Salad, salad dressing, minestrone, apple
Menu: Exciting News
I have some exciting news that I can’t really share yet which is annoying but at least things are good and good news is good any time. I’ve also been making more bentos so obviously I’ve been feeling better and more organized as a person. I got a new bento box that I’ve been using pretty much exclusively which has helped too. Not that I don’t love all my other bento boxes but I guess it just inspired me.
Saturday
lunch: eggs and pancakes
dinner: leftover vindaloo and soup
Sunday
lunch: leftover bisque with french bread
dinner: chicken pot pie
Monday
lunch: leftover coconut curry, rice, carrots and hummus, fruit
dinner: veggie pizza, salad
Tuesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: baked fish, couscous, spinach
Wednesday
lunch: chicken torilla soup, bread, fruit
dinner: tortellini primavera
Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, fruit
dinner: out @ Japonessa for Andrew’s birthday
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pan fried chicken, salad, roasted potatoes
To Make on Prep Day
Scotch Eggs
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Pot Pie
Shopping List
grapes
apples
tomatoes
onions (3)
pepper
salad
butter
grand biscuits (free)
eggs
mustard (spice)
tortellini (half off)
frozen corn
frozen peas
tissues
cod or salmon
ground turkey
french bread
chicken (cooked)
toilet paper
Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup
This is your very super basic tomato soup. It’s earthy and comforting and warm. I’m always skeptical of vegan dishes but despite not having any dairy (yes, no butter or cream!) the texture of the soup is creamy and thick. I accidentally had a bit of a heavy hand on the red pepper flakes but when enjoyed with a crusty piece of bread the extra spice was just right.
Roasted Tomato Soup
Adapted from Get Off Your Tush and Cook
Menu: Cider Fest
This weekend we have the cider festival, hanging out with friends and drinking all the cider. It looks like the temperatures are going to be high this weekend too so I’m sticking to simple, low cook meals until going in the kitchen isn’t akin to being in a food based sauna.
Saturday
lunch: cider fest
dinner: out @ party
Sunday
lunch: eggs and pancakes
dinner: one pot shrimp orzo
Monday
lunch: pasta e fagioli, crackers, cheese
dinner: bbq chicken, butter-rosemary baked potatoes, salad
Tuesday
lunch: loaded salad, fruit, yogurt
dinner: fish, couscous, baked veg
Wednesday
lunch: bbq chicken, baked potatoes, salad
dinner: veggie pizza
Thursday
lunch: pasta e fagioli, crackers, cheese
dinner: shrimp and veggie stir fry
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: mac and cheese
To Make on Prep Day
Lemon Orzo Shrimp
Pasta Fagioli
BBQ chicken
Shopping List
onions
strawberries
apples
grapes
salad
zucchini
pepper
milk
yogurt
kidney beans
orzo
chicken stock
crackers
cereal
drinks
frozen mixed veg
frozen peas
pizza
ibuprofen
hand wash
fish
cheese
Bento: Fancy Poached Egg
Dill-yogurt biscuits with poached eggs topped with a bit of avocado crema
Menu: PAX 2014
It’s already almost September and thankfully it’s PAX and Labor Day weekend! I might do some extra cooking beyond the weekly stuff but we’ll see how it rolls depending on how busy I get. Also it’s cooling down which probably means bread making and slow cookery in my future :3
Saturday
lunch: leftover pasta
dinner: out @ party
Sunday
lunch: rice and beans
dinner: out @ DF meetup
Monday
lunch: pancakes and eggs
dinner: turkey and green bean bowl
Tuesday
lunch: black bean enchiladas, yogurt, salad
dinner: baked salmon with avocado salsa and couscous
Wednesday
lunch: chicken vindaloo, rice, fruit
dinner: trash casserole
Thursday
lunch: black bean enchiladas, carrots and hummus
dinner: chicken vindaloo, rice, salad
Friday
lunch: trash casserole
dinner: pasta w/ veggies
To Make on Prep Day
Avacado Salsa
Enchiladas
Vindaloo
Trash Casserole
Turkey Green Bean Bowls
Shopping List
avocado
potatoes
cucumber
green pepper
salad
apples
strawberries
red onion
cream cheese
yogurt
milk
eggs
cream
salad dressing
ginger
black beans, 2
salsa
pasta/sauce
cereal
frozen green beans
salmon
chicken (if sale)
Menu: House Warming
Having a house warming party today so there’s a lot to prep before hand. I think in our last two places we didn’t know enough people to even bother so now I’m kind of nervous to have one since I haven’t had a party in about a year. Oh well.
Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: party (cheese/fruit), spinach puffs, strawberry pie, punch
Sunday
lunch: macs
dinner: bean and rice bowls
Monday
lunch: pizza bites, carrots/hummus, fruit
dinner: chicken korma, rice
Tuesday
lunch: zucchini galette, yogurt, salad
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach
Wednesday
lunch: chicken korma, rice, fruit
dinner: bean quasadillas
Thursday
lunch: zucchini galette, salad, fruit
dinner: pasta w/ veg
Friday
lunch: pizza bites, yogurt, fruit
dinner: out @ Red Bowl
To Make on Prep Day
Strawberry Pie
Spinach Puffs
Punch
Galette
Pizza Bites
Chicken Korma
Shopping List
strawberries
apples
oranges
limes
grapes
salad
zucchini
tomato
carrots
onion
pepper
orange juice
ricotta
sour cream
butter
cheese (mozz, cheddar)
yogurt
milk
honey
sprinkles
powdered sugar
flour
vegetable shortening
tapioca
almonds
vanilla
refried beans
beans
pasta/sauce
rice?
macs
frozen spinach
plastic cups
plastic forks
cranberry juice
ginger ale
fruit platter
salmon
puff pastry
frozen spinach
febreeze
air freshener
Menu: Top to Bottom
This morning started off slowly while I was waiting for someone to pick up an extra bookcase so that I didn’t have to deal with it anymore. Thankfully they did but it means the rest of my day has been quite slow!
Saturday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: snacking
Sunday
lunch: pb and j, fruit
dinner: tomato soup + grilled cheese
Monday
lunch: naked gyro, carrots and hummus
dinner: red curry thai chicken, rice
Tuesday
lunch: fancy salad, fruit, boiled egg
dinner: pizza
Wednesday
lunch: thai curry, salad
dinner: tilapia, couscous, spinach
Thursday
lunch: naked gyro, carrots and hummus
dinner: pasta w/ veg
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pancakes, fruit
To Make on Prep Day
Thai Red Curry
Gyro/Sauce
Tomato Soup
Shopping List
raspberries
apples
blueberries
onions
peppers
basil (thai)
carrots
cucumber
tomatoes
salad
eggs
cheddar
yogurt (plain)
milk
cereal
chips/salsa
popcorn
peanut butter
hummus
bread
frozen mixed veg
frozen spinach
chicken
Menu: Recipes Coming Soon
Chalk it to the move or the heat but at least I’m finally back in the groove of menu making, recipes should be coming soon but I’ve been in a bit of a rut where I’ve been making the same 50-60 things over and over. Part of it is just thriftiness and budgeting but the other part is that I know what we like them and I know they’re easy to make. Next week I’ll be poking around for more new recipes I think.
Saturday
lunch: japanese curry
dinner: beans + rice, out @ bonfire (mocha cupcakes)
Sunday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: red pepper and spinach creamy linguine
Monday
lunch: minestrone, salad, cheese
dinner: pizza
Tuesday
lunch: meatloaf, carrots + hummus
dinner: tilapia, couscous, spinach
Wednesday
lunch: minestrone, salad, cheese
dinner: meatloaf
Thursday
lunch: fancy salad, fruit, cheese
dinner: veggie stir fry
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: fish and chips
To Make on Prep Day
Mocha Cupcakes
Red Pepper and Spinach Linguine
Turkeyloaf
Minestrone
Pizza
Shopping List
carrots
zucchini
strawberries
red peppers
green peppers
mushrooms
diced tomatoes
ketchup
pasta
pasta sauce
couscous
BBQ sauce
milk
cocoa powder
espresso powder
veg oil
cream cheese (2)
butter
mozzarella
ground turkey
ice cream
hummus
cereal
Menu: Already Moved
Might be a little quiet here while I build up a new back log of recipes since lots of things have happened including 85-90 degree weather in Seattle (really makes you want to cook). I also have a dental surgery so I couldn’t really eat for a week or two and we moved! Very exciting stuff. I’m back on track though and making menus and kind of eating food again so here go:
Saturday
lunch: pasta w/ veg
dinner: BBQ @ Ross + Rachel’s
Sunday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: Mexican casserole
Monday
lunch: fritatta, yogurt, fruit
dinner: sausage and squash soup
Tuesday
lunch: turkey sandwiches, carrot/hummus
dinner: Japanese curry, rice
Wednesday
lunch: fritatta, yogurt, fruit
dinner: salmon, couscous, spinach
Thursday
lunch: turkey sandwiches, salad, fruit
dinner: sausage and squash soup
Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: Japanese curry, rice
To Make on Prep Day
Mexican casserole
fritatta
sausage + squash soup
japanese curry
Shopping List
onions
carrots
zucchini
squash
salad
pepper
apples
grapes
strawberries
hummus
pasta
salmon
chicken
goat cheese
turkey
sour cream
couscous
canned tomatoes
yogurt
salsa
eggs