Hi, friends! So, it’s a non-planning week for me. In case you missed last week’s post, I’m giving myself a break this summer…if a meal plan happens, great! If not, great! But, as promised, I’m still getting a weekly post up so you all can keep on sharing your menus. And please do that!
Last week was Nate’s birthday and I made a cake that WILL be shared with you this week. We can’t keep the recipe to ourselves. Better than the cake, though, was celebrating with our three kids. It’s amazing how excited they were for our little party of five.
Okay, share your menus in the comments if you’ve got ’em! I need the inspiration myself! 😉
I love those tall birthday candles I see so often on your birthday cake pics!
Enjoy summer :-)!!!!
Sun: Tilapia tacos
Mon: Flounder, corn on the cob, salad
Tue: Caesar salad with shrimp
Wed: Broiled marinated chicken cutlets, mixed veggies
Thu: Veggie burgers, veggie chips
Fri: Salmon, green beans
Sat: Chinese take out
I love that you even notice the candles – I definitely have a candle type! haha!
Happy birthday, Nate!
Mon: Husband cooks- Grilled ribeye, potato gratin, salad
Tues: Corn risotto stuffed poblanos & salad
Wed: Husband cooks- BLT & chips
Thurs: Beef stuffed tomatoes & salad
Fri: Flounder with chive butter, cherry tomato gratin & roasted balsamic carrots
Sat: Out with friends
Sun: Smoked pork ribs, potato salad & coleslaw
Not much of a menu for me this week either…too much summer fun to be had!
M: out to dinner
Tu: staycation to LA…day #1 Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood sign hike, La Brea Tar Pits
W: day #2 Knott’s Soak City
Th: back home… probably veggie burgers and fries
F: brisket…not sure about the sides yet
Sa: SD Fair
Su: Storm baseball game
so many nights this week the kids were just having sooooo much fun, I couldn’t bear to tear them away to go cook something. you’re right, too much summer fun to be had! 🙂
also….you’re lucky your staycation is LA – so many amazing things there! have fun!
Cincinnati chili, green beans, applesauce
Brats, sauerkraut, baked beans
chicken bacon orzo soup
crockpot Garlic Parmesan chicken (new recipe), veggies
Gorton’s fish, mac & cheese
I’m glad you’re enjoying summer and birthdays. So much fun!!! But, oh my goodness. What a week it’s been for our family. My father-in-law passed last week after a very aggressive, very fast bout of cancer. Then, today, my husband broke his collarbone in a mountain biking accident!!! Oy vey. I can certainly tell you the rest of our summer will be INTERESTING if nothing else.
Sunday: Dinner at friends’ house…we’re bringing wine
Monday: Baked mac and cheese
Tuesday: Pad Thai (Moosewood recipe)
Wednesday: Bagel Dogs
Thursday: Chicken noodle soup
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out
Bonnie, I am so sorry about your father-in-law, and what a terrible week for your husband. send him our love!
Garlic basil shrimp, Salad
No bun Cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, cucumbers and onions in oil and vinegar
Tacos
Chicken Parmesan casserole (new recipe), roasted broccoli
Fried eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and onions
Grilled steak, salad, baked sweet potatoes
Back from vacation so back to meal planning 🙂
Monday: Still traveling, out to eat
Tuesday: Beef and Brussels Sprouts Cheesy Pasta
Wednesday: Vegetarian Pesto Pasta and Garlic Bread and Peas
Thursday: Beef Chow Fun Stir Fried Rice Noodles and Broccoli
Friday: Sticky Braised Pork and Sharp Cheddar Polenta and Corn
Saturday: Crock Pot Chipotle Lime Chicken Tostadas with Guacamole and Fresh Salsa
Sunday: Left Overs
Sun – Out
Mon – Grilled steaks, panzanella
Tue – Tacos
Wed – Spaghetti carbonara, birthday cake
Thu – Chinese chicken salad
Fri – Pizza
Sat – TBD
as usual, thank you for your awesome menus! woohoo! totally helping me this week as I get ready for the coming week!