Long time no talk! The day after Thanksgiving marked the beginning of floor demolition in our house. Unsurprisingly, the past week has been insane. Hence, no menu plan last week. But we have our kitchen back now (yay!) and we are sick to death of eating out/spending money on takeout. It’s time to get back in the kitchen! Also, we have wood floors now and I feel so grateful and excited.
MONDAY:
TUESDAY:
WEDNESDAY:
THURSDAY:
- Leftovers
FRIDAY:
SATURDAY:
- Takeout night
SUNDAY:
Please share your menus/recipes/meal plans in the comments below! It’s good to be back, looking forward to seeing what you’ve got cooking!
Congratulations on the kitchen update! I hope you enjoy it.
We’re having red beans and rice and baked burritos this week, with some eating out planned for the weekend!
we’re going to have red beans and rice this week! (like, week 761 because I’m reading your menu now to plan!)
enjoying the kitchen update so much, thank you!
How exciting — new kitchen!
Sun: Chickpea stew with spinach and sausage (recipe from either the U-T or the Sac Bee)
Mon: Cashew turmeric chicken over rice (in the Bon Appetit issue that arrived this week)
Tues: leftovers
Wed: leftovers
Thurs: Ground beef, creamed corn and onion goulash (my childhood favorite)
Fri: leftovers
Sat: takeout
that chickpea stew sounds awesome!
We’re remodeling our staircase soon and I’m so excited but anxious about the mess.
Mon: tomato bisque with grilled ham & cheese sandwiches
Tu: chipotle chicken tacos with calabacitas, guac & chips
W: stir fry fish & vegs in black bean sauce with rice
Th: buffalo chicken drumsticks with veg salad & blue cheese dressing
F: working… guys are ordering pizza
Sa: Ugly Sweater Bunco night…meat & cheese platter, bacon wrapped dates, spicy cranberry meatballs, shrimp cocktail
Su: bunco leftovers
the upheaval is REAL…but it’s so worth it! you can do it!
Yay for a new kitchen! Congrats!
Monday: Red Sauce Pasta and Broccoli
Tuesday: Chicken Piccata Pasta and Peas
Wednesday: Mustard Pork Tenderloins with Maple Sweet Potatoes and Shallot Green Beans
Thursday: Crunchwrap Supreme Copycat and Rainbow Citrus Salad
Friday: Pork Marsala and Mashed Potatoes and Corn
Saturday: Beer Brats with Onions and Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts
Sunday: Tandoori Chicken, Rice Pilaf and Naan and Peas
thanks, vicki!
also, pork marsala? what cut of pork and how do you prepare it?
Jane,
The original recipe called for pork chops, but I used a pork roast and cut it into cubes, seasoned and coated with flour, then browned. Then just cook similar to chicken marsala. My family still liked chicken marsala best :).
Yay!!! Glad that’s behind you and you can enjoy your new floors! Let’s. See. Some. Pictures!!! We have a busy week ahead of us here, too!
Sunday: Turkey Pot Pie
Monday: Vegetarian Chili in the slow cooker after Local Christmas Parade!
Tuesday: Slow-simmered Lentils with Kale & Goat Cheese (Smitten Kitchen “Keepers”)
Wednesday: Shepherd’s Pie (ATK Make Ahead)
Thursday: Skillet Roast Chicken & Potatoes
Friday: Dress Rehearsal (Jimmy John’s??)
Saturday: Christmas Spectacular Dance Line Show!!!
I’m going to post pics on Instagram…once I get all our stuff put away! 😉 @janemaynard keep an eye out!!
Glad your floor went in so quickly. I hope you love it! This week we’re having:
— white bean soup w/bacon and greens
— chicken, broccoli, mushroom risotto
— smoked pork, spinach and beet salad
— baked fish, l/o risotto, cauliflower
— chicken pot pie
— chili, cheesy cornbread
— (out for holiday party)
— making cookies for a potluck
Love seeing what everyone else is making, too.
I can’t believe how fast we got the installers on the schedule and then that it took them only 10 days. if we’d done it ourselves it would have taken MONTHS. I feel so grateful!!
Exciting & inspiring to have a new kitchen!
Sun: Salmon, baked potatoes, salad
Mon: Sloppy Joe’s. carrot & celery sticks
Tue: Stuffed shells, salad
Wed: French onion chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans
Thu: Halibut, baked sweet potatoes, corn
Fri: Tuna noodle casserole, salad
Sat: Tomato soup and leftovers
what is french onion chicken?
and, yes, so wonderful to have the space updated!