Hello! We are home from vacation and I am getting back into the cooking groove! After such a long break I am actually really looking forward to it.
Before we get to this week’s dinner plans, I need to tell you about the dinner that Nate and I had last night. Today is our 15th wedding anniversary (TIME FLIES! Happy anniversary, Nate!). Last night Veladora at the Rancho Valencia hotel in Rancho Santa Fe hosted us for dinner to celebrate. There are no words for how wonderful our evening was, but I’m going to give it a try! (Seriously, in the time it took for us to drive off the hotel property we must have said, “That dinner was awesome!” twenty times.) First of all, the food. Ahhh, the food. Nate ordered prime rib cap and I was treated to scallops. Both dishes were unreal. The rib cap was a beautiful cut of meat cooked to perfection, and my scallops were paired with three different corn sides that complemented the scallops beautifully. All of the food we had was wonderful, right down to the 18-year old balsamic vinegar for dipping the focaccia. Chef Matt came out to meet us at the end of our meal and it was so interesting talking with him about the food, how the menu is developed and modified with the seasons, as well as his own career path. Beyond the food, the serving staff was stellar and the restaurant itself was beautiful. The best part was that, despite the high caliber of the restaurant, we felt comfortable and relaxed, thanks to both the setting and the staff. Oh, and they gave us a little gift on the way out the door that was, of course, a tasty treat. It was truly the perfect way to celebrate our latest life milestone. Thank you, Veladora, for a night we will not soon forget.
Despite the fact that I pretty much don’t want to eat any other food ever after Veladora, real life dictates that I still have to feed my family. So, back to the weekly menu!
MONDAY:
– Caprese salad with crusty bread
– Stewed green beans
TUESDAY:
– Taco night
WEDNESDAY:
– Grammy’s Orange Chicken
– Rice and veggie
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Takeout night
SATURDAY:
– Chicken on the grill
– Corn on the cob and watermelon
SUNDAY:
– Quiche
– Spinach and strawberry salad
Click here for the free printable of this week’s menu plus the shopping list!
Big THANKS to all of you who continued posting menus the last few weeks while I took a break. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!
As usual, please share your menu for the week! Plain or fancy, we want to see it all!
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Sounds like a great week! I love how you keep things simple.
Here’s my plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2014/07/20/weekly-refresh-1/
I gotta keep it simple or I often end up not cooking what I planned! 😉
Sun: Left overs (I can’t stop making chicken piccata! It’s my new favorite….I unexpectedly made a huge batch last night again)
Mon: Halibut, corn, sliced tomatoes
Tue: Pasta with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs from the garden, salad
Wed: Salmon with lemon & dill, green beans
Thu: Scrambled eggs & homemade hash browns, fruit
Fri: Grilled chicken Caesar salad
Sat: Out
I forgot to add, Happy 15th Anniversary!!!!
thanks, kim! 🙂
Happy Anniversary to you and Nate!!! So glad you had such a good time.
Sunday – Hake, Baked potatoes, lima beans
Monday – Turkey sausage sandwiches with peppers, onions, tomato and cheese, fries
Tuesday – Ham, mac and cheese, applesauce
Wednesday – Thinking maybe Ham and cheese tortillas
Thursday – Turkey breast, potato casserole, green beans, coleslaw
Friday- Turkey tetrazzini, Italian bread
Saturday – Leftovers
thanks, mona! 🙂
Monday: Chicken Black Bean Casserole and Fresh Veggies
Tuesday: Beef Taquitos with Fresh Salsa and Guacamole
Wednesday: Fish with Rosemary, Garlic and Potatoes and Green Beans
Thursday: Stir Fried Sesame Chicken
Friday: Carne Asada Fries
Saturday: Out To Eat
Sunday: Left Overs
Happy Anniversary!!! We will be at 17 years in September. Time really does fly!
Now that we are done traveling for the summer, I have to start actually meal planning again. I’m kind of looking forward to it and kind of not… We definitely need to decrease eating out these days! So, I’m here for inspiration 😉
thanks, carolina! and good luck getting back in the groove 😉
Mon: Husband’s birthday – burgers on the BBQ, salad and apple crumble cheesecake.
Tue: Homemade pizza, green salad.
Wed: Dinner out.
Thur: Potluck at a friend’s. Taking beetroot salad and bread.
Fri: Pasta with sausage and greens.
Sat: TBC but your caprese salad idea is calling my name!
Sun: Dinner at Mum’s.
Sunday: Grilled pork tenderloin, buttered noodles, broccoli
Monday: Chicken and veggie stirfry
Tuesday: Chicken noodle soup from the freezer
Wednesday: Skillet lasagna
Thursday: Grilled chicken sandwiches
Friday: Not sure, probably something on the grill
Saturday: Shrimp with feta
Happy Anniversary!!
Sat – ricotta stuffed squash blossoms, baked ziti
Sun – steak w/ caramelized onions, risotto, carrots
Mon – grilled chicken over salad
Tues – tortelloni w/ roasted vegs (turnip, summer squash, yellow beans)
Wed – homemade pizza!
Thurs – black bean quesadillas
Fri – summer veg quiche
thanks, jessica! also, will you move into my house and start cooking for me? 😉
sunday pork nachos yummy
Monday naan pizzas
tues blt with tomatoes from garden
wed chicken tacos
thur Panini
Friday grilled hot dogs or sliders
We too are back from a few wonderful days in King’s Canyon and the Sequioa National Forest. Did some fishing, climbing and hiking!
Mon – Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread
Tues – Coconut Chicken, Basmati Rice, Broccoli
Wed – Grilled Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Baked Beans
Thurs – Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Squash, Summer Pasta Salad
Fri – Grilled Chicken, Rice, Salad, Pineapple
Sat – BBQ w/friends and family
Sun – Leftovers
that sounds BEAUTIFUL! we need to do a trip like that sometime!
M: zuppa toscana (from freezer)/whole grain bread/watermelon
Tu: b4d–blueberry pancakes/bacon/scallion-cheddar eggs/cherries
W: chicken salad w/ grapes on whole grain bread/watermelon
Th: cheesy salsa chicken/corn tortillas/rice/avocado & mango
F: grilled pizzas/salad/fruit & yogurt smoothies
Sa: out to Pechanga Casino Comedy Club for a friends bday
Monday: greek salad
Tuesday: asian lettuce wraps
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: kale pizza
Friday: salmon burgers
Saturday: out to eat
Sunday: breakfast for dinner
thanks for all the menus, everyone!!