Happy Sunday! I cannot believe that this week is CHRISTMAS. We’re happy here at the Maynard house because my friend Nikki delivered her famous box of Christmas goodies to us yesterday. I may be stressed and crazy but at least I have Nikki’s beautifully-dipped pretzels to keep me happy!
MONDAY:
– Takeout (We’ll be busy with Cate’s birthday party! That’s right, both my girls have birthdays the week before Christmas!)
TUESDAY:
– Breakfast for Dinner (I think Yorkshire Pudding)
WEDNESDAY:
– Chinese Takeout – a Maynard family tradition!
THURSDAY:
– Swedish Meatballs with boiled new potatoes and lingonberry jam
– Bulle (Swedish Cardamom Bread)
FRIDAY:
– Leftovers
SATURDAY:
– Quick trip to Mexico, so I imagine Mexican food!
SUNDAY:
– More Mexico!
Please share your food plans for the week! And for those of you celebrating Christmas, I look forward to seeing your food traditions!
Monday: Lemon-Baked Tilapia with Carrot French Fries
Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie
Wednesday: Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
Thursday: Roast Turkey with Apple Brandy Glaze, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts, Mushroom-Taleggio Twice-Baked Potatoes, and Ovaltine Pudding with Honeyed Rice Krispies
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: Georgia Pecan Crusted Breast of Chicken and Georgia Peanut Salsa
Sunday: Fried Clams and French Fries
Happy Holidays!!
sat – tortelloni with spinach and pea pods
Sun – orange chicken and broccoli over basmati rice
Mon – turkey chili in the crock
Tues – lasagna from the freezer, salad
Wed – spinach Stromboli, pepperoni Stromboli to Inlaws for xmas eve
Thurs – roast beef at my moms
Fri – baked eggs over sweet potato & sausage hash
Here’s my plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2014/12/21/meal-plan-1221-1227/
i can’t wait to hear about the Mexico trip!
Our plans:
Monday – chicken pot pie (from leftover rotisserie)
Tuesday – takeout italian
Wednesday, Christmas Eve – tapas style, with lamb chops, shrimp cocktail, cheeses and crackers and a new BLT bruschetta recipe
Thursday – braised short ribs, twice baked potatoes and green beans for Christmas dinner
Friday – pizza night with travelers arriving
Saturday – traditional turkey dinner
Sunday – continuing the traditional with ham!
Mon through January …. Leftovers! 🙂
Looks like you’ve got a wonderful week ahead. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to everyone!! We’re hosting a dozen people again this year – the first time in our new house.
Sunday: Jimmy Johns after seeing the village’s light display
Monday: Homemade pasta and roasted sweet potatoes/apples
Tuesday: Burgers on homemade buns and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Small plates as everyone is traveling to us via planes, trains, & automobiles
Lentil chili
Cornbread
Veggie pizza – a classic and family favorite
Sausage, cheese, and crackers
Christmas cookies
Cocoa balls
Candy cane cookies
Pepparkakor
Shortbread
Glug
Thursday: We have some favorites – some new recipes. All we know is we’ll have a GREAT time cooking and an even better time eating it all. 🙂
Standing rib roast
Goat cheese mashed potatoes
Cornbread, Craisin, pecan stuffing
Roasted brussel sprouts and apples
Cranberry sauce
Dinner rolls
Buche de Noel
Friday – Saturday: Food coma? leftovers? Out?
Happy Christmas!
Mon: Pasta with spinach ricotta sauce, salad
Tue: Breakfast for dinner
Wed: Fondue
Thur: Roast turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, veggies and Christmas pudding
Fri: Leftovers
Sat: Pizza
Sun: tbc
Happy holidays to all!
Monday- Christmas party- bringing Brie en croute
Tuesday- out to dinner with family visiting from out of state
Wednesday- Latkes, applesauce, buttered herb egg noodles, brussle sprouts
Thursday- Bacon wrapped pork loin with balsamic glaze, carrot soufflé, mashed potatoes, winter salad and lots of Christmas cookies!
Friday- Leftovers
Saturday- Leftovers or take-out
Merry Christmas!
Monday: Pizza take out
Tuesday: Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Wednesday: Prime Rib, Corn, Brown Sugar Green Beans, Yorkshire Pudding, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Rolls, and Desserts
Thursday: Left Overs
Friday: Left Overs
Saturday: Elemental Arrecheras with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa
Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner-Pumpkin Pancakes
S:Out
M: Grilled turkey & cheese sandwich, steamed summer squash
T: Mushroom swiss burgers & oven onion rings
W: Xmas eve party: bringing sweedish meatballs
T: Appetizers, Rib roast, garlic mashed, creamed spinach, corn, popovers & chocolate ganache tart w/salted caramel sauce
F: Provolone Chicken, spaghetti & salad
S: Leftovers
Sun – Teriyaki meatballs, rice, stir fry
Mon – Shrimp bagels & soup
Tue – Pulled pork sandwiches, kale salad
Wed – Oyster stew, crab, assorted appetizers (a Christmas eve tradition)
Thu – Ham, au gratin potatoes (PW recipe), green bean casserole
Fri – pizza
Sat – Leftovers — maybe split pea soup?
Mon – Pot Roast & Veggies
Tues – Extended Family Dinner – Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread
Wed – Shepherd’s Pie
Christmas Dinner–Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots, Peas, Rolls, Fruit Salad, Deviled Eggs
Homemade Pies for Dessert – Apple, Pumpkin & Pecan
Fri – Potato Chowder w/Ham, Salad, Crusty Rolls
Sat – Parmesan Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Broccoli & Cheese
Sun – Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cornbread, Salad