We're Scottish around here, at least my husband is, and therefore so are his children. No green dinners on St. Patty's day for us. Though the lil' chef did wear a green skirt to school today for fear of being pinched, or worse (what's worse?) if she didn't.
In the spirit of not being Irish, our menu starts out with a favorite Scottish dish:
Thursday - Mince & Totties
Friday - Chinese Chicken Salad (It's just so fresh and crisp outside. Time for lighter dishes.)
Saturday - Pizza (been on the menu several times lately, and has managed to elude us still.)
Sunday - Beef Stew
Monday - Pineapple enchiladas
Tuesday - Tortellini
Wednesday - Biscuits and Gravy (one more time before summer hits and it's just too heavy.)
Recap last week:
Thursday's beef stew, ended up being chili. I didn't get a chance to go shopping, and in an effort to find something else that simmered in a pot and used beef, I made a quick chili. Yummy as always. Friday's Thai Peanut chicken was good, only I still hadn't gone shopping so it included the last few carrots I had in the fridge and no snap peas (which really can make or break the meal.) A good hearty meal for sure, but lacking in the color and variety arenas. Saturday instead of chicken pot pies, we ended up ordering Thai food from a place nearby. It was delicious. If you haven't tried Thai, or at least not recently, I recommend this detour from your normal routine. The yellow curry with sticky rice and chicken is an easy favorite. Baked potatoes didn't happen yesterday because it was warm outside and we went for a walk while I forgot about doing anything productive. Today's pizza sticks are a maybe. Depends on whether I can muster up the strength to get the dough rising in the next five minutes. The chicken enchiladas were delicious if you ask me, but if you ask my husband not so much. I included all the wonderful tatsy things he hates.
I'm not mean, I just didn't think he was going to make it home in time to have dinner with us, so I made it my way. He was home in time and suffered through it for me.
What's on your menu for tonight? Surely you have time to include the name of your dinner dish in a comment. How do I have six devoted followers now (I'm sure you are devoted) who don't comment?
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Menu Time
So usually I do this on Wednesday, but that didn't happen because I was too lazy. Or I had too many other things to do. Either way, it's here today.
Thursday - Beef Stew and Easy Cheese Bread
Friday - Thai Peanut Chicken with Snap Peas and Carrots
Saturday - Chicken Pot Pies with Puff Pastry Crust
Sunday - Sausage Corn Chowder with corn muffins
Monday - Chicken Enchiladas with rice and black beans
Tuesday - Baked Potatoes with a garden salad
Wednesday - Pizza Sticks (breadsticks with pizza toppings, with sauce to dip)
I'm considering switching up my Tuesday (Comfort Food) and Wednesday (Italian/Leftovers) nights. Tuesday we don't get home from gymnastics until 5:30, and that limits time to prepare anything. In order to make that switch, I'll have to change the headings on my menu columns in my spreadsheet. That seems like a lot of work. I'll put it on my list of things to do on Tuesday when I have my "Ironing/Ironing out paperwork" chores.
Shopping List:
Beef for stew. Whatever's cheap.
Block of cheddar cheese
5 lb. bag russet potatoes
1 bunch carrots
1 bunch celery
Thai Peanut Sauce, dry packet
Coconut milk
Snap Peas
Puff Pastry
Frozen chicken
1 10oz. bag frozen peas and carrots
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn niblets
2 lbs Jimmy Dean's breakfast sausage (I plan to make some for breakfast, as well as the chowder)
1 box cornmeal
1 bag uncooked tortillas from Costco
3 large baking potatoes
1 bag salad greens
1 packet active dry yeast
1 jar marinara sauce
1 bag pepperoni slices
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 tub sour cream
Many of these items I'll "shop" for in my kitchen first. Then if I still need them I'll get them at the store. I always assume I have the essentials like flour, sugar, beans, rice and condiments.
Now off to look for some coupons that match my menu (I know some of you probably do it the other way around, but I'm not that savvy or good at matching my menu to what's on sale.)
Last on my list today would be to finish Wednesday's chores by cleaning out my fridge and making room for the groceries that will come home with me this afternoon. (And also folding the laundry that has been in a massive pile on my bed/floor/back to bed since Monday.)
What are you eating this week?
Are there any meals on my menus that surprise you?
Any recipes you'd like to try?
Thursday - Beef Stew and Easy Cheese Bread
Friday - Thai Peanut Chicken with Snap Peas and Carrots
Saturday - Chicken Pot Pies with Puff Pastry Crust
Sunday - Sausage Corn Chowder with corn muffins
Monday - Chicken Enchiladas with rice and black beans
Tuesday - Baked Potatoes with a garden salad
Wednesday - Pizza Sticks (breadsticks with pizza toppings, with sauce to dip)
I'm considering switching up my Tuesday (Comfort Food) and Wednesday (Italian/Leftovers) nights. Tuesday we don't get home from gymnastics until 5:30, and that limits time to prepare anything. In order to make that switch, I'll have to change the headings on my menu columns in my spreadsheet. That seems like a lot of work. I'll put it on my list of things to do on Tuesday when I have my "Ironing/Ironing out paperwork" chores.
Shopping List:
Beef for stew. Whatever's cheap.
Block of cheddar cheese
5 lb. bag russet potatoes
1 bunch carrots
1 bunch celery
Thai Peanut Sauce, dry packet
Coconut milk
Snap Peas
Puff Pastry
Frozen chicken
1 10oz. bag frozen peas and carrots
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn niblets
2 lbs Jimmy Dean's breakfast sausage (I plan to make some for breakfast, as well as the chowder)
1 box cornmeal
1 bag uncooked tortillas from Costco
3 large baking potatoes
1 bag salad greens
1 packet active dry yeast
1 jar marinara sauce
1 bag pepperoni slices
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 tub sour cream
Many of these items I'll "shop" for in my kitchen first. Then if I still need them I'll get them at the store. I always assume I have the essentials like flour, sugar, beans, rice and condiments.
Now off to look for some coupons that match my menu (I know some of you probably do it the other way around, but I'm not that savvy or good at matching my menu to what's on sale.)
Last on my list today would be to finish Wednesday's chores by cleaning out my fridge and making room for the groceries that will come home with me this afternoon. (And also folding the laundry that has been in a massive pile on my bed/floor/back to bed since Monday.)
What are you eating this week?
Are there any meals on my menus that surprise you?
Any recipes you'd like to try?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday Menu
Thursday - Chicken & Dumpling Soup (trying this new recipe)
Friday - Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday - Manicotti
Sunday - BBQ Pork Roast on buns
Monday - Restaurant style taco salad w/ shredded pork
Tuesday - Hamburgers
Wednesday - Pizza
Here's how it all goes together - a whole chicken is $.99/lb at Costco. I'll buy the two pack and freeze one for later. I'll crock-pot the other one tomorrow morning so it's ready for soup in the evening. The rest of the soup takes about 10 minutes to toss together and the roasted chicken tastes a lot better than just a quick few pieces of grilled chicken breast. I'll use the extra chicken for the hawaiian haystacks on Friday, and just toss it back in the crock pot with a can of cream of chicken soup for a few hours to make the gravy. Saturday's Manicotti is just a fun one to make with the kids. They love squirting the filling into the shells. I will be buying buns for Sunday's pork roast, but we'll only use four. So the other buns will go for the hamburgers on Tuesday. That way we'll finish a whole package of buns. We'll use the extra pork for the meal on Monday. Tuesday's burgers are fast, perfect for our arrival home at 6pm after gymnastics. Wednesday pizza is super easy. Dough made in the am, brought out of the fridge at 3:30, ready to cook by 5:00pm. Voila!
Now if only I can stick to it.
I want to report back here every night and detail how it worked out so I know what to do better or what to keep for next time.
Also, since this blog is about validating me, you should know that I'm working with a broken toe, which I'm blaming on my husband. I also made two couch pillows last week, including the button holes which my machine does like magic (it just took me several hours to figure out how.) Plus, I actually finished my Monday chores by Tuesday night. Seven loads of laundry washed, folded, and put away. I'm a rock star.
Friday - Hawaiian Haystacks
Saturday - Manicotti
Sunday - BBQ Pork Roast on buns
Monday - Restaurant style taco salad w/ shredded pork
Tuesday - Hamburgers
Wednesday - Pizza
Here's how it all goes together - a whole chicken is $.99/lb at Costco. I'll buy the two pack and freeze one for later. I'll crock-pot the other one tomorrow morning so it's ready for soup in the evening. The rest of the soup takes about 10 minutes to toss together and the roasted chicken tastes a lot better than just a quick few pieces of grilled chicken breast. I'll use the extra chicken for the hawaiian haystacks on Friday, and just toss it back in the crock pot with a can of cream of chicken soup for a few hours to make the gravy. Saturday's Manicotti is just a fun one to make with the kids. They love squirting the filling into the shells. I will be buying buns for Sunday's pork roast, but we'll only use four. So the other buns will go for the hamburgers on Tuesday. That way we'll finish a whole package of buns. We'll use the extra pork for the meal on Monday. Tuesday's burgers are fast, perfect for our arrival home at 6pm after gymnastics. Wednesday pizza is super easy. Dough made in the am, brought out of the fridge at 3:30, ready to cook by 5:00pm. Voila!
Now if only I can stick to it.
I want to report back here every night and detail how it worked out so I know what to do better or what to keep for next time.
Also, since this blog is about validating me, you should know that I'm working with a broken toe, which I'm blaming on my husband. I also made two couch pillows last week, including the button holes which my machine does like magic (it just took me several hours to figure out how.) Plus, I actually finished my Monday chores by Tuesday night. Seven loads of laundry washed, folded, and put away. I'm a rock star.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February's First Menu
Here goes:
Thursday: Santa Fe Salad with Cilantro Ranch dressing
Friday: Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) with homemade Naan bread
Saturday: Biscuits and Country Gravy w/ Sausage
Sunday: Slow cooked bbq chicken wings, butter rolls and potato salad
Monday: Fajitas with steak strips
Tuesday: Baked sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ meatballs
Already made the Salad. Tasty! Next time I'll make more dressing. It would have gone well with lots of things. 1/2 c. ranch dressing, 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, 1 tsp. mild taco sauce (from Taco bell.) Salad was just romaine hearts from a bag, roasted corn niblets and black beans, grilled chicken - chopped, cheese, diced tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips.
Going to start tomorrows dinner tonight by marinating the cubed chicken in tomato based butter sauce, with spices, and plain yogurt overnight.
Should be a tasty week.
Goal: make these favorite dishes a little healthier. Less butter, lower fat ingredients, etc. Gotta keep my arterial walls in mind.
Last week went well. Made most dishes as planned, although the order was mixed up a few days because I didn't go shopping when I thought I would. Didn't get around to soaking my own beans for chili. Next time I really want to try that. Plus using my own dry beans would save a lot of money over buying all the different types of beans in a can. I think I'll buy the varieties I like in my chili, and put together bags of the different combined beans to just dump and go on chili nights. Crock pot usage would save time and several pots. We'll see.
See ya!
Thursday: Santa Fe Salad with Cilantro Ranch dressing
Friday: Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) with homemade Naan bread
Saturday: Biscuits and Country Gravy w/ Sausage
Sunday: Slow cooked bbq chicken wings, butter rolls and potato salad
Monday: Fajitas with steak strips
Tuesday: Baked sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Spaghetti w/ meatballs
Already made the Salad. Tasty! Next time I'll make more dressing. It would have gone well with lots of things. 1/2 c. ranch dressing, 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, 1 tsp. mild taco sauce (from Taco bell.) Salad was just romaine hearts from a bag, roasted corn niblets and black beans, grilled chicken - chopped, cheese, diced tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips.
Going to start tomorrows dinner tonight by marinating the cubed chicken in tomato based butter sauce, with spices, and plain yogurt overnight.
Should be a tasty week.
Goal: make these favorite dishes a little healthier. Less butter, lower fat ingredients, etc. Gotta keep my arterial walls in mind.
Last week went well. Made most dishes as planned, although the order was mixed up a few days because I didn't go shopping when I thought I would. Didn't get around to soaking my own beans for chili. Next time I really want to try that. Plus using my own dry beans would save a lot of money over buying all the different types of beans in a can. I think I'll buy the varieties I like in my chili, and put together bags of the different combined beans to just dump and go on chili nights. Crock pot usage would save time and several pots. We'll see.
See ya!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday Menu
Ok, it's actually Thursday, but at least I made a menu this week.
Thursday - Broccoli Cheese Soup and homemade bread
Friday - Sweet & Sour Chicken over rice
Saturday - Chicken Parmesan
Sunday - Filet Mignon, green beans, sweet potato casserole and dinner rolls (having company over)
Monday - Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Tortillas* (two pans, one for a friend)
Tuesday - Whole chicken, sausage rolls, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies
Wednesday - leftovers
Last week we had some fun meals. Sweet and Sour chicken was a hit, making it again on Friday. Made Enchiladas twice, corned beef hash was interesting, lettuce wraps were good (next time remember the cucumbers.)
Also planning to make cookies for our neighbors (who always leave their trash can out, maybe they'll stop if they like me better.) Probably a few Valentiney desserts with the girls as we figure out what to make for their annual Valentines party with friends.
Thursday - Broccoli Cheese Soup and homemade bread
Friday - Sweet & Sour Chicken over rice
Saturday - Chicken Parmesan
Sunday - Filet Mignon, green beans, sweet potato casserole and dinner rolls (having company over)
Monday - Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Tortillas* (two pans, one for a friend)
Tuesday - Whole chicken, sausage rolls, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies
Wednesday - leftovers
Last week we had some fun meals. Sweet and Sour chicken was a hit, making it again on Friday. Made Enchiladas twice, corned beef hash was interesting, lettuce wraps were good (next time remember the cucumbers.)
Also planning to make cookies for our neighbors (who always leave their trash can out, maybe they'll stop if they like me better.) Probably a few Valentiney desserts with the girls as we figure out what to make for their annual Valentines party with friends.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Menu Wednesday
Thursday - White Bean & Cheese soup with cornbread
Friday - Thai Peanut Chicken with snap peas and carrots - GLOP for dessert
Saturday - Brown Sugar Salmon with fresh green beans
Sunday - Orange Chicken with rice and egg rolls
Monday - Pineapple Enchiladas with black beans and Apple Crisp for dessert
Tuesday - Tri-Tip sandwiches with baked beans and fruit
Wednesday - Leftovers
My menu follows a few patterns. First, I've assigned each day of the week a food type. Monday - Mexican, Tuesday - Comfort Foods/American, Wednesday - Leftovers/Italian, Thursday - Soup/Salad, Friday - Ethnic/New, Saturday - FREE/Fresh, Sunday - Slow Cooker/Cassarole/Frozen. Then Wednesday Lil' Chef #1 gets to pick and help prepare, Friday Lil' Chef #2 gets to pick and prepare, and Sunday, if he cares, Hubby gets to pick.
Shopping List:
Velveeta Cheese
ham
cornmeal
coconut milk
peanut sauce packet
spanish peanuts
yogurt
whole carrots
fresh snap peas
mini-marshmallows
green beans
orange chicken sauce
apples
sweet sandwich rolls
orange juice
diet coke
bread crumbs
italian herb mix
Costco:
Salmon Filets
egg rolls
tri-tip
whipped cream
milk
Friday - Thai Peanut Chicken with snap peas and carrots - GLOP for dessert
Saturday - Brown Sugar Salmon with fresh green beans
Sunday - Orange Chicken with rice and egg rolls
Monday - Pineapple Enchiladas with black beans and Apple Crisp for dessert
Tuesday - Tri-Tip sandwiches with baked beans and fruit
Wednesday - Leftovers
My menu follows a few patterns. First, I've assigned each day of the week a food type. Monday - Mexican, Tuesday - Comfort Foods/American, Wednesday - Leftovers/Italian, Thursday - Soup/Salad, Friday - Ethnic/New, Saturday - FREE/Fresh, Sunday - Slow Cooker/Cassarole/Frozen. Then Wednesday Lil' Chef #1 gets to pick and help prepare, Friday Lil' Chef #2 gets to pick and prepare, and Sunday, if he cares, Hubby gets to pick.
Shopping List:
Velveeta Cheese
ham
cornmeal
coconut milk
peanut sauce packet
spanish peanuts
yogurt
whole carrots
fresh snap peas
mini-marshmallows
green beans
orange chicken sauce
apples
sweet sandwich rolls
orange juice
diet coke
bread crumbs
italian herb mix
Costco:
Salmon Filets
egg rolls
tri-tip
whipped cream
milk
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Menu Wednesday
My menu starts on Thursday, because that's when I shop for fresh food.
Thursday - Chili and Cornbread
Friday - Egg drop soup (a favorite for Lil' Chefs to help with) and spring rolls (from a friend)
Saturday - Brown Sugar Salmon and roasted potatoes
Sunday - BBQ Beef Brisket
Monday - Navajo Tacos with meat from Sunday
Tuesday - out of town for Thanksgiving, no cooking for me till Friday
Wednesday - still out of town, baking rolls for family dinner tomorrow
Wish me luck. Shopping should be easy this week. Beans for chilis, sweet & sour chicken from TJ's, a brisket and a new bag of frozen salmon from Costco. Of course lots of fruits and veg. Gotta get those vitamins to keep away the winter bugs.
It's late, Dude's asleep, now it's my turn.
Thursday - Chili and Cornbread
Friday - Egg drop soup (a favorite for Lil' Chefs to help with) and spring rolls (from a friend)
Saturday - Brown Sugar Salmon and roasted potatoes
Sunday - BBQ Beef Brisket
Monday - Navajo Tacos with meat from Sunday
Tuesday - out of town for Thanksgiving, no cooking for me till Friday
Wednesday - still out of town, baking rolls for family dinner tomorrow
Wish me luck. Shopping should be easy this week. Beans for chilis, sweet & sour chicken from TJ's, a brisket and a new bag of frozen salmon from Costco. Of course lots of fruits and veg. Gotta get those vitamins to keep away the winter bugs.
It's late, Dude's asleep, now it's my turn.
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