Menu for Week of January 19 through January 25, 2013

[Charmie777]

Hi menu pals!!! How is everyone? It is extremely windy here and has been for the last 3 days. But I live in a wind tunnel, so I guess it's normal, but I don't have to like it!!

Today is very busy as I'm catering an event (my first!), so I've lots to do!! DH and eldest DS drove to New Mexico to get his car and bring it back here, so I don't have to cook for the rest of us.

So here's my menu for the week - share yours!!!

Saturday - here's what I'm making for the banquet (it's only for 20 people) - Focaccia with Grilled Onions, Tomatoes and Rosemary; Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Black Raspberry Glazed Chicken With Wild Rice Stuffing, Roasted Asparagus Bundles, and French Napoleons

Sunday - Easy Lasagna Rolls with salad and bread

Monday - Hoisin Garlic Burgers with potatoes and cole slaw

Tuesday - Creole with green beans

Wednesday - Ravioli With Balsamic Brown Butter, salad and bread

Thursday - Garlic Pesto Chicken over penne

Friday - chili I didn't make from last week

[SarasotaCook]

Charmie777 wrote:
Love Sat's plan. Nice dinner!
Focaccia with Grilled Onions, Tomatoes and Rosemary; Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Black Raspberry Glazed Chicken With Wild Rice Stuffing, Roasted Asparagus Bundles, and French Napoleons

also, love the Hoisin Garlic Burgers with potatoes and cole slaw. Nice combo of flavors in that.

Great menu this week!

[SarasotaCook]

Hi Everyone!
Been warm, sunny, and gorgeous here, but a few cool days (60's) which is fine - nice change from 80 during the winter.
Still trying to save money, eat 1 salad every week as a main dish; use everything and NO waste. Really just trying to eat healthy and save up as all. I still have tons of greens, bibb, red leaf, arugula and kale; tomatoes, peppers, and onions in the garden. So that is on the menu.
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SAT ...
Ham and bean soup (a mix of 2-3 recipes); deviled eggs; home made bread; and a relish tray (carrots, celery, Pub cheese, crackers, salami, marinated mushrooms, pickles). It is a tradition from growing up. Sat night after skiing all day at our cottage - in honor of Mom's 'Soup Night."
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SUN ...
Lady #4: 3 meals to be delivered Mon am
- Cube steak w/mushroom onion gravy; mashed potatoes with celery root and parsnips; roasted beets over greens
- Chicken Egg Fu Yung, http://www.food.com/recipe/egg-fu-young-peony-flower-eggs-367412 a nice starting point, over rice; wonton soup recipe from another site
- Pork stew (my version of - http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/pork-and-pumpkin-stew.html; pumpernickel rolls; fresh fruit
Me: Cube steak w/gravy (simply pan seared, added onions, garlic, and beef broth); http://www.food.com/recipe/cabbage-and-noodles-48588; sliced tomato
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MON ...
Lady #1 and Lady #2: Fried catfish (my own version); based on http://soul.food.com/recipe/best-ever-collard-greens-13994, but needed more seasoning, hot sauce, etc; but a good start; http://cheese.food.com/recipe/shrimp-and-cheese-grits-279577; tomato salad
Me: Leftovers - Soup from Sat; fresh fruit or maybe a sandwich
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TUES ...
Out with 2 friends, Happy Hour type of food at our seafood restaurant
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WED ...
Lady #1: Cedar plank salmon; wild/white rice; roasted green beans
Lady #2: Seared lemony scallops (just a lemon seasoning), topped with a white wine and tarragon butter; served over wilted spinach, w/bacon and onions; parsley potatoes
Me: Grilled sausages (from a local meat market); a mix of peppers and onions over cheesy polenta (mix of smoky gouda, parm, cream, & broth)
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THURS ...
Lady #3: I'm thinking Veal - TBD
Me: Corned beef hash (freezer stash) with a fried egg; grilled peaches
(Recipe TBD)
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FRI ...
Ladies #1 and #2: Card/Game Night - TBD
Me: Fried catfish; tomato mozz salad; black eyed peas - in the works
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Breakfast: yogurt, fresh fruit, poached egg, or cottage cheese
Lunch: if any ... soup or leftovers
And ... don't forget to clean out your fridge, freezer, and pantry ... there is a meal waiting to be made.

HAPPY COOKING!!

[Shari2]

Good morning! The weather her has been cold but at least no snow!

Saturday: Kelly's Midwest " Cold Remedy" Pot Roast

Sunday: Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops with rice and veggie

Monday: Hamburgers

Tuesday: Roast Turkey with sausage stuffing and mashed potatoes

Wednesday: pasta night

Thursday: Korean Roast Chicken Thighs with rice and veggie

Friday: leftovers

[SarasotaCook]

Shari, like the chicken thighs. Easy but lots of flavor.I think they might be good on the grill as well; perfect for me.

Stay warm, the midwest; northern tier is really getting hit this week with SUB ZERO weather.

[ellie_]

Saturday: porkchops w/ coleslaw
Sunday: Southwestern Beef Skillet
Monday: Baked Tilapia Amandine w/salad
Tuesday: pizza night
Wednesday: Roasted Beet and Potato Soup w/sandwiches (thinking grilled cheese)
Thursday: Crock Pot Vegan Bean Cassoulet
Friday: Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze w/salad

[mickeydownunder]

Mini Bombe Alaskas!!! WHAT a HOOT!







WHOO HOO! Made for the first time to celebrate friend's birthdays! WHOO HOO WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

PEKING PORK



WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

Charmie777 wrote:
Hi menu pals!!! How is everyone? It is extremely windy here and has been for the last 3 days. But I live in a wind tunnel, so I guess it's normal, but I don't have to like it!!

Today is very busy as I'm catering an event (my first!), so I've lots to do!! DH and eldest DS drove to New Mexico to get his car and bring it back here, so I don't have to cook for the rest of us.

So here's my menu for the week - share yours!!!

Saturday - here's what I'm making for the banquet (it's only for 20 people) - Focaccia with Grilled Onions, Tomatoes and Rosemary; Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Black Raspberry Glazed Chicken With Wild Rice Stuffing, Roasted Asparagus Bundles, and French Napoleons

Sunday - Easy Lasagna Rolls with salad and bread

Monday - Hoisin Garlic Burgers with potatoes and cole slaw

Tuesday - Creole with green beans

Wednesday - Ravioli With Balsamic Brown Butter, salad and bread

Thursday - Garlic Pesto Chicken over penne

Friday - chili I didn't make from last week

Good Luck Charmie and I KNOW you will do GREAT! Great menu too!

WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

Shari2 wrote:
Good morning! The weather her has been cold but at least no snow!

Saturday: Kelly's Midwest " Cold Remedy" Pot Roast

Sunday: Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops with rice and veggie

Monday: Hamburgers

Tuesday: Roast Turkey with sausage stuffing and mashed potatoes

Wednesday: pasta night

Thursday: Korean Roast Chicken Thighs with rice and veggie

Friday: leftovers

Can I come for dinner Thurs night? YUM!

[mickeydownunder]

ellie_ wrote:
Saturday: porkchops w/ coleslaw
Sunday: Southwestern Beef Skillet
Monday: Baked Tilapia Amandine w/salad
Tuesday: pizza night
Wednesday: Roasted Beet and Potato Soup w/sandwiches (thinking grilled cheese)
Thursday: Crock Pot Vegan Bean Cassoulet
Friday: Grilled Salmon With Orange Glaze w/salad

Even though I can no longer have salmon, the grilled salmon with orange glaze sounds delish!

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
Hi Everyone!
Been warm, sunny, and gorgeous here, but a few cool days (60's) which is fine - nice change from 80 during the winter.
Still trying to save money, eat 1 salad every week as a main dish; use everything and NO waste. Really just trying to eat healthy and save up as all. I still have tons of greens, bibb, red leaf, arugula and kale; tomatoes, peppers, and onions in the garden. So that is on the menu.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SAT ...
Ham and bean soup (a mix of 2-3 recipes); deviled eggs; home made bread; and a relish tray (carrots, celery, Pub cheese, crackers, salami, marinated mushrooms, pickles). It is a tradition from growing up. Sat night after skiing all day at our cottage - in honor of Mom's 'Soup Night."
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SUN ...
Lady #4: 3 meals to be delivered Mon am
- Cube steak w/mushroom onion gravy; mashed potatoes with celery root and parsnips; roasted beets over greens
- Chicken Egg Fu Yung, http://www.food.com/recipe/egg-fu-young-peony-flower-eggs-367412 a nice starting point, over rice; wonton soup recipe from another site
- Pork stew (my version of - http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/pork-and-pumpkin-stew.html; pumpernickel rolls; fresh fruit
Me: Cube steak w/gravy (simply pan seared, added onions, garlic, and beef broth); http://www.food.com/recipe/cabbage-and-noodles-48588; sliced tomato
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MON ...
Lady #1 and Lady #2: Fried catfish (my own version); based on http://soul.food.com/recipe/best-ever-collard-greens-13994, but needed more seasoning, hot sauce, etc; but a good start; http://cheese.food.com/recipe/shrimp-and-cheese-grits-279577; tomato salad
Me: Leftovers - Soup from Sat; fresh fruit or maybe a sandwich
----------
TUES ...
Out with 2 friends, Happy Hour type of food at our seafood restaurant
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WED ...
Lady #1: Cedar plank salmon; wild/white rice; roasted green beans
Lady #2: Seared lemony scallops (just a lemon seasoning), topped with a white wine and tarragon butter; served over wilted spinach, w/bacon and onions; parsley potatoes
Me: Grilled sausages (from a local meat market); a mix of peppers and onions over cheesy polenta (mix of smoky gouda, parm, cream, & broth)
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THURS ...
Lady #3: I'm thinking Veal - TBD
Me: Corned beef hash (freezer stash) with a fried egg; grilled peaches
(Recipe TBD)
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FRI ...
Ladies #1 and #2: Card/Game Night - TBD
Me: Fried catfish; tomato mozz salad; black eyed peas - in the works
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Breakfast: yogurt, fresh fruit, poached egg, or cottage cheese
Lunch: if any ... soup or leftovers
And ... don't forget to clean out your fridge, freezer, and pantry ... there is a meal waiting to be made.

HAPPY COOKING!!

Always and STILL my American food idol lol

WHOO HOO Twinie!

[SarasotaCook]

Twinie, what a great B'day celebration. Those turned out amazingly. The pork looks pretty good as well. Glad you had fun!!

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
Twinie, what a great B'day celebration. Those turned out amazingly. The pork looks pretty good as well. Glad you had fun!!

thanks and WHOO HOO Twinie! WHOO HOO!

[Meredith C-ville]

Mickey, can you come and make that for my birthday? Or better yet, maybe I should come to you where it's warm. I've had enough winter already.

Charmie, what are grilled cheese croutons ... like little grilled cheese sandwich cubes, or more like a crouton with cheese on it? Sounds interesting.

Here is my very low-key plan.

Sat – friend’s bday; bringing an app; the smitten kitchen artichoke olive crostini since it’s so easy (I use a bunch of roasted garlic rather than fresh)

Sun –Baja Black Beans, Corn and Rice (except I have various other cooked leftover grains to use up); I add tomato, greens, avocado, olives, green chilies, and who knows what else

Mon – broccoli casserole from neighbor, frozen other veg

Tue – Seared Salmon With Balsamic Glaze, brown rice, Brussels sprouts

Wed – leftovers from Tue

Thu – Peanut Butter Chicken with Chile, leftover brown rice, zucchini

Fri – Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise, pseudo roast potatoes, veg

Stay warm everyone! --M