Menu for Week of August 18 thru August 24, 2012

[ratherbeswimmin']

GaylaV wrote:
Just popping in to say hello to my menu buddies. I see familiar names and many new names. It has been a long time but my goal is to get organized so hope to catch up with you all next week. I see some yummy recipes here as always.
Take care. Gayla

Hey Gayla Good to hear from you.

[SarasotaCook]

Same here GaylaV

[Chef Tweaker]

Chef Tweaker wrote:
Hi everyone,
It has been probably several years since I have posted here. And Yes, that means I have not made a menu in that long!

The motivation this week is having an overabundance of produce that will go bad if I don't use it coupled with DH being out of town so I can make all the food he despises! (Curries for example). My two small daughters prob won't be impressed but they will limp by and I will have a freezer full of leftovers by the end of the week!

Here is the plan as of now:

Today: Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
sides: salad

Sunday: lunch will be at church and hopefully swimming with a friend so will set up the crock pot for easy dinner.
Crock Pot Chicken Vindaloo
side: Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower and Potatoes

Monday: oooh.. just remembered I'm at church for dinner (this is only a prob because I'm supposed to come prepared to teach and I haven't prepared yet. Oy Vey!)
I guess I will make Black Bean Chili With Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard for lunch then.

Tues: Moroccan Chicken Kebabs
starch? (maybe make extra rice to prep for Wed)

Wed: Chicken and Broccoli Thai Curry
side: rice

Thurs: At this point there might be tons of leftovers so will play the rest of the week by ear.
dinner Lentil Stew a La Fez

Friday: Vegetarian Lentil Taco 'meat Filling' Substitute (Crock Pot)

Sat: hubby might be back so eyeing this recipe
Slow-Cooked Korean Beef
with mashed potatoes on the side.

I've got to find a way to fit Brussel's sprouts in there since I got some from my bountiful basket today. Oh and also I'll be canning for several days during the week... keeping fingers crossed that I can accomplish it all!

Followed the plan on Sat and Sunday (got enough peppers made that I have a freezer meal for later!) The Vindaloo was delish! Did not make the chili on Monday though so I made it tonight. I think I will skip the kebabs entirely and be back on track tomorrow with the curry. Oh, and I found a Brussel's Sprouts recipe to make as a side for the curry Sesame Ginger Brussels Sprouts

[mickeydownunder]

Three bean Tomato Curry

http://vivelevegan.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/recipe-post-3-bean-curry-tomato-soup.html

http://operationsanta.com/black-bean-and-pumpkin-chili/


WHOO HOO

Posted in photos area too!

[mickeydownunder]

Black bean pumpkin chilli

WHOO HOO!

http://operationsanta.com/black-bean-and-pumpkin-chili/

[SarasotaCook]

YUMMY!

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
YUMMY!

WHOO HOO

EVERYONE here continues to inspire me on so a very very big big Mickey Thank you!

Hope everyone is having a great day too!

[Charmie777]

Chef Tweaker wrote:

Chef Tweaker wrote:
Hi everyone,
It has been probably several years since I have posted here. And Yes, that means I have not made a menu in that long!

The motivation this week is having an overabundance of produce that will go bad if I don't use it coupled with DH being out of town so I can make all the food he despises! (Curries for example). My two small daughters prob won't be impressed but they will limp by and I will have a freezer full of leftovers by the end of the week!

Here is the plan as of now:

Today: Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
sides: salad

Sunday: lunch will be at church and hopefully swimming with a friend so will set up the crock pot for easy dinner.
Crock Pot Chicken Vindaloo
side: Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower and Potatoes

Monday: oooh.. just remembered I'm at church for dinner (this is only a prob because I'm supposed to come prepared to teach and I haven't prepared yet. Oy Vey!)
I guess I will make Black Bean Chili With Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard for lunch then.

Tues: Moroccan Chicken Kebabs
starch? (maybe make extra rice to prep for Wed)

Wed: Chicken and Broccoli Thai Curry
side: rice

Thurs: At this point there might be tons of leftovers so will play the rest of the week by ear.
dinner Lentil Stew a La Fez

Friday: Vegetarian Lentil Taco 'meat Filling' Substitute (Crock Pot)

Sat: hubby might be back so eyeing this recipe
Slow-Cooked Korean Beef
with mashed potatoes on the side.

I've got to find a way to fit Brussel's sprouts in there since I got some from my bountiful basket today. Oh and also I'll be canning for several days during the week... keeping fingers crossed that I can accomplish it all!

Followed the plan on Sat and Sunday (got enough peppers made that I have a freezer meal for later!) The Vindaloo was delish! Did not make the chili on Monday though so I made it tonight. I think I will skip the kebabs entirely and be back on track tomorrow with the curry. Oh, and I found a Brussel's Sprouts recipe to make as a side for the curry Sesame Ginger Brussels Sprouts

The vindaloo does look good!

[Chef Tweaker]

Charmie777 wrote:
The vindaloo does look good!

healthy too! You should give it a try.

[mickeydownunder]

Chef Tweaker wrote:

Charmie777 wrote:
The vindaloo does look good!

healthy too! You should give it a try.

I can vouch I was ONE of the 134 reviews!! And it is GREAT!!! HIGHLY recommend too! WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

http://www.food.com/recipe/tgi-fridays-black-bean-soup-102274



VERY difficult for some reason to photograph

Posting in the photos forum too

the soup was ABSOLUTELY YUM with three cheese mexican cheese too!

[ratherbeswimmin']

mickeydownunder wrote:
http://www.food.com/recipe/tgi-fridays-black-bean-soup-102274



VERY difficult for some reason to photograph

Posting in the photos forum too

the soup was ABSOLUTELY YUM with three cheese mexican cheese too!

Oh, I have made that soup--it is THE best. I could dive off into that cheese, Mickey

[mickeydownunder]

ratherbeswimmin' wrote:

mickeydownunder wrote:
http://www.food.com/recipe/tgi-fridays-black-bean-soup-102274



VERY difficult for some reason to photograph

Posting in the photos forum too

the soup was ABSOLUTELY YUM with three cheese mexican cheese too!

Oh, I have made that soup--it is THE best. I could dive off into that cheese, Mickey

Gday and big thanks

WHOO HOO!

[ratherbeswimmin']

Chef Tweaker wrote:
Sesame Ginger Brussels Sprouts

That looks fabulous. Will have to try it next time we have Asian.

[Chef Tweaker]

ratherbeswimmin' wrote:

Chef Tweaker wrote:
Sesame Ginger Brussels Sprouts

That looks fabulous. Will have to try it next time we have Asian.

I was dubious with how simple it was but it hit the spot for what I needed and I think it is better cold next day!