We had a great trip to the Twin Cities and are now back home in Baraboo. This week's menu is super easy...I would love to see your menus too if you care to share.
Monday - Black beans and rice...DH requested this. I use the sticky brown kind of rice. We add chopped tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa.
Tuesday - Thai Chicken Wraps
Wednesday - Potluck at DDs Awana...I have not completely decided what I want to bring. It may be a big salad (probably) or a chicken pesto pasta dish.
Thursday - White Chicken Chili...another DH request
Friday - Pizza of the week...probably Papa Murphy's Gourmet Vegetarian or homemade
Showing posts with label Menu Planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Menu Planning. Show all posts
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Week of 11/24/08
I have planned my menu this week very simply...
Monday - DH wants Chicken Caesar Salad...
Tuesday - DH is MOD, so the children and I will be cleaning the fridge out! We have lots of good food that will go to waste if we don't eat it by Wednesday.
Wednesday - We will be on our way to family in Minnesota for the Thanksgiving holiday...I will be making a Pumpkin Cheesecake in an Oatmeal Crust for Thursday's dessert after we arrive.
Thursday - Thanksgiving Dinner...Roasted Turkey...Homemade Stuffing/Dressing, Sauerkraut and Pork (a family tradition) - I will eat the sauerkraut but not the pork, Succotash, Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Caramelized Onions, Steamed Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Gravy and Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Homemade Whipped Cream..my mouth is totally watering. Hopefully, we will have some leftovers!
Friday - DH and I are going on an overnight date to downtown Minneapolis...so, I am thinking we are going out to eat. Not sure where yet.
Monday - DH wants Chicken Caesar Salad...
Tuesday - DH is MOD, so the children and I will be cleaning the fridge out! We have lots of good food that will go to waste if we don't eat it by Wednesday.
Wednesday - We will be on our way to family in Minnesota for the Thanksgiving holiday...I will be making a Pumpkin Cheesecake in an Oatmeal Crust for Thursday's dessert after we arrive.
Thursday - Thanksgiving Dinner...Roasted Turkey...Homemade Stuffing/Dressing, Sauerkraut and Pork (a family tradition) - I will eat the sauerkraut but not the pork, Succotash, Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Caramelized Onions, Steamed Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Gravy and Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries, Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Homemade Whipped Cream..my mouth is totally watering. Hopefully, we will have some leftovers!
Friday - DH and I are going on an overnight date to downtown Minneapolis...so, I am thinking we are going out to eat. Not sure where yet.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Week of 11/17/08
I got my menu planned this week already and most of my shopping done for it. Yeah, I am ahead of the game!
Monday - Salmon...we love salmon so I try to fix it once a week. I will serve this with a Caesar Salad (I will marinate the salmon in some of the dressing before hand) and Lundberg Wild Rice blend.
Tuesday - Wild, Wild Pasta...this sounds so good...a new recipe I am trying out...has pasta, feta, wild mushrooms, wild rice ( I will cook a double batch on Monday), sun dried tomatoes, and some other yummy flavors I can't recall at the moment. I will add a salad and probably another veggie...maybe some roasted butternut squash and apples? I also have a new kale recipe I want to try with caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar. I may make that also...
Wednesday - Greek Lamb Saute...this has eggplant...yes, Mom, I am using a little bit! Eggplant is not my favorite, but does taste good in this dish. Zucchini will also go well with it...I may just throw it in with the rest of the ingredients for a one pot meal!
Thursday - Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (they are so cute!) with Turkey Italian Sausage and Vegetables. If I can't find the Fingerlings (and I may not be able to) I will substitute some baby red potatoes...this is another new recipe that sounded so good.
Friday - You guessed it! Pizza of the Week! This has been a tradition for DH and I before we had children and they love this as much as we do...we sometimes make it ourselves or get it from Papa Murphy's, but lately we have been getting it from Bella Mia's in Wisconsin Dells. This is the best pizza west of Chicago and east of Cossetta's in St. Paul, MN. We are so happy to have found it. We have had their veggie and cheese...and we really like the cheese.
Monday - Salmon...we love salmon so I try to fix it once a week. I will serve this with a Caesar Salad (I will marinate the salmon in some of the dressing before hand) and Lundberg Wild Rice blend.
Tuesday - Wild, Wild Pasta...this sounds so good...a new recipe I am trying out...has pasta, feta, wild mushrooms, wild rice ( I will cook a double batch on Monday), sun dried tomatoes, and some other yummy flavors I can't recall at the moment. I will add a salad and probably another veggie...maybe some roasted butternut squash and apples? I also have a new kale recipe I want to try with caramelized onions and balsamic vinegar. I may make that also...
Wednesday - Greek Lamb Saute...this has eggplant...yes, Mom, I am using a little bit! Eggplant is not my favorite, but does taste good in this dish. Zucchini will also go well with it...I may just throw it in with the rest of the ingredients for a one pot meal!
Thursday - Roasted Fingerling Potatoes (they are so cute!) with Turkey Italian Sausage and Vegetables. If I can't find the Fingerlings (and I may not be able to) I will substitute some baby red potatoes...this is another new recipe that sounded so good.
Friday - You guessed it! Pizza of the Week! This has been a tradition for DH and I before we had children and they love this as much as we do...we sometimes make it ourselves or get it from Papa Murphy's, but lately we have been getting it from Bella Mia's in Wisconsin Dells. This is the best pizza west of Chicago and east of Cossetta's in St. Paul, MN. We are so happy to have found it. We have had their veggie and cheese...and we really like the cheese.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Week of 11/10/08
Yeah! I got this done early this week...
Monday - Vegetarian Delight and quinoa on the side...my cousin Kerry Dunnington has a cookbook called "This Book Cooks - A Caterer's Secret Collection" and this recipe is taken from there. Isn't that a great name for a cookbook? Check out her website at http://www.thisbookcooks.com/ This week I am trying three of her recipes. I am excited to try them as Kerry shares my love of family, friends and good food.
Tuesday - DH is MOD tonight...so the children and I will have breakfast for dinner...omelets.
Wednesday - Ginger Glazed Chicken from Kerry's cookbook...have not decided yet on sides...probably spinach and butternut squash whip.
Thursday - Black Bean Enchiladas again from Kerry's cookbook...with homemade guacamole and salad
Friday - Pizza of the Week
Monday - Vegetarian Delight and quinoa on the side...my cousin Kerry Dunnington has a cookbook called "This Book Cooks - A Caterer's Secret Collection" and this recipe is taken from there. Isn't that a great name for a cookbook? Check out her website at http://www.thisbookcooks.com/ This week I am trying three of her recipes. I am excited to try them as Kerry shares my love of family, friends and good food.
Tuesday - DH is MOD tonight...so the children and I will have breakfast for dinner...omelets.
Wednesday - Ginger Glazed Chicken from Kerry's cookbook...have not decided yet on sides...probably spinach and butternut squash whip.
Thursday - Black Bean Enchiladas again from Kerry's cookbook...with homemade guacamole and salad
Friday - Pizza of the Week
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Week of 11/03/08
Wow...I got to this early this week...
Monday - Turkey Italian Sausage with Pasta, Sundried Tomatoes, and Mozzarella...this is one of DH's favorites. I sometimes use ground turkey instead of the sausage and season it with Italian seasonings. I use whole wheat blend spiral pasta and fresh basil. We love this dish with a Caesar salad.
Tuesday - Election Day!!! Go and vote...we are having Portabello Mushroom Sandwiches...I make these by marinating the portabello mushrooms in balsamic vinegar,sauteing them in olive oil and a bit of fresh garlic, then I add a slice of mozzarella cheese, some roasted red peppers, and put it all on focaccia bread. My mouth is watering thinking about these.
Wednesday - Salmon...haven't decided how I am going to fix this...probably with lemon pepper or marinated in Caesar Salad dressing baked in the oven...or on the grill...We will have this with Israeli Couscous and a veggie or two - I am thinking roasted sweet potatoes and salad. My family really likes the texture of this couscous...
Thursday - Turkey Taco Salads...I make this with ground turkey and black beans, field greens, tomatoes, onions, avocados, shredded co-jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, ranch dressing and tortilla chips.
Friday - Pizza of Week - probably from Papa Murphy's Gourmet Veggie and a Mushroom Cheese.
Monday - Turkey Italian Sausage with Pasta, Sundried Tomatoes, and Mozzarella...this is one of DH's favorites. I sometimes use ground turkey instead of the sausage and season it with Italian seasonings. I use whole wheat blend spiral pasta and fresh basil. We love this dish with a Caesar salad.
Tuesday - Election Day!!! Go and vote...we are having Portabello Mushroom Sandwiches...I make these by marinating the portabello mushrooms in balsamic vinegar,sauteing them in olive oil and a bit of fresh garlic, then I add a slice of mozzarella cheese, some roasted red peppers, and put it all on focaccia bread. My mouth is watering thinking about these.
Wednesday - Salmon...haven't decided how I am going to fix this...probably with lemon pepper or marinated in Caesar Salad dressing baked in the oven...or on the grill...We will have this with Israeli Couscous and a veggie or two - I am thinking roasted sweet potatoes and salad. My family really likes the texture of this couscous...
Thursday - Turkey Taco Salads...I make this with ground turkey and black beans, field greens, tomatoes, onions, avocados, shredded co-jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, ranch dressing and tortilla chips.
Friday - Pizza of Week - probably from Papa Murphy's Gourmet Veggie and a Mushroom Cheese.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Week of 10/27/08
Ok...so I am still a bit behind on my menu plan update.
Monday: Thai Chicken Broccoli Wraps...now my store didn't have the broccoli slaw used in this recipe in stock, so I improvised. I chopped a head of broccoli, some carrots and mushrooms up fine. It made a mush...a good mush...but a mush. This has a homemade peanut sauce with it that is very good. We like this but with the slaw better. Oh well, live and learn.
Tuesday: DH is MOD tonight...so the children and I are having spaghetti and marinara sauce with a big salad.
Wednesday: Chicken Tortilla Soup...still haven't found my favorite recipe on this yet...I will be trying other recipes for this soup in the coming weeks to find the perfect one.
Thursday: I changed my mind...actually DH requested this when given the choice...so, we are having Slow Cooker Veggie Chili tonight. This chili is packed to overfilling with veggies and beans...no tofu in here. Oh well, the Turkey Taco Salad will have to wait for another day.
Friday: Pizza of the Week
Monday: Thai Chicken Broccoli Wraps...now my store didn't have the broccoli slaw used in this recipe in stock, so I improvised. I chopped a head of broccoli, some carrots and mushrooms up fine. It made a mush...a good mush...but a mush. This has a homemade peanut sauce with it that is very good. We like this but with the slaw better. Oh well, live and learn.
Tuesday: DH is MOD tonight...so the children and I are having spaghetti and marinara sauce with a big salad.
Wednesday: Chicken Tortilla Soup...still haven't found my favorite recipe on this yet...I will be trying other recipes for this soup in the coming weeks to find the perfect one.
Thursday: I changed my mind...actually DH requested this when given the choice...so, we are having Slow Cooker Veggie Chili tonight. This chili is packed to overfilling with veggies and beans...no tofu in here. Oh well, the Turkey Taco Salad will have to wait for another day.
Friday: Pizza of the Week
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Week of 10/20/08
I am writing this on Tuesday...so we have eaten the meals up to now, hence the comments from me. My Mom always said to make sure you have lots of color on your plate to make it pretty and interesting - so that is what I am going for.
Monday - Oven baked Bar-B-Q Chicken (you can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl), green beans, mashed potatoes (my children's favorite food), and smashed acorn squash (I added a touch of maple syrup.)
Tuesday - My ratatouille experiment and brown rice. I love traditional ratatouille, but I am not super fond of eggplant. I didn't have zucchini either. So, I used green peppers, yellow squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic, mushrooms and kale. It turned out very well. The children didn't care for the green peppers, but liked everything else. I love brown rice. Buy the short brown rice. Yes, it takes 50 minutes to cook, but oh, so worth it. It turns out sticky, like sushi rice.
Wednesday - Salmon Cakes, quinoa, sliced tomatoes and broccoli
Thursday - Black beans and rice...again the sticky brown kind. We like to add chopped tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa. This is one of our favorites for sure!
Friday - Pizza of the week - either homemade or from Papa Murphy's....usually one gourmet vegetarian and one mushroom.
Monday - Oven baked Bar-B-Q Chicken (you can take the girl out of the South, but you can't take the South out of the girl), green beans, mashed potatoes (my children's favorite food), and smashed acorn squash (I added a touch of maple syrup.)
Tuesday - My ratatouille experiment and brown rice. I love traditional ratatouille, but I am not super fond of eggplant. I didn't have zucchini either. So, I used green peppers, yellow squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic, mushrooms and kale. It turned out very well. The children didn't care for the green peppers, but liked everything else. I love brown rice. Buy the short brown rice. Yes, it takes 50 minutes to cook, but oh, so worth it. It turns out sticky, like sushi rice.
Wednesday - Salmon Cakes, quinoa, sliced tomatoes and broccoli
Thursday - Black beans and rice...again the sticky brown kind. We like to add chopped tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa. This is one of our favorites for sure!
Friday - Pizza of the week - either homemade or from Papa Murphy's....usually one gourmet vegetarian and one mushroom.
Menu Planning
I have always planned out my menus for the week...typically on my market list...where they would just get tossed after I shopped. I thought it would be a good idea to write out each week's menus. This will greatly help me not to repeat a meal too quickly, less we suffer boredom at our house. I don't want that to happen. I will just list Monday through Friday. We are more spontaneous on weekends and I don't typically plan them out. We usually have pizza on Friday and a bigger meal on Sunday. If there is something of note that I am planning I will include it. I know there are blogrolls for weekly menu planning, but I thought I would just do one here. If you are brave enough to join me, then please comment with yours.
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