This is Andrew’s birthday week which means much nicer meals. Also instead of a cake (because he’s not a sweets guy), Andrew picked some savory bread rolls that he would like made for him and also to take in to the office and impress his coworkers :p

Saturday eggs with cheese
out @ F-Hoone

Sunday fajita bowls
baked salmon, couscous, salad

Monday turkey and cheese Stromboli, salad, fruit
vegetable lasagna

Tuesday creamy white beans, rice, cucumber tomato salad
pasta with spinach

Wednesday out with coworkers
chicken drumsticks with roasted vegetables

Thursday vegetable lasanga
Stromboli, salad

Friday chicken drumsticks with roasted vegetables, fruit
tapas night: egg on toast, grilled asparagus, brie, apple slices, wine

Things to Make

Fajita Vegetables
Turkey and Cheese Stromboli
Vegetable Lasagna
Tuscan Style White Beans
Drumsticks with Roasted Vegetables
Cilantro-Scallon Swirls

Shopping List

apples
oranges
cucumber
salad
pepper
mushrooms
squash
tomato
onions
red onion
cilantro
scallions
basil
white beans
two types sliced cheese
ricotta
mozzarella
pasta
yeast packets (two)
lasagna noodles
pasta sauce
rice
cat food
Kalkunifilee Suitsusink / Kuumsuitsu (turkey slices)
salmon

Mid Week Shop

potatoes
asparagus
chicken drumsticks
carrots
zucchini
bread
eggs
brie
milk

This menu might get a little juggled because we’re going to a store on Sunday that might have cheap takeout so we’ll see what happens but my plans never really go 100% like I planned them. Sometimes you gotta go with the flow.

Saturday leftovers out of the fridge
out @ F-Hoone

Sunday one pot mac and cheese
chicken goulash, rice

Monday Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Cucumber Lavash Roll Up
udon noodle stir fry

Tuesday goulash, rice, fruit
Spinach, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Quiche, Arugula-Pear-Walnut Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Wednesday out with coworkers
Chicken Chili with bread

Thursday Spinach, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Quiche, Arugala-Pear-Walnut Salad with Lemon Vinegeratte
vegetable pancakes

Friday cheesy chicken chili, bread, fruit
leftover quiche, cake, wine

Things to Make

White Chicken Cheesy Chili
Spinach, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Quiche
Goulash
Arugula-Pear-Walnut Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Cucumber Lavash Roll Up
Brown Butter Spice Cake

Shopping List

grapes
nectarines
lemon
arugula
pear
cucumber
carrots
chilies
zucchini
tomato
walnuts
cream cheese
cheddar
lavash
elbows
smoked salmon
tomato sauce
flour
udon noodles
taco seasoning
frozen veg
frozen veg (mexican)
puff pastry
cat food
hand wash
muesli
powered sugar
nutmeg
brown sugar

Augh I don’t have any of my bento stuff here and all my dividers are still on their way so I have to make lunches without them which is a sort of tricky thing but I’m trying to work around it better this week at least. Also I accidentally bought 4€ cheese and on purpose bought 4€ snap peas so it was a kind of expensive shopping week!

Saturday salad with cheese and pear
out @ Frenchy

Sunday out @ market
potato pancakes, salad

Monday sticky ginger chicken, rice, green side dish, nectarine
fried rice, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes

Tuesday bean burgers, zucchini fries, oranges
pasta with spinach

Wednesday out with coworkers
fish and chips

Thursday fried rice, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, apple
sticky ginger chicken, rice, green side dish, fruit

Friday pasta w/ spinach, carrots/hummus, kiwi
leftovers

Things to Make

potato pancakes
zucchini fries
fried rice
bean burgers
sticky ginger chicken
garlic ginger snap peas

Shopping List

oranges
nectarines
cherry tomatoes
zucchini
snap peas
pears
peppers
jalapenos
onions
salad
parmesan
black beans
cheese
milk
chicken
cat food
rice
mixed vegetables

–
midweek stop
apples
fish sticks
french fries
cat food
eggs
milk

Been using Andrew’s chair and he was using the couch but today we’re finally going out to get me a chair and set the whole house in order. It’s pretty exciting and I’m looking forward to it because even though laptops are very portable it’s still much easier to use one on a solid desk while you’re sitting at a chair. Also I think this week I will be able to actually prep all of the food on Sunday instead of how I’ve been doing a little bit every day of the week.

Saturday leftover shepard’s pie
out @ Ginger Cafe

Sunday vegetable hash
Baked salmon, couscous, and mixed veg

Monday Grilled Shrimp Salad, carrots/hummus
Chicken Kerala

Tuesday Vegetable Hash, boiled egg, fruit
White Bean and Meatball Soup

Wednesday Andrew goes out with coworkers
Chicken Kerala

Thursday White Bean and Meatball Soup
pasta with spinach

Friday Chicken Kerala, rice, fruit
potato pancakes, fried egg, toast

Things to Make

Chicken Kerala
White Bean and Meatball soup
Vegetable Hash
Grilled Shrimp Salad

Shopping List

apples
apricots
cherry tomatoes
salad
onions
carrots
chilies
tomatoes
potatoes
pepper
zucchini
ketchup
white beans
canned tomatoes
chicken legs
ground turkey
white beans
couscous
pasta
breadcrumbs?
muesli
cheese
salmon
shrimp
hummus
mixed veg

–
midweek stop

fruit
cat food
milk
bread
eggs

We have a gas oven here which has been an adventure to me but I’ve almost got the swing of it. This week I will be shopping for more normal things instead of trying to stock up on stuff so it’ll be interesting to see how the cost stacks up. Otherwise menus will probably continue not to be too exciting for a while as I suss out the rest of life in Tallinn.

Saturday beans and rice
out @ St. Patricks

Sunday pancakes with orange butter
white fish, baked fries, salad

Monday chicken and mushroom pastries, salad, apple
tomato soup and grilled cheese

Tuesday vegetable shepards pie, yogurt
pasta with mixed vegetables

Wednesday tomato soup, grilled cheese, orange
double egg fried rice

Thursday chicken and mushroom pastries, salad, apple
vegetable shepards pie

Friday leftovers
homemade pizza

Things to Make

Chicken and Mushroom Pastries
Vegetable Shepard’s Pie
Roasted Tomato Soup
Double Egg Fried Rice
Homemade Pizza
Bonus Baking: Chocolate Peanut butter Pie

Shopping List

salad
grapes
carrots
mushrooms
tomatoes
onions
peas
potatoes
peppers
scallions
rice
pasta
balsamic
tomato sauce
honey
soy sauce
vanilla extract
cumin
eggs
cream
butter
yogurts
puff pastry
frozen veg
white fish
toilet paper

I know it’s been almost a month since I posted a menu but I had a really good reason: I moved to Estonia! Between visiting family and wrapping up things in the US and getting our life started here in Estonia only 4,800 miles from home it’s taken a bit to get to the point of weekly prep and cooking. I missed it though so here’s the menu I’m hoping to make for this upcoming week 🙂

Saturday scrambled eggs
chicken and vegetable curry

Sunday leftovers
lemon chicken couscous soup, rolls

Monday vegetable galette
vegetable, bean, and rice bowls

Tuesday scotch eggs, carrots/hummus, yogurt
lemon chicken couscous soup, rolls

Wednesday vegetable galette
vegetable, bean, and rice bowls

Thursday scotch eggs, carrots/hummus, yogurt
pasta with spinach and cream sauce
Friday leftovers
out @ TBD

Things to Make

Lemon Chicken Couscous Soup
Vegetable Galette
Prep for Bean Bowls
Scotch Eggs

Shopping List

spinach
zucchini
carrots
peppers
onions
tomatoes
jalapeno
lemon
celery
EVOO
yogurt
hummus
ricotta
soup stock
breadcrumbs
rolls (for soup)
black beans
pasta
cream
milk
muesli
couscous
roasted chicken (400g)
cream cheese
sour cream
eggs
ground turkey (450g)
taco spices
yeast
garlic
dill
sandwhich bags
parchment
tupperwear