Very quick update because this weekend is super busy but this menu is also very boring and simple. I’m so excited to make soup again though because I feel like I haven’t had soup in week or two (also it’s 33 degrees outside today and raining!)

Saturday
lunch: out with Naomi
dinner: meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Sunday
lunch: eggs with toast
dinner: black bean burrito bowls

Monday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, fruit
dinner: pasta w/ vodka sauce

Tuesday
lunch: meatloaf, hummus, carrots
dinner: pancakes, fruit

Wednesday
lunch: chicken and rice soup, yogurt, bread
dinner: cheese, spinach, tomato polenta

Thursday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, fruit
dinner: chicken and rice soup

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: chicken pot pie

To Make on Prep Day

Pizza Bites
Burrito Bowls
Chicken and Rice Soup

Shopping List

avocado
grapes
tomatoes
brussel sprouts
peas
apples
salad
onions
stock
pasta
cream
milk
flour
butter
yogurt
sour cream
cereal
toothbrush
free juice
hummus
black beans

Another week with no new recipes, just enjoying some things we haven’t eaten in a while. Also it’s our 8th anniversary so we’ll be going out to a very fancy restaurant on Wednesday which I’m really looking forward to 🙂

Saturday
lunch: vindaloo
dinner: minestrone + bread

Sunday
lunch: beans and rice
dinner: zucchini-tomato galette

Monday
lunch: turkey sandwich, boiled egg, apple
dinner: salmon with spinach, couscous

Tuesday
lunch: chicken salad, hummus, carrots, grapes
dinner: BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, green beans

Wednesday
lunch: turkey sandwich, boiled egg, apple
dinner: out @ Japonessa

Thursday
lunch: BBQ chicken, salad, grapes
dinner: meatloaf and mashed potatoes

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pizza

To Make on Prep Day

Boil Eggs (6)
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Chicken
Galette

After getting bad news this week this menu is all just old recipes with nothing too particularly exciting or new. Just trying to get through the week instead of worrying about creating the next culinary masterpiece. Also I made two things in the last month that I didn’t love so sometimes it’s nice to just fall back on old favorites. Especially when those favorites are vindaloo and soup.

Saturday
lunch: leftover casserole
dinner: pasta with shrimp and vegetables

Sunday
lunch: leftover salad
dinner: out at Ross + Rachel’s

Monday
lunch: scotch eggs, hummus, pita, apples
dinner: vindaloo

Tuesday
lunch: grilled chicken salad, yogurt
dinner: minestrone

Wednesday
lunch: scotch eggs, hummus, pita, apples
dinner: vegetable lasagna

Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, hummus, pita, apples
dinner: minestrone

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: vegetable lasagna

To Make on Prep Day

Boil Eggs (6)
Grilled Chicken
GF Biscuits
Cinnamon-Raisin Bread
Scotch Eggs
Chicken Vindaloo
Minestrone
Vegetable Lasagna

Shopping List

apples
grapes
bananas
zucchini
eggplant
tomatoes
onions
spinach
carrots
cereal
milk
paper towels
ground turkey
pita chips
hummus
ricotta
pasta
yogurt
eggs
white beans
cheddar

It’s the New Year and counting up all the recipes I posted last year they totaled a whopping 56 recipes! I have plenty more lined up so hopefully this year can be similarly fruitful and depending on what happens in this year I might plan on making a new cookbook, though that does hinge on things like getting a proper camera and having time :p

Saturday
lunch: out for Mochi’s birthday
dinner: omelet + fruit

Sunday
lunch: pancakes
dinner: quasadilles (brie, brussel sprouts, onions)

Monday
lunch: slow cooker chicken and vegetable curry, rice
dinner: chicken couscous

Tuesday
lunch: butternut squash soup, salad
dinner: pasta with vegetables

Wednesday
lunch: slow cooker chicken and vegetable curry, rice
dinner: veggie rice bake

Thursday
lunch: butternut squash soup, salad
dinner: chicken couscous

Friday
lunch: veggie rice bake, carrots, hummus
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day

slow cooker chicken and vegetable curry
butternut squash and sausage soup
chicken couscous
quasadillas
veggie rice bake

Shopping List

salad
grapes
onions
bussel sprouts
potatoes
squash
tomatoes
chicken thighs
chicken sausage
salsa
coconut milk
pasta
cannellini beans
frozen peas
frozen mixed veg
eggs
milk
cereal
brie
air freshener
dishwashing stuff

safeway cafe bowl (free)
kraft recipe maker (free)
barilla GF pasta (free)
14 pack Orbitz (free)

This is the last menu of 2013 and I’ve done a pretty good job of updating this blog

Saturday
lunch: leftovers (salsa chicken)
dinner: fish and chips

Sunday
lunch: pancakes
dinner: spicy shrimp wonton soup and rice

Monday
lunch: egg bake, fruit, yogurt
dinner: salmon, couscous, vegetables

Tuesday
lunch: bean burgers, carrots, hummus
dinner: homemade pizza

Wednesday
lunch: salad with feta, boiled egg, fruit
dinner: pasta with ricotta and spinach

Thursday
lunch: egg bake, fruit, yogurt
dinner: veggie fried rice

Friday
lunch: bean burgers, carrots, hummus
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day

Wonton Soup
Egg Bake
Black Bean Burgers

Shopping List

fish
french fries
salad
green pepper
onions
tomatoes
jalapenos
avacado
salmon
burger buns
couscous
rice
breadcrumbs
black beans
cheddar
crescent rolls
mushrooms
bok choy

wonton wrappers
furikake
chili oil

cardamom pods
cinnamon-orange tea

chili powder
garlic powder
chipotle peppers
oregano
paprika
cumin

Wowie, it’s already Christmas-time which means it’s almost the end of the year. This is the first year I’ve been actually fairly good about uploading recipes, a couple bentos, AND menus on this blog. Maybe next year I’ll also start publishing my writing (would not hold my breath for that). The next menu will mostly be for next year – really just amazing stuff.

Saturday
lunch: mushroom ravioli
dinner: turkey helper, roasted squash

Sunday
lunch: galette + soup
dinner: chicken, mushroom, and spinach calzone

Monday
lunch: sandwiches, salad, boiled egg
dinner: chicken salsa casserole

Tuesday
lunch: calzone, salad
dinner: chicken tikka masala

Wednesday
lunch: pancakes and eggs
XMAS DINNER:
cornish hen, roasted vegetables, wild rice, chocolate-chili mousse

Thursday
lunch: chicken salsa casserole, fruit
dinner: chicken tikka masala

Friday
lunch: sandwiches, carrots and hummus
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day

Calzones
Chicken Salsa Casserole
Chicken Tikka Masala

Cornish Hen w/ Veggies
Chocolate Mousse

Shopping List

grapes
apples
mushrooms
salad
carrots
small potatoes
brussel sprouts
onions
ricotta
ground turkey
wild rice
cornish hens
semisweet chocolate
eggs
salsa
black beans
hummus
cream
yogurt

I’m doing all my cookie baking this weekend which is a pretty big undertaking it itself so I’m trying to keep meals extra simple so that I don’t get too overwhelmed on Sunday. We will be going out on Saturday to a party but of course that doesn’t really help for the rest of the week!

Saturday
lunch: out @ tea
dinner: out @ Black Bottle Postern (birthday party)

Sunday
lunch: vegetable curry w/ rice and salad
dinner: shrimp and pasta in a white sauce

Monday
lunch: couscous soup, biscuit, fruit
dinner: black bean enchiladas

Tuesday
lunch: galette, yogurt, salad
dinner: baked chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed veg

Wednesday
lunch: salad, boiled egg, fruit
dinner: couscous soup w/ biscuit

Thursday
lunch: galette, yogurt, salad
dinner: black bean enchiladas

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: homemade pizzas

To Make on Prep Day

Slow Cooker Couscous Soup
Zucchini Galette
Black Bean Enchiladas
Shrimp + Pasta in White Sauce
Fluffy Biscuits
Tri Colored Cookies

Shopping List

fruit x 2
zucchini (2)
tomatoes (2)
pepper (2)
onions (4)
milk
stock (2)
pearl couscous
pasta
diced tomatoes with chilis
flour
red food coloring
mazipan (2)
apricot preserves
raspberry preserves
semi-sweet baking squares
black beans (2)
kidney beans (2)
butter (2)
cream cheese
cheddar
cereal
juice tabs
beef jerky