’m cooking for Jack’s Cookbook. He was one of the contestants on the Food Network Guy vs Rachael Kids cook off. His cookbook is called: Twist it Up by Jack Witherspoon
Tonight: Salmon(just for hubby) and Kale Salad (hubby and me) they girls will have pizza
Monday: Angel Hair Pasta with tomato and basil marinara sauce.(Twist it Up) and Homemade cheesy bread
Tuesday: Taco Night(Twist it Up) Spanish Rice and Refried Beans{for my youngest a quesadilla)
Wednesday: Rockin Chili (Twist it Up)
Thursday: Baked 5 Cheese Mac n Cheese (Twist it Up)(w. little smokies for the meat eaters)and Salad
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Jacks Sunday Brunch Frittata (Twist it Up)
Snacks and Dessert we want to try from Twist it Up: Banana Muffins, Baked Apples, and Chocolate Brownies {we will be making the banana muffins tomorrow. Will have to see how the rest of the week goes for the brownies and apples}
I think that is an AWESOME goal. keep us posted on how it all goes and what cookbooks you like!
A busy week for me, so meal planning is a bit of a challenge, but I think I’ve got it mostly tied down.
Tonight: Italian Pot Pie and salad
Monday: Trash day on Tuesday, so it’s “clean out the fridge night”.
Tuesday: I work, so my husband will cook something (if I were to hazard a guess, it will be roasted chicken legs)
Wednesday: Dinner at church
Thursday: Crockpot Split Pea soup & grilled cheese/pannini (DD has a band concert at school, so dinner has to pretty much make itself)
Friday: I have some short ribs I’ll be looking to do something with…suggestions are welcome 🙂
Saturday: I’m working that evening, so hubby will be cooking again…or feeding everyone leftovers)
Have a great week!
what is italian pot pie? curious!
Sunday – buffalo chicken pizza made with leftover shredded chicken (it was so yummy!)
Monday – leftovers from last week!
Tuesday – salmon with fries and salad
Wednesday – turkey tenderloin with baked potatoes and salad (making enough to share with a friend who is recuperating from a surgery)
Thursday – out at a candidates forum (I’m a candidate!) remember to vote Nov. 5th!
Friday – tbd
Saturday – out for a Halloween party!
good luck with the election!!
My fave pics Ive ever taken are from NY botanical gardens…amazing!
Su: Chinese take-out
Its been a long weekend & neither of us wants to cook or clean dishes 😉
M: green noodles/spinach salad/garlic-cheese wheat toast
Can’t wait to try these…thanks for the idea Jane!
Tu: l/o
W: butternut squash soup/turkey-spinach-swiss paini
Th: l/o or homemade pizza/salad/fruit
F-Sa: AZ to visit the in-laws
I need to go there one day – can’t believe I’ve never been! (there’s just too much to see in that city!
Mon – Beef and Bean Tacos, Shrimp Ceviche
Tues – Pot Roast, Potatoes & Carrots, Biscuits
Wed – Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Mixed Veggies
Thurs – Halloween Concert – Eat out
Fri – Spaghetti & Italian Sausage, Salad
Sat – Kids are going to Homecoming so me & the hubby are going out!
Sun – BBQ Roast Beef, Roast potatoes, Salad, Whole Grain Rolls, Angel Food Cake w/Strawberries & Whip Cream
I love black and white photos…something very striking even in the mundane…like a subway station!
Sunday-Roasted Salmon with Crispy Potato Cakes and a Veggie (my 5 year old’s favorite meal.)
Monday-FILs birthday so a friend is doing a potluck dinner for him. I’m bringing au gratin potatoes…from Costco 🙂
Tuesday-Fiesta Casserole (from ATK Family Cookbook)
Wednesday-Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Thursday-something with bacon. I have some TJs apple smoked stuff in the fridge I need to use.
Friday-Pizza
Saturday-Leftovers
You must be so happy to be home, Jane!
Monday: Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin, mushroom couscous, brussel sprouts
Tuesday: Crockpot Turkey Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower
Wednesday: Parmesan Yogurt Chicken over spaghetti, broccoli
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Honey Thai Chicken Burgers, yam fries
Saturday: Dinner at in-laws
Sunday: some kind of pasta dish. Maybe lasagna?
Thanks for the inspiration everyone!
Monday: Bacon Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli
Tuesday: Crockpot Fajitas with Avocado and Tomato
Wednesday: Crockpot Sesame Beef and Rice and Edamame
Thursday: Big Meatball Meatloaf and Green Beans
Friday: Trunk or Treating–nachos 😉
Sun. Creamy Chicken Noodle soup (homemade noodles)
Mon. Braised meatball sliders
Tues. Orange Chicken and Rice (TJs orange chicken)
Wed. Sausage, sauteed onions and cabbage w/Pierogies
Thurs. Chopped chicken salad w/israeli couscous, toasted pecans, asiago cheese, dried cranberries, corn w/basil dressing.
Friday! Night out!
Saturday Meatloaf, garlic cheese mashed potatoes and broccoli
love the lines and contrast in the photo. Sounds like a busy/fun schedule!
thanks, amanda. as I went down that escalator I fumbled for my camera phone as quickly as possible – the lines were too cool!
Crazy busy week running the Book Fair at school, so I have planned easy meals, and meals that can be prepped ahead.
Monday- Sub sandwiches, chips and fruit
Tuesday- Italian Meatball Soup with crusty bread
Wednesday- Meatball subs with carrots and celery
Thursday- Tostadas with all of the fixings
Friday- Eat at school for 1st Family Night of the year
Saturday- French Dip Sandwiches with chips and fruit
Sunday- Beef Stew
Sun – Tomato Basil Sausage Soup, cheesy breadsticks
Mon – Mac n cheese with turkey kielbasa and broccoli, fruit
Tuesday – Chili and corn bread
Wednesday – Pasta Bake, smoothies
Thursday – Husband works late so TJs frozen food is my go-to for me and kids
Friday and Saturday – Family wedding
Sunday – Mummy hot-dogs, sweet potato fries, spinach salad (or any other Halloween ideas I can come up with)
I am having a hard time figuring it out today – not motivated! Oh, well, here goes:
Sunday – we had taco night as requested by my 6 year old!
Monday – bacon & spinach crustless quiche, cut up veggies, and fruit salad
Tuesday – crock pot butternut squash soup & grilled cheese (if anyone has a good soup recipe – would love to try it!)
Wednesday – something easy – maybe breakfast dinner?
Thursday – grilled salmon, roasted brussel sprouts, quinoa
Friday – dinner out or at Nana’s
Saturday – sleepover for my 8 year old, probably pizza night
I feel like that almost every week! 😉
Mon: Pasta with pesto, meatballs with mushroom and garlic sauce, salad
Tue: Chicken stir fry
Wed: Pizza (I’m trying the latest <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/10/lazy-pizza-dough-favorite-margarita-pizza/"Smitten Kitchen recipe)
Thur: Bring share dinner with my Italian conversation group. I’m taking the <a href="http://www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2013/07/the-best-roasted-vegetables-ever.html"Wednesday Chef's roasted vegetables.
Fri: Baked eggs, tomato salad
Sat: Away in London, dinner with friends
Sun: Dinner with family
Aww, I got my links wrong, sorry!
My oven element broke! So until my hubby finds the part, I am looking at stove and crockpot only cooking…. With a high of 37 degrees this week, it’s just too cold to think about pulling the grill out…
Sunday: chicken marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans
Monday: Cajun Tilapia, rice, fruit, salad
Tuesday: Breakfast for dinner: egg sandwiches, fruit
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. Pork ribs in the crockpot, mashed potatoes, vegies
Thursday: Hubby cooks. red beans and rice, bread
Friday: pizza night- have to be order in if not fixed
Saturday: steak night? depends on the oven situation for the baked potatoes….
keep your fingers crossed!
You can bake potatoes in your crockpot
good luck with your oven – how annoying!
Sat – chicken pot pie
Sun – out
Mon – shrimp fried rice
Tues – grilled chicken, mac & squash
http://theveganstoner.blogspot.com/2013/04/mac-and-squash.html#comment-form
Wed – butternut squash/leek soup, homemade cinnamon/raisin bread
https://thisweekfordinner.com/2009/10/13/butternut-squash-soup/
Jane – we LOVE this soup recipe! It even freezes well! I also brought a few mason jars full (frozen) when we went camping last weekend, and reheated in a pot over the fire – so good! thank you thank you! it’s a staple in our house this fall.
Thurs -grilled steak tips, veggie risotto
Fri – tortellini primavera
yay! so glad you love that recipe – that makes me happy! 🙂
S: Vermont cheddar burgers, French fries
M: Spaghetti & meatballs, lemon broccoli & garlic bread
T: Stuffed chicken breasts w/maple roasted acorn squash
W: Leftovers or fend for yourself (new wed tradition, we’ll see how long it lasts)
T: Mexican stuffed bell peppers, sliced avocado
F: Asian lettuce wraps
S: Adult night (with friends) out at corn maze & then pizza at the tavern
monday pasta and meatballs
tuesday leftover meatballs with noodle and gravy
wed omlettes
thursday my b-day so takeout
friday out to late lunch so probably just a snack
saturday roast beef melts and macaroni salad
Beautiful photo! The latter part of the week gets crazy so everything is pretty simple and easy.
Sunday: Went out to dinner for husband’s birthday to a burger bar.
Monday: Old fashioned hard and soft shell tacos with green beans on the side. Served with garden tomatillo salsa and avocados.
Tuesday: Leftovers for the one person (me!) that will be home out of the five of us. Or maybe just a bowl of cereal if that tastes good! The rest of us will eat out between work travel, orchestra rehearsal and play rehearsal.
Wednesday: Chicken, broccoli, quinoa and cheddar casserole ”” nice one-dish meal!
Thursday: Butternut squash and mushroom lasagna with side salads.
Friday: Marching band senior dinner for three of us (meat and veggie lasagna) and leftovers for the other two plus my parents who will be coming into town.
Saturday: Cedar planked salmon and chicken breast with smashed CSA yukons and zucchini.
life is already busy and my kids are little…I can’t imagine what it’s going t be like as they get older, but your menu gives me a clue! 😉
Sun-Mesquite Pork Loin,grilled asparagus,peppers and mushrooms,loaded mashed potatoes.
Mon-Grilled Turkey Kielbasa,Broccoli Rice Casserole,Green salad.
Tues-Parmesan/Panko Tilapia, Baked Eggplant fries,Green beans.
Wed-leftovers.
Thurs-Grilled chicken legs,Baked sweet potatoes,spinach.
Fri-Homeade Veggie Beef Soup, Rolls.
Sat-leftovers
woohoo! hope that frittata is delish 🙂
Monday: Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese
Tuesday: crockpot teriyaki chicken with rice
Wednesday: spicy black bean burritos
Thursday: leftovers? unless i’m inspired to make something else.
Friday: pancakes 🙂 i LOVE breakfast. and it’s friday!
Saturday: out to eat
Sunday: roasted chicken & veggies
monday: chicken-less chicken noodle soup
tuesday: southwest chicken pasta
wednesday:leftovers
thursday: pumpkin and butternut squash coconut soup
friday: sloppy joes, broccoli and rice a roni
Lunch:
1. Nutella Sandwiches
2. Minute steaks, couscous, peas
3. Chinese Pork BBQ, rice
4. Dad’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish, El’s potato salad, peas
5. Classic Beef Stroganoff, noodles, sliced tomatoes
6. Sweet and Sour Chicken, cooked rice, sweet potatoes
7. Traveling
Dinner:
1. Salad
2. Cornbread with choice of toppings (tomatoes, jams, cheese, salami, Vegemite, etc.), tea
3. Falafel, vegetable couscous salad
4. Bree’s tomato-lentil soup, bread
5. Bread with choice of toppings (tomatoes, jams, cheese, salami, Vegemite, etc.), tea
6. Leftovers
7. Traveling