Happy New Year! (Related: How are we already 1 week into January? WHOAH.)
We just returned from a 2-week trip to New Jersey and New Hampshire. Yes, we were there for the bitter cold. Yes, we got to watch the blizzard in New England from my in-law’s couch in their 1775 farmhouse and it was awesome. Yes, traveling at Christmas was as stressful as I thought it would be. And, yes, it was totally worth it! (Although, it may be another 15 years before we do it again. Sorry, grandparents!)
It’s Monday and I actually do have a meal plan for the week. It’s boring but it’s done and I did the grocery shopping, so I’m feeling good about life. I’ve been getting messages about how people miss the weekly menu. So, let’s get this party started, shall we? GO MEAL PLANNING!
MONDAY:
– Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
TUESDAY:
– Taco Tuesday
WEDNESDAY:
– Rachel Sandwiches
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Ravioli and Caesar Salad
SATURDAY:
– Eat out night (or maybe I’ll cook something special as my mom will be visiting!)
SUNDAY:
– Cilantro Sour Cream Enchiladas
OKAY, PEOPLE. We want to see your weekly menus! In the spirit of the New Year, please share your meal plan for the week in the comments! Remember, all menus are welcome here at This Week for Dinner. Fancy, simple, vegan, gluten free, whatever! We love all ideas!
Happy New Year!! I got a vacuum sealer for Christmas and am itching to vacuum (and stash in my freezer!!) anything I can get my hands on! 🙂
Sunday: Calzones and roasted Brussels sprouts
Monday: Chicken pot pie
Tuesday: Taco bake with nachos (holdover from last week)
Wednesday: Roasted chicken thighs and cauliflower rice
Thursday: Pumpkin muffins
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out
I have a vacuum sealer, too, but it’s been sitting in the box for a year! I NEED TO GET IT OUT! is it easy to use?
I missed you Jane! Glad all is well and you had a fun holiday. I’m really trying to stick to meal planning. The order isn’t set, but here’s the dinner plan.
Sun: Roasted Veggie and Tofu Bowls with Cashews, Apples
Mon: Leftover Bowls, Grapes
Tues: Scrambled Eggs with Veggies and Cheese, Toast and Green Smoothies
Wed: Lentil Soup, Yogurt, Rolls, Apples
Thurs: Eat Pizza at a Bday Party (or Take Out)
Fri: Leftovers or Frozen Meals
awww, thanks, erika! I love that you are still here sharing your menus – every time I see your name it makes me smile! (anna is in 4th grade! yikes!)
So happy you are back! We are doing a Paleo experiment this month.
Sun – Braised beef cubes, roasted vegetables & faux-tatoes (mashed cauliflower)
Mon – Ground beef chili, salad
Tue РCrispy chicken thighs, saut̩ed peppers, faux-tatoes
Wed – Kalua pork & cabbage
Thu – lettuce wrap tacos w/leftover pork
Fri & Sat home alone so probably whatever leftovers are rattling around the fridge
thanks, barbara! and good luck with the paleo experiment – look forward to seeing the menus!
Happy New Year! I’m in MA, so we just got our pipes thawed out, and dug out from the storm too!
Sat ”” French onion soup (because BRRRRRR!), French bread pizza for the kids
Sun ”” orange chicken over rice
Mon ”” fish sticks, veg fried rice (w/ leftover rice from sunday)
Tues ”” beef stew, crockpot
Wed ”” pizza
Thurs ”” tuna noodle casserole
Fri ”” breakfast dinner
oh, you poor massachussettans! SO MUCH SNOW AND WATER! yikes! I was glad we were a bit further north and east, the storm was a bit more fun 😉
Happy New Year! Glad you are back posting menus!
Sunday- 14 bean soup with leftover ham
Monday- salmon, asparagus, rice and salad
Tuesday- I have a meeting so leftover soup and salad
Wednesday- chicken chili
Thursday- roasted chicken breast and veggies
Friday- out
Saturday – tbd
thanks, nancy! happy new year to you, too!
Happy New Year Jane! (As a nanny i am only responsible for the family meals Monday-Thursday)
Monday – Indian tacos (tofu)
Tuesday – Thai stuffed peppers
Wednesday – slow cooker beef stew and fresh bread
Thursday – Cornbread chicken casserole
For just me
Friday – out for pizza
Saturday – Trader Joe’s tika masala
Sunday – omelet and hashbrowns
as always, that family you work for is SO LUCKY! 😉 so fun to see your name, elisa! happy new year!
Starting of the New Year using my Christmas present (the Instant Pot)!
Sunday homemade gnocchi and marinara sauce
Monday Cincinnati chili and spaghetti in the Instant Pot
Tuesday Chicken cutlets with lemon and sage, rainbow chard with basil, and (in the Instant Pot) fingerllng potatoes
Wednesday leftover spaghetti chili
Thursday lamb shoulder chops and leftover chard and potatoes
Friday enchiladas suizas (maybe?)
Saturday jook (Chinese rice porridge)
interested to see how you like the instant pot! like my vacuum sealer (mentioned above!) mine is still in the box…I need to put it to work! let us know how you like it!
oh, and my friend barbara has a blog called Pressure Cooking Today with tons of instant pot recipes. she’s great!
Thanks, Jane, for the tip on your friend’s website. I am loving the instant pot! I mean, really, really liking it! I’m going to get a little more daring in the next couple of weeks (duck confit, perhaps) as well as some other pressure-cooker type recipes to see how much time I can save in cooking time.
I’m glad you are back!
Monday: Baked Veggie Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Frozen Burritos and Fresh Fruit (I was sick)
Wednesday: Hubby Brought Home Take-Out
Thursday: Beef Stew with Olives and Capers
Friday: Cheddar and Mustard Loaf Ham Sandwiches with Fresh Fruit
Saturday: Grilled Steaks with Special Sauce and Broccoli
Sunday: Crispy Lentil Kachori and Salad
Thanks, Vicky! I’m glad you are, too!
Also…thank goodness for frozen foods on those sick days! 😉
Happy New Year! I’m sorry to be late to the party, but I just realized you were back!
Mon – Veggie soup (crockpot), yeast rolls
Tues – Leftover soup, grilled cheese
Wed – Chicken pot pie (frozen), rice, broccoli, black eyed peas
Thurs – Spaghetti, salad, bread
Fri – Chili cheese hot dogs, tater tots, baked beans, mac & cheese
Sat – Leftovers
Sun – Out to eat with our board game group
it’s never too late! happy new year and thanks for posting! 🙂