Saturday, November 18, 2023

Thanksgiving 2023

I think I've been making the same menu for Thanksgiving for 10 years. I asked if we wanted to try any new recipes, and was met with looks of horror. Why mess with a good thing???


Wine from our local wine store - bubbly, rose, white, red, and dessert

Dinner 
Turkey 20lb bird this year!

Dessert
Pumpkin pie (Libby's recipe....of course!) x2

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Week 633 Menu

Sunday: Lasagna and Caesar salad

Monday: Cabbage & Kielbasa with Rye Croutons (Smitten Kitchen, p179)

Tuesday: Bodega-style Egg & Cheese (Smitten Kitchen, p9) and roasted broccoli

Wednesday: Golden fried rice

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: "Angry Grandma Pizza" (Smitten Kitchen, p171) for pizza night!

Saturday: Out before "Mrs. Doubtfire" musical!

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Week 632 Menu

Sunday: High school dance competition.....Fend For Yourself!!

Monday: Black Bean Chili (Smitten Kitchen, p73).....a double batch has been requested :)

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

Wednesday: Crispy Oven Pulled Pork with roasted cauliflower (I swear I'll get to this one this week)

Thursday: Pecorino Polenta (Smitten Kitchen, p135)

Friday: Pizza night!

Saturday: Out

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Week 631 Menu

 Sunday: Choir concert! Something quick afterward

Monday: Crispy Oven Pulled Pork with roasted cauliflower

Tuesday: Parmesan Chicken cutlets and Sesame Asparagus and Carrot Chop ("Smitten Kitchen," p46)

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie (ATK 'One Pan,' p46)

Friday: Pizza night!

Saturday: Out!

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Week 630 Menu

Sunday: Take out Gran Castor for Shelby's birthday!

Monday: Italian beef in the slow cooker with roast cauliflower

Tuesday: Parmesan Chicken cutlets and Sesame Asparagus and Carrot Chop ("Smitten Kitchen," p46)

Wednesday: Twice-Baked Potatoes and roasted broccoli

Thursday: Pork chops and Two-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette ("Smitten Kitchen," p50)

Friday: Pizza night!

Saturday: Out!

Monday, October 16, 2023

Week 629 Menu

Sunday: Steak, sweet potatoes, and green salad with shrimp cocktail & cheese/cracker tray for birthday dinner!

Monday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Tuesday: Leftovers

Wednesday: Chipotle Beef Chili Bowls with Lime-Cilantro Crema (ATK 'One Pan,' p38)

Thursday: Oven-braised Beef with Harissa (Smitten Kitchen, p197)

Friday: Dinner at the football game tailgate!

Saturday: Out!

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Week 628 Menu

Sunday: Chicken in a skillet over potatoes

Monday: Oven-braised Beef with Harissa (Smitten Kitchen, p197)

Tuesday: Bagel dogs

Wednesday: Chipotle Beef Chili Bowls with Lime-Cilantro Crema (ATK 'One Pan,' p38)

Thursday: Grandparents here!

Friday: dinner at the football game!

Saturday: Out!