Bento: Delicious Dinner

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Technically this isn’t a bento but it was too good of a meal not to post. This was our dinner last Sunday: a very simple mac and cheese, some seared peas with lemon and mint and of course, sweet potato fries (with my special blend of spicy ground peppers on top for an extra exciting kick!)

Menu: Firefly Weekend

I over booked the weekend again so I’m not 100% sure I will be able to do all of this cooking on Sunday but I’m going to try (the house also looks on the edge of a disaster zone). I miss the energy tabs that were probably mostly placebo : ( Maybe they could help. At least I’ll be tired for good reasons!

Saturday
lunch: yogurt and pancakes
dinner: out @ theatre

Sunday
lunch: beans and rice bowl
dinner: penne alla vodka, salad, garlic biscuits

Monday
lunch: egg bake
dinner: turkey meatloaf + mashed potatoes

Tuesday
lunch: greek chicken salad and fruit
dinner: Burmese Spiced Yogurt Chicken

Wednesday
lunch: meatloaf + salad
dinner: miso udon soup

Thursday
lunch: Burmese Spiced Yogurt Chicken
dinner: mushroom ravioli

Friday
lunch: green chicken salad, hummus/carrots
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day:

Burmese Spiced Yogurt Chicken
Penne alla Vodka
Turkey Meatloaf
Garlic Biscuits
Egg Bake
Boiled Eggs (5)

Shopping List

strawberries
apples
onions, 2
zucchini, 2
tomatoes, 3
green peppers, 2
mushrooms
potatoes, 2
salad
chicken breast
ice cream
udon
pancake mix
BBQ sauce
refried beans, 2
mushroom ravioli
hummus

Menu: Cake Dreams

I wasn’t feeling well last weekend so I’m going to make up for it this weekend by cooking up a storm including delicious banana cake.

Saturday
lunch: greek chicken salad
dinner: risotto with shrimp

Sunday
lunch: cheesy broccoli soup
dinner: mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, and seared snap peas

Monday
lunch: lasanga cups
dinner: pizza

Tuesday
lunch: zucchini gratin
dinner: butter chicken

Wednesday
lunch: greek grilled chicken salad
dinner: fish w/ couscous and spinach

Thursday
lunch: butter chicken
dinner: pasta w/ veggies

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ bar

To Make on Prep Day:

Banana Cake
Coconut Shrimp Risotto
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Butter Chicken
Lasagna Cups
Zucchini Gratin
Sweet Potato Fries
Mac and Cheese

Shopping List

cherries
grapes
apples, 3
salad
snap peas
green pepper, 2
onions, 4
sweet potatoes, 3
carrots
cream cheese
BOGO chicken
shrimp
milk
red curry
coconut milk
rice
breadcrumbs
pizza
flour
butter
cheddar
yogurt
parmesan cheese
eggs
hummus
shampoo (head and shoulders)

Menu: Empty Fridge

The refrigerator got extra empty this week but strangely there’s plenty of vegetables and meat and in the freezer so this shop shouldn’t be too bad.

Saturday
lunch: greek chicken salad
dinner: pizza

Sunday
lunch: leftovers/tea @ new place
dinner: chicken stew + mashed potatoes

Monday
lunch: red curry shrimp dumplings, kimchee, apple
dinner: stuffed shells and salad

Tuesday
lunch: greek chicken salad
dinner: broccoli cheddar pie/spinach cheddar pie

Wednesday
lunch: stuffed shells, grapes
dinner: grilled fish w/ couscous and veggies

Thursday
lunch: red curry dumplings, kimchee, apple
dinner: pasta w/ veggies

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: stuffed shells and salad

To Make on Prep Day:

Stuffed Shells
Red Curry Dumplings
Stew
Mashed Potatoes
Banana Cake

Shopping List

salad
potatoes, 4
green peppers, 2
zucchini, 2
limes, 3
onions, 4
carrots
turnips
apples, 4
grapes
strawberries
tomato paste
wonton wrappers
ground turkey
fish
milk
stock
couscous
shells
pasta sauce
frozen broccoli
mozzarella
ricotta
cereal
popcorn
terra chips
cider
hummus

Menu: Deck Party

After a hectic week and what is shaping up to be a hectic weekend as well.

Saturday
lunch: eggs and oatmeal
dinner: out @ friends (bring mead)

Sunday
lunch: fritatta
dinner: bbq chicken, baked sweet potato w/ peas and spinach

Monday
lunch: greek grilled chicken salad
dinner: shrimp over green beans w/ rice

Tuesday
lunch: cheese and spinach pinwheels
dinner: japanese curry

Wednesday
lunch: greek grilled chicken salad
dinner: ravioli

Thursday
lunch: cheese and spinach pinwheels
dinner: bean and rice bowl

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: homemade pizza

To Make on Prep Day:

BBQ Chicken
Roasted Chicken
Grilled shrimp and green beans
Japanese Curry
Cheese and Spinach Pinwheels

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is my go to chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s no nonsense and they cookies come out light and fluffy with just a little bit of chew to them. Best enjoyed while they’re still a bit warm (you can pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds the next day to get that just out of the oven feel!)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Menu: Summer Fun Rush

A little short on time with this one before I head over to a friends house for dinner but here is the menu for the week. Trying to branch out with a few more recipes for this month and doing okay so far 🙂

Saturday
lunch: eggs and scones
dinner: mac and cheese

Sunday
lunch: chicken pot pie soup
dinner: chicken kebabs

Monday
lunch: scotch eggs, kimchee, apple
dinner: black bean enchiladas

Tuesday
lunch: salad with croutons and feta, fruit
dinner: bbq chicken, baked sweet potato w/ peas and spinach

Wednesday
lunch: black bean enchiladas
dinner: pasta w/ veg

Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs
dinner: chicken pot pie soup

Friday
lunch: bbq chicken leftovers with veggies
dinner: stir fry w/ shrimp

To Make on Prep Day:

Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Black Bean Enchiladas
Chicken Kebabs
Veggie Fritatta
BBQ Chicken

Shopping List

toilet paper
lever 2000 soap
mac and cheese
pasta sauce
skewers
potatoes, 4
tomatoes, 2
squash, 1
pineapple chunks
milk
frozen peas
frozen spinach
black beans, 2
cream cheese
cheddar
chili powder
eggs