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

Menu: Lose Some

Just a menu for the week nothing too exciting about it. Trying out three new recipes though so we’ll see if any of them are keepers 🙂

Saturday
lunch: out @ tea
dinner: chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans

Sunday
lunch: bean burgers
dinner: spicy coconut rice with shrimp

Monday
lunch: leftover chicken and potatoes and green beans
dinner: fish, spinach, couscous

Tuesday
lunch: lentil cream soup w/ croutons
dinner: butter chicken

Wednesday
lunch: salad with boiled egg
dinner: miso udon soup

Thursday
lunch: butter chicken
dinner: pasta w/ veg

Friday
lunch: lentil cream soup w/ croutons
dinner: leftovers