Sunday - Monday: In Ohio for Lawrence Family Christmas!
Tuesday: Frittata
Wednesday: Loaded Twice-baked Potatoes
Thursday: Orange chicken with rice and broccoli
Friday: New Year’s Eve Party!
Saturday: Who knows….Out?
Sunday - Monday: In Ohio for Lawrence Family Christmas!
Tuesday: Frittata
Wednesday: Loaded Twice-baked Potatoes
Thursday: Orange chicken with rice and broccoli
Friday: New Year’s Eve Party!
Saturday: Who knows….Out?
This is our first NYE party in TWO LONG YEARS! Some of my favorite people are coming over to celebrate. They’re all bringing a bottle of cheer and a dish to share. But since I didn’t cook for any of our Christmas celebrations, I’m going to have some fun and make some fantastic party food.
Sunday: Shrimp fried rice
Monday: Yorkshire Pudding and cranberry sauce
Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (ATK recipe)
Wednesday: School fundraiser at MOD pizza
Thursday: Eggroll in a bowl
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Hands-off Spaghetti & Meatballs (ATK recipe)
Monday: Chana Masala with rice
Tuesday: Chicken and White Bean Stew in the Instant Pot and roasted asparagus
Wednesday: Full-loaded twice-baked potatoes and roasted broccoli
Thursday: Spanakopita (ATK recipe, p10)
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Asian salmon and roasted cauliflower
Monday: BLT Salad
Tuesday: Fried rice with a fried egg and asparagus
Wednesday: Twice-baked potatoes
Thursday: Pizza night and roasted butternut squash
Friday: Christmas Show dress rehearsal
Saturday: Christmas Show for the dance studio! Best event of the year!!
Sunday: Out to eat after voice/piano recitals
Monday: Pepe e Cacio and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Chicken nuggets and Parmesan cauliflower
Wednesday: French Bread pizzas
Thursday: Thanksgiving dinner at my house!
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out
The same Thanksgiving guest list as last year calls for the same menu! Why mess with a good thing??!!
Plus, I have my brand new oven and cooktop to put through a stress test! Naturally, there is a spreadsheet with a (tight) schedule for the day. It’s going to be a great day 😊
Sunday: Chicken in a Pot with Red Potatoes, Carrots, & Shallots (ATK recipe, p134)
Monday: Spanikopita (ATK recipe, p10)
Tuesday: BLT Salad
Wednesday: Burgers on the grill
Thursday: French bread pizzas
Friday: Dry rub ribs in the slow cooker
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Sushi after a long day!
Monday: Eggroll in a bowl and green beans
Tuesday: Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Hot Peppers (ATK recipe, p70) and roasted asparagus
Wednesday: Fried rice with a fried egg on top and roasted broccoli
Thursday: Yorkshire Pudding with cranberry sauce and roasted acorn squash
Friday: Homemade French bread pizzas
Saturday: Out
This bread is amazing! I make a batch every weekend. We cut it thin for sandwiches, thicker for mopping up chili and big chunks for bread pudding.
There is a lot of inactive time, but I have to plan for when I’ll be around the house for 3 hours. It’s usually a little more than we eat in a week. But, we use 1/2 of a loaf to make French Bread pizzas on Friday night and I always have a source of bread crumbs from the extra.
Proofing tip: When I start my stand mixer working on the flour, I put a glass measuring cup full of water into the microwave on the “Beverage” setting. Then, I put the mixed dough (in the stand mixer bowl) into the microwave and let the dough proof for an hour. The microwave is nice and steamy and produces a good rise every time!
Sunday: Twice-baked potatoes
Monday: Vegetarian chili and Italian bread
Tuesday: Unstuffed Shells with Butternut Squash & Leeks (ATK recipe, p9)
Wednesday: BLT Salad with roasted asparagus
Thursday: Orange Chicken with rice and roasted broccoli
Friday: Homemade French Bread Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Korean-style Beef short Ribs with Bok Chow (ATK recipe, p149)
Monday: Crunchy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with Winter Squash (ATK recipe, p114)
Tuesday: Cajun-style Rice with Andouille, Shrimp, & Okra (ATK recipe, p219)
Wednesday: Bagel dogs with Parmesan cauliflower
Thursday: Orange chicken with rice and roasted broccoli
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Big salads with toppings & Green Goddess dressing and roasted broccoli
Monday: Hands-off Spaghetti & Meatballs (ATK, p235)
Taco Tuesday: Chicken carnitas in the slow cooker and fixins’
Wednesday: Fried Rice with roasted butternut squash
Thursday: Twice-baked potatoes
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Bacon-Cheeseburger Pasta (p232)
Monday: Vegetarian chili and Italian bread
Tuesday: BLT salad….quick dinner before middle school choir concert
Wednesday: Cajun-style Rice with Andouille, Shrimp, & Okra (ATK recipe, p219)
Thursday: Chicken, White Bean Stew in the Instant Pot
Friday: Pizza night before high school Homecoming game!
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Vegetarian chili and Italian bread
Monday: Spicy Chorizo & Poblano Enchilada (ATK, p227)
Tuesday: One-pan Roasted Chicken with potatoes
Wednesday: Frittata and roasted cauliflower
Thursday: Chicken, White Bean Stew in the Instant Pot
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Hands-off Spaghetti & Meatballs (ATK, p235)
Monday: Mexican-style Spaghetti Squash Casserole (ATK, p220) and chicken breast
Tuesday: BLT salad and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Vegetarian chili with Italian bread
Thursday: Asian salmon and roasted cauliflower
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Zucchini Butter Spaghetti
Monday: Fried rice with an egg on top
Tuesday: BLT salad
Wednesday: Vegetarian chili with Italian bread
Thursday: Chicken carnitas lettuce cups
Friday: Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Cookout with friends: Burgers on the grill, low country boil, & green salad
Monday: Bread pudding sausage kale (ATK, p224)
Tuesday: Yorkshire pudding and leftover low country boil
Wednesday: Chicken, artichoke pot pie 223
Thursday: Bagel dog with roasted broccoli
Friday: Pizza night, then FNL at the high school!
Saturday: Out…soccer tournament!
Sunday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (ATK recipe, p232)
Monday: Twice Baked Potatoes
Tuesday: Indian-Style Chicken Curry (ATK recipe, p173)
Wednesday: Chorizo, Corn, & Tomato Tostadas w Lime Crema (ATK recipe, p118)
Thursday: Something quick before HS football game!
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Something quick
Monday: Sesame Pork Cutlets w Wilted Napa Cabbage Salad (ATK recipe, p61)
Tuesday: Indian-Style Chicken Curry (ATK recipe, p173)
Wednesday: Pesto Pasta with Peas
Thursday: Chorizo, Corn, & Tomato Tostadas w Lime Crema (ATK recipe, p118)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Roasted chicken with green beans
Monday: Pad Thai
Tuesday: BLT Salad
Wednesday: Omelets and kale salad
Thursday: Zucchini Butter Spaghetti
Friday: Out
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Mac and cheese casserole
Monday: Huevos Rancheros (ATK recipe, p129)
Tuesday: Grilled Chiciken Souvlaki (ATK magazine, p14) and Spanikorizo (Spinach rice)
Wednesday: Taco Night (ground beef and the fixins’)
Thursday: Chicken in a Pot with Red Potatoes, Carrots, & Shallots (ATK recipe, p134)
Friday: Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Scallions (ATK recipe, p89)
Monday: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (ATK magazine)
Tuesday: BFD
Wednesday: Chicken in a Pot with Red Potatoes, Carrots, & Shallots (ATK recipe, p134)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken with Ratatouille (ATK recipe, p113)
Monday: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lentils & Chard (ATK recipe, p18)
Tuesday: Orange chicken with rice and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Bagel dog
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes & Poblanos (Cooks Country magazine, p29)
Monday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (ATK, p232)
Tuesday: Puffy pancakes and arugula salad
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Baked Shrimp & Orzo with Feta and Tomatoes (ATK, p13)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Ultimate Beef Stew (Ina Garten, p104)
Monday: Zucchini Butter Spaghetti and garlic bread
Tuesday: Braised Chicken Thighs with chard and Mustard (ATK, p146)
Wednesday: Bourbon Chicken with rice and veggies (ATK magazine)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out
This week is halfway through the year and a “Best Of” menu for my 2021 cookbook adventure.
Sunday: Chicken Pizzaiola with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic Bread
Monday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Tuesday: Teriyaki Stir-fry Beef with Shiitakes & Green Beans
Wednesday: Sweet Potato Hash
Thursday: Pasta with Sausage, Kale, and Beans
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Skillet Roast chicken with Potatoes
Monday: Taco night
Tuesday: Roasted Pork Chop w Vegetables (ATK, p110)
Wednesday: Bagel dog
Thursday: Penne w Chicken, Artichokes, Cherry Tomatoes, & Olives (ATK, p190)
Friday: Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Roasted chicken and Provençal Zucchini Gratin (Ina, p166)
Monday: Curried Vegetable Couscous & Chicken w Lime-Yogurt Sauce (ATK, p25)
Tuesday: Creamed Spinach & Eggs (Ina, p234) with toast
Wednesday: End of school celebration!…Orange Chicken with rice has been requested!
Thursday: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta (ATK, p232)
Friday: Homemade pizza
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Corn Risotto-stuffed Poblano (Smitten Kitchen, p134)
Monday: Seared Tuna and Avocado Rolls (Ina, p76)
Tuesday: Pasta
Wednesday: Citrus-Braised Chicken Tacos (ATK mag, p31)
Thursday: Lime-Ginger Chicken and Rice with Edamame, Carrots, & Shiitakes (ATK, p65)
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Something quick
Monday: Take-out Style Sesame Noodles with Cucumbers
Tuesday: Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (ATK, p93)
Wednesday: Pot Roast (ATK recipe, p302)
Thursday: Orange Chicken with rice and roasted broccoli
Friday: Homemade pizza
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Mother’s Day dinner….not cooking :)
Monday: Pork Chops with Chile Rice & Peanuts (ATK, p30)
Tuesday: Fresh Pea Salad with Mint &Manchego (Ina, p73)
Wednesday: Take-out Style Sesame Noodles with Cucumber
Thursday: Hone Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (ATK, p93)
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Out….dance competition
Monday: Pasta with Sausage, Kale, & Pasta (ATK recipe, p189)
Tuesday: Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice (ATK recipe, p29)
Wednesday: Pot Roast (ATK recipe, p302)
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Takeout!
Sunday: Dinner on the road
Monday: Linguine with Pea Pesto with roasted cauliflower
Tuesday: Salmon aioli with baked sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Loaded nachos and shaved Brussels sprout salad
Thursday: Orange chicken with roasted broccoli
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Takeout!
Sunday: Chicken Stew with Cheddar Biscuits (ATK recipe, p157)
Monday: Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara (Ina recipe, p137)
Tuesday: Curried Vegetable Couscous and Chicken with Lime-Yogurt Sauce (ATK recipe, p25)
Wednesday: Ginger fried rice
Thursday: something quick
Friday - Saturday: Dance/Soccer weekend....out?!
Sunday: Tuscan Turkey Roulade (Ina recipe, p107) and roasted broccoli
Monday: Parmesan Chicken w Warm Arugula, Radicchio, & Fennel Salad (ATK recipe, p21)
Tuesday: Eggroll in a bowl
Wednesday:
Thursday: Quinoa & Vegetable Stew (ATK recipe, p166)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Steaks on the grill, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, mashed potatoes, butterhorns
Monday: Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Kale (ATK recipe, p224) and roasted cauliflower
Tuesday: Pulled chicken sandwiches with sweet potato hash
Wednesday: Fried Rice with roasted broccoli
Thursday: Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragú (Ina recipe, p134)
Friday: Homemade pizza night!
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Braised Chicken Thighs with Chard and Mustard (ATK recipe, p146)
Monday: Twice-baked Potatoes
Tuesday: Hot dogs
Wednesday: Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Kale (ATK recipe, 224)
Thursday: Ultimate Beef Stew (Ina recipe, p104)
Friday: PIzza night
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Fried rice with mixed vegetables
Monday: Spaghetti Squash Arrabiata (Ina recipe, p141)
Tuesday: Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions (Ina recipe, p116) with Celery Root & Cauliflower Purée (Ina recipe, p165)
Wednesday: Reuben Strata (ATK recipe, p231)
Thursday: Italian Sausage with White Beans & Kale (ATK recipe, p186)
Friday: Pizza night!
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Roasted chicken, cornbread stuffing, and roasted butternut squash
Monday: BFD - Breakfast Pizza (ATK recipe, p126) and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Loaded nachos and roasted Brussels sprouts
Wednesday: Lemony Chicken with Spinach and Potatoes (ATK recipe, p17)
Thursday: Seared Salmon with Spicy Red Pepper Aioli (Ina recipe, p122) with rice and mixed vegetables
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Beef stew
Monday: Lobster BLTs (Ina recipe, p80) and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef w Green Beans & Shiitakes (ATK recipe, p57)
Wednesday: Deviled Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes (ATK recipe, p211)
Thursday: Yorkshire Pudding and garlic green beans
Friday: Pizza night!
Saturday: Takeout!
Sunday: Skillet-roasted Chicken & Potatoes (Ina recipe, p108) and roasted asparagus
Monday: Chicken Pizzaiola with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic bread (ATK recipe, p102)
Tuesday: Loaded nachos and roasted butternut squash
Wednesday: Egg roll in a bowl
Thursday: Thai Curry Rice with Cod (ATK recipe, 69)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Takeout!
Sunday: Steak and potatoes
Monday: Crunchy Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Winter Squash & Cranberry Sauce (ATK recipe, p114)
Tuesday: Roasted Sausages, Peppers, & Onions (Ina recipe, p121)
Wednesday: Fried rice and garlic green beans
Thursday: Shrimp & Linguine Fra Diavolo (Ina recipe, p130) and roasted cauliflower
Friday: PIzza night
Saturday: Takeout
Sunday: Fresh Crab & Pea Risotto (In Garten recipe, p133)
Monday: Chili con Carne chili in the Instant Pot and roasted cauliflower
Tuesday: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas (Ina Garten recipe, p114) and fiesta corn
Wednesday: Herbed Salmon Cakes with Asparagus & Lemon-Herb Sauce (ATK recipe, p117)
Thursday: Chicken Parmesan and garlic green beans
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Take out!
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Pasta & meatballs and Roasted Sweet Potatoes w Chipotle Orange Butter (Ina Garten recipe, p178)
Tuesday: Beef Taco Bake (ATK recipe, p228) and garlic green beans
Wednesday: Smothered Pork chops with Broccoli (ATK recipe, p141)
Thursday: Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby (Ina Garten recipe, p237) and roasted butternut squash
Friday: Homemade pizza night!!
Saturday: Takeout!
Sunday: Korean Beef & Kimchi Stir Fry (ATK recipe, p58)
Monday: Meatloaf (ATK recipe, p101) and Roasted Butternut Squash w Brown Butter & Sage (Ina Garten recipe, p158)
Tuesday: Hot dogs and Sautéed Rainbow Chard (In Garten recipe, p169)
Wednesday: Burgers on the grill and garlic green beans
Thursday: Scrambled eggs, bacon, and Waffle Iron Hash Browns (Ina Garten recipe, p242)
Friday: Pizza Night!! Brussels Sprouts Pizza carbonara (Ina Garten recipe, p129)
Saturday: Takeout!!
Sunday: Orange Chicken with rice and broccoli
Monday: Bagel dogs and Split Pea Soup with Crispy Kielbasa (Ina Garten recipe, p62)
Tuesday: Vegetable & Orzo Tian (ATK recipe, p204)
Wednesday: Sweet Potato Hash (ATK recipe, p34)
Thursday: Steak Fajitas (Ina Garten recipe, p.119)
Friday: Homemade pizza!
Saturday: Takeout!!
Sunday: Pork carnitas in the slow cooker and roasted asparagus
Monday: Lemon-Herb Cod Fillets with Crispy Garlic Potatoes (ATK recipe, p90) and Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon & Capers (Ina Garten recipe, p154)
Tuesday: Egg roll in a bowl
Wednesday: Burgers on the grill and Broccoli & Kale Salad (Ina Garten recipe, p91)
Thursday: Ultimate Tuna Melt (Ina Garten recipe, p79) and roasted red potatoes
Friday: Homemade pizza night!!
Saturday: Takeout!!
For Christmas, I got the new Ina Garten cookbook (Modern Comfort Food) as well as the America’s Test Kitchen One-Pan Wonders cookbook! My resolution for 2021 is to cook my way through them! They each scratch a particular itch. And, I’m 100% sure we’ll eat well as a result.
Sunday: Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo (Ina Garten recipe, p111) and roasted broccoli
Monday: Pad Thai with chicken and roasted butternut squash
Tuesday: Taco bake and Roasted Broccolini & Cheddar (Ina Garten recipe, p150)
Wednesday: Golden fried rice and asparagus
Thursday: Shaksuka (America’s Test Kitchen one-pan recipe, p73)
Friday: Homemade pizza night!
Saturday: Takeout!