Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Easter Brunch at my parent's, Easter Dinner at my sis-in-law's... I am in charge of dessert for both- planning on these lovely bite size treats: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites, Twix Cheesecake Bites, Cadbury Cream Cookie Cups, and Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs- Dipped in White Chocolate! I love the bite size treats- no extra dishes needed! Who wants to do more dishes after eating dinner?
Updates: Cheesecake bites rocked! and the homemade eggs where just as good as the storebought- actually better because they were prettier! Cookie cups were way too sweet- they tasted like the eggs, but just too sweet too eat a whole one- probably could try again using a mini muffin tin!
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, Hashbrowns, Bacon, Fruit

Tuesday: Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter, Rice, asparagus

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Lasagna (from the freezer), garlic bread,salad

Thursday:Scott cooks. Oven Baked Chili dogs, fries, fruit salad

Friday: Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Beef Pho

Menu Plan Monday

sunday: turkey dinner: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls

monday: fettucini with alfredo sauce, garlic bread, salad (I may had some sun dried tomatoes to the sauce.... or I could go cajun style and add some spicy grilled chicken or shrimp???)

tuesday: BBQ pork ribs, potato wedges, vegies

wednesday: Scott "cooks" (really he just has to add the noodles). Turkey noodle soup, rolls

thursday: Scott cooks. taco salad, fruit

friday: TBD- I know Scott would love to have some chicken with boursin sauce, but I think I will be potatoed out for the week so maybe a stir fry?

saturday: friday night pizza night (scott's off on sunday for easter so I don't have to worry about leftovers for his work meal.....)

menu plan monday

sunday: crock pot pulled pork sandwiches, potatoes, carrots, melon

monday: breakfast for dinner; scrambled eggs, sausage and gravy over biscuits, melon

tuesday: garlic shrimp pasta with peppers, onions and feta, garlic bread, salad

wednesday: scott cooks. pulled pork lettuce wraps, egg rolls, pineapple

thursday: scott cooks. ham and cheesy potatoes, green beans

friday: pizza night, salad

saturday: oven baked lemon chicken, rice, asparagus

menu plan monday

3 scott cooks this week- I must be spoiled (or just working at the other office)...

sunday: chili beef stir-fry, rice, eggrolls

monday; breakfast for dinner- omelets, fruit

tuesday: scott cooks. lasagna (from the freezer), garlic bread, salad

wednesday: scott cooks. BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes, carrots

thursday: scott cooks. tacos, fruit

friday: pizza night, salad

saturday:  turkey fritters with chipotle mayonnaise, oven fries, green beans

menu plan monday

I got an email this week from Jeff and Sally (our CSA farmers)- after last summer's eventful trip to the ER for Scott, I found out that the over-abundance of certain vegetables could have been a contributing factor. Since the certain vegies were a big part of our CSA, we made a decision, therefore, to not sign up again this year and see if we can avoid further complications. I am going to try to grow some additional things myself (last year, I did some cherry tomatoes, leaf lettuce, jalapenos and green peppers, and of course the herbs- this year, I am thinking I will try to add some peas, green beans and  maybe 1 okra plant for me- if I can keep the rabbits away....101 market typically has great romas for making spaghetti sauce and salsa, zucchini and of course corn)

sunday: sweet and sour chicken, rice, egg rolls
monday: breakfast for dinner: eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit
tuesday: chicken, chorizo and tortilla soup (though I am using leftover turkey from the freezer)
wednesday: scott cooks. Bean and chorizo burritos (with some vegies added), fruit, salad
thursday: scott cooks. swedish meatballs, rice, green beans
friday: pizza night for the kids / Dinner out for adults
saturday: TBD-

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, eggrolls (due to a clogged sink in the kitchen, we actually went out here until scott could fix it!)
Monday: Ham and bean soup, homemade rolls (this became frozen pizza- no dishes needed)
Tuesday: Shrimp and pasta, breadsticks, salad (Sink fixed- so we had the ham and bean soup here)
Wednesday:Salmon, rice, vegies
Thursday: Leftover turkey dinner casserole, green beans
Friday: Pizza Night, salad
Saturday: Saturday Night Steak Night, potatoes, vegies (I actually made steak sandwiches with sauteed peppers and onions and a little provolone cheese on top, homemade baked beans with the extra beans that I didn't need for the soup and fruit salad)

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Turkey Dinner bumped from Saturday due to the turkey still feeling a tad frozen
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Beef Pho
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Ravioli with pesto(from the freezer) sauce, garlic bread, salad
Thursday; Scott cooks. Chili (from the freezer), chips, fruit
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Chicken Stir fry, egg rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Ham, cheesy potatoes, asparagus, rolls

Monday: Scott's out with friends, Puff Puff Pancake for me and the boys, fruit smoothies

Tuesday: Happy Mardi Gras! Red bean and rice, salad, bread

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Stir Fry, egg rolls

Thursday: Scott cooks. Tator Tot Casserole, green beans

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night, Salad

Saturday: Turkey Dinner: Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegie, rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Pork tenderloin with spicy apricot glaze, smashed yukon gold potatoes, carrots, corn bread
Monday: Leftover Lasagna, garlic bread salad
Tuesday: Out
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Vegetable Beef soup (with leftover prime rib), rolls
Thursday: Scott cooks. Tacos, fruit
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Chicken stir fry, egg rolls, rice

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Havarti Ham and potatoes, green beans, rolls
Monday: Shrimp stir-fry, rice, egg rolls
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas, Fruit, Chips and Salsa
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Beef stew, rolls
Thursday: Scott cooks. Lasagna, garlic bread, salad
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Christmas Prime Rib (from the freezer), mashed potatoes, vegies

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Pork roast with rosemary and garlic, carrots, acorn squash
Monday: Turkey and black bean enchiladas, salad
Tuesday: Greek chicken thighs, quinoa, vegies
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Breakfast for Dinner- TBD
Thursday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Ham and Havarti potatoes, green beans

menu plan monday

Sunday: Turkey Dinner
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner: French toast, sausage, fruit
Tuesday: Turkey Noodle soup, rolls
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Brats, beans, chips fruit salad
Thursday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
Friday: Pizza night.
Saturday: Christmas Eve at parents, Prime rib
Sunday: Christmas Day here with Scott's family - Prime rib (yes really 2 days in a row), baked potatoes, green beans, rolls

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash, salad
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday: Havarti Potatoes and Ham, salad
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Hotdish, green beans
Thursday: Scott cooks. Or not. Band Concert - pick up takeout
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Brats, fries, vegies

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Two sauce lasagna bowls, salad, garlic bread
Monday: CCR banquet/potluck. Jake requested me to bring chili
Tuesday: Havarti ham and potatoes, carrots, fruit
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Pasta with pesto (from my frozen pesto stash made this summer!), bread, salad
Thursday: Scott cooks. Oven dogs (with some of the chili from Monday), fries, fruit
Friday: Pizza night, salad
Saturday: Steak, baked potatoes, salad

menu plan monday

Sunday: Pork stir-fry, rice
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner. Eggs, Hashbrowns, bacon
Tuesday: Butternut Squash Risotto, breadsticks, salad
Wednesday: Birthday Dinner!
Thursday: Scott cooks. Chicken Quesadillas, grapes
Friday: Pizza Night, salad
Saturday: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken bites, potato wedges, vegies

I also need to make some banana bread and probably some toasted coconut, toffee bit and chocolate chip cookies!

I also made a fantastic potato soup last Saturday. The recipe was from an Arizona cookbook my parents had given me a while ago- Basically, cooked 2 strips of thick cut bacon until brown, removed from pan and added 1 diced onion,4 cloves of garlic and 6 large (or 12 small) peeled and diced potatoes to the drippings. (I actually started the onions and garlic first, then added the potatoes after they sweated a little). Add salt and pepper to taste. (I also added dried chives and parsley here- but in the summer, I would definitely add fresh before serving!) Add enough liquid to cover (I used chicken stock and half and half) and simmer until potatoes are tender. I used a potato masher to break up some of the chunks of potato. While the soup was cooking, I finely shredded 8 ounces of extra sharp cheddar cheese. Reserve about a fourth of the cheese for serving. When soup is ready, stir in the cheese a handful at a time to incorporate. Ladle into bowls, topped with cheese and bacon pieces.... YUM! It's not quite Chili's Baked potato soup (Scott's favorite), but it was pretty good and definitely a redo recipe! (though next time, I might add the small can of green chilis that was in the recipe to give it more of a SW flair- I just didn't have any in the cupboard!)

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Homemade Chicken noodle soup, sourdough bread
Monday: Chorizo Burritos, salad, grapes (This recipe was awesome! I added some chopped onions and peppers, and extra cheese.... I also found it a great way to use up the extra Taco Bell hot sauce packets that have accumulated around my kitchen!)
Tuesday:Thai Chili Beef Stirfry, rice  This was very spicy- It was good but I think I like some other recipes better - too much fish sauce?
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
Thursday: Scott cooks. Hangover hotdish (ground beef+ COM soup, topped with creamed corn, topped with mashed potatoes) Jake was at his girlfriend's house, and I was working late so Scott and Drew actually just ate leftovers here.
Friday: I'm working- Order pizza Scott did the hotdish here
Saturday: Saturday Night Steak night, roasted/baked potatoes, vegies

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Balsamic- Rosemary pork tenderloin, roasted potatoes, green beans

Monday: Breakfast for Dinner. Pumpkin Waffles, bacon

Tuesday: Homemade eggrolls (with ground turkey)

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Steak tacos, fruit

Thursday: Scott cooks. Lasagna, garlic bread, salad (pulled from last week due to my sister and mom's birthday dinner)

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots

menu plan monday

Sunday: Bistro style short ribs, mashed potatoes, carrots, rolls (except I cooked mine mostly covered in the oven for 3+ hours)
Monday: Happy Halloween. Breakfast for Dinner. Eggs, hashbrowns, toast, strawberries
Tuesday: Chicken wings, sweet potato fries, green beans
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Lasagna, garlic bread, salad (skipped due to dinner out with family)
Thursday: Scott cooks. Sloppy joes, chips, vegies, fruit salad
Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night, salad
Saturday: Beef pho

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Mongolian Beef, Rice, eggrolls (Lunch: Clean out the fridge leftovers)

Monday: Breakfast for Dinner. Eggs, Toast, Homemade Sausage patties, fruit (I also have an eggplant left from my CSA basket... maybe add those to the egg sandwich??? I found this recipe, but I was thinking breaded slices and over easy eggs...) (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, CSA cucumbers)

Tuesday: Chorizo and Rice Stuffed Peppers, Corn, Salad (Lunch: Chicken Tacos, fruit)

Wednesday: Scott cooks or not. Open House: BTS night out (Lunch: Pizza)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato- Basil soup (Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, fries, carrots)

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night. Homemade Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza (I canned some homemade sauce a few weeks ago and I'm loving it! I'll upload the recipe soon) (Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese)

Saturday: Chicken Marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, CSA vegie (Lunch: Kids' Choice)

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Roast chicken (xs 2- I'm making extra for other meals this week), potatoes, squash casserole (Lunch: Mac and Cheese, okra fries) Squash Casserole was not so good... I even used a good cheese with it- what a waste!

Monday: Spicy Asian Chicken Soup, Sauteed summer squash (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, cucumbers) Yummy soup! Kind of like a chicken pho recipe!

Tuesday: Fish (probably cod because it's on sale) with Zesty Basil Butter, orzo, CSA vegies, melon (Lunch: Chicken Quesadillas)

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Beer Braised brisket, mashed potatoes, CSA green beans (Lunch: Pizza) The brisket turned out ok... I think there are better recipes out there that can give it a little more flavor!

Thursday: Scott cooks. Tacos, Chips and Guac, melon (Lunch: chicken sandwiches, fries, vegies)

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night (sausage and Pepperoni), salad (Lunch: sandwiches, chips, cucumbers)

Saturday: Pork tenderloin, possibly a stir fry, but we'll see. (Lunch: kid's choice) I actually marinated the pork in some cayenne,garlic and lime spiked italian dressing- I know it seems weird, but it really worked at giving it some tang and the cayenne added the hint of heat.... I roasted the port, let rest, thinly sliced... Sliced a baguette into slider size, opened up, toasted in the oven and topped with a spicy jalapeno havarti cheese- Made up the sandwiches with the pork slices, some romaine leaves and a smear of ranch dressing- YUM! I have another tenderloin in the freezer that will probably be getting this treatment in the future!

I also have to use up a zucchini, so I will probably be baking some Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. I have used a basic zucchini bread recipe from a cookbook, added cocoa powder and a little extra moisture and chocolate chips. But I may try this recipe. My mom loaded me up with a bunch of tomatoes, so I am going to attempt to can them whole (since I already have 8 jars of salsa and several containers of tomato soup in the freezer from my previous tomato adventures)