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)

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Emeril's Eggplant, Sausage and Ziti Casserole, Bread, and Salad (Lunch: Popcorn Shrimp, fries, Beets with Orange Vinaigrette) my new favorite way to make beets

Monday: Steak, roasted potato wedges, CSA green beans (Lunch: Kid's Choice)

Tuesday: Chicken Stir Fry with CSA vegies, rice, egg rolls (Lunch: Sausage, White Bean and Swiss Chard Soup, bread) this was an ok soup recipe, Scott wanted more flavors

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato-Basil soup , Salad/CSA vegie, Before I add the cream, I'll take some out to freeze for later! (Lunch: Pizza)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Turkey Casserole (dropped from last week) (Lunch: Hotdogs and Chips)

Friday: Homemade Pizza Night (Bathroom Demo Day?) (Lunch: Sandwiches and Chips)

Saturday: Wedding/ Kids At Parents (Lunch: Kids Choice)

Menu plan Monday

Sunday: Buffalo Chicken Wings, CSA vegies: Okra fries, Kohlrabi Slaw and Steamed green beans, Melon (Lunch: just me, boys are at a Twins game with the grandparents)

Monday: Fried Eggs over Garlicky Swiss Chard, toast, Melon (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, vegies) Amazingly Yummy- a new favorite for chard!

Tuesday: Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes over pasta, Salad, Garlic Bread (Lunch:English Muffin Pizzas : I have Zucchini from the CSA and Boursin Cheese in the fridge so I will probably make that one!)

Wednesday: Scott cooks.... or not.  Visiting me and eating hotdogs at a Festival. I'll be there for work. (Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, fries, vegies)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Thanksgiving Casserole, CSA green beans (Lunch: Pizza)

Friday: Chicken Stir Fry with CSA vegies, rice, eggrolls (Lunch:Sandwiches, chips, vegies)

Saturday: Depends on what I do that day if I am home in time.... may plan on some Quick and Easy Gyros, greek salad, fruit (Lunch:TBD: out?) Easy for Scott to do, but not a favorite

I am also going to take advantage of my Sunday Afternoon alone, pick up some Romas from the market and make up some:

Homemade Pizza Sauce
Homemade Salsa
Tomato Basil Soup Base for the freezer (to reheat, add cream)
Cherry Conserves
Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Menu Plan Monday

I think our 30 year old AC unit may be on it's last leg.... or maybe the lovely repair man can work some magic- Either way, I would like to avoid the oven as much as possible this week!

Sunday: Stir Fry with Chicken, CSA broccoli, peppers, CSA zucchini; rice, egg rolls (Lunch: Mac and Cheese ,okra fries, sliced lengthwise)

Monday: Pork Roast in the crockpot, mashed potatoes, CSA beets (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips)

Tuesday: Crockpot Roast Chicken (still looking for a recipe), vegies, Melon (Lunch: Leftover pork sandwiches, chips)

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Hamburgers, CSA vegies, melon(Lunch: Pizza)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad (Lunch: Chicken nuggets, fries)

Friday: Buffalo Chicken Pizza on the grill (with leftover chicken from Tuesday), salad (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips)

Saturday: TBD-Stir fry? it depends on what CSA vegies I get this week, but stir fry always ends up using up a lot of them! Maybe this one would be good because I already have the jalapeno and ground pork on hand and green beans will be coming soon from the CSA (Lunch: kids choice)

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Saturday Night Steak Night (on Sunday), Baby new potaotes, salad, watermelon (Lunch: Quesadillas)

Monday: Greek Shrimp (something like this recipe), orzo, salad (Lunch: Mac and Cheese)

Tuesday: Taco Salad, grapes (Lunch: Hotdogs, chips, Cut up vegies)

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Breakfast for Dinner. Eggs? Pancakes? fruit (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, cut up vegies) I ended up making Feta and Swiss Chard Frittata. I liked it. Scott and boys said that it wasn't awful... though they aren't huge swiss chard fans...

Thursday: Scott cooks. Brats and beans, CSA vegie, melon (Lunch: Pizza) We actually had pork chops, stuffing, vegies and melon here...

Friday: Pizza night, salad (Chicken strips, fries, fruit) Car shopping after work so we actually picked up LeeAnn Chins and used a buy 1 get 1 coupon!

Saturday: Roast Chicken, Corn, CSA vegie (Lunch: kids choice) I actually made this recipe because I had lots of jalapenos to use up... it wasn't anything special and Scott really didn't like the aioli *though maybe it will be good on a sandwich?

Menu Plan Monday

A heatwave week- avoiding the oven as much as I can in the early part of the week....

Sunday: Pasta with Pesto, bacon, and CSA peas, salad, garlic bread (Lunch: sandwiches on the boat)

Monday: CSA eggs, toast, homemade sausage patties, berries (Lunch: stovetop mac and cheese)

Tuesday: Grilled Chicken breasts, mashed potatoes, CSA vegie (Lunch: TBD) CSA potatoes! I didn't mash them- just boiled, added butter and chives and slightly squished... yum!

Wednesday: Date Night. I got the free lettuce wrap coupon from PF Changs so we will be enjoying a dinner out. Kids get pizza. (Lunch: hotdogs, chips)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Red Beans and Rice, Salad (Lunch: Pizza)

Friday: Salmon, Rice, CSA vegie (Lunch: Fishsticks, fries) I did Homemade Pizza Night! I had extra sausage from Thursday and it is Friday! Poor salmon got booted again!

Saturday: Dad's Birthday Dinner??? TBD (Lunch: kids choice) I actually made Baked Ziti inspired by this recipe. Only I added ground beef, extra garlic, and CSA spinach.

Menu Plan Monday

What a busy couple of weeks- it feels good to be back to a normal schedule...

Sunday: Stir-fried Noodles with Beef and (CSA) Spinach, eggrolls (Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, fruit/vegies)

Monday: BBQ chicken thighs, potatoes, green beans (Lunch: Mac and cheese, fruit/vegies)

Tuesday: Pasta Carbonara (it's from a new RR mag- I looked online and it's not there to link yet), salad, garlic bread (Lunch:Chicken nuggets, fries, fruit/vegies)

Wednesday:Scott cooks. Hotdogs, beans, chips, fruit salad (Lunch: Pizza, I can put fruit or vegies on the menu, but Scott tends to forget to serve them and my food waste becomes out of control!)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Steak Fajitas, melon (Lunch: Spaghetti from the freezer)

Friday:Homemade Pizza Night, Salad. (Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup)

Saturday: Pork Chops with mushroom sauce, rice, CSA vegie (Lunch: Kids cook. Leftover Pizza or frozen microwave pizzas)

Last week, I did make a wonderful Chicken Club Sandwich from the newest RR mag as well- The marinade was amazing! Spicy, Garlicky.... that alone makes it a winner!

I also made a Watermelon Granita yesterday- We had a melon that no one wanted to finish eating (overripe- texture was off) so I pureed the flesh, strained it, added some mint-simple syrup that I made for my sun tea and froze... I thought it would be a great treat for the next couple days as the temp and humidity are high- kids said it was ok- I served Scott's in a glass with a splash of Strawberry Rum and some flavored sparkling water- He LOVED it! It was a perfect treat for a hot night!