Having a bit of a cold snap week all across the country so it’s time for some delicious, warm food!

Saturday
lunch: leftover pizza
dinner: out @ expo

Sunday
lunch: mushroom ravioli
dinner: turkey soup + matzo balls

Monday
lunch: lasanga cups, salad, fruit
dinner: chicken burritos with avocado-yogurt sauce

Tuesday
lunch: vegetable curry, rice
dinner: mac and cheese

Wednesday
lunch: pear and asparagus salad, hummus, carrots
dinner: vegetable curry

Thursday
lunch: lasagna cups, salad, fruit
dinner: shrimp and green beans with couscous

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: vegetable pasta

To Make on Prep Day

Avocado Yogurt Sauce
Turkey Soup
Matzo Balls
Lasagna Cups
Crockpot Veggie Curry
Caramelized Pears and Asparagus

Shopping List

avocado
pepper
arugula
asparagus
green beans
grapes
oranges
chickpeas
frozen veg (cauliflower + broccoli)
stock
shrimp
wonton wrappers
mozzarella
milk
cereal
cider
hummus

I managed to make it over the hurdle of Thanksgiving so it’s clear on to cookie season now! I won’t be making cooking for another two weeks but I can’t wait to start baking and sharing my cookies with everyone. Or keeping them all for myself, either way.

Saturday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: miso udon soup

Sunday
lunch: leftovers from Thanksgiving
dinner: black bean burgers, yogurt sauce

Monday
lunch: egg bake, fruit, yogurt
dinner: chicken korma

Tuesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, apple
dinner: veggie stir fry

Wednesday
lunch: chicken korma, rice, salad
dinner: pizza

Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, chips, salsa
dinner: salmon, couscous, spinach

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ sushi

To Make on Prep Day

Black Bean Burgers
Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Korma
Scotch Eggs
Egg Bake

Shopping List

onions
cucumber
pepper
apples
salad
bananas
pasta
sauce
black beans
yogurt
burger buns
pizza
salmon
milk
cider
cereal

The middle of the month has come and gone and I’m up to 30k words for Nanowrimo and I’m not sure I will make the whole 50k but I’m happy that I got this far. The cold weather has started rolling in and it makes the morning feel really long and slow but I am enjoying the turn away from a short and busy fall. In the meantime I’m still doing mostly boring cooking thanks to being so busy. I even crocheted a scarf this week!

Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: rice and bean bowls

Sunday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: roasted chicken, veggies, mashed potatoes

Monday
lunch:  piroshiki, apple, chips/salsa
dinner: pizza

Tuesday
lunch: chicken cesar salad, grapes
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, spinach

Wednesday
lunch: meatloaf, chips/salsa
dinner: miso udon soup

Thursday
lunch: piroshiki, apple, chips/salsa
Thanksgiving dinner:

Red Hook Cocktail

Matzo Ball Soup
Challah
Caramelized Pear & Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette

Roasted Turkey Breast
Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Gravy
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes

Cinnamon Maple Whipped Cream
Baked Apples

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: pasta with vodka sauce and spinach

To Make on Prep Day

Orange-Cranberry SauceMatzo Ball Soup

Shopping List

Booze Store:
rye whiskey
sweet vermouth
maraschino liqueur
brandy
cider

Target
gloves
winter dress
plates
bowls
martini cups
table
chairs

Shopping list:
pears (4)
salad
asparagus (1lb)
arugula
onions (4)
baby carrots (2lb)
oranges (4)
lemons (1)
cranberries
apples (8)
sweet potatoes (4lb)
mushrooms

salmon
udon
chicken breast
4-6lb turkey breast

1 package GF noodles
pasta/sauce
chicken broth (3)
matzoh meal

roasting pan
tupperware

sugar
flour
GF flour
cornstarch
cocoa
paprika
GF oats
walnuts

pizza
frozen spinach

butter (3)
eggs (18)
cream

1 loaf GF bread
goat cheese

The middle of the month has come and gone and I’m up to 30k words for Nanowrimo and I’m not sure I will make the whole 50k but I’m happy that I got this far. The cold weather has started rolling in and it makes the morning feel really long and slow but I am enjoying the turn away from a short and busy fall. In the meantime I’m still doing mostly boring cooking thanks to being so busy. I even crocheted a scarf this week!

Saturday
lunch: out @ lunchbox lab
dinner: leftovers

Sunday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: salmon + shrimp chowder, challah

Monday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, hummus/carrots
dinner: turkey loaf, salad

Tuesday
lunch: chicken cesar salad, grapes
dinner: spicy shrimp risotto

Wednesday
lunch: meatloaf, chips/salsa
dinner: pasta with vodka sauce and spinach

Thursday
lunch: pizza bites, grapes, hummus/carrots
dinner: beans and rice bowls

Friday
lunch: chicken cesar salad, apples
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day

Meatloaf
Challah
Salmon-Shrimp Chowder
Pizza Bites
Baked Chicken

Shopping List

onions
celery
salad
peppers
carrots
mushrooms
spinach
frozen corn
grapes
oranges
eggs
shrimp
salmon
milk
cereal
chips/salsa
pasta
coconut milk
red curry paste
breadcrumbs
hummus
Woodchuck Cider (Winter)

It’s getting pretty cold around here as the month slogs on and I suspect that snow may be in Seattle’s future. This weekend I’m going to a Christmas show and then entertaining friends the rest of the time. I haven’t been cooking as many novel recipes lately because I can’t afford the brainpower to come up with new things thanks to Nanowrimo getting the brunt of my creative energy but I’m planning a delicious menu with some new stuff and some old favorites for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait!

Saturday
lunch: beans and rice
dinner: tikka masala

Sunday
lunch: eggs and toast
dinner: baked cod, fries, salad

Monday
lunch: taco casserole, salad
dinner: veggie stir fry

Tuesday
lunch: crockpot vindaloo, boiled egg, fruit
dinner: pizza

Wednesday
lunch: taco casserole, yogurt, fruit
dinner: creamy cheesy chicken, mixed veg

Thursday
lunch: salad w/ everything, fruit, crackers
dinner: homemade macs with peas and spinach

Friday
lunch: crockpot vindaloo, boiled egg, fruit
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day

Crockpot Vindaloo
Taco Casserole
Baked French Fries
Grilled Cod
Boiled Eggs (4)

Shopping List

salad
mint
strawberries
apples
onions
pepper
spinach
mixed veg (stir fry)
chicken
butter
EVOO
frozen corn
cheddar
tomatoes
cream
milk
cereal

I have enough recipes to run until the holidays and I suspect I’ll be able to get enough of a queue to go all the way to next year which is great because today is the start of Nanowrimo and I may or may not update until the end of it (we’ll see how many words I can get out this weekend!). I only have 6 more recipes to make until I’ve made 100 things this year and that’s pretty awesome too! Anyway, menu and all the extra goodies are below for this week.

Saturday
lunch: oatmeal
dinner: salad, pizza, maybe cake @ Laura’s

Sunday
lunch: miso soup/beans and rice
dinner: chicken pot pie w/ asparagus salad

Monday
lunch: rice bake, salad
dinner: BBQ chicken, biscuit, salad

Tuesday
lunch: chicken noodle soup, biscuits
dinner: baked fish, couscous, veg

Wednesday
lunch: rice bake, crackers and cheese, fruit
dinner: pasta with vodka sauce and vegetables

Thursday
lunch: chicken noodle soup, biscuit
dinner: BBQ chicken, baked potato, salad

Friday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ ??

To Make on Prep Day

Asparagus Salad
Pot Pie
Rice Bake
Biscuits
BBQ chicken
Chicken Noodle Soup

Shopping List

Vitamin D (with calcium)
cat food
apples
aspargus
almonds
green pepper
onions
salad
carrots
potatoes, 2
peas
frozen mixed veg
milk
cereal
fish
couscous
spinach
noodles
balsamic vinegar
chicken thigh
flour
mozzarella
pasta
yeast

We’re going to the chocolate festival today and then hanging out with our friends in their house for a last gasp of summer BBQ. It’s already starting to look like fall but I do hope it doesn’t rain on us!

Saturday
lunch: leftovers
dinner: out @ BBQ

Sunday
lunch: rice and beans
dinner: squash + sausage stew

Monday
lunch: piroshki, boiled egg
dinner: homemade pizza

Tuesday
lunch: naked gyro, fruit
dinner: spinach tortellini, grasini

Wednesday
lunch: piroshki, salad, boiled egg
dinner: baked salmon, couscous, cream spinach

Thursday
lunch: naked gyro, feta, apple
dinner: breakfast for dinner, omelets and pancakes

Friday
lunch: mini quiche, yogurt, grapes
dinner: chicken vindaloo, naan

To Make on Prep Day

Beans and Rice
Squash + Sausage Chili
Piroshki
Boiled Eggs (6)
Gyro Chicken
Vindaloo

Shopping List

peppers
tomato
squash
onions
spinach
couscous
apples
grapes
tortellini
beans
yogurt
chicken thighs
hummus
cereal
milk
chicken sausage
feta
cheddar
crackers