Look what came out of my oven this morning! Delicious pain au chocolat! I spent hours making these croissants. It’s a very involved process. KIDDING. I bought them frozen at Trader Joe’s, let them rise overnight, and this morning our apartment was filled with the smell of fresh croissants! None of the work, all of the pleasure. These will be PERFECT for Christmas morning.
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This is our family’s busiest week of each year…Anna’s birthday (I can’t believe it’s been a whole year already), Cate’s birthday and Christmas preparations. Wish me luck…I hope I survive!
MONDAY:
– Chicken cordon bleu (from freezer section)
– Rice
– Veggie
TUESDAY:
– Eat out (birthday celebrations that night, so won’t have time to really cook)
WEDNESDAY:
– Cate’s favorite dinner…not sure what that is yet because she’s napping. Will update later!
THURSDAY:
– Pork chops
– Rice
– Veggie
FRIDAY:
– Eat out (I know, twice in one week…but we have more birthday celebrating that day AND doctor appointments…so I’m being realistic)
SATURDAY:
– Chili
– Corn cake toppers
SUNDAY:
– Leftovers
Now, time for your menus! AND…be sure to come back this week…I have another giveaway you won’t want to miss!
I’ve been feeling super stressed lately and one of the best ways to get myself together is writing menus and making schedules. I fell off the wagon for awhile, but I’m back on! 🙂
Monday
Pork paprika with egg noodles
Green salad
Tuesday
Spinach salad with grilled chicken, Clementines and candied walnuts
Balsamic vinaigrette
Wednesday
Arroz con pollo
Sauteed corn and peppers
Thursday
Baked almond chicken
Green beans
Mashed potatoes
Friday
Leftovers
Hey there! I’m right there w/you w/birthdays! it’s my husbands today (and i WILL win that book!), and my twin kiddos on the 30th, so this month is koo-koo. and yes! lists and schedules make me feel better too!
but I digress…I’m using menu ideas i read from previous ps’ menu’s in the past. Thank you for the ideas!
Monday: Chicken/Turkey Lettuce wraps (using leftover ground turkey from sat)
Tuesday: Baked Potatoe bar (using leftover condiments i make for lettuce wraps)
Weds: White Fish w/ baby broccoli
Thurs: Dinner Party-out
Fri: School Party-out
Peace-out!
I haven’t posted a menu for awhile, but I guess that’s me “flying by the seat of my pants!” Like others, I feel better when I’ve planned. Here it is:
Monday: Steak, baked potatoes, roasted cauliflower and salad
Tuesday: Quiche with frozen spinach and salad
Wednesday: Tacos (carne asada)
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: eat out
Saturday: crab (hopefully, from Costco!), veggie and salad
Okay I’m back even though its been awhile. I really do read your page everyweek and look for dinner ideas for my own week.
Monday: Curry chicken with rice
Tuesday: Tunca cakes with pasta salad
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: Taco Soup
Friday: Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Good luck with all the birthdays! December birthdays must be crazy–I feel like its a bit much just having a kid with one two days after halloween.
Mon–chicken enchiladas, salad
Tues–Roasted Chicken, baked potatoes, brocolli
Wed–Lentil soup, cornbread
Thurs–? Hoping my brother will cook since he’ll be visiting (he’s a chef, so we love to have him cook:)
Fri–stir fry or something asian
Sat–date night-eat out
Sun–?
Sat–
Hope you enjoy your very busy week! Here’s what I’ve been planning to at least make me feel like I’ve got things figured out!
Monday-Stromboli, salad
Tuesday- Dinner at a friend’s house
Wednesday- Chicken Fajita Soup, cheese quesadillas
Thursday-Tangerine Chicken with curry couscous
Friday-Homemade pizza, salad
Saturday-Coconut chicken fingers, roasted potatoes and butternut squash
Sunday-probably leftovers!
Happy Birthday Anna and Cate!!!
Monday: Sausage, white bean and spinach soup
Tuesday: Scallops, rice and veggies
Wednesday: Xmas party with friends
Thursday: Work Xmas Party
Friday: Flatiron steak tacos, salad
Saturday: Sausage strata, salad
Sunday: Herb crusted salmon, brown rice and veggies
Here is what I have planned, though things may change a bit:
Monday – Turkey & Stuffin’ Soup
Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti
Wednesday – Pappardelle with carmelized onions
Thursday – Husband’s Delight
Friday – eat out
Saturday – leftovers
Sunday – Meat Loaf
I’m not quite sure yet which day I’m making these, but here’s my menu:
Hawaiian Haystacks
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Burritos or Tacos w/ salsa, guac & chips
Creamy Chicken in Crockpot (serve over brown rice), steamed broccoli
Chili or Lentils w/ cornbread
Homemade Pizza or Calzones
Didn’t quite make it through the menu last week…so as always, some repeats!
Mon- baked mac-n-cheese, chicken
Tues- mini pizzas
Wed- Nachos, homemade salsa
Thurs-work, hubby in charge
Fri- Chicken Salad w. Cilantro Dressing
Sat-Date Night
Sun- Chicken Alfredo Toss
Monday:
-Rosemary Meatballs
-Green Beans
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
-Broccoli
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
-Beans
-Salad
Thursday:
-Minestrone
-Cornbread
-Salad
Friday:
-Leftovers?
I’m really curious about Jenny D.’s turkey & stuffin’ soup. Jenny, will you please share? Sounds delish!
Hi, I do have somewhat of a plan for this week and it helps me stick to it if I write it here!
Monday – (was) Taco night
Tuesday – veggie soup and crusty bread
Wednesday – friends coming over and bringing pizza (I love this one!)
Thursday – citrus-marinated chicken in the broiler, cous cous, green beans on side
Friday – either spaghetti or macaroni with meat sauce, salad
Saturday – not sure, something in crock pot
Sunday – it’s MY birthday! Going out to dinner!
BTW Jane, starting the 1st week in Jan my menu will be “wishing for Hospital food…” remember that from last year!? I’m due Jan 20, but my daughter Grace was born 2 weeks early so I can dream, right?
We had the Turkey & Stuffin’ Soup tonight and it hit the spot on this chilly day! It is actually a Rachael Ray recipe, here’s the link:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/turkey-and-stuffin-soup-recipe/index.html
It’s super quick if you have the leftovers in the fridge to use, but I still make it even if I don’t because it is so good and it’s still a quick-fix.
I am so going to keep that recipe in mind for post-thanksgiving cooking next year!
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Jenny! I know we’ll love it. We also really like her Turkey Stuffin’ meatloaf. Great Thanksgiving flavors, too.
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/turkey-stuffin-meatloaf-scallion-mashed-potatoes-gravy/