Trying something just a little different this week. Added all the recipes and my shopping list to this weeks menu. Not sure how much I love it but this is literally what I do on paper every week (I write out the recipes in a big blue book and then make changes to them from there).

Going out to a friends housewarming on Saturday night (it’s catered, so fancy!) and then going The Gerald on Tuesday since it’s still Seattle Restaurant Week but there will be (as usual) plenty of food made for the rest of the week :p

Saturday
lunch: egg with veg and toast
dinner: out @ housewarming

Sunday
lunch: pesto, cream cheese, and tomato sandwiches
dinner: turkey meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Monday
lunch: salmon cakes w/ aioli, strawberries, salad
dinner: murgh Korma w/ rice

Tuesday
lunch: egg muffins, chips, salsa
dinner: out @ restaurant

Wednesday
lunch: salmon cakes, apple, salad
dinner: pasta w/ veggies

Thursday
lunch: murgh Korma w/ rice,
dinner: leftover meatloaf

Friday
lunch: egg muffins (tomato, basil, pepper, onion), chips, salsa
dinner: pizza

To Make on Prep Day:

Pesto
Turkey Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Korma
Egg Muffins (tomato, basil, pepper, onion)
Salmon Cakes
Cheese Crackers – for snacks/dessert
Morning Muffins (w/ turkey, spinach, + cheese) – for breakfasts

Shopping List:

apples, 3
strawberries (2 pints)
onions, 4
carrots (2 lb bag)
potatoes, 5
peppers, 2
tomatoes, 4
mushrooms
garlic 1
almonds, sliced
basil
oj
ground turkey (BOGO)
milk (2%)
salmon
breadcrumbs (panko)
salsa
parchment
aluminum
parmesan cheese
chips
hummus
bottle of wine (housewarming)

Saturday
lunch: eggs with toast
dinner: risotto with asparagus, zucchini, and peas

Sunday
lunch: out to tea
dinner: chicken skillet with buttered noodles

Monday
lunch: minestrone + biscuits
dinner: chicken tikka masala

Tuesday
lunch: sandwiches with fruit, chips/salsa
dinner: out at Grape and Olive

Wednesday
lunch: chicken wrap w/ aioli
dinner: leftover risotto

Thursday
lunch: minestrone + biscuits
dinner: veggie pizza

Friday
lunch: sandwiches and salad
dinner: leftovers

Lots of things to do night before a taco night tonight. Not only do I have to prep the food but also drinks and on top of that – food shop!

Saturday
lunch: Tandoori chicken and rice
dinner: Tacos, Margaritas, and chocolate cheesecake mousse

Sunday
lunch: leftovers (tacos)
dinner: Out at Kukai (Ramen-ya)

Monday
lunch: Chicken Chili
dinner: Baked Salmon, Mashed potatoes, green beans

Tuesday
lunch: Chicken Wrap w/ Aioli
dinner: Pasta with roasted tomato sauce

Wednesday
lunch: Leftover salad
dinner: Mango Chicken Chili

Thursday
lunch: Salmon onigiri
dinner: Pizza

Friday
lunch: Mango chicken chili
dinner: Stir Fry

Trying to be consistent here.

Menus will be posted on the weekend. A recipe on Tuesday and then a bento on Thursday (if I’ve packed any). I have a bunch of recipes saved up that hopefully I will sort of march right through in the coming week so I’ll give myself some fodder and even if I don’t post the menu there always is one so that’s easy enough :p

Saturday
lunch: ravioli (frozen)
dinner: baked cod, couscous, vegetables

Sunday
lunch:  pancakes
dinner: veggie-stuffed lasagna

Monday
lunch: tandoori chicken, creamed spinach
dinner: roasted tomato and chicken pasta

Tuesday
lunch: sandwiches and salad
dinner: homemade pizza

Wednesday
lunch: grilled chicken wrap with Siracha aioli
dinner: trailer trash rice bake

Thursday
lunch: tandoori chicken and creamed spinach
dinner: minestrone soup with bread

Friday
lunch: sandwiches and salad
dinner: leftovers