Menu for Week of January 19 through January 25, 2013

[mickeydownunder]

Meredith C-ville wrote:
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

You are welcomed any time

Your salmon recipes....yum as can be!

Thx for sharing and hope your day is WHOO HOO from me!

[ratherbeswimmin']

Morning to all. I've had enough winter weather, too.

Charmie the Caterer--how about that Menu looks super

Here is the plan, Mon-Fri:
Monday: Baked Rotini, Sauteed Mushrooms and salad

Tuesday: high school basketball game night--Chicken and Cheese French Bread Pizza and salad

Wednesday: Chili and Enchiladas and salad

Thursday: Kentucky-Style Oven Barbecued Chicken, Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole, steamed carrots, salad and Granny's Banana Cream Pie

Friday: high school basketball game night--Crawfish Etouffee over rice, salad and Hot Peach Cobbler (cocktail time)

Work Lunches: Lentil Soup with Andouille Sausage and Little Tyke Pizzas w/ salad

Breakfast: Cottage Scrambled Eggs

Snacks: Sausage Onion Squares

Drop off meal for friend w/ NHL: Chicken Vegetable Soup w/ crackers and Nif's Eggstremely Easy Egg Salad w/ bread for sandwiches

[Charmie777]

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.
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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!!

Mmmm I like your grilled sausages meal!

[Charmie777]

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

Mmmm I love Kelly's potroast!! and I miss Kelly!!

[Charmie777]

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

Crock Pot Vegan Bean Cassoulet looks good!

[Charmie777]

Meredith C-ville wrote:
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

Meredith, I just made grilled cheese on the panini press so it would get pretty grill marks, then I used a small heart shaped cutter and cut into hearts. They don't have to be hot when you serve them. They warm up as soon as they hit the hot soup.

[Charmie777]

ratherbeswimmin' wrote:
Morning to all. I've had enough winter weather, too.

Charmie the Caterer--how about that Menu looks super

Here is the plan, Mon-Fri:
Monday: Baked Rotini, Sauteed Mushrooms and salad

Tuesday: high school basketball game night--Chicken and Cheese French Bread Pizza and salad

Wednesday: Chili and Enchiladas and salad

Thursday: Kentucky-Style Oven Barbecued Chicken, Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole, steamed carrots, salad and Granny's Banana Cream Pie

Friday: high school basketball game night--Crawfish Etouffee over rice, salad and Hot Peach Cobbler (cocktail time)

Work Lunches: Lentil Soup with Andouille Sausage and Little Tyke Pizzas w/ salad

Breakfast: Cottage Scrambled Eggs

Snacks: Sausage Onion Squares

Drop off meal for friend w/ NHL: Chicken Vegetable Soup w/ crackers and Nif's Eggstremely Easy Egg Salad w/ bread for sandwiches

I like the sound of that Di!!!
As always, your menu looks fantastic!

[Meredith C-ville]

Charmie, thanks for the info about the croutons. Sounds great; I will have to try it sometime. Hope the event went well!

[Charmie777]

New menus are here!!!