What's cooking? Week of Jul 20/08

[oceanjasper]

I decided that I better make a plan this week, as my eating habits have been somewhat sketchy the past couple of weeks. So, I went to the farmers' market and then planned my meals around some of the things I brought home with me. This is the plan:

Sunday
Dinner:
Dinner out
Make-ahead lunch:
Pork Tacos with Corn-Jicama Salsa and Guacamole – CL Jun 08

Monday
Curry-and-Yogurt Braised Chicken Thighs – F&W Aug 08
Basmati rice
Steamed broccoli

Tuesday
Dinner out

Wednesday
Salade Nicoise with Roasted Beets, New Potatoes, and Dijon Vinaigrette – Rebar

Thursday
Beer and Brown Sugar Marinated Steak – CLBB SheRa
Steamed/grilled new potatoes
Grilled corn on the cob

Friday
Dinner out

Saturday
Making 4-5 course dinner for my parents, but menu still undecided…

[stefania4]

You're so organized!

Tonight I made CI's Wood-Smoke Pork Chops (I think that's what they're called...), long purple beans (a what-the-heck from the farmer's market), and whipped sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are a standard recipe, the pork chops got a rave review from DH, and our consensus on the beans was "Well, now we've tried purple beans. No need to do that again."

Monday night - I'm going to ask DH to cook. He has a lull right now work-wise and can take it on.

Tuesday night -DH has a meeting. I'll make the pasta w/sauteed mushrooms & cheese that he hates.

Wednesday night - CL's Grouper Pistou. Probably sliced tomatoes on the side.

Thursday - probably WW's Garlic Stirfry w/chicken, carrots, broccoli, green beans over brown rice.

[heavy hedonist]

oceanjasper, that Nicoise salad sounds awesome.

i am trying to make up a standardized week's menu to follow, on a trial basis as it were for the month, and see it that helps reduce waste, starvation and junk consumption!
within the framework, there'll be alot of freedom; i just find i can't afford to plan a menu till after i've seen what's at the market.

Mondays-- family potluck night (bringing a vegetable filled sourdough cornbread dotted with cream cheese)

Tuesdays--burritos/tacos night (black bean and zucchini burritos)

Wednesdays-- casserole night

Thursdays-- pizza or pasta night

Fridays-- soups/stew night

Saturday-- sandwich night

Sundays-- free choice!

i figure, set nights worked for Marge Simpson, they'll work for me.

[cniles]

I'll play this week!

Monday
Grilled Jerk Grouper
Rice and broccoli

Tuesday
DS2 Last All Star Game - subs!

Wednesday
Fiesta Chicken Salad - CLBB?

Thursday
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jamaican spices - BA 6/08
Corn on the cob

Friday
Pizza on the grill

Misc
Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread - SL 2/08
a variety of blueberry muffins :)

[Terrytx]

Mon:
Spicy Mustard Shrimp-CL-7/08
Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts-CL 5star ckbk
Steamed Carrots with Garlic-Ginger Butter-CL-7/08

Tue: leftovers

Wed:
Chicken Santa Fe-BB??
fruit salad

Thur:
Black Bean Nacho Pizza-EW-July/Aug/08

Fri: leftovers

Sat:
Garlic-Rubbed Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce-CL-8/08
Macaroni Salad with Summer Tomatoes-CL-8/08

Sun:
AM-German Apple Pancake-CL-8/08
PM-Steak Panzanella-CL-8/08

Misc:
Strawberry-Rhubarb Lemon Squares-BB-HealthyinMN

[fancyn]

It's been a while, but I'll play too!

Tonight -
Fiesta Turkey Burgers and Oven Fries

Tuesday -
Left over brisket, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and a green salad

Wednesday -
Quiche Florentine and mixed fresh fruit

Thursday -
Carolina Pulled Pork with Lexington Red sauce, slaw and oven fries AGAIN

Friday -
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza w/ carmelized onions and smoked gouda

Saturday - TBD

Misc -
Lindrusso's Strawberry Ice Cream
European Chocolate Truffle Cake
Cinnamon Flax Waffles

[Anne]

Sunday: Sauteed shrimp appetizer (frozen last winter), Dahl sheep tenderloin, sauteed mushrooms, mixed green salad from garden, browned butter balsamic green beans, baked potatoes, fresh bread, sponge cake with blueberry sauce, blueberry cider, wine (birthday dinner)

Monday: smoked salmon fettucini, artichokes, olive tapenad on leftover bread, left over sponge cake and blueberry sauce

Tuesday: mac n cheese or pesto fetuccini, salad

Wednesday: deer ribs, roasted potatoe, garden salad, biscuits

Thursday: caribbean shrimp salad with crab instead of shrimp and garden salad instead of spinach, cornbread

Friday: beach party potluck - will either take crab or crabcakes depending on time to make something

Saturday: deer sausage pizza, salad, cheesecake with blueberry sauce (and a house full of teens)

[Angelsfan]

Better late than never!

Sunday:

Snack: Socca, Skillet Flatbread
Dinner: Heather’s Chicken Bruschetta Pasta

Monday:

Dinner: CL’s Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki, grilled tomatoes

Tuesday:

Leftover chicken with CL’s Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Wednesday:

Dinner at the Lazy Dog Café (with our little lazy dog, Figgins!!)

Thursday:

Tyler Florence’s Mexican Pot Roast Tacos

Friday:

Dinner out?

-Heather