Sunday: Blackeyed peas, sautéed collard greens, cornbread, and rice
Monday: Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup (Smitten Kitchen, p71)
Tuesday: BLT Salad
Wednesday: Eggroll in a bowl
Thursday: Cozy Chicken and Dumplings (Smitten Kitchen, p85)
Friday: 16th wedding anniversary! Dinner at the Rochester Chop House
Saturday: Out
It’s always a weird menu right before vacation. :)
Sunday: Shrimp fried rice and Seven Layer Dip
Monday: BLT Salad
Tuesday: Asian salmon and couscous
Wednesday: Leftovers….and some sort of potato to round out the meal :)
Thursday-Saturday: Christmas travels!!
Sunday: Turkey Pot Pie after Local Christmas Parade!
Monday: Vegetarian Chili in the slow cooker
Tuesday: Slow-simmered Lentils with Kale & Goat Cheese (Smitten Kitchen “Keepers”)
Wednesday: Shepherd’s Pie (ATK Make Ahead)
Thursday: Skillet Roast Chicken & Potatoes
Friday: Out after Dress Rehearsal
Saturday: Christmas Spectacular Dance Line Show!!!
We only have 4 of us for thanksgiving, but everyone insisted on the full treatment still. All my vegetables are prepped and pie dough is made for the big day!
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday : Breakfast for dinner (toad in the hole and bacon) and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Asian salmon
Wednesday: Clear out the fridge night
Thursday: Thanksgiving
Friday-Sunday: leftovers!
Sunday: Chinese takeout feast!
Monday: Twice-baked Potatoes and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Chili in slow cooker
Wednesday: Chorizo Enchiladas
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole with Peas, Carrots, & Cheddar (p155)
Monday: Skillet Tortellini with Sausage & Tomatoes
Tuesday: Fend For Yourself on Election Day
Wednesday: Hash Brown Fritatta
Thursday: Ginger Fried Rice
Friday: Pizza night!
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Baked Ziti with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe (p126)
Monday: Halloween party
Tuesday: Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole with Peas, Carrots, & Cheddar (p155)
Wednesday: Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Shallots (p212)
Thursday: Fried rice
Friday: Shelby’s birthday dinner with friends!
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Leftovers after choir concert
Monday: Tortellini Soup
Tuesday: Orange beef with rice and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Parmesan Chicken with cauliflower
Thursday: Sausage calzones
Friday: Shelby's 14th birthday dinner!
Saturday: Out
Back to a month of travel....
Sunday: Skillet Roast Chicken & Potato with roasted broccoli
Monday: 20-minute Chicken Burrito Bowls in the Instant Pot
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Shepard’s Pie (p201)
Monday: Breakfast Strata with spinach and sausage (p337)
Tuesday: Yorkshire Pudding with applesauce
Wednesday: Fried Rice
Thursday: Orange Chicken
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Pork tenderloin, green beans, and potatoes
Monday: Chicken Enchiladas (p176)
Tuesday: Black bean burgers (p258) and roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Breakfast Strata with Spinach and Sausage (p337)
Thursday: Chicken Tikka Masala (p168) with rice and roasted cauliflower
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Out!
Sunday: Shrimp fried rice
Monday: Wedge Salad with Steak Tips and Blue Cheese Dressing
Tuesday: Bucatini with Peas, Kale, & Pancetta
Wednesday: Eggs in Purgatory
Thursday: Parmesan-crusted Pork cutlets with Chive Smashed Potatoes
Friday-Saturday: Boys are out of town….girls weekend!`
It’s been a wild summer of work travel. Menus have been simple and minimal. Now I’m home for September and will menu plan in earnest!
Monday: Chicken Noodle Soup and Italian bread
Tuesday: Hearty Grain & Vegetable Bowl w Goat Cheese
Wednesday: Roasted Pork Loin w Potatoes & Mustard Sauce
Thursday: Steak tips w Wilted Spinach, Goat Cheese, & Pear Salad
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Pasta with Sausage, Kale, & White Beans
Monday: Caesar salads
Tuesday: FFY
Wednesday: Bagel dogs
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Casserole of the week: Baked Mac & Cheese
Sunday: Pan-Seared Chicken with Warm Bulgur Pilaf
Monday: Roasted Salmon and Broccoli Rabe with Gremolata
Tuesday: Ground Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles
Wednesday: Chicken with Parsley Sauce and Broccoli Slaw
Thursday: Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Pancetta, & Kale
Friday: French Bread pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Foil-baked Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Radishes
Tuesday: Meatballs with Lemon Orzo with Mint and Dill
Wednesday: Crispy Chicken with Carrot, Orange, and Chickpea Salad
Thursday: Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans
Friday: French Bread pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday:Orange Chicken (Peter’s birthday dinner request)
Monday: One-pan steak with potatoes, mushrooms & asparagus (ATK Meal Prep)
Tuesday: Coriander Chicken with Cauliflower & Yogurt Sauce (ATK Meal Prep)
Wednesday: Tortellini Salad with Asparagus and Mine (ATK Meal Prep)
Thursday: BLT Salad
Friday: French Bread pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Maple Pork Chops with Sweet Potato-Bacon Hash (ATK)
Monday: Italian sausages with peppers and onions
Tuesday: Takeout on a busy night
Wednesday: Ginger fried rice
Thursday: Chicken on the grill
Friday: French bread pizzas
Saturday: Birthday dinner for Peter & Scott!!
Sunday: Prosciutto-wrapped Pork with Lemony Broccolini (ATK Meal Planning)
Monday: Shrimp & White Bean Salad with Garlic Toasts (ATK)
Tuesday: Sesame Noodles with Snow Peas, Radishes, & Bell Peppers (ATK)
Wednesday: Beef and Bean Chili (ATK)
Thursday: Maple Pork Chops with Sweet Potato-Bacon Hash (ATK)
Friday: French Bread Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: "Fend For Yourself Night" after dance competition
Monday: Skillet Tortellini with Sausage and Tomatoes (ATK Meal Prep)
Tuesday: Parmesan Chicken with Cherry Tomato Salad (ATK)
Wednesday: Chicken & Rice with Chorizo and Artichokes
Thursday: Prosciutto-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Broccolini (ATK)
Friday: French Bread Pizzas
Saturday: Out.
Sunday: Friends over for dinner
Monday: Jimmy John’s
Tuesday: Rib-eye Steak with roasted Vegetables & Sage Butter (ATK Meal Prep)
Wednesday: Bibb Lettuce and Chicken Salad & Peanut Dressing (ATK Meal Prep)
Thursday: Seared Scallops with Squash Purée and Sage Butter (ATK Meal Prep)
Friday: French Bread pizzas
Saturday: Out
Sunday: Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin with egg noodles (ATK Meal Prep recipe)
Monday: Ground beef tacos (ATK Meal Prep recipe)
Tuesday: Chicken Curry with Tomatoes and Ginger (ATK Meal Prep recipe)
Wednesday: Bagel dogs and Spicy Corn & Tomato Soup (ATK Meal Prep recipe)
Thursday: Chicken and Leek Dumpling Soup (encore from last week)
Friday: French bread pizzas
Saturday: My wine-tasting birthday party!!
Sunday: Pork chops with Chorizo Rice (ATK Prep Meal)
Monday: BLT Salad
Tuesday: Garlicky Strip Steaks with Cauliflower (ATK Prep Meal)
Wednesday: Orzo Primavera with Feta (ATK Prep Meal)
Thursday: Chicken & Leek Soup with Parmesan Dumplings (ATK Prep Meal
Friday: Homemade pizzas
Saturday: Out to a comedy show!!
School Lunch Casserole of the week: Mac & Cheese Casserole
Sunday: Ginger Fried Rice with roasted broccoli
Monday: Grilled and Glazed Pork Chops with Radicchio Salad (ATK Meal Prep)
Tuesday: Balsamic Steak Tips, with Tomato Salad (ATK Meal Prep)
Wednesday: Pan-roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel-Apple Slaw (ATK Meal Prep)
Thursday: Salmon, Grapefruit, and Avocado salad (ATK Meal Prep)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out
Sunday: BLT Salad, rice and edamame pods
Monday: Italian takeout leftovers (chicken parm & pasta) and roasted asparagus
Tuesday: Skirt Steak with Pinto Bean Salad (America’sTest Kitchen “Ultimate Meal Prep” cookbook)
Wednesday: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Shallots (ATK Meal Prep) and buttered peas
Thursday: Shrimp & Orzo Risotto (ATK Meal Prep) with cauliflower
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out
Casserole of the week for school lunches: Hands-off Spaghetti & Meatballs
Sunday: Quick White Wine-braised Chicken and Potatoes (ATK Meal Prep recipe) and roasted asparagus
Monday: BLT Salad
Tuesday: Flank Steak with Farro and Mango Salsa (ATK Meal Prep) and roasted cauliflower
Wednesday: Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Garlic Toasts (ATK Meal Prep) and roasted sweet potatoes
Thursday: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Artichokes & Spinach (ATK Meal Prep) with roasted broccoli
Friday: Homemade French Bread Pizzas
Saturday: Out
Casserole of the week for school lunches: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
This recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen’s “Cook’s Country” magazine. It was billed as a “summer salad.” However, we are obsessed with this salad. We have it nearly weekly now. And three out of four people don’t like tomatoes. We have NEVER had leftovers from this meal.
I added a third Romaine heart and some shredded cheddar to make it even heartier.
Last year I got America’s Test Kitchen’s One Pan Wonders cookbook and we worked our way through it. I cooked nearly 60 recipes from that cookbook and it was amazing!! ATK doesn’t publish a recipe unless it’s perfect and repeatable.
This year I’ll be using another ATK cookbook: The Ultimate Meal Prep cookbook. “One grocery list; a week of meals; no waste.” The recipes are all week-night friendly: 30 minutes to prep. With going back to the office and ramping up activities, it’s my kinda cookbook.
Sunday: French Bread Pizzas
Monday: Skillet Turkey Burgers with Tomato and Arugula Salad (ATK Meal Prep)
Tuesday: Roasted Chicken Breasts with Green Pearl Couscous (ATK Meal Prep)
Wednesday: Bucatini with Egglant and Tomatoes (ATK Meal Prep)
Thursday: Pork Milanese with Arugula & Parmesan Salad (ATK Meal Prep)
Friday: Homemade pizza night
Saturday: Out
