This morning I’ve been bakin’ bacon. Not for breakfast, much to Anna’s chagrin, but for dinner. I’m making BLT pizza later today because it is so, so good. It might even edge out honey goat cheese and caramelized onion as our favorite pizza flavor. I’m going to do my best to make the pizza earlier in the day so I can photograph it in daylight and share the recipe with you this week. This pizza needs to be shared.
Apparently I was sick of cooking after Thanksgiving because I didn’t make ONE THING on last week’s menu. So bad! Honestly, December is about survival for us. Work is crazy busy for both Nate and I, both the girls have their birthdays the week before Christmas, plus all the usual December busy-ness. If we even eat at all it will be a miracle! 😉
MONDAY:
– Moosewood Pasta Primavera
TUESDAY:
– Hot Dogs
– Salad or fruit or something like that
WEDNESDAY:
– Breakfast for dinner (planning to do some holiday baking for gifts)
THURSDAY:
– Caesar Salad (or chicken caesar wraps)
FRIDAY:
– Leftovers or winging it or takeout
SATURDAY:
– Order Pizza (birthday party day!)
SUNDAY:
– Cream of Mushroom Soup
As always, looking forward to seeing all your menus for the week! Please share!
I found out this week I got a promotion and we moving from sunny Florida up to the northern suburbs of Chicago…..in January! My small children know of nothing colder than 40 degrees! Now, we’re preparing the house to sell during the holidays?? What are we thinking! Gonna keep it simple the rest of the month!!
Sunday: Out to Cantina Laredo…our favorite Mexican place!!
Monday: Pot roast in the slow cooker
Tuesday: Baked sweet potatoes in the slow cooker with cranberry sauce
Wednesday: Beefy pasta bake (with leftover pot roast)
Thursday: Pumpkin pancake muffins in the oven
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out.
PS Any tips/advice from northern Chicagoland-ers???
Congratulations, Bonnie!
Where are you looking at? As cold as chicago gets I still love it. And I’m originally from Florida too!
Congratulations! Good luck with the move.
We’re in the northwest suburbs. I really like all that’s available in the area. My advice would be to try to keep my commute under 30 minutes. I take the train to the city everyday and it’s 1 hr 15 min door to door.
Thanks for all the advice!! I’m excited to get back to the Midwest. We have a house hunting trip planned for January (Grayslake/Libertyville), and the kids are TOTALLY onboard for a new adventure! Now, time to rack up the frequent flier miles.
Sunday baked zita
Monday pita with ground meat and cheese
Tues salad
Wed hamburgers
Thur pancakes and sausage
Friday dads retirment party
Sat thinking appetizer night
Here’s my plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2013/12/08/meal-plan-128-1214/
Yay! I can’t wait to see your BLT pizza recipe! I noticed it was on your menu post from last week, but never got around to asking for the recipe. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Here for inspiration this week. So far, all I have is:
Tonight – Hawaiian Haystacks and Apple Crisp
Monday – Pancakes and back to back basketball games
Have a great week! 🙂
Su: Dinner at a friend’s
Taking brownies for dessert
M:pork-potato hash w/ spinach & tomatoes/poached eggs/pumpkin pancakes
Tu: clam chowder/bread sticks
W: l/o
Th: chicken pot pie/salad
F: party food tasting
Prepping for big holiday party tomorrow night, so I’m forced to taste party food all day! 🙂
Sa: Holiday Party!
Apps:
BBQ sausage (spicy w/ pickled jalapenos & sweet w/ pineapples)
Queso Dip (white cheese w/ jalapenos & tomatoes) w/ chips
Shrimp salad w/ chips (bay shrimp, avocado, red peppers, lime, cilantro)
Soup Station:
Chicken Stew
Roasted tomato-pepper bisque
Cheesy bread sticks
Whole wheat rolls
Desserts:
Decorate-your-own sugar & gingerbread cookies
Peppermint Fudge
Large pot of chicken stew/large pot of creamy roasted tomato soup/
sun: broiled salmon, green beans with almonds, rice pilaf
mon: white chicken chili
tues: pepper jelly glazed chicken, almond quinoa, green beans
weds: steak pita pizzas, salad
thurs: out
fri: out
sat: pasta frittata, salad
Sunday – Leftovers, or nachos.
Monday – Roasted mushrooms with creamy polenta. Not really one of the kid’s favorite dishes, but so warm and yummy. Served with a green veggie.
Tuesday – Some sort of chicken and twice baked broccoli and cheese potatoes.
Wednesday – Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas.
Thursday – Broncos on Thursday night football, we’re having homemade mac and cheese and a big salad.
Friday – The kids will be at PNO, so S and I are going out to dinner on our own.
Saturday – Homemade pizza, or dinner out!
Sat: homemade mac n cheese, tipalia, green beans
Sun: almond crusted chicken, roasted sweet potato and broccoli
Mon: cheese ravioli in pink sauce, salads
Tues: BFD- scones, eggs, fruit salad
Wed: pot roast in crockpot, baked potatoes
Thurs: pesto chicken, couscous, broccoli, salad
Fri: pizza
Sunday – Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, corn
Monday – Taco Pie
Tuesday – Tex Mex pork chops, fried potatoes, applesauce
Wednesday – Shrimp scampi
Thursday – Chicken enchilada pasta bake
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – Broccoli cheese soup, High School band sub
You sound like me! I have been terrible about cooking since Thanksgivng! I usually cook almost every night, but the last couple of weeks, I am lucky if it’s four nights! Glad I’m not alone. This week though, I’m going to do it. I planned simple things.
Sunday- black bean and beef soup with tortillia chips (the only way I can get my kids to eat it)
Monday- oven fried pork chops and mashed potatoes (requested by the hubby)
Tuesday- grilled stuffed burritos
Wednesday- flank steak sandwiches
Thursday- hoping there are some leftovers of something!
Friday- Waffles and berries (we have a Christmas party)
Saturday- something chicken
Sunday – Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, baked brussels sprouts. cranberry sauce! (we didn’t have thanksgiving at home so making it tonight!)
Monday- Chicken curry with samosas and rice
Tuesday – salmon with veggies and fries
wednesday – I’m on a class trip to NYC! So those at home fend!
Thursday – steak and baked sweet potatoes and salad
Friday – out
Saturday – leftovers
We’re almost to the shortest day of the year, which means more daylight every day after that!
baked potato soup
shrimp tacos
stuffed shells and salad
chicken with creamy dijon sauce and brussel sprout gratin
fish and shrimp stew
I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO SAMPLE JANE’S DELICIOUS PIZZA. YUM!!! I am definitely going to make this pizza! (thank you, missy)
Sunday – Tri-tip roast, roasted brussel sprouts, & mashed potatoes
Monday – Previously made & thawed lentil soup, salad, & french bread
Tuesday – Taco night!!
Wednesday – Butternut squash risotto, & roasted salmon
Thursday – Baked pesto chicken & butter/cheese gf pasta
Friday – Dinner at Nana’s or take-out
Saturday – Night out in city for us & girls home with grandma
Mon: Cottage pie with broccoli, leftover pear and maple betty
Tue: Pasta with chilli and garlic greens, salad
Wed: Salad with goat’s cheese toasts
Thur: Baked potatoes with ratatouille (from the freezer)
Fri: Slow cooker ribs, fries and corn
Sat: Stir fry with pork meatballs and brown rice
Sun: Driving up to Bristol for Sunday lunch with my extended family. Will probably just have some toast and tea when we get home.
Monday – Korean Beef with Rice
Tuesday – Baked Potato Soup
Wednesday – Smothered Pork Burritos
Thursday – Meatloaf and Potatoes
Friday – Shredded Pork and Sauerkraut Sandwiches with French Fries
Saturday – Pizza – Toppings Husbands Choice
Sunday – Lasagna Rolls
BLT Pizza sounds amazing!
Monday: grilled BBQ Caesar chicken, rice, veggies
Tuesday: chicken tetrazinni,
Wednesday: quick french dip pitas
Thursday: sausage and potatoes
Friday: Christmas dinner at the church
Saturday: orange chicken
Sunday: marinated steak, fried potatoes, veggies
http://whatisonyourmenu.blogspot.com/2013/12/week-256-menu.html
Sun- Cuban pork, black beans,rice and a good ole southern pound cake.
Mon- Red beans and rice with andouille sausage.
Tues- Shrimp Caprese pasta with mozzarella balls, salad and French bread.
Wed- My Big Fat Greek Tacos….with all the greek fixins.
Thurs- Homemade pizza…. shrimp Thai, Marghrit
Aggghhh…it sent before I was finished. Thanks 2yo son of mine!
Fri- Tri tip and Lobster tails, baked potatoes and salad.
Sat- BBQ
Sun- Roast turkey with the fixings!
Hi Here’s my GF menu for the week
Sun – butternut squash pumpkin soup
Mon – lentil tacos
Tue – salad
Wed – smothered chicken & broc
Thu – Out – seeing Wicked !
Fri – Out
Sat – Out – seeing TSO concert
3x out for me in one month is a huge deal 3x in one week is nuts !
No specific day — six meals planned:
Oven tacos, Mexican orzo salad (new recipe)
Baked beef stew, biscuits
Chicken & noodles, broccoli, spinach
Gorton’s fish portions, mac & cheese
Ham sandwiches, cole slaw
Hot Chicken salad casserole, corn, fruit salad
Green Chili chicken casserole, veggie
Sat – sausage and quinoa stuffed acorn squash
http://themessybakerblog.com/2013/11/17/sausage-quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash/
Sun – roasted chicken, honey glazed carrots, broccoli
Mon – chicken noodle soup (with roasted chicken)
Tues – grilled steak, baked sweet potatoes, broccoli
Wed – homemade pizza
Thurs – out
Fri – BFD
Sun: Chicken Cheesesteaks
Mon: Shrimp & green beans, rice
Tue: Corn chowder from my freezer, salad
Wed: Fish & roasted cabbage & kale
Thu: Sweet potato stew
Fri: Chicken & roasted cauliflower, salad
Sat: Leftovers
Sunday- Christmas Shopping & Dinner Out
Monday- Taco Chili & Cornbread
Tuesday- Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Fried Rice & Trader Joe’s Egg Rolls
Wednesday- Turkey Sandwiches with Pesto, Mayonnaise, Red Onion, Tomato & Provolone on Ciabatta Rolls
Thursday- Pasta with Italian Sausage & Broccoli
Friday- Chicken Parmesean
Saturday- Salmon, Broccoli & Basmati Rice
Sunday: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roast-pork-with-maple-and-mustard-glaze/
This was fabulous!!! parmesan potatoes, broccoli
Monday: Pasta e Faglio, rolls, salad
Tuesday: Turkey pot pie, salad(Last of the Thanksgiving bird)
Wednesday: Italian Pork Stew
Thursday: No one home, yay
Friday: Mom out, yay, everyone on their own
Saturday: Party, yay no cooking again.
Just got back from visiting my oldest daughter in college. She is at SUU at it was very cold and snowing!
Mon – Beefy Mac & Cheese, Salad (Quick & Easy)
Tues – Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowls
Wed – Baked Eggs w/Tomatoes & Parmesan
Thurs – Beef Stew, Caesar salad
Fri – Garlicky Tortellini Spinach & Tomato Soup, Salad, whole-grain rolls
Sat – Chicken Pot Pie
Sun – Ravioli Bake & Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread
Monday: Crockpot Zuppa Toscana and Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Chicken Marsala and Pasta and Broccoli
Wednesday: Chicken and Rice and Corn
Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner-Mini Oven Pancakes from Our Best Bites and Eggs and Fruit
Friday: Crockpot Stuffed Shells and Mixed Veggies
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner again 🙂 Cranberry Eggnog Muffins
Sunday: Left Overs
That bacon looks mighty tasty, Jane! Looking forward to your pizza post this week.
Monday: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, rice, and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin, lemon couscous, and broccoli
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Chicken strips, rice, and brussel sprouts
Friday: Out
Saturday: Maple Mustard Chicken, mashed potatoes, lemony green beans
Sunday: Veggie Spaghetti & French Bread