Menu for Week of September 22 thru September 28, 2012

[Charmie777]

Hello my bestest menu pals!!! How is everyone this fine week?
It has been a good week at my house, and I've made just about everything that I set out to make. Since the ZWT ended, I've been making more regular recipes, and fewer new ones. But I just can't get away from trying new stuff sometimes.
Life seems like it's a little slower this coming week. It's nice, but it can get boring too.
I've slowly been redecorating my bathroom (thanks Pinterest!). Today Joe the Plumber comes and puts in my new sink and faucet. I've already painted the cupboard, one wall, and the two towel racks (converting one into hooks instead of a bar). I've been buying decorations (thrift stores and yard sales) and have a new shower curtain, rugs and towels to put up when done. The last thing will be laying a new floor (the part I'm dreading doing!). When it's all said and done it will look shabby-chic, vintage-y, mostly white, cream and soft pinks and greens.
I know this has nothing to do with cooking, but it is sooo fun!!

Sooooo, here is my menu for the coming week. Share yours!!!

Saturday - I'm going to a cooking class with a friend during lunch...so fun!
My menfolk went fishing last week and some fish is in the freezer. So we hope to cook them today using Hot Grilled Trout, with some potatoes and maybe grilled zucchini.

Sunday - Korean Roast Chicken Thighs using leg quarters (my DH's fav), rice and vegies

Monday - Bow Ties With Sausage, Tomato, and Cream with salad and bread

Tuesday - Chicken Bombay (Oamc), Falafel (loved these!!), hummus, and pitas or naan

Wednesday - craving spinach and feta, so something using them...will be meatless.

Thursday - Peppercorn Salisbury Steak Deluxe, mashed potatoes and peas

Friday - stretch room!

[SarasotaCook]

Congrats on the new room ... yes always exciting.
Great menu, lots of good stuff ... Sounds like you had a great week. At least you got stuff done.

I will be back with mine ... an odd week, but nothing new for me. My 2 ladies were out yesterday and today, but will be back later and will call, and I can verify their menu. I have to work a couple of nights, but mostly days, so I don't see too big of a change, but I really want to use what I have on hand this week. I didn't even go to the market this am and I will hit the grocery store today, but I have 20 items, mostly cat related, some soda, 2 meats (ham and sausage), and stuff for soup. So I'm really using the "pantry, fridge and freezer items" this week and probably into next. But need to do that every now and then.

Be back when I get their menus. Grocery Store is calling my name, not my fave place.

[mickeydownunder]

Charmie777 wrote:
Hello my bestest menu pals!!! How is everyone this fine week?
It has been a good week at my house, and I've made just about everything that I set out to make. Since the ZWT ended, I've been making more regular recipes, and fewer new ones. But I just can't get away from trying new stuff sometimes.
Life seems like it's a little slower this coming week. It's nice, but it can get boring too.
I've slowly been redecorating my bathroom (thanks Pinterest!). Today Joe the Plumber comes and puts in my new sink and faucet. I've already painted the cupboard, one wall, and the two towel racks (converting one into hooks instead of a bar). I've been buying decorations (thrift stores and yard sales) and have a new shower curtain, rugs and towels to put up when done. The last thing will be laying a new floor (the part I'm dreading doing!). When it's all said and done it will look shabby-chic, vintage-y, mostly white, cream and soft pinks and greens.
I know this has nothing to do with cooking, but it is sooo fun!!

Sooooo, here is my menu for the coming week. Share yours!!!

Saturday - I'm going to a cooking class with a friend during lunch...so fun!
My menfolk went fishing last week and some fish is in the freezer. So we hope to cook them today using Hot Grilled Trout, with some potatoes and maybe grilled zucchini.

Sunday - Korean Roast Chicken Thighs using leg quarters (my DH's fav), rice and vegies

Monday - Bow Ties With Sausage, Tomato, and Cream with salad and bread

Tuesday - Chicken Bombay (Oamc), Falafel (loved these!!), hummus, and pitas or naan

Wednesday - craving spinach and feta, so something using them...will be meatless.

Thursday - Peppercorn Salisbury Steak Deluxe, mashed potatoes and peas

Friday - stretch room!

Congrats about the new bathroom...can't wait to see the photos too...perhaps to cover the food aspect, you can bring something you are eating into the bathroom while you take the photo too lol lol

Can't go wrong with the Korean Chicken, Bombay Chicken and especially the felafel too! WHOO HOO

BIG cook week for me!

WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
Congrats on the new room ... yes always exciting.
Great menu, lots of good stuff ... Sounds like you had a great week. At least you got stuff done.

I will be back with mine ... an odd week, but nothing new for me. My 2 ladies were out yesterday and today, but will be back later and will call, and I can verify their menu. I have to work a couple of nights, but mostly days, so I don't see too big of a change, but I really want to use what I have on hand this week. I didn't even go to the market this am and I will hit the grocery store today, but I have 20 items, mostly cat related, some soda, 2 meats (ham and sausage), and stuff for soup. So I'm really using the "pantry, fridge and freezer items" this week and probably into next. But need to do that every now and then.

Be back when I get their menus. Grocery Store is calling my name, not my fave place.

OH MY GOODNESS TWINIE!! HOW can the grocery store NOT be one of your fave places!!! On of my fave places is the fruit and veg place, the butcher ...the list can go on

Look forward to your creative creations menu too!

WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

OK, hold onto your hats lol

COTTAGE PIE

WHOLE GRAIN CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/whole_grain_chicken_soup_with_rice

CHICKEN AND SPINACH CURRY SOUP
http://panlasangpinoy.com/2012/09/08/chickpea-and-spinach-curry-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+panlasangpinoy%2FEPIq+%28Panlasang+Pinoy%29

HOT AND SPICY BORBOA GOULASH
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842259/make-ahead-recipes-for-busy-back-to-school-schedules

ORANGE HOISIN CHICKEN
http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/05/on-menu-week-of-may-16-2011.html

SLOW COOKER BOLOGNESE
Slow Cooker Bolognese Recipe:
(Recipe from Plain Chicken)

1 lb. Italian sausge
3 Tbl. minced onion flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 cup water
2 Tbl. sugar
1 Tbl. dried oregano
1 Tbl. dried basil
1 tsp. fennel seed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Cook Italian sausage in large skillet until browned. Transfer to 5 quart slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients, mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with your favorite pasta.


VEGGIE SHEPARD PIE WITH SWEET POTATO
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4382/veggie-shepherds-pie-with-sweet-potato-mash

HOT DOG ROLLS
http://www.jocooks.com/bakery/breads/hot-dog-rolls/

LEMON CHICKPEA LENTIL SOUP
http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/lemon-chickpea-lentil-soup.html

MASTERCHEF'S MATT PRESTON HEINZ BEANS SOUP
http://www.masterchef.com.au

BAKED CHICKEN WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO SAUCE
http://www.plaincook.com/baked-chicken-with-sun-dried-tomato-sauce-Recipe-2009-03-04

SHRIMP AND PORK PATTIES
TWINIE'S RECIPE!! WHOO HOO!

FILO RED CAPSICUM RICOTTA TUBES
http://www.huggies.com.au/parenting/recipes/filo-logs-with-roasted-capsicum-feta-and-basil-recipe

BAKED CHICKEN PARM
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/baked-chicken-parmesan.html#more

am on fire at the moment lol

not literally lol lol

WHOO HOO!

[SarasotaCook]

Twinie, Fantastic!! What a great menu.
Not that special this week for me ... I'm really trying to use what is on hand. Every month or so, it is a good clean out.

You will be a busy bee Twinie ... Great ob as always!

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
Twinie, Fantastic!! What a great menu.
Not that special this week for me ... I'm really trying to use what is on hand. Every month or so, it is a good clean out.

You will be a busy bee Twinie ... Great ob as always!

Gday and thanks

Piece of cake really with my eyes closed

OH talking about cake...brownies and cheesecake too!

WHOO HOO!

Want me to bring you a piece TWINIE? WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

Let the first recipes begin

COTTAGE PIE NAKED lol lol lol

Is in the oven cooking so a before photo is here; after photo pending lol lol

WHAT were you all thinking?

WHOO HOO



EDIT THE COTTAGE PIE IS NOW DRESSED! lol









Posted in the photos forum too!

WHOO HOO!

[SarasotaCook]

Not too shabby Twinie! Yummylicious!

[SarasotaCook]

I'm back, had to wait to talk to the Ladies.So this is the plan.
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SAT ...
Last night was, Chicken and Rice recipe posted elsewhere Chicken and Rice - I could never find one I liked, so this is my own version. Pics in the photo forum
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SUN ...
Bread and Soup Day - None, freezer stash
Dinner: Ham steak w/mustard, brown sugar, bourbon glaze (1 part each); leftover zucchini and tomato casserole
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MON ...
Catered Lunch: http://mexican.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-mexican-ragu-and-grilled-polenta-383338; jicama slaw
Ladies #1 and #2: Out with family in town
Me: This and That ... I have a few shrimp and scallops in the freezer, also have a potato to use up, some slaw mix and romaine. So, I'll come up with something.
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TUES ...
Catered Lunch: Poached grouper with http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/creamy-egg-and-caper-sauce-fish over baby greens; mixed olive bruschetta
Me: Leftover chicken and rice from Sat with g/f; tomato/mozzarella salad; and an appetizer to start - artichoke bruschetta I think.
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WED ...
Catered Lunch: Mexican breakfast burritos; chorizo and potato pan fry; and, fruit salad with toasted coconut and a lime dressing
Ladies #1 and #2: The same polenta I made Monday, over polenta; jicama slaw; and flan
Me: Pot of bean soup with homemade bread. I may make a grilled cheese or BLT sandwich with the bread if I feel like it.
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THURS ...
Catered Lunch: BBQ Pork sandwich sliders; cucumber, olive, and onion salad
Lady #3: Welcome back from a 3 week vacation, she didn't come back till Wed, so I don't know; I'm guessing steak something
Me: Baked smoked sausage, potato, carrot, onion, and kraut casserole. Simple and easy served with a horseradish mustard dip; romaine hearts with a creamy buttermilk dressing.
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FRI ...
Catered Lunch: Buffet - Chicken parmesan; iceberg wedge with a balsamic dressing and garlic bread
Ladies #1 and #2: Game/Card Night cancelled this week, B'day party to attend
Me: Over to my friends to help cook her dinner party for Sat. She doesn't cook much so it is a MAJOR undertaking.
I'm taking her my crock pot vegetarian burritos (posted elsewhere) for lunch, and some for her freezer. I am meeting a friend for beer later and maybe some broasted oysters.
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Breakfast: yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit
Lunch: Leftovers if any
And ... don't forget to clean out your pantry and fridge

[ratherbeswimmin']

Hey there. Another week flies by. Ready for cooler fall weather.

The plan Mon-Fri:
Monday: JV football game night--Apple, Ham, and Cheddar on Sourdough, baby carrots/ranch dressing and salad

Tuesday: Catfish Parmesan, Skillet Spinach and baked potato

Wednesday: Crock Pot Turkey Breast, Spicy Sweet Potatoes, salad and Texas Hot Cocoa Cake

Thursday: Cheesy Bacon Burgers, steamed broccoli and salad

Friday: Eat Out after HS football game

Work Lunches: Potato-Cheese Soup and Open-Faced Egg Salad Sandwiches

Breakfast: Pumpkin Pancakes

Snacks: Spiced Mocha Mix and Sweet Potato Cheese Ball

[SarasotaCook]

Love the crock pot turkey and egg sammies. Sound delicious. Yes, Fall is somewhere, not here, but will be coming soon, I hope. I love the heat, but a little cool is nice for Fall ... Gets ya in the mood for Holiday cooking.

[HeatherFeather]

Oh wow - I saved a bunch of recipes from everyone this week. Thank you all for such great inspiration!

Here are my plans for this week (and part of next week as well:

Meal #1: Meatloaf (from a family recipe I keep testing and retesting), with mashed potatoes and corn for the carb eaters, probably Another Mock Mashed Potatoes (mashed Cauliflower)-low Carb for myself or a side salad

Meal #2: Ranch Burgers with wheat buns, fries and sweet potato fries

Meal #3: Chicken Fried Rice - using up some leftovers

Meal #4: Pesto Chicken with Farfalle (using a recipe on the package of pesto sauce)

Meal #5: Meatloaf Sandwiches with leftover veggies

Meal #6: Bull Wings with celery & blue cheese (beef chunks marinated in wing sauce), with a grilled chicken sandwich for my BF (he doesn't like spicy food) - still have a pkg of the "wings" in my freezer to use up

Meal #7: frozen pizza night or eat out

Also hoping to get some potato bread made,as well as Chinese 5-Spice Oatmeal Cookies, which I plan to ice, and someIsraeli Salad for my dd's school lunches.

We have a frozen turtle pie waiting in the freezer. I usually make my own Riley's Frozen Turtle Pie, but I bought one this time since I didn't have the ingredients on hand and I saw one that looked good at Aldi.

[mickeydownunder]

SarasotaCook wrote:
I'm back, had to wait to talk to the Ladies.So this is the plan.
--------------------------------------
SAT ...
Last night was, Chicken and Rice recipe posted elsewhere Chicken and Rice - I could never find one I liked, so this is my own version. Pics in the photo forum
----------
SUN ...
Bread and Soup Day - None, freezer stash
Dinner: Ham steak w/mustard, brown sugar, bourbon glaze (1 part each); leftover zucchini and tomato casserole
----------
MON ...
Catered Lunch: http://mexican.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-mexican-ragu-and-grilled-polenta-383338; jicama slaw
Ladies #1 and #2: Out with family in town
Me: This and That ... I have a few shrimp and scallops in the freezer, also have a potato to use up, some slaw mix and romaine. So, I'll come up with something.
----------
TUES ...
Catered Lunch: Poached grouper with http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/creamy-egg-and-caper-sauce-fish over baby greens; mixed olive bruschetta
Me: Leftover chicken and rice from Sat with g/f; tomato/mozzarella salad; and an appetizer to start - artichoke bruschetta I think.
----------
WED ...
Catered Lunch: Mexican breakfast burritos; chorizo and potato pan fry; and, fruit salad with toasted coconut and a lime dressing
Ladies #1 and #2: The same polenta I made Monday, over polenta; jicama slaw; and flan
Me: Pot of bean soup with homemade bread. I may make a grilled cheese or BLT sandwich with the bread if I feel like it.
----------
THURS ...
Catered Lunch: BBQ Pork sandwich sliders; cucumber, olive, and onion salad
Lady #3: Welcome back from a 3 week vacation, she didn't come back till Wed, so I don't know; I'm guessing steak something
Me: Baked smoked sausage, potato, carrot, onion, and kraut casserole. Simple and easy served with a horseradish mustard dip; romaine hearts with a creamy buttermilk dressing.
----------
FRI ...
Catered Lunch: Buffet - Chicken parmesan; iceberg wedge with a balsamic dressing and garlic bread
Ladies #1 and #2: Game/Card Night cancelled this week, B'day party to attend
Me: Over to my friends to help cook her dinner party for Sat. She doesn't cook much so it is a MAJOR undertaking.
I'm taking her my crock pot vegetarian burritos (posted elsewhere) for lunch, and some for her freezer. I am meeting a friend for beer later and maybe some broasted oysters.
---------------------------------------------------
Breakfast: yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit
Lunch: Leftovers if any
And ... don't forget to clean out your pantry and fridge

Can I come to visit TWINIE

oh and EAT too!

Great menu and thx for sharing too!

Hope today is WHOO HOO!

[mickeydownunder]

HeatherFeather wrote:
Oh wow - I saved a bunch of recipes from everyone this week. Thank you all for such great inspiration!

Here are my plans for this week (and part of next week as well:

Meal #1: Meatloaf (from a family recipe I keep testing and retesting), with mashed potatoes and corn for the carb eaters, probably Another Mock Mashed Potatoes (mashed Cauliflower)-low Carb for myself or a side salad

Meal #2: Ranch Burgers with wheat buns, fries and sweet potato fries

Meal #3: Chicken Fried Rice - using up some leftovers

Meal #4: Pesto Chicken with Farfalle (using a recipe on the package of pesto sauce)

Meal #5: Meatloaf Sandwiches with leftover veggies

Meal #6: Bull Wings with celery & blue cheese (beef chunks marinated in wing sauce), with a grilled chicken sandwich for my BF (he doesn't like spicy food) - still have a pkg of the "wings" in my freezer to use up

Meal #7: frozen pizza night or eat out

Also hoping to get some potato bread made,as well as Chinese 5-Spice Oatmeal Cookies, which I plan to ice, and someIsraeli Salad for my dd's school lunches.

We have a frozen turtle pie waiting in the freezer. I usually make my own Riley's Frozen Turtle Pie, but I bought one this time since I didn't have the ingredients on hand and I saw one that looked good at Aldi.

Can never go wrong with pesto and chicken and love the sounds of the 5 spice cookies!

WHOO HOO

thanks for sharing too!