The "Post Your Weekly Menus Here" thread

[JillyBean]

I found this thread on the "other place" to be really helpful. Anyone care to share their menus this week? I'm still working on mine.

[kmmommy]

Great suggestion. I don't do menus right now, but with a little motivation from you girls I may start.

[TX Sweetheart]

Great suggestion. I don't do menus right now, but with a little motivation from you girls I may start.

ditto!

[Katy]

Yay! I finally have a moment to post! And what do I do, pick the thread I seem to suck at the most - go figure. On top of that, we never did make it out to the farmer's market this weekend.

Sun - both of us eat out seperately

Mon - chicken breasts, asparagus tips, maybe some rice

Tue - out with the hubby at some thing

Wed - I have Jr. League, he has a thing

Thu - dinner salad - maybe try my hand at a Southwest Chicken salad (open to suggestions with that one)

Fri - tends to be our planned night out so I'm not sure

Sat - weekends for us are crazy, we eat brunch WAY late and then tend to either eat dinner out again, or just do something low key

Well, this is a start I guess :cool:

[Kristy]

This was last week's dinner menu.

Sunday- Spicy Chicken Sandwiches and baked beans

Monday- Always our eat out night

Tuesday- Italian Mini Meatloaves with 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Wednesday- Clam Chowda with Deviled Ham Melts

Thursday- Chicken and Dumplings

Friday- Black Bean Stoup with Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Saturday- Leftovers

Sunday- Spaghetti and Meatballs

[emmjay]

I love this thread on the other board - glad to see it's over here too!

Saturday - Grilled Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa

Sunday - Sesame Chicken with Veggie Stir Fry

Monday - I'm going to a cooking class tonight, so I'll have whatever they're teaching!

Tuesday - Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Peppers and Asparagus

Wednesday - Vindaloo Turkey Burgers with Curried Peas

Thursday - Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce and Spicy Thai Salad

I'll be out of town next weekend, so I won't be cooking anything!

[mrstim]

Monday - Rotisserie Chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, rolls
Tuesday - Grilled Steaks, baked potatoes, salad, rolls
Wednesday - Fried Chicken, mac n cheese, grilled veggies
Thursday - on the road, we're eating out!
Friday - on VACATION, we're eating out!

[Sare79]

Yay! Somthing I actually do!
Tonight: Chicken Fricasse
Tues- Perogies with bacon and onions
Wednesday- Meatballs and rice in a mushroom sauce
Thursday- Leftovers from night before because I'm alone for dinner
Friday- Canada Day!!! So we are barbecuing hamburgers and having a few friends over.
Saturday- Stirfry with beef tenderloin

[irish74]

Monday:

Pasta with veggies in cream sauce
Bit of salad, use up lettuce & green onions

Tuesday: bake dessert for week while chicken cooks

Chicken drumsticks - oven baked
Biscuits
Green Beans

Wednesday: make bread if necessary

Tomato & corn soup w/croutons
Green salad

Thursday:

Petrale sole
Green salad or veggies
Rice pilaf

Friday:

Pizza - make 2 batches of dough
Green Salad

Saturday & Sunday to be decided.

[ausi2b]

This week is a more "take it easy" week for us.

Sunday: teriyaki bbq chicken, white rice, peas

Monday: chicken burritos, chips, salsa and guacamole

Tuesday: Citrus chicken, white rice, broccoli

Wednesday: spanakopita, rice pilaf, tzatziki

Thursday: Chicken lettuce wraps, white rice

Friday: cook out - burgers, chicken, mashed potato casserole, baked beans, salads.

Jeez ... we're eating a lot of rice! Almost all of this is frozen stuff from Trader Joes.

[jarm]

Here's my menu for the week, which has already been changed. Go figure!

Monday - was supposed to be club salad and malted chocolate milk shakes, but I had a late catered lunch at work to celebrate the end of the school year, so I wasn't hungry. It's okay though because I forgot to buy lettuce for the salad. I'll have to fit it in later in the week.

Tuesday - sesame chicken, fried rice, green beans and portobello saute

Wednesday - balsamic mushroom pasta, stewed tomatoes

Thursday - apple cider chicken, packet potatoes, corn

Friday - sloppy joes and pizza pasta salad

Saturday - cookout at DH's uncles house

[ausi2b]

Jarm (Hi girl!)

Can you post the recipes for:
sesame chicken
balsamic chicken pasta
apple cider chicken
pizza pasta salad

Thanks! :)

[jarm]

Hey ausi2b!

I accidentally typed balsamic chicken pasta when it should have been balsamic mushroom pasta...oops! I do have some recipes for balsamic chicken, though. Here are the other recipes you asked for!

sesame chicken
Sesame Chicken:

2 Tbsp raw sesame seeds
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tsp cornstarch
1/8 c dry sherry
1 Tbsp ginger root minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tsp peanut oil


Instructions

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes; transfer seeds to a shallow dish and set aside.

Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup/honey, cornstarch, sherry, ginger, garlic and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside.

Combine flour, salt and pepper together in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.

Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. 4 servings

Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Preheat a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute or until the surface of the pan is hot. Add the oil and heat until rippling on the surface. Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and cook until the meat is golden, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts, lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Cook until firm to the touch or an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, about 4 to 6 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
Pour off any fat remaining in the skillet. Add the vinegar and deglaze over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the cider and the broth. Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens to form a sauce, about 6 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice and thyme leaves. Return the chicken to the pan, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

Pizza Pasta Salad

2 cups (8 oz.) RONZONI Elbows, uncooked
1 cup (4 oz.) sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 cup thinly sliced pitted ripe olives
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomato
2 cups (8 oz.) cubed or shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 oz.) Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
In large bowl, stir together cooled pasta, pepperoni, olives, tomato and cheese.
Add dressing and seasonings; toss lightly.
Cover; refrigerate.
9 servings (1 cup each).

[emmjay]

Ha, that's my sesame chicken recipe! :D I just made it on Sunday - good stuff.

The sauce is a good general stir-fry sauce - I usually double it and put that in with some stir-fried veggies as a side dish.

[houseblend]

Sunday - Pizza night
Monday - Cod with Fingerling Potatoes
Tuesday - Garlic Roast Chicken with Green Pepper Salad
Wednesday - Beef / Pepper Stir Fry with Mandarin Salad
Thursday - Latin Chicken and Rice
Friday - gone for the weekend, so out to eat

[linekelei]

We have to eat a lot of leftovers/quick foods because of our jobs.

Sunday: Tri-tip; salad w/blue cheese, strawberries, almonds, and homemade croutons, fresh cornbread
Monday: Tri-tip sandwiches, salads
Tuesday: Aritchoke ravioli (pre-packaged from Trader Joes-wasn't our favorite), rosemary bread I made into garlic bread, and salad w/blue cheese & almonds
Wednesday: My junk food craving night-all beef hot dogs, tater tots w/lots of Lawry's seasoning-yum; probably a salad
Thursday: I'll be at my neighborhood Girls' Night where we have appetizers and wine for dinner; DH will be on his own and will probably get takeout
Friday: Takeout eaten at home
Saturday: Out to a restaurant

[marteneym]

A Good Motivation Thread.

[thedoorchick]

This week:

Monday - crab-stuffed tilapia (I cheated and got the already-assembled fish at Target; then just baked it), wild rice and corn

Tuesday - beef stir-fry and brown rice

Wednesday - red beans and rice. Home in the crock pot as we speak!

Thursday - probably red beans and rice again

Friday - eat at the movies; we're taking in a double feature. :)

[ausi2b]

Thedoorchick -

The crab stuffed tilapia sounds amazing! My target sure doesn't have that! :)

[jarm]

emmjay - Thanks for the recipe! It was delish! My DH really enjoyed it, as did I!

I highly recommend the sesame chicken. Next time I'm going to make it with shrimp. Yum!

[Reenie]

We don't do it for designated nights like you girls; I make the menu for two weeks, minus two days, and then we choose the day of. Here's ours for the next two weeks:
1) Secret Marinade Steaks with boiled red potatoes and broccoli
2) Steak fajitas with spicy refried beans and Mexican-style rice
3) Sloppy Joes sandwiches with broccoli
4) Chicken Scampi with peppers over rotini
5) Feta & Bacon stuffed chicken breasts with asparagus and herbed rice
6) Bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches
7) Sun-dried tomato chicken breasts with rice and asparagus
8) Spicy garlic lime chicken with garlic rice and broccoli
9) Pulled BBQ sandwiches with broccoli
10) Ground beef tacos with refried beans and Mexican-style rice
11) Roasted garlic and cheese stuffed tortellini with caesar salad and cheese Texas toast
12) Homemade bell pepper pizza with salad
Can you tell I like broccoli and asparagus? :p

[juliebug]

Monday -
(Lunch) salad with leftover grilled chicken and fava beans
(dinner) grilled quesadillas and fresh salsa ; grilled haddock pouches w/ baby carrots, snap peas and scallions ; strawberry shortcake and whipped cream

Tuesday -
grilled pork chops with some sort of marinade from the Bobby Flay grilling cookbook, grilled potato salad with gorgonzola, green salad with snap peas

Wednesday -
hot dogs and homemade baked beans (in the crock pot), grilled zucchini ; homemade lemon icemilk and blueberries

Thursday -
grilled stuffed chicken breasts (with goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and basil), green salad, leftover potato salad

Friday -
out

Yes, we've become grilling fools now that we've finally finished redoing our patio!

[houseblend]

This week:

Monday - hamburgers on the grill
Tuesday - jambalaya
Wednesday - buffalo chicken sandwiches
Thursday - fondue (yum!)
Friday - dinner out
Saturday - chicken enchilidas

[Clattercote]

How helpful! I never saw this on the other board but it would have been a boon -

Here's our vegetarian one for this week:

Monday: Veggie brats, sauerkraut, homemade potato salad

Tuesday: Leftovers from Monday

Wednesday: Three cheese macaroni

Thursday: Pad Thai

Friday: Pasta with tomatoes, spinach and red pepper

Saturday: Mediterranean lentils (spicy, with carrots and peppers), with cous cous

Sunday - Out

[Aug2002Bride]

I loved this thread!!! I get so many great ideas from it!! Glad to see it back around.

This week....

Saturday we ate out

Sunday~BBQ at my parents

Monday~4th Cookout at our house

Tuesday~Pork Tenderloin, Applesauce, Green Beans

Wednesday~Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread

Thursday~ Haddock, Rice, Peas

Friday~Usually frozen Pizza night!!

Saturday~Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce, Salad

Sunday~Im not sure yet

[Kimberland30]

Thanks for much for the inspiration! I haven't done a menu in a while because it gets messed up with our schedules, but I'm going to attempt it again. Right now I'm just getting a list together - separated by main course like beef, pork, pasta, etc...then I'll work on coming up with something.

[domesticdreamer]

My mom never did this....... and so I never have either and it is sooooo inefficient to not plan this way (IMO)!!! Thank you for posting this thread!!! I fly by the seat of my pants every evening in the kitchen and end up at the grocery store multiple times during the week! Not to mention, I'm in a total rut! This will be wonderful!! Thanks for the inspiration ladies! I'm going to make one today for next week!! I'll post it to share!!!

[msnicolea]

Bumping this with my weekly menu, because I need ideas for next week!

Mon: Grilled portabellas, carmelized onions and havarti sandwiches with tomatoes and grilled asparagus

Tues: Soup and salad: we have lots of peppers from last week's farmer's market, so we will grill those and make roasted red pepper soup

Wednesday: pork tenderloin in a ginger glaze with sweet potato salad

Thursday: hummus, tabouli, and couscous "platter", with greek olives

Friday: red snapper in chipotle galze, red beans and rice, corn on the cob

[jarm]

This week's menu...

Sunday - out to dinner
Monday - shrimp fra diavolo, ziti
Tuesday - mahogany chicken wings, Lipton side, sausage & peppers (we're having company and I was supposed to cook the s&p on Sunday)
Wednesday - chicken tetrazzini
Thursday - parmesan crusted pork chops, rice casserole

That's as far as I got, but there's a carnival nearby this week, so we might go there one night. I usually shop on Sundays, but I want to change that.

[Aug2002Bride]

Saturday~Ate out with my mom
Sunday~ Had dinner with inlaws
Monday~Pork Chops, Salad, Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
Tuesday~Out because what I didnt take anything out of the freezer!! Oops!
Wednesday~Beef and Bean Burritos with Spanish Rice
Thursday~Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce over Linguini
Friday~Frozen Pizza, Salad

[Katy]

Sunday - leftover spaghetti

Monday - turkey burgers, baked fries, and leftover chunky cuke salad

Tuesday - crockpot BBQ pork, asian slaw (maybe cornbread)

Wedsnesday - flank steak salad

Thursday - frozen stir-fry from Trader Joes

Friday & Saturday - usually eat out or make it up on the fly

[FallingforPhil]

Sunday- BLT pitas, baby carrots, apple slices
Monday-Tortilla crusted Tilapia (I cheated--premade from Market Day), black bean salad, soy/flaxseed chips with salsa
Tuesday- leftovers
Wednesday-at a concert, DH on his own
Thursday- herb grilled chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach salad w/blueberries, nectarines, candied pecans and rasberry vinegrette
Friday-Trader Joe's pad thai (I'll probably add chicken or shrimp)
Saturday-out with friends
Sunday-Jambalaya (cooking light), green beans, garlic bread

[skyblu]

Yum! Can you ladies post recipes along with the menus?

[jarm]

This week...
Saturday - parmesan crusted pork chops
Sunday - out to dinner
Monday - shrimp scampi
Tuesday - corn dogs, chili
Wednesday - anniversary...maybe we'll go out?
Thursday - buffalo wings, stuffed clams, rice
Friday - pizza night?
Saturday - out w/FIL for our anniversary

[laurenc]

we're trying out a few new recipes this week, so i will post them if they're any good!

this week:

sunday: "southwest" turkey burgers from trader joe's on whole wheat buns, sweet potato fries, and baked tomatoes

monday: orrechetti with peas, onions, and pecorino romano cheese (new recipe)

tuesday: chicken with masala simmer sauce and naan (simmer sauce and naan from trader joe's)

wednesday: tom usually goes out with friends, i'll probably have sushi take-out or frozen pizza!!!

thursday: dill-stuffed shrimp, green beans sauteed with peppers, rice (new recipes)

friday: veggie risotto (new recipe)

[emmjay]

This week:

Sunday - out of town

Monday - Turkey Soft Tacos

Tuesday - Coconut Shrimp with Tangy Apricot Dipping Sauce and Rice (new recipe)

Wednesday - Slow-Cooker Moroccan Veggie Tagine

Thursday - Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa and Brown Rice

Friday - Spicy Thai Salad with Roasted Pork

Saturday - Crab Cakes with Salad

[JBB]

Week of Monday, Sept. 18th:

Monday: Steak with oven roasted potatoes
Tuesday Sausage Casserole
Wed. Leftover sausage casserole
Thursday Pizza
Friday-Sunday Out of town

[jarm]

emmjay - Can you please post the recipe for the apricot sauce? TIA!

[houseblend]

Sunday - out to dinner
Monday - chicken stir-fry with rice
Tuesday - vegetable and tofu stir-fry with rice
Wednesday - Mexica Lasagne with fruit/veggie salad
Thursday - Parmesan crusted chicken with roasted potatoes
Friday - out to dinner
Saturday - probably will grill something

[emmjay]

jarm - it was just 1/4c of apricot All-Fruit spread, 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish and 1 tsp teriyaki or soy sauce.

I thought it was too horseradish-y, so next time I will probably do 1 Tbsp of teriyaki sauce and 1 tsp horseradish instead.

[emmjay]

Finally, a week without going out of town! And we are starting Weight Watchers again, so these are all WW recipes.

Sunday - out to dinner

Monday - Zucchini Casserole & Spaghetti Squash

Tuesday - Chana Masala & Naan Bread

Wednesday - Florentine Frittata & Salad

Thursday - Crab Cakes & Salad

Friday - Tomato Basil Flatbread & Salad

Saturday - Chicken Stuffed w/ Artichokes & Goat Cheese, Garlic Spinach, Rice

[marteneym]

Can someone post a parmasean crusted recipe(either pork pr chicken)?

[looch]

I finally got my act together for this week:

Monday: Dijon rack of lamb, tomato-goat cheese tarte
Tuesday: Citrus swordfish
Wednesday: Balsamic salmon filet
Thursday: crabmeat stuffed tilapia filet
Friday: pasta night
Saturday: dinner out
Sunday: roast chicken

[houseblend]

marteneym - Here's one I just made tonight from Rachel Ray:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_25022,00.html

It was good!

[JBB]

Week of Monday, July 25th

Monday We went out for sushi
Tuesday Sauteed Scallops with rice
Wed. Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss (from Rachel Ray)
ThursdayGoing out with my parents
FridayBroiled Lamb Chops with roasted potatoes
Sat. Corn Dogs with fries (Rachel Ray)
Sunday Sushi Date

[jarm]

Sun - sandwiches
Mon - chicken lo mein
Tues - meatloaf, potato salad
Wed - one pan pasta dish
Thurs - quiche antipasto
Fri - eat out
Sat - Thai steak, rice casserole

[TX Sweetheart]

Monday: left-over Chinese food
Tuesday: spaghetti w/ mixed veggies
Wednesday: grilled chicken and mashed potatoes
Thursday: breakfast for dinner
Friday (our anniversary): out-of-town: Murder Mystery theatre dinner cruise
Saturday: out-of-town
Sunday: out-of-town

Anybody live near Granbury, TX (or ever been there) and can give us suggestions on where to eat Saturday and Sunday?

[marteneym]

Thanks houseblend. That looks delicious.

[PeanutButter]

Great thread!

Sunday: Roasted Salmon and Leeks in Phyllo Packets, roasted asparagus
Monday: Turkey sausage and pepper sandwiches
Tuesday: Pasta salad with shrimp, green beans and feta
Wednesday: Happy hour after work - probably eat there
Thursday: Softball - leftover pasta salad
Friday: out of town
Saturday: out of town

[Aug2002Bride]

Monday~Grilled Pork Chops, Corn on the Cob, Red Potatoes grilled with garlic and onions

Tuesday~Out because its SOOO hot out here today!!!

Wednesday~Dinner Exchange with moms club

Thursday~Grilled Chicken, Portabello Mushrooms, Zucchini

Friday~Turkey Burgers, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Corn on the Cob

Sat & Sunday~ Out of town

[laurenc]

sunday 7/24 -- ordered take-out. indian food. we were tired from doing housework and yardwork all day, and neither of us wanted to cook.

monday 7/25 -- sesame-seed encrusted tuna with a citrus sauce, panfried broccolini, rice pilaf

tuesday 7/26 -- spinach salad with blue cheese, dried cranberries, and spiced pecans and bread from the amazing bakery up the street

wednesday 7/27 -- DH goes out with coworkers every wednesday, so... i don't know what i'll have but right now i'm thinking sushi...

thursday 7/28 -- homemade penne alla vodka

friday 7/29 -- on the road, en route to a friend's wedding, so it's either rest-stop grub or pizza

saturday 7/30 -- whatever they serve at friend's wedding :)

not the best week for us, but next week we'll be back to cooking regularly.

[jarm]

laurenc - Did you make the rice pilaf? Can you please post the recipe?

marteneym - Here's the recipe for the parmesan crusted pork chops (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_30748,00.html). Just as a warning, though, we really didn't care for them.

[laurenc]

nah, the rice pilaf was the "near east" kind that you can toss in the microwave :)

the tuna, on the other hand... we bought fresh yellowtail tuna and rubbed sesame oil on it. we then rolled it in sesame seeds, trying to stick on as many as possible. then, we heated up some more sesame oil in a frying pan and pan-seared the tuna about 90 seconds on each side so the sesame seeds got toasty and crisp on the outside while the middle stayed rare.

the citrus sauce was ok, but i think a soy-ginger sauce would have gone better. but anyhow, to make the sauce, mix together 3 oz orange juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce, and 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil. then add a teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken and heat on the stove. it's light but not too sweet, and its' really good on plain grilled tuna or swordfish.

[irish74]

Wednesday

Rest of chicken baked with bbq sauce
Rainbow chard sautéed with shallots & butter
Roasted new potatoes with herb de provence
Strawberries & ice cream bars for dessert

Thursday

Pasta with fresh pesto
Green salad with tomatoes
Steamed cauliflower (I might cut this up and toss w/the pasta)

Friday

Cannelloni
Green Salad

Saturday - make chicken stock

Chicken tettrazini or tuna noodle casserole (plus one to freeze)
Green beans
Brownies for Dessert

Sunday

BBQ (depends on what meat is on sale)
Baked Beans in crockpot
Cole Slaw

Monday

TBD

Tuesday

TBD

[msnicolea]

Gotta startt with last night, since I totally flailed earlier in the week (think "Taco Bell"):

Wednesday: chicken enchiladas, refired black beans
Thursday: Bourbon-glazed Pork Tenderloin, garlic mashed taters, asparagus
Friday: Out
Saturday: grilling: burgers, beer-soaked brats, chipotle potato salad (my Dh's specialty), c on the c

[beachlvr]

I don't plan by days, just by meals. I'm a vegetarian, my dh and kids are not, so I have to make meals I can either leave the meat out of or plan substantial sides.

Jarm's Sesame Chicken , brown rice, veggie stir fry
Beef Tacos, refried beans, carrot and celery sticks
BBQ chicken, baked beans, cornbread, cole slaw
Turkey Cobb Salad, rolls
Smoked Turkey Baked Chimichangas, corn and black bean salad (Rachael Ray)
Grilled Steak, Pesto Mashed Potatoes, green beans

And Saturday's we go out.

[Sposa06]

Beachlvr, could you please post the recipe for pesto mashed potatoes? Those sound great!

[beachlvr]

Sposa06, it's a Rachael Ray recipe. I was looking for good recipes and went to the Food Network site tonight.

Pesto Mashed Potatoes

2 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
Coarse salt
1 cup stock or chicken broth
1 cup prepared store bought pesto

Cut larger potatoes in half and leave small potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook until potatoes are tender 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to hot pot. Add broth or stock and smash the potatoes up. Add pesto and smash to desired consistency. Serve while hot.

[houseblend]

I've been completely swamped at work all week, so I've had a fun weekly menu:
Monday - parmesan chicken
Tuesday - local family Italian restaurant
Wednesday - take-out Chinese
Thursday - BBQ take-out
Friday - eating out again
Saturday - out with friends

It makes being busy not so bad! :D

[TriSigmaNC]

My thoughts for the week (we don't plan days, just the week and then choose what we're in the mood for that day).

Saturday-Friday
Chicken Tacos and burritos, black beans
Jambalaya with cornbread
Chicken Fried Rice
Grilled Sausages with Mac and Cheese and sweet potatoes
Grilled BBQ chicken with sauteed asparagus and roasted red BBQ potatoes
Mamo Chops (seasoned pork chops), mixed grain rice, black eyed peas
Corn Crusted Lime Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Mac and Cheese
Homemade pizza

If chicken is too expensive we may trade out a few for:
Teriyaki salmon, onions/zucchini/mushroom grill, rice
Corn Crusted Tilapia, corn and cubed roasted potatoes with spices

I hope this helps because we SUCK at sticking to menus and eat out way too much. We need to stop because DH is going back to being a full time student in a few weeks. Life is changing!

We've got one week on our own and then my parents are taking us to the Commissary!

[Sposa06]

Thanks, beachlvr! I'll definitely try those!

[wendalah]

msnicolea, could you please post your husband's recipe for chipotle potato salad? it sounds good!

[JBB]

Week of Monday August 1st

Monday Sausage Casserole
Tuesday Broiled Salmon with rice
Wed. Take Out-probably pizza
Thursday Steak with roasted potatoes
Friday Rachel Ray's Baked Corn Dogs
Sat. We're going to a party
Sunday Sushi date

[mrstim]

Monday - Roteisserie Chicken, mashed poatoes, fried corn, brocolli & cheese
Tuesday - Saurkraut & weinies, fried potatoes, pinto beans, cornbread
Wednesday - Enchiladas and chips & salsa (h/m - I canned this am)
Thursday - Fried Chicken, MacNCheese, Salad
Friday - Grilled Hamburgers, French Fries :)
Saturday - leftovers
Sunday - eating at my mom's house :)

[Rose]

Sunday - Going out with Fam to celebrate my Bday
Monday - My BDay, so DH will take me out
Tuesday - Gnocci, spinach salad
Wednesday - Tacos, guacamole salad
Thursday - Pesto sausage, salad
Friday - Non breaded chicken parmesan, salad
Saturday - Ribs, corn and salad

I hate buying veggies as a second side because I always waste them so DH and I usually make big salads that are a couple servings each of veggies.

[Aug2002Bride]

July 30-August 6th

Saturday Pork Tenderloin w/ Garlic Peppercorn Rub, Red Smashed Potatoes, Peas, Gravy

Sunday Chicken w/ Bell Pepper Herb Rub, Grilled Portabellos, Grilled Zuchinni (sp?) and Summer Squash

Monday Shrimp Linguini, French Bread, Salad

Tuesday National Night Out Block Party in Neighborhood

Wednesday Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Corn on the Cob

Thursday Pork BBQ, Coleslaw, Baked Beans

Friday Lasagna, French Bread, Salad

Saturday Italian Sausages w/ Grilled Onions & Peppers, Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Sunday Out!!!!

[emmjay]

Sunday - Stuffed chicken breasts, spinach, rice

Monday - Clam chowder, salad, bread

Tuesday - Sesame chicken, stir-fried veggies

Wednesday - Vegetarian stuffed peppers, salad

Thursday - Curry turkey burgers, peas

We might be going camping next weekend, but if not we are having:

Friday - Halibut with chili-lime butter, rice, veggies

Saturday - Spinach and goat cheese pizza, salad

[msnicolea]

We just made ours--we're trying to have a vegetarian week!

Monday: asian sweet potato salad, spicy sauteed tofu

Tuesday: grilled eggplant parmagiana sandwiches, mushrooms w/ pine nuts

Wednesday: falafel with pita, cucumber and tomato salad, hummus

Thursday: homemade veggie lo-mein

Friday: gnocchi with homemade pesto

[jarm]

I have class all week so I planned somewhat easy things for DH to make. Hee hee!

Sunday - reubens, Suddenly Salad, pickles
Monday - Thai steak, rice casserole, cheddar bay biscuits (this has been on the menu for weeks now)
Tuesday - sesame chicken, leftover rice casserole, zucchini
Wednesday - quiche
Thursday - leftovers/sandwiches
Friday - cookout at MILs

Next week's going to be easy, too, as we will have visitors and then I'm away for two nights!

[FallingforPhil]

Monday- pan seared scallops, WW pasta w/homemade pesto, salad
Tuesday- leftovers
Wednesday- spicy chicken wraps, jalepeno pasta
Thursday- mediterranean turkey burgers, greek salad
Friday- Chicken salad w/penne, green beans, and roasted red peppers, mozzerella toasts
Saturday- tortilla crusted tilapia, rice and beans

[irish74]

Thursday

Pork chops with green peppercorn sauce
Potato and kale gratin
Green Salad with cream dressing

Friday

Fresh fish (to be decided at store)
Rice or potatoes
Sautéed Collard Greens

Saturday - make chicken stock and desserts for the week

Tacos and guacamole
Green Salad

Sunday - make dog biscuits

Pizza
Broccoli & carrots with ranch dip

Monday

Cabbage and noodles sautéed in butter
Carrot & raisin salad

Tuesday

Pasta with Zucchini & rondele or alloutte
Green Salad

[emmjay]

This is going to be a mostly vegetarian week for us, and except for the falafel/hummus it's all new recipes:

Saturday - Falafel and hummus pitas, tomato/cucumber salad

Sunday - Turkey burgers with tzatziki sauce

Monday - Vegetarian baked ziti (crock-pot), salad

Tuesday - leftovers

Wednesday - Vegetarian curry stuffed peppers (crock-pot)

Thursday - Orzo and broccoli "risotto", salad

Friday - Hoisin pork medallions, basmati rice, stir-fried veggies

[jarm]

Sunday - out
Monday - possibly out, but if not shrimp scampi
Tuesday - sesame chicken, fried rice
Wednesday, Thursday - I'm away with DD, DH is on his own
Friday - pizza or something
Saturday - taco casserole

[WestieMomma]

I need to start looking here for some inspiration! I hate cooking during the summer because nothing sounds good when it is 100 degrees out!

Sunday-Herbed Chicken Pasta from allrecipes.com... it was pretty good!
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound uncooked linguine
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta in about 4 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, basil, and pepper; saute 5 minutes, or until chicken is done. Add chopped tomato, and saute an additional 2 minutes.
Serve chicken herb sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

Monday-leftover pasta or turkey sandwiches
Tuesday-Taco Soup
Wednesday-Hamburgers on the grill
Thursday-Grilled Marinated Chicken w/grilled corn on the cob, salad
Friday-probably get food to-go from somwhere
Saturday-eat out

[msnicolea]

We're doing our second vegetarian week in a row:

Sunday: I made homemade lo mein and spicy green beans
Monday: Farmer's Market Bounty: asparagus, corn on the cob, chipotle potato salad
Tuesday: black bean quesadillas with homemade guac and salsa
Wednesday: homemade pesto with fresh pasta
Thursday: channa masala, curried peas, samosas
Friday: OUT
Saturday: Stae Fair--corndogs and cream puffs, here we come (this ending the veggie week!)

[irish74]

Wednesday - defrost chicken for Thursday

Pizza with black olives and salami
Green beans
Salad with cream dressing
Strawberries for dessert w/whipped cream

Thursday

Oven Fried Chicken or mustard chicken
Green salad with tomatoes
Zucchini w/olive oil and basil

Friday - defrost chicken for Sunday, make bread

Pork chops w/pan sauce
Potatoes with herbs de provence
Sautéed collard greens or kale

Saturday - make dog biscuits & desserts for the week

Tarte ala Moutarde (tomato pie made last summer)
Green salad w/vinaigrette

Sunday

Chicken Tetrazini w/mirepox instead of mushrooms
Salad or greens

Monday

Homemade Mac & Cheese
Broccoli

Tuesday

Veggie soup (might make on Sunday)

[beachlvr]

I just finished my menu planning:

*Sesame Chicken, brown rice, stir fry veggies
*Ham slices, macaroni and cheese with roasted tomoatoes, green beans
*Bourbon pork chops, garlic chive mashed potatoes, peas
*Guiness braised brisket, baked potatoes, steamed carrots
*Rueben sandwiches (with leftover brisket), pickles, chips
*Betsy's Red Beans and Rice, Smoked Suasage

[mrsfromage]

Butternut squash soup, rachel ray honey nut chicken tenders
Tomato risotto, corn on the cob,
Turkey burgers, spinach salad
Pasta with tomato sauce (I usually add onions and ground turkey)
probably some combo of leftovers/going out the other nights (??)

[Carissa]

Oh wow so glad I found this thread, I just started menu planning this month. Here is ours.

Today: Mac N cheese homemade

Monday: Date night usually eat out

Tuesday: Beef and Bean Enchiladas with chips and salsa

Wednesday: Apple Ginger glazed Chicken Breasts with grilled garlic potatos

Thursday: Chicken Manicotti, salad, and bread sticks

Friday: Chicken and Rice

Saturday: Leftovers

[emmjay]

Saturday - Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa, Jasmine Rice

Sunday - Florentine Frittata, Salad

Monday - Vegetarian "Moussaka", Spaghetti Squash

Tuesday - Curried Turkey Burgers, Peas

Wednesday - Espinacas con Garbanzos

Thursday - Tomato & Zucchini Tart

Friday - Orzo & Broccoli "Risotto"

[Aug2002Bride]

Sunday~ Cheesecake Factory with my parents

Monday~Provolone Smothered Chicken, Green Beans, Rice

Tuesday~Ny Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob

Wednesday~Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mac & Cheese, Broccoli

Thursday~Pork Chops, Applesauce, Wild Rice

Friday~Pizza, Salad

Saturday~Out

[jarm]

Saturday - taco bake, Mexican rice
Sunday - out for dinner with MIL, GMIL
Monday - meatball subs, green beans
Tuesday - Newport, RI
Wednesday - pasta bake
Thursday - quiche lorraine, crescent rolls
Friday - shrimp scampi

[juliebug]

Sunday - Huevos rancheros
Monday - Falafal pitas with tzatziki, sauteed yellow squash
Tuesday - out
Wednesday - chicken and black bean burritos with fresh tomato-tomatillo salsa
Thursday - Sirloin steak (marinated in Sam Adams and Montreal steak seasoning - yum!), grilled baby potatoes with pesto, steamed carrots and zucchini
Friday - TJ's turbot fillet, cornbread, steamed green beans

[msnicolea]

Sunday: veggie burgers, mac-n-cheese, salad

Monday: stir-fry with seitan, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, etc. . .

Tuesday: Greek bread salad, olives, tabouli

Wednesday: risotto with wild mushrooms, asparagus, caprese salad

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: out for a Fish Fry!

[emmjay]

Sunday - Grilled Salmon with Mango-Cucumber Salsa and Jasmine Rice

Monday - Vegetable Fritters and Crunchy Peanut Noodles

Tuesday - Leftovers

Wednesday - Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese and Grilled Pepper Relish

Thursday - Chickpea Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Friday - Grilled Vegetables & Chickpeas with Couscous and Grilled Onion Raita

Saturday - Black Bean Corn Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream and Grilled Vegetables

[FallingforPhil]

Sunday-Chicken and Dumplings (Rachael Ray)
Monday- Tortellini with spinach and cherry tomatoes (cooking light)
Tuesday- leftovers
Wednesday-teriyaki chicken, stir fry veggies
Thursday- BLTs, baked fries, green beans
Friday- ???
Saturday-out

[Aug2002Bride]

Sunday~Out
Monday~Mini Italian Meat Loaves, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli/Carrots/Caulifower Mix
Tuesday~Chiles Rellenos Chicken, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans
Wednesday~Baked Pesto Salmon, Butter Noodles, Asparagus
Thursday~Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Parmesan Risotto, Green Beans
Friday~Chicken Enchilada Ring
Saturday~Vodka Pasta, French Bread, Salad
Sunday~Chili Cheese Dogs, Fries

Dessert for the Week~Turtle Fudge Skillet Cake

Breakfast Item..Blueberry Almond Oat Muffins

[lauren f s]

Sunday - lasagne, garlic bread, salad
Monday - meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans
Tuesday - lattice-top chicken (like chicken pot pie, but much better), salad
Wednesday - cheesey chili chicken, broccoli, salad
Thursday - balsamic chicken with mushrooms, roasted red potatoes, asparagus
Friday - chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, black beans

[jarm]

Sunday - out
Monday - crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms, loaded baked potato salad
Tuesday - butter chicken, leftover baked potato salad
Wednesday - shrimp scampi, crescents
Thursday - chicken marsala, packet potatoes
Friday - pizza

[Hello Kitty]

I need to get back in gear. I've been spending way too much money on groceries & am falling back on more convenience items. Grr.

Sun - chicken ceasar salad
Mon - honey bbq pork roast
Tue - pizza burgers
Wed - OOT
Thur - veggie soup
Fri - chicken stir fry
Sat - unsure

Bread: Pumpernickel

[ausi2b]

Jarm - do you have a recipe for the crab stuffed portobellos? They sound delish! :D

[jarm]

Sure do...here it is!

Crab Stuffed Portobello mushrooms

Ingredients:
8 Portobello mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash of ground red pepper
1 pound crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425º. Remove brown gills from the undersides of mushrooms using a spoon; discard gills. Remove and discard stems. Set mushroom caps aside. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and red pepper; beat well. Stir in crabmeat and cheese. Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps; sprinkle on each cap with 1 tbsp. breadcrumbs, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

[steviem]

Sunday: Roasted turkey, garlic mashed potatoes w/ gravy, peas

Monday: Leftovers

Tuesday: Parmesan crusted dijon chicken, asparagas, salad

Wednesday: Homemade pizza w/ roasted red & yellow peppers & goat cheese, salad

Thursday: Orange Chicken w/ rice and green beans

Friday: Eat out

Saturday: Grilled ribeye steaks (bone-in), grilled corn-on-cob, salad, watermelon

[Carissa]

This week we are having: All new recipes!
Western Chicken Potatoes
Easy Teriyaki Beef and Noodle bowls
Chili Spaghetti
Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna

[endymion411]

mon--chicken parm and breadsticks, strawberries and grapes for dessert
tues--catfish ranchero, asparagus, and apple crisp for dessert
wed--chicken pesto in phyllo pockets, corn on the cob, oranges for dessert
thurs--thai cocounut shrimp, rice, ice cream for dessert
fri--salad and baked potatoes or go out?
saturday--mexican lasagna, fruit for dessert

[jarm]

Carissa - Can you please post the recipes for the western chicken potatoes, the easy teriyaki and beef noodle bowls and the make ahead cheesburger lasagna? TIA!

[Carissa]

Easy Teriyaki Beef and Noodle Bowls
Prep Time: 20 min
Makes: 2 (1 3/4-cup) servings Nutrition Information

A 20-minute teriyaki-style bowl rivals any take-out meal for time and flavor!



1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® Frozen Vegetables Teriyaki
1 1/2 cups water
1 (3-oz.) pkg. oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, if desired



1. Brown ground beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2. Add frozen vegetables and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Break noodles into 4 pieces; add noodles and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning from soup mix to beef mixture. (Discard remaining seasoning mix or reserve for a later use.)
3. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
4. To serve, spoon mixture into individual bowls. Sprinkle with peanuts. If desired, serve with soy sauce.


Make Ahead Cheeseburger lasagna
prep tme 40 minutes(ready in 10 hours and 10 minutes)

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3 tablespoons of instant minced onion
1 (15 oz) can of tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups of water
1/2 cup of kechup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 egg
1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded cheddar and american cheese blend
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
4 oz.(1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato sliced
dill pickle slices


1. Spray 13x9 inch(3 quarts) glass baking dish and large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed skillet, cook groud beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked stirring frequently. Add tomato sauce, water, ketchup and mustard, mix well, simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

2.Meanwhile, beat egg im medium bowl. Add ricotta cheese and 2 cups of the cheese blend mix well.

3. Spread 1 cup of beef mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Arrange 4 uncooked noodles over sauce. Spoon and spread half of ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; top with 1 1/2 cups of beef mixture. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining 4 noodles, beef mixture and the 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Cover with foial, refrigerate at least 8 hours or orvernight

4. When ready to bake, heat over to 350 back lasagna covered for 45 minutes

5. uncover baking dish, bake additional 25-35 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cover with foil let stand for 5-10 mintues before serving

6. Just before serving top with lettuce, tomato and pickle slices. Serve with additional ketchup if desired.

Western Chicken Potatoes

2 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup of shredded bbq chicken(Lloyds or a different brand)
1 oz. (1/4 cup) finely shredded cheddar-monterey jack cheese blend
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1. Scrub potatoes, prick several times with fork. Place potatoes on microwave safe plate, microwave potatoes om high or for about 8 mintues until tender

2.Place checken in bbq sauce in small microwave safe bowl cover with microwave safe paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 mintues on until well heated stirring after 1 mintue

3. Split potatoes in half, place on plates and top with chicken, cheese, onion and cilantro.

[irish74]

Wednesday

Marinated chicken - baked
Arugula and tomato with lemon & olive oil
Corn on the cob

Thursday

Fresh Pesto on pasta
Tomato and cucumber salad

Friday

Pan fried Petrale
Green beans
Roasted potatoes

Saturday - make bread (honey wheat or oatmeal)

brunch - Dim Sum at Yank Sing

dinner

Steaks
Zucchini pancakes
Colcannon

Sunday

lunch - something at the Indy Races at Infineon (Sears Point)
to bring with: granola bars, carrot sticks, celery sticks with pb, water, sandwiches

dinner

Who am I kidding, we'll stop on the way home or order pizza when we get home exhausted

Monday

Pork chops with pan sauce
Sautéed Red Kale
Potatoes or rice pilaf

Tuesday

to be decided

[lauren f s]

SUN
Garlic Roast Chicken w/Rosemary & Lemon
Basil Chive Red Potato Hash
Fresh broccoli
Canteloupe

Bake brownies

MON
Penne w/roasted veggies, sirloin steaks strips, and feta cheese
Breadsticks
Salad

TUES
Mexican lasagna
Spanish rice
salad

WED
Cheese chili chicken (never made it last week)
green beans
salad

Bake chocolate peanut butter chip cookies

THURS
Taco pasta
salad

FRI
Baked potatoes stuffed w/ham and smoky swiss cheese
salad

[emmjay]

Sunday - Green Curry, Jasmine Rice, Spring Rolls, Peanut/Sesame Noodles (we had company, so I made a lot of food!)

Monday - Chickpea Burgers with Oven Fries

Tuesday - Leftovers

Wednesday - Black Bean and Corn Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream and Roasted Veggies (never made this last week)

Thursday - Orzo and Broccoli Risotto

Friday - Monday - out of town!

[msnicolea]

Sun: falafel with tzatziki, tomato salad with feta, olives

Mon: ziti with homemade pesto, farmer's markert salad

Tueday: vegetarian sloppy joe's, corn on the cob, annie's mac-n-cheese

Wednesday: baked chicken, garlic smashed potatoes, not sure what veggie yet

Thursday: grilled portabella sandwiches with homemade sweet potato chips and another salad

That's as far as I've gotten. . .

[emmjay]

msnicolea - we're trying to do as much vegetarian as possible too, around 5-6 nights a week. I've definitely noticed a difference in my grocery bill!

[SQ2]

Mmmmm....msnicolea , your menu looks so yummy! :p

[endymion411]

hi msnicolea!

would you mind posting your recipe for falafal?

tia!

[juliebug]

Monday - out
Tuesday - burritos with barley, black beans, corn, peppers and onions
Wednesday - stir fry with pork, bok choy, carrots over buckwheat noodles
Thursday - TJ's turbot, yellow squash, quinoa
Friday - eggplant parm with pasta and homemade sauce

[MrsBrooke]

Sunday- Zesty baked chicken with orzo, Greek salad, biscuits

Monday- Sauteed tomato & corn chicken over white rice, crescent rolls, cucumber salad with feta and dill

Tuesday-spaghetti with chunky mushroom sauce, garlic bread, green salad

Wednesday-out for Mexican food (and Margaritas!)

Thursday- Grilled chicken, au gratin potatoes, green salad

Friday- ?? probably take out...

Saturday/Sunday- out of town

[julietchicago]

Monday - Pizza Night (unexpected, sister coming over)
Tuesday - Beef Stroganoff (box kit :o )
Wednesday - Pizza Burgers (english muffins, ground beef, pizza sauce, mozz cheese, baked in the oven...yummy)
Thursday - Tacos w/ spanish rice on the side
Friday - Probably out somewhere

[PeanutButter]

short week!

Sunday - out for Indian
Monday - bruschetta chicken, roasted pepper salad
Tuesday - grilled pork and peaches, garlic green beans
Wednesday - we both have class
Thursday - Monday - out of town!!

[msnicolea]

Going (semi) veggie has saved us tons of money-and I really have felt better. I'm not ready to pull the trigger and go 100% ( I was a vegetarian for over 10 years previously)--I think the bratwursts in Wisconsin have messed with my mind!

Here's my falafel recipe, courtesy of Emeril:

1 1/2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or water
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Combine the chickpeas, onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Process on high speed until it forms a smooth paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl and add the baking powder and flour. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. in a deep pot over medium-high heat.

With damp hands, shape the chickpea batter into balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each and then flatten into patties. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.


I usually serve it with tzatziki, but tahini sauce is good, too!

When feelng less inclined to make it from scratch, I use the Fantastic Foods mix--it's really good!

[endymion411]

thank you!!

[singerwife]

Add me to the mostly veggie crew!

Monday-Cheese quesadillas with tomato salsa
Tuesday-Corn tortilla and bean casserole with tomato-basil-feta salad
Wednesday-Chicken sausages with onions and peppers
Thursday-(DH out) Annie's mac/cheese and green salad
Friday-Company for the weekend, so restaurant mussels and beer!
Saturday-Wedding food
Sunday-BBQ! Marinated chicken breasts, marinated portobellas, couscous, salad, other fixings and CUPCAKES!

[Janey]

My First Weekly Menu (starting Wednesday, because I am new to this planning thing ;))

Wednesday: (dinner on the run) Diet Lasagne, grapes.
Thursday: Oriental Beef Stir Fry, brown rice. B will have a bowl of teriyaki cabbage.
Friday: My fiance is taking me out on a dinner-n-dancing date. :)
Saturday: Dinner at his best man's house
Sunday: Pork chops, Skillet casserole of bulgur wheat & crimini*, steamed broccoli, and warm homemade applesauce for dessert.
Monday: Turkey Burgers, salad of spring mix, pears, gorgonzola, almonds & balsamic, and oven-fried yukon golds.

*new recipe.

[Carissa]

MEALS:
Ranch Chicken Pizza with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Scallions
Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers
Spicy Peach-Glazed Pork Chops
Corkscrew Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage
Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Stew with Corn and Potatoes

[beachlvr]

Here's mine for the week:

Hungarian Beef Goulash, egg noodles, steamed carrots
Roasted Turkey Breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce, peas
Leftover Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans
Pesto chiken, farfalle with eggplant
Red Beans and Rice, sausage
hamburgers, french fries
Dinner out for me on Thursday and for dh and I Friday.

[mrsfromage]

Spaghetti with turkey meat sauce
Mango Beef
Tortilla Soup (with guacamole, chips as a side)
Dijon mustard chicken (oven-fried recipe)
some combo of leftovers and take out for the rest of the week

[jarm]

mrsfromage - Can you please post the recipe for the mango beef?

[FallingforPhil]

Sunday- Southwestern Chili, 3-cheese biscotti (both from CL)
Monday- Spaghetti and Meatballs, tossed salad (Rachel Ray)
Tuesday- Grilled chicken, baked potatoes, spinach salad w/oranges and carmelized nuts
Wednesday-Leftovers
Thursday-Turkey brats, chips, salad
OOT for the weekend

[KarenS]

Sunday - breakfast for dinner (cheese omlette, toast, salsa, fruit salad)
Monday - burgers and dogs on the grill, coleslaw, deviled eggs
Tuesday - roast in the crockpot w/ potato, onion, carrot, celery, etc. Spinach salad
Wednesday - black bean and veggie enchiladas
Thursday - probably a leftover day
Friday - date night - dinner out
Saturday - french onion soup and spinach salad w/ mandarin oranges

[chefker]

Finally, this will give me some semblance of organization (in the kitchen, at least!)

[And, we nearly always eat our leftovers for brown-bag lunches the following day--once DH realized just *how* much his daily lunch at the cafeteria was costing each week!]


Sunday ~ Ordered pizza, my folks were visiting us

Monday ~ Burgers on grill, oven potato fries, garden salad

Tuesday ~ 5 spice pork tenderloin; Sesame Noodles; gingered carrot & raisin salad

Wednesday ~ Lazy Chicken (Rachael Ray recipe), ciabatta bread w/fresh mozzarella & tomato; garden salad

Thursday ~ ??? DH will be working late, I may be lazy and make some Barber frozen chicken cordon bleu :)

Friday ~ Monte Cristo sandwiches; steamed mixed veggies; garden salad

Saturday ~ appetizer of white bean hummus & pita crisps; Steak Florentine;
Creamy polenta w/gorgonzola; garden salad; roasted garlic focaccia bread

[jarm]

Hi Kerrie -- Can you please post the recipe for the sesame noodles? Also how do you make your Monte Cristo sandwiches?

ETA: And the lazy chicken as I couldn't find it online...TIA!

[mrstim]

Monday - potluck at church for Labor Day (I made meatloaf, 2 desserts, fried corn, homemade bread)
Tuesday - Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Wednesday - Rostisserie Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, leftover corn & bread
Thursday - Grilled Pork, Baked Potatoes, Salad
Friday - leftovers or something quick.

A

[justHB]

I am in awe of all of you ladies who are able to plan your weekly meals in advance. I've tried and I never stick to it. I lack focus, I think.

:D

All I know is that tomorrow I will be roasting a rosemary garlic chicken and that we'll likely have chicken salad the next day.

[jarm]

mrstim - Can you please post a recipe for the buffalo chicken casserole? TIA!

My menu this week...
Tuesday - pizza pasta
Wednesday - easy teriyaki noodle bowls, egg drop soup
Thursday - shrimp lo mein
Friday - lattice top chicken
Saturday - pineapple chicken

[ausi2b]

Jarm -

Could you please post the recipes for the easy teriyaki noodle bowls, shrimp lo mein, and pineapple chicken? Thanks! :)

[Hello Kitty]

Mon - ate w/ family
Tue - leftover prime rib; cucumber salad
Wed - homemade tomato bisque; homemade focaccia
Thu - mexican hot dish over rice
Fri - chicken & dumplings
Sat - not sure yet, maybe pressed salami sandwiches

This was the first week I used all handouts, leftovers and some pantry items and didn't go to the grocery at all!

Here is the recipe for the Teriyaki Noodle Bowls (http://www.constantchatter.com/showpost.php?p=144106&postcount=97)

[chefker]

Sunday ~ BBQ at our house, standard hamburgers & hot dogs, etc.

Monday ~ Italian Mini Meat Loaves w/Mac & 3 cheeses (Rachel Ray recipe)

Tuesday ~ Leftovers

Wednesday ~ Black bean soup, jalapeno cornbread

Thursday ~ Maple Glazed Salmon, jasmine rice, asparagus

Friday ~ Seafood Gumbo

Saturday ~ ?? We'll be at a housewarming/doggie birthday party, so whatever they're having, I guess. :)

[lauren f s]

Saturday (yesterday)
Peasant pasta
breadsticks
salad

Sunday
Jalepeno chicken
salad
bake: peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Monday
Hamburgers
French fries

Tuesday
Sausage skillet (mac & cheese, broccoli, sausage)
salad
dinner rolls

Wednesday
Lemon garlic pork loin
Roasted asparagus
not sure what, if anything, else

Thursday
Tacos
Black beans
Spanish rice

Friday
Eating out

[FallingforPhil]

Sun: Chicken Almondine w/green beans, salad (Kraft magazine)
Mon: Cajun shrimp and rice (Cooking Light)
Tues: Chicken Pot Pie (CL), salad
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: Chicken and Black bean quesadillias, chips and salsa
Friday: TJ's veggie burritos
Saturday: Honey Lime Chicken Sandwiches, mexican veggie salad (Rachael Ray)

[Brandy]

I have gotten so many great ideas from this thread!!!

S BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Grilled Peaches
M NY Strip Steaks, Baked Potatos, Salad
T Tomato Pie
W Parmesean Chicken with Mashed Potatos
R Dinner at dad's house
F Tacos, Salad
S Out

[jarm]

Mine's pretty boring (and a lot of things that were supposed to be made last week that we never got to) because DH's going to work evenings, which will leave DD and I.

Su - lo mein w/stir fry shrimp
Mo- lattice top chicken
Tu - pasta with peas and onions
We - paprika chicken dinner packets
Th - pork chops w/ mushrooms
Fr - mahogany chicken wings

I just couldn't decide on sides for those that require them. It'll be a nightly decision!

[msnicolea]

Just did ours:

Sun: Roasted red pepper quiche with salad
Mon: Pasta with peas from this month's Everday Food; french bread
Tues: Grilled pork chops with bourbon glaze; mashed sweet potatoes; corn on the cob
Wed: Autumnal Salad, also from EF
Thurs: Coconut shrimp and spicy carrot-coconut soup
Fri: leftovers

[mrsfromage]

Could you post your coconut shrimp recipe? I had a terrible time trying to make the Everyday Food version--not sure what went wrong :confused: .

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - Southwest Eggrolls (http://appetizer.allrecipes.com/az/89456.asp)
Mon - pasta bake
Tue - Spinach, Lentil and Bean Curry (http://vegetarian.allrecipes.com/az/84411.asp)
Wed - grilled pork tacos
Thur - venison stroganoff over noodles
Fri - unsure :o
Sat - unsure :o

[Janey]

Mon - Texas Chicken Caesar Salad
Tues - Oriental Beef Stir Fry, Brown Rice
Wed - Broiled Pork Chops, Skillet casserole of bulgur wheat & crimini (Came down sick with the flu so never made this last week), green beans
Thurs - Turkey Chili w/ corn, peppers, & onions.
Fri - Marinaded chicken breasts, oven fries, spring mix salad

[msnicolea]

Sure--mine is not from MS, so maybe it'll work out better for you. The recipe is at home--will post tonight.

[Dan's*Girl]

I'd love to join this thread!! I'm always looking for more ideas.


Monday- Beef stew with drop dumplings

Tuesday- Steak tips w/ mushrooms and onions, smashed potatoes & corn on cob

Wednesday- Quesadillas

Thursday- Marinated chicken breast, risotto & green beans

Friday- Mexican Pizza (from Semi Homemade with Sandra Lee, Foodnetwork)

Saturday- Unknown

[Aug2002Bride]

Sat & Sun~ At the beach

Monday~Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes, Veggie

Tuesday~Roast Chicken, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veggies

Wednesday~Fish (probably Haddock or Flounder), Rice, Veggies

Thursday~Chili, Cornbread and Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake for Dessert

Friday~Lasagna, French Bread, Salad

Saturday~Probably out

Sunday~Chicken with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

[endymion411]

monday--parmesan flounder
tuesday--asian pork chops
wednesday--chicken tikka kebabs and palak paneer
thursday--turkey burgers
friday--date night to celebrate our 2-month-aversary since he was on call on the 1-month mark
saturday--tacos

[lauren f s]

Saturday - honey lime chicken sandwiches, tortilla chips, guacamole, cantaloupe & watermelon

Sunday - baked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans

Monday - chicken fried rice, egg rolls

Tuesday - visiting parents

Wednesday - visiting parents

Thursday - tator tot casserole, salad, fresh fruit (whatever is left over & looks good)

Friday - balsamic chicken over spinach salad, rolls

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - roasted eggplant salad (MS EF)
Mon - chicken cordon bleu
Tue - pasta/sauce
Wed - pressed salami sandwiches (MS EF)
Thur - garlic thyme grilled venison (MS EF)
Fri - italian beef pie

[emmjay]

Friday - Crab and Shrimp Gumbo over rice, corn on the cob

Saturday - Vegetable Lasagne, salad

Sunday - Leftovers

Monday - Spicy Skillet Chicken and Rice

Tuesday - Leftovers

Wednesday - Black Bean Burgers, Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Thursday - Pasta with Cauliflower Sauce

Friday & Saturday - camping

[msnicolea]

Sunday: marinated/grilled flank steak burrotos with DH's homemade guac (YUM!) and spanish rice (boxed--I love Zatarains!)

Monday: fresh pasta with roasted tomato sauce (from this month's Everyday Food), salad, bread

Tuesday: tilapia in curry sauce, indian lentils (from this months's Bon Appetit)

Wednesday: Farmer's Market Bounty (corn, potatoes, tomato salad, grilled eggplant)

Thursday: veggie burgers and mac and cheese

Friday: O-U-T

[Carissa]

Tuesday-Chicken and Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

crusty Italian bread

Tossed green salad
Wednesday- leftovers

Thursday- Taco Casserole

romaine salad greens


Friday- Ortega Chicken Tacos


Saturday- Herbed Butterfly Pork Chops

Spinach-Artichoke Bake

dinner rolls

Sunday- Mexican Stuffed Pizza

Carrot and Celery Sticks

chili-flavored corn chips

[lauren f s]

SAT: black bean "stoup", Southwestern Monte Cristo sandwiches (30 Minute Meals)

SUN: breakfast for dinner - hashbrown casserole, scrambled eggs, homemade sausage biscuits, fresh fruit

MON: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, possibly green beans

TUES: homemade mac & cheese w/broccoli & chicken (30 Minute Meals), salad, rolls

WED: nachoes - taco meat, refried beans, rotel cheese dip, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers

THURS: tator tot casserole, salad, broccoli (never made it last week)

FRI: spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread

[beachlvr]

Sat: Chicken Brunswick stew, biscuits
Sun: Teriyaki salmon, veggie stir fry, brown rice
Mon: OUT
Tues: BBQ Pork, cole slaw, french fries
Wed: Meatloaf with green chile gravy, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables
Thurs: Ravioli, garlic bread, steamed broccoli
Fri: Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans

[JillyBean]

Sunday: at a party - eating there
Monday: shrimp fettucine alfredo, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday: Hamburgers, tater tots
Wednesday: stir Fry, fried rice
Thursday: cajun blackened red snapper, roasted potatoes
Friday: soft tacos, queso & chips

[scout]

Monday: Crock Pot chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes
Tuesday: Leftover chicken and noodles
Wednesday: Mexican Casserole
Thursday: Chicken fajitas
Friday: Pick up burgers or pizza
Saturday: Having a party! Various appetizers and desserts

[Carissa]

Monday Mac N Cheese

Tuesday Chicken Tacos

Wednesday Leftovers

Thursday Mexican Stuffed Pizza

Friday Out

Saturday Grilled Chicken

[jarm]

Due to my recent food aversions, things that sound good when I make my list sometimes don't sound so good when it's time to make them. Here's my propsed menu this week.

Sun - spinach artichoke casserole
Mon - clam chowder, reuben sandwiches
Tues - roast sticky chicken
Wed - pasta with shrimp toss

I think that's all I planned for. I have only wanted grilled cheese sandwiches and Fritos. Crazy combo!

[PaulsGirl]

Monday - Beef Vegetable Barley soup a la crockpot
Tuesday - Parmesean Chicken Tenders
Carrots with dill & butter
Mashed Potatoes
Wendesday - Leftovers
Thursday - Shrimp, Red Pepper and Butternut Squash Soup

[Aug2002Bride]

Sunday~Cheesecake factory with parents
Monday~Mexican Pizza
Tuesday~Pork Chops with Gravy, Skillet Potatoes, Lima Beans & Corn
Wednesday~Chicken in tomato basil cream sauce
Thursday~Shepards Pie
Friday~Cube Steak, Rice, Veggies
Saturday~Not sure yet

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - roast sticky chicken, naughty potato casserole, steamed veg
Mon - Goat Cheese & Arugula Ravioli with tomato pancetta butter (ep)
Tue - chicken, black bean, and rice salad (MS-EF)
Wed - Vegetarian Falafel
Thur - Bruchsetta Chicken
Fri - Chicken Kiev
Sat - Lemon Basil Salmon (or maybe out)

[looch]

seb's kitty: when you have a moment could post the recipe for the naughty potato casserole?
TIA

[JRPAGV]

lauren f s: Would you mind posting the recipes for your meatloaf, tator tot casserole, hashbrown cassrole, and macaroni 'n cheese? They all sound so good!

[Sunshine]

For quite awhile now I have been thinking of planning our meals, we have been together for over 7 years now and i have Yet to really have any plan with meals at all... :o I am just clueless when it comes to cooking!LOL!

This is a great thread! Thanks for the inspiration and meal plans:D Sunscribing!

[Hello Kitty]

It's pretty much this: http://maindish.allrecipes.com/az/PttCssrl.asp - look at the nutrition info and find out why it's so naughty! :p

[msnicolea]

It's pretty much this: http://maindish.allrecipes.com/az/PttCssrl.asp - look at the nutrition info and find out why it's so naughty! :p

Not exactly health food, huh? But my, it sounds goooooooooooooooood!

[msnicolea]

I'm working on mine for this coming week:

Sunday: roasted tomato soup (family recipe), parm-zuchini bread (MS-EF)
Monday: huevos rancheros with chorizo
Tuesday: best damn chicken (Paul Prudhomme), garlic mashed potatoes
Wednesday: fend for yourself night--I have dance class

That's as far as I have gotten.

If anyone gets Bon Appetit--I made the asian tilapia with lentils (in the restaurant recipes section, near the front) and it was wonderful--I highly recommend it!!!!

[emmjay]

If anyone gets Bon Appetit--I made the asian tilapia with lentils (in the restaurant recipes section, near the front) and it was wonderful--I highly recommend it!!!!
Would you mind posting the recipe? I have some tilapia in the freezer and I was just trying to figure out what to do with it. Thanks!!

[msnicolea]

Sure--I'll do it from home tonight! It's really simple and tasty.

[emmjay]

Awesome - we're moving out of our apt in a month and I'm trying to get rid of all of our food before we go. Sounds like this will knock out the tilapia and some lentils all at once!

Now, do you have a recipe that requires 10 cans of tuna, 2 bags of frozen cauliflower, 6 cans of diced tomatoes, several pounds of dried chickpeas, a turkey breast, a pork loin, and 2 bottles of barbeque sauce? TIA. ;)

[msnicolea]

from The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Serves 4

Raita
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 TB EVOO
1/3 cup peeled, seeded cucumber
1 TB chopped fresh mint
1 TB chopped shallot
1/2 garlic clove, minced

Whisk yogurt and olive oil in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill (can be made 1 day ahead).

Fish

5 TB butter, divided
6 large shallots
4 6 oz tilapia fillets


Melt 3 TB butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until deep brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes.

In another pan, heat remaining butter over med-high heat. Add fish, cook about 4 minutes per side, until just opaque in center.

Lentils
1 cup dried green lentils (soaked overnight)
1 cup chopped onion
1 TB minced peeled fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
2 cups chicken broth

fresh cilantro for garnish

Drain and rinse lentisl, after overnight soaking

Melt 2 TB butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic--cook until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in garam masala and cumin--saute 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Add lentils, bring to a boli, then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovereed until almost all liquid evaporates and lentils are tender, about 28 minutes.

Stir in remaining butter, serve fish over lentils, raita over fish, garnish witrh cilantro, and VOILA!

[msnicolea]

Monday: falafel in pita with tzatziki sauce; greek salad with feta, olives

Tuesday: squash soup (Alton Brown); french bread, cheeses, and grapes

Wednesday: sweet potato and black bean burritos

Thursday: Rachel Ray's "Latin Chicken and Rice Pot"

Friday: sesame brocolli and noodles, take-out egg rolls

[jarm]

Pretty boring this week. I'm finding that I plan meals and food aversions prevent me from cooking what I plan.

Sunday & Monday - pasta w/ homemade sauce w/meatballs & sausage; broccoli bread

Tuesday - steak sandwiches (have a doctor's appointment at night so it needs to be a quick dinner)

Wednesday - leftovers

Thursday - roast, mashed potatoes

Friday - leftovers

[Ohana]

Monday: Smothered pork chops, brown rice, zucchini
Tuesday: Potstickers, brown rice, salad
Wednesday: Grilled salmon, brown rice, spinach
Thursday: Chinese chicken salad wraps
Friday: Dinner at a friend's
Saturday: My favorite Chinese place

[LittleStar]

Sunday: Pumpkin soup and cornbread.

Monday: Out with neighbors.

Tuesday: Leftovers from Sunday.

Wednesday: Thai green curry with rice.

Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday.

Friday: Recruiting dinner for work.

[jarm]

Bumping up for some inspiration. Nothing sounds good to me anymore.

Sunday - spinach lasagna
Monday - steak & cheese sandwiches
Tuesday - brown sugar & garlic chicken
Wednesday - New England clam chowder, crescent rolls

That's all I could come up with. And I probably won't even get to make half of this.

[msnicolea]

Glad this was bumped--made me get off my butt and do a plan:

Sunday: potato and carmelized onion omelets
Monday: asian chicken wraps from last month's Everyday Food, sticky rice
Tuesday: black bean and sweet potato burritos with DH's homemade guac (we eat these a lot!)
Wednesday: butternut squash soup (leftover/frozen from two weeks ago), french bread
Thursday: spinach salad with eggs, warm bacon dressing
Friday: Out for FISH FRY
Saturday: Friends for dinner
Sunday: Beef Stew with buttermilk biscuits

[SQ2]

msnicolea black bean and sweet potato burritos with DH's homemade guac I've seen you post about these before and they sound so good. Care to share the recipe?

[beachlvr]

I am seriously lacking inspiration, too.

Sunday: Roast Sticky Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans
Monday: Trick or Treating, so we'll have pizza before we go
Tuesday: Enchilada casserole, refried beans, salad
wednesday: Fiesta Chowder, cornbread
Thursday: Ham, scalloped potatoes, steamed carrots
Friday: Vegetable Beef soup, biscuits
Saturday: Out!!!

[Aug2002Bride]

The sweet potato burritos sound good

[MrsD]

Sunday: BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad, sourdough rolls, brownies
Monday: Spaghetti, green salad
Tuesday: Stuffed peppers, cinnamon applesauce
Wednesday: Baked chicken with cream sauce, topped with mixed vegetables over brown rice
Thursday: Chicken and dumpling soup, tuna melts
Friday: Steak fajitas

[Aug2002Bride]

Sunday~Pork Tenderloin, Baked Potato, Corn
Monday~Spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, salad
Tuesday~Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans
Wednesday~Dinner Exchange...Crockpot Creations Theme
Thursday~Baked Chicken, Noodles, Peas
Friday~Chili, Cornbread
Saturday~out for FIL birthday

Nothing too exciting this week!! :)

[msnicolea]

msnicolea I've seen you post about these before and they sound so good. Care to share the recipe?

Sure-although, it's not really a recipe per se, as much as a "throw stuff together in a pot-cipe." In general, it goes something like this:

~Bake or boil sweet potatoes--whatever your preference. We bake them and keep the skin on, but not everyone likes skin, so. . ..
~While they are baking, make the beans: I use canned black beans (2 regular cans), to which I add minced garlic (3-4 cloves, but do to taste), cumin, salt, cayenne, and other spices to taste. Once the potatoes are done, chop and add to bean mixture. Let beans, etc. . . cook on med-low for a good 20-30 minutes, in order to absorb all the spices and flavors
~saute onions and green peppers

Assemble burritos with the fillings (taters, beans, veggies)--we add grated queso and then put in the oven for a bit to melt cheese and heat tortillas


Is this clear enough? It really isn't very precise, but it always turns out yummy!

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - filet mignon and pasta salad
Mon - jerk chicken @ my parents'

And for the rest of the week:
- herbed tomatoes, chicken and rice
- beefy tex-mex soup
- grilled kielbasa
- cheese ravioli

[emmjay]

After a several-week hiatus from cooking (we were moving), I am finally planning menus again!

Monday - Cajun Shrimp with Grilled Zucchini

Tuesday - Vegetable Lasagna

Wednesday - Curry Burgers with Spicy Peas

Thursday - Florentine Frittata

Friday - Italian Zucchini Casserole

Saturday - out

Sunday - Meatloaf & Scallion Mashed Potatoes

[SQ2]

msnicolea ~ Sounds great! Thank you. :)

[FallingforPhil]

Monday--Taco Soup
Tuesday-Grilled Cheese with avacado, tomato, and turkey, baked fries
Wednesday-Spicy Chicken Wraps, salad
Thursday-crab legs, twice baked potatoes, salad
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Spaghetti w/turkey meatballs, salad, breadsticks

[Carissa]

Sloppy Joe Shepherd's Pie
Glazed Meatloaf
Taco Soup
Chicken Yum YUm
Slow Cooker Chicken n Rice Gumbo Soup

[jarm]

Carissa,

Can you please post the recipe for the sloppy joe shepard's pie? TIA!

[Carissa]

Jarm Just click on the link Sloppy Joe Shepherds Pie (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/texancarissa/sloppyjoes.jpg)

[jarm]

Thanks! Sounds yummy!

[manda_kate]

Monday-I had to work, DH just ate leftovers
Tuesday-Pizza Pasta
Wednesday-Out to Eat
Thursday--Roast, mashed potatoes, and gravy
Friday-Chili or Chicken Casserole
Saturday-DH has to work, just whatever I can find :D
Sunday--WHatever we don't eat Friday

[smartgrrl]

manda - pizza pasta sounds quite interesting (and good!)
what is it??

[manda_kate]

It is good! I just make a bag of pasta ( I like penne) according to package directions, and to that add one 15 oz. can of tomato sauce and one 15 oz. can of pizza sauce. To that, you can add your favorite pizza toppings, I usually add 1/2 lb. sausage, 1/2 lb. ground beef (brown these first), and whatever amount of pepperoni looks good. Then top with mozzarella cheese, and bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until heated through. I usually bake it in a casserole dish.
It's nice because it's very easy, makes quite a bit, and can be made lots of different ways!

[FallingforPhil]

Saturday-out
Sunday-roasted butternut squash soup w/walnuts, sourdough bread
Monday-chicken w/TJ's simmer sauce, green beans, baked potatoes, salad
Tuesday-TJ's mandarin chicken, brown rice, grilled peppers
Wednesday-homemade pizza, salad
Thursday-leftovers
Friday/Saturday-OOT
Sunday-Spaghetti w/meatballs, salad

[strwbrygirl]

Sunday- chicken, potatoes and broccoli in creamy mustard sauce
Monday- skillet chicket tetrazzini supreme
Tuesday- Upside-down stuffed peppers
Wednesday- skillet pizza-chicken w/vegetables
Thursday- chicken rotini/zucchini/squash
Friday- out (Thai food)
Saturday- edamame stew in the crock pot

hmm... lots of chicken this week. I'll have to mix it up when I go shopping tomorrow!

[godsgift77]

**Subscribing**

BBL w/menu :)

[looch]

Monday: Pizza bagels
Tuesday: Salmon filet and steamed veg
Wednesday: Beef skewers
Thursday: Spinach stuffed chicken
Friday: TBD/left overs
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Homemade pizza

[chiclady815]

Okay, here's my first attempt. I found I was spending too much on groceries and throwing too much away so I just went with my little menu and I hope it works out.

Monday: Penne With Vodka Sauce, Garlic Bread and green salad
Tuesday: Cheeseburger Noodle Casserole
Wednesday: Trader Joe's Cheese Enchiladas (We're going furniture shopping after work so I'll take a little help from the store tonight).
Thursday: Black and Blue Steak Salad (Grilled Steak crusted in ground black peppercorns and blue cheese)
Friday: Pizza with friends
Saturday: Tailgating - I'm making Ribs and Pumpkin Bars but there will also be brats and burgers and a million side dishes.
Sunday: Chicken Parmesan

How does that look?

[godsgift77]

Chicklady that looks good! I even stole your sunday menu for next week! :)

here's my menu...
Mon - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread
Tues - Turkey Meatloaf, Cabbage, Rice Pilaf
Wed - Chicken Wings, Baked Fries, Salad
Thur - Black bean and corn burritos
Fri - Date Night!!
Sat - Everyman (for himself! :D)
Sun - Baked Chicken, Black Eyed Peas, Greens, Brown Rice

[magrat]

msnicolea Tilapia with Curried Lentils and Mint Raita
I made this last night and it was soooo good! I was expecting it to be good, and it was even better than that! Thanks for posting the recipe! I make sweet potato burritos like that too, very good. I think the recipe is originally from the Moosewood cookbook.

[sheka28]

subscribing to thread

[FallingforPhil]

Clean out the freezer week!

Sunday-PBJ sandwiches (tooo much eating out this weekend! :rolleyes: )
Monday- TJ's mandarin chicken, rice, sauteed peppers
Tuesday-taco soup
Wednesday-hamburgers on the george foreman, baked potatoes, salad
Thursday-leftovers of the leftovers!
Friday-homemade pizza, salad

[philnikki]

Monday - Pizza (Store Bought)
Tuesday - Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwhichs, Mashed Pototoes&Gravy & Corn
Wednesday - Chicken Patties, Rice, and Green Beans
Thursday - Chicken Tenders, Stove Top & Corn
Friday - Out
Saturday - Out
Sunday - Pizza Pasta (thanks for the idea Manda Kate)

[msnicolea]

msnicolea
I made this last night and it was soooo good! I was expecting it to be good, and it was even better than that! Thanks for posting the recipe! I make sweet potato burritos like that too, very good. I think the recipe is originally from the Moosewood cookbook.

I'm glad you liked it!

My weekly menu:

~Sunday: homemade pasta with marinara sauce, ceasar salad, bread, apple tart
~Monday: homemade split pea soup (Emeril), grilled turkey and cheddar sandwiches, grapes
~Tuesday: Rotisserie chicken (purchased) with rice pilaf and honey-glazed carrots
~Wednesday: leftovers
~Thursday: black been and beef quesadillas, spanish rice, homemade guac
~Friday: we're making a tapas meal with a shrimp dish, potato dish, green bean dish, spanish cheeses, and sangria

[ausi2b]

Sunday - Mexican Lasagna (Rachel Ray), mexican rice
Monday - sweet and sour chicken, white rice, pea pods
Tuesday - shrimp scampi, peas
Wednesday - chicken jambalaya, broccoli
Thursday - grilled cheese, corn and potato chowder

Dessert for the week - pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - Brocco Burgers
Mon - Chili

Rest of week:
Salmon & Rice
Mediterranean Pasta
Sesame Beef
Homemade Pizza

[Carissa]

Chili
Roast beef
Enchilada soup
Pork tenderloin
White chili
Dorito Casserole and Chocolate Silk Pecan pie

[manda_kate]

Carissa, care to post the recipes for Enchilada soup and Dorito Casserole? Thanks!

[Carissa]

Dorito Casserole
Ingredients
• 1 can chili with beans
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 large 12-ounce package Doritos (save 2 cups for casserole topping)
• 10 to 15 oz. enchilada sauce
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp. onion, grated
• 1 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

For the topping, set aside sour cream, 1/2 cup of the grated cheese, and 1/3 of the Doritos bag.

Grate a small onion and measure 2 tablespoons and set aside. Take remaining 6-cups Doritos and crumble with your hands into mixing bowl.

Mix the onion, and all the other ingredients, except those for the topping, and place into an 8 1/2 x 11-inch casserole dish.

Bake for 20 minutes at 375 F.

Remove casserole from oven. Spread on sour cream, cover with Doritos, and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake for an additional 5 minutes and serve.


The Enchilada Soup is from Homemade Gourmet
Homemade Gourmet (http://www.homemadegormet.com)

[manda_kate]

Thanks, Carissa. That Casserole sounds yummy!

[godsgift77]

I usually plan and shop for two weeks at a time...

Mon -Steak, Brown Rice, Broccoli
Tue - Teriyaki Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Salad
Wed - Breakfast!! Chicken & Waffles
Thu - Thanksgiving!!
Fri - Leftovers
Sat - Everyman
Sun - Out

Mon - Chicken over Rice, Broccoli
Tue - Coconut Shrimp, Brown Rice
Wed - Baked Pork Chops, Green beans, baked potatoes
Thu - Garlic and Brown sugar chicken, Rice, Salad
Fri - Date Night
Sat - Everyman
Sun - Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish rice, Salad

[jarm]

With the craziness of this week...here's an attempt at planning.

Sunday - tomato & shrimp scampi
Monday - reuben sandwiches (although I am more likely to grab Arby's if DD and I go shopping after work)
Tuesday - reuben sandwiches (if I didn't have it on Monday) or grilled cheese (I have parent conferences that night)
Wednesday - ham, sinful potatoes, green beans, crescent rolls
Thursday - leftovers
Friday - work holiday party
Saturday - wedding in Mass.

I hate crazy weeks!

[FallingforPhil]

Sunday- Um, I totally ate chips, guacamole, and black bean salsa for dinner.:rolleyes: DH had a PBJ sandwich. :)

Monday- baked potato soup (cooking light), salad, bread

Tuesday- chicken philly sandwiches (cooking light again), salad

Wednesday-lasagna, salad, garlic bread

Thursday/Friday-concerts at school, leftovers for DH

Saturday-crab legs, baked potatoes, green beans

Sunday-taco soup (leftovers from the freezer)

[jarm]

FallingforPhil - Can you please post the recipe for the baked potato soup? TIA!

[Hello Kitty]

Sun - leftovers
Mon - portobello burgers (MS EF)
Tue - salmon cakes (MS EF)
Wed - vegetable minestrone
Thur - going out with IL's
Fri - tacos
Sat - BBQ Chicken Salad (http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&u1=keyword&u2=BBQ%20chicken%20salad&u3=**15*41&wf=9&recipe_id=63774)

[Aug2002Bride]

Saturday~Spaghetti with Garlic Cheese Bread
Sunday~Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Monday~Salmon, Brown Rice and Green Beans
Tuesday~Chili with Cornbread
Wednesday~Dinner Exchange with MOMS club -Sub Theme
Thursday~Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions over Rice
Friday~Lasagna, Garlic Bread
Saturday~DD 1st birthday party food
Sunday~Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli

[Brandy]

Monday- Chinese take-out
Tuesday- Blue Cheese Vingerette Salad with Shrimp
Wednesday- Spinach and Walnut Ravioli
Thursday- BBQ Chicken, baked potato, corn or green beans
Friday- Chicken Sandwiches, edamame
Saturday- Out
Sunday- Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, salad

[FallingforPhil]

Jarm, Here you go!
We ate this tonight--I made a few changes, and would make several more if I make this again. My changes in bold. ETA: The leftovers were like potato PASTE!! I will definitely use less flour next time I make this. It did thin down OK with some skim milk when I reheated the leftovers, but it still had a bit of a flour-y texture.

------------------------------------------------
Baked Potato Soup
From Cooking Light

All the flavors of a loaded baked potato come together in this rich, creamy soup.

4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups 2% reduced-fat milk I used skim, as I felt the fat content was still a bit high--it was plenty thick, even with the ff milk.
1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour creamI used fat-free, but it lacked flavor--go with the reduced fat
3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preheat oven to 400°.
Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash. Discard skins.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a large Dutch oven; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes). Add mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup onions. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Sprinkle each serving with cheese, onions, and bacon. I just mixed the crumbled bacon into the soup.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups soup, 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onions)

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 329(30% from fat); FAT 10.8g (sat 5.9g,mono 3.5g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 13.6g; CHOLESTEROL 38mg; CALCIUM 407mg; SODIUM 587mg; FIBER 2.8g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 44.5g

[FallingforPhil]

Kung Pao Chicken, rice,cool cucumber salad (Cooking Light)
Sloppy Joes, baked fries (my mom's recipe, lightened up with LF ingredients)
Sauteed Shrimp, Salad w/Vanilla-Pear Vinaigrette and toasted Walnuts (Cooking Light)
Chicken Cordon Blue, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans (Cooking Light)
Leftover Lasagna from last week, tossed salad


Just got my new CL issue, in case you couldn't guess...:rolleyes:

[msnicolea]

Sunday: pesto and pasta, both homemade, salad, bread
Monday: Ginger Chicken with peaches from this month's EverydayFood
Tuesday: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos with D's homemade guac--we eat these A LOT!
Wednesday: Grilled cheese and homemade squash soup (from freezer--made weeks ago)
Thursday: eggs, pan-fried potatoes with herbs, sausage--I love breakfast for dinner!

[philnikki]

Sunday - Chicken and Dumplings
Monday - Shrimp Marinara over Linguine w/ Salad and Garlic Texas Toast
Tuesday - Chicken Patties, Rice and Corn
Wednesday - Hot Italian Sausage on a Bun w/ a salad
Thursday - Tuna Noodle Casserole
Friday - Pizza (take out)
Saturday - Out celebrating my Birthday :D

[laura]

Some day or another, we will have the following:

* Homemade