As responsible as I’ve been about meal planning the last two weeks, this week I am taking that planned-for vacation from the dinner plan! I am hopping on a plane with the kids tomorrow for our annual East Coast trip, this time tooling around in a Toyota Prius. (I am pumped about spending way less on gas this summer than we ever have!) I know in the next two week’s we’ll be having smoked pizza at some point, thanks to my brother, but beyond that I haven’t a clue. And I’m kind of excited about that!
I won’t be totally MIA on the blog this coming month. I still need to share a special chocolate cake recipe with you soon, as well as a fun and silly grilling idea for summer. And who knows what other deliciousness will find it’s way onto the blog thanks to our travels. Plus this weekly post will go up no matter what, whether I plan a menu or not because I know some of you will!
If you are one of those responsible ones with a menu planned this week, please put it in the comments below! THANK YOU!
Hi! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and count on you to share yours! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
Chicken pasta salad, Asian twist (off this website! It is so good!), chicken from the deli, green beans
Ham, mac-n-cheese (the country contessa), watermelon
Stir fry chicken, fried rice, edamame
Spicy tuna bowls, Chinese dumplings, spring rolls
Taco salads
Spaghetti and meatballs (sauce recipe from Fix It and Forget It), green salad
Sun: Zucchini stuffed with smoked salmon and leeks with parmesan mornay sauce
Mon: Beef chow fun noodles
Tues: leftovers
Wed: leftovers
Thurs: Pasta salad
Fri: leftovers
Sat: cousin’s wedding banquet!
Enjoy the East Coast!
Week of 7/16 to 7/22
Sunday: Chinese food. I caved.
Monday: Gingered beef and bean “pizza” pie
Tuesday: Farfalle “lasagne” casserole and salad
Wednesday: Lime and honey salmon/black bean and corn salad (this site!)
Thursday: Our 10th anniversary…I hear we have dinner reservations…
Friday: Grilling! Burgers and all the trimmings!
Saturday: An important show to do – which means probably sushi beforehand or bar chicken fingers afterwards…
Enjoy your vacation! I’m holding out for the chocolate cake recipe!
Mon – Baked Ziti w/Ground Beef, Melon
Tues – Turkey Cheeseburgers, Chips, Cantaloupe
Wed – Turkey Sandwiches, Chips, Pickles
Thurs – Chicken Kebabs, Rice
Fri – Chicken Caesar Salad
Sat- Garlic Alfredo Tortellini
Sun – Creamy Parmesan Herb Chicken & Mushrooms, Roasted Broccoli
Monday: Bean and Rice Burritos with Guacamole and Salsa
Tuesday: Sausage Cups with Feta Cauliflower Couscous Salad
Wednesday: Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce and Baked Fries and Broccoli
Thursday: Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Peas
Friday: Hawaiian Pizza Jalapeno Poppers (Cravings) and Salad
Saturday: Steak Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
Sunday: Shrimp Pasta and Corn
Sun: Grilled chicken, greek watermelon salad
Mon: Linguini & zucchini
Tue: Chicken Caesar salad
Wed: Burgers & fries
Thu: leftovers
Fri: Steak & salad
Sat: TBD
M: chili Verde (a friend made yesterday and sweetly brought us over a container…yum!), rice and beans.
Tu: BBQ chicken w/ grilled corn on the cob & asparagus
W: BFF is coming over for a late lunch…brie & apricot chicken paninis w/ honey-mustard salad
Th: 40-clove garlic chicken w/ smashed potatoes & asparagus
F: Movies at the park to watch Aladdin…carne asada tortas, Mexican coleslaw, & cantaloupe w/ popcorn and M&Ms for the movie
Sa: Del Mar races
Su: grilled shrimp over salad w/ cilantro-avocado-lime dressing.
Have fun on your annual pilgrimage!!
This week my husband and I are “trading places.” He is responsible for planning, shopping for, and cooking this week’s meals. Here’s what he has planned:
Sunday: Chicken on the grill and bulgur wheat caprese salad
Monday: Breakfast for dinner (eggs, bacon, and toast)
Tuesday: Hot dogs, sautéed kale and leftover bulgur wheat salad
Wednesday: Chicken nuggets (roasted beets for me)
Thursday: Little, individual pizzas
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out and Movie in the Park!
Sun: Grilled fish, salad
Mon: Tuna sandwiches, chips, fruit
Tue: Scallops, corn, rice
Wed: Fish Nuggets, peas
Thu: Salmon & green beans
Fri: grilled chicken, mixed veggies
Sat: Shrimp tacos