Menu Plan for Week of April 1st, 2012

Maybe menu-planning every second week is a more reasonable goal for me :).  The first week went quite well, I think I only missed one meal due to the fact that Thing 1 had hockey play-offs during dinner time that week.  The Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken that I made was delicious and everyone liked it - the kids especially loved the mango salsa that went with it. (Kids meaning 2 out of 3 kids liked it . . . we always "round up" around here).


Last week was crazy because we had some wonderful family visiting (hello baby Olivia!!!), and I was out at a workshop one night - I'm learning that stuff like that really blows your menu planning.  But we're learning to just roll with it.  


I'm looking forward to this week as it's a short week!  Easter weekend is coming which means no school Friday or Monday for me and the kids.  And no plans in the forecast means lots of relaxing time and as well as time to cook a delicious Easter dinner.  I'm feeling like lamb, but am still unsure if I will use the recipe below or try lamb on the barbecue.


Sunday: Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese


Monday:  Chickpea Curry from the Life Organic Blog


Tuesday:  BBQ Chicken and Roasted Potatoes 


Wednesday:  Spaghetti and Meatballs


Thursday: Home-made Pizzas


Friday: Sweet Potato Fries, Lemon Basil Mayonnaise, Fried Haddock

Saturday:  Slow Cooker Clam Chowder


Easter Sunday:  Slow Cooker Mint Glazed Lamb, Potato Gratin from the April 2012 Everyday Food Magazine, Veggies of some variety
  

Menu Plan: Week of March 18, 2012

Why, yes, it HAS been ages since I've posted anything on this blog.  Time is something of which I have very little, and thus blogging, cooking, and eating healthy have become a thing of the past.  I've decided to attempt to put a stop to all this. 

Having recently been diagnosed by my doctor with very low iron, I am committed to trying to get back to eating healthier.  After a winter of eating on the run, skipping meals, and snacking on junk food, it's time to make a change.

My short term goal is to plan, prepare, and eat three healthy meals a day.  As part of this I am going to better incorporate the foods in my weekly harvest box from Life Organic and include them in my menu throughout the week.  Let's take a stab at it!

Sunday: Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

and Chard with Pine Nuts, Parmesan, and Basil

Monday: Potato Leek Soup (which I will make on Sunday), Salad

Tuesday: Lemon Garlic Green Beans and leftover chicken

Wednesday: Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli and Grilled Steak

Thursday: Spinach, Walnut, and Feta Salad

Friday: Grilled Salmon and Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Scallions

Also on my radar this week for lunches and snacks:

French Breakfast Radishes with Salt on Bread 

Sweet Potato Wedges 

Apple and Spinach Salad 

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins 

Menu Plan for January 30, 2011

We had the crockpot chili last week and it was a huge hit with all of us. I wasn't able to fit in the Indian Curry last week, so I'm making it tonight and am hoping we have loads of leftovers!

Sunday:  Crockpot Indian Curry

Monday: Leftovers

Tuesday: Sandwiches/Soup

Wednesday:  Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (freezer)

Thursday: Stir-Fried Chicken Paprikash

Friday: Buffalo Chicken Lasagna 

Saturday: Ribs

Menu Plan for January 23, 2011

Back to menu planning after another extended absence. I am continually reminded that menu planning and prepping ahead of time is the key to our family's success on weeknights.  I've made a goal to use my crockpot at least twice a week for the next little while, especially while we are all busy at suppertime and the weather is so cold.  I bought Stephanie O'Dea's "Make it Fast, Cook it Slow" and am planning to use her recipes on a regular basis.  I've been a big fan of her blog for ages, and love having the book at my fingertips.

Sunday:  Leftovers
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Omelets with Stir Fried Veggies, Salad
Wednesday: Crockpot Indian Curry
Thursday: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (freezer)
Friday: Crockpot Chili
Saturday: Ribs

Menu Plan for Week of October 24, 2010

We have been busy lately, I have been working on report cards so most of the meals I had planned for last week didn't get made.  We had a lot of sandwiches, cereal and take-out.  I'm almost finished the reports so I'm hoping to actually follow this plan this week:
Sunday: Grilled Chicken Kebobs, Potatoes and Baby Bok Choy
Monday: Fresh Pear and Curry Pasta
Tuesday: Pasta with Shrimp and Broccoli
Wednesday: Simple Vegetable Curry (from Everyday Food Magazine, October 2010)
Thursday: Birthday Boy's Choice! (Thing 2's Fifth Birthday)
Friday: Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Saturday: Slow Cooked Pot Roast with Mini Potatoes

Here are a couple soups I hope I have time to make this week.  I really enjoy soup in the Fall!
Black Bean Soup

Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

Menu Plan for Week of October 17, 2010

Life is crazy, work is overwhelming, and it's getting more and more difficult to make a healthy meal each night for dinner. 

Sunday: Grilled Steaks, Potatoes and Veggies
Monday: Fresh Pear and Curry Pasta 
Tuesday: Spaghetti with Pasta (sauce in freezer)
Wednesday: Simple Vegetable Curry
Thursday: Pizza or Sandwiches
Friday: Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice
Saturday: Slow Cooked Pot Roast with Mini Potatoes

I'm hoping to have time to try the Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup  (Everyday Food Magazine, October 2010) next weekend or sometime soon.  It looks delicious!!

Menu Plan for Week of October 3, 2010

Last week was hectic, so we didn't get to try the Baked Egg Cups. I'm hoping to make them tomorrow for a quick and light supper, and am hoping they will be a hit with the kids.

Sunday: Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Monday: Baked Egg Cups
Tuesday: Meal from Freezer (mommy at a meeting)
Wednesday: Shrimp and Mushroom Linguine
Thursday: Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Soup
Friday: Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Saturday: Slow Cooked Pot Roast with Mini Potatoes