I find this goulash to be completely addicting. Something about stewing chicken in tomatoes makes them irresistible to me (see also : Chicken Vindaloo). This is a pretty easy to make, it requires a small amount of up front work for browning the chicken but after that it basically cooks itself and you simply come back and collect it at the end. It’s served by itself sometimes but more likely on top of spaetzle (egg noodles), pasta, rice, mashed potatoes or even bread.
This weekend I’m having a hosted party with its own fancy menu so that’ll be up first and then the second menu will be the regular one for Sunday-Friday of this week. I love having theme parties even if they’re quite a bit of work but I like the idea of doing something fun and original at least!
Drinks
“Pitt” cola
Mabel Juice (vodka lemonade punch drink)
Apps/Snacks
Deviled Egg Eyeballs
Appolicious Turkey Chili Dip
Cut Out Symbol Crackers
Smile Dip (cookie “sticks” with choc and sprinkles)
Cheese Boodles
Main
Turkey Pepperoni and Veggies Pizza Sliders
Dessert
Journal Shaped Cake (funfetti cake)
Sunday party leftovers
grilled cheese and roast tomato soup
Monday chickpea and cauliflower curry, yogurt, carrots/hummus
spinach and mushroom polenta
Tuesday scotch egg, salad, fruit
pasta with vegetables
Wednesday chickpea and cauliflower curry, yogurt, carrots/hummus
salmon, couscous, salad
Thursday scotch egg, salad, fruit
bean, veggie, and rice bowls
Friday leftovers
vegetable ramen
Vodka Punch
Deviled Eggs
Turkey Chili Dip
Pizza Sliders
Shaped Crackers
Sugar Cookie Sticks
Funfetti Cake
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Sandwich Bread
Roasted Tomato Soup
Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Scotch Eggs
Prep for Polenta
Prep for Bean Bowls
Prep for Veggie Ramen
salad
apples
bananas
limes
grapes
cauliflower
zucchini
green peppers
onions
tomatoes (5lb)
spinach
mushrooms
basil
jalapenos
Velveeta
cheddar
mozzarella
butter
yogurts
eggs
milk
turkey pepperoni
mayo
black olives
chickpeas
kidney beans
ramen
flour
flaxseed
colored sprinkles
white chocolate
coconut milk
rotel
cereal
tortilla chips
soda
cheese doodles
raspberry lemonade mix
mixed frozen veg
frozen peas
ground turkey (2)
Hawaiian bread
hummus
peanut butter
vodka
fondant
plastic dinos
pink sprinkles
red (or gold/silver) luster dust
There is nothing as delicious as fried chicken and chicken katsu presents it in a perfectly crisp way. With a good bulldog or tonkatsu sauce there is almost nothing better.
I made this menu ahead of time so I could simply order the groceries the day we got back and they’d show up at our door. We’ll be landing at 4pm Seattle time but I assume we’ll be jet lagged so we’ll just order dinner in and I’ll worry about sorting out my jet lag on Sunday.
Saturday in transit for breakfast and lunch
(dinner) takeout
Sunday baked potato with salsa, sour cream, cheese
chicken tikka masala
Monday loaded salad, boiled egg, carrots/hummus
mac and cheese
Tuesday pizza bites, yogurt, fruit
tilapia, couscous, salad
Wednesday chicken tikka masala, boiled egg, yogurt
pasta with vegetables
Thursday pizza bites, yogurt, fruit
veggie stir fry
Friday leftovers
frozen pizza
baked potato
boiled eggs
tikka masala
pizza bites
stir fry
potatoes
sour cream
cheddar
macs
frozen pizza
mixed veg
yogurt
apples
grapes
couscous
pasta
pasta sauce
cream
salad
frozen spinach
milk
cereal
I have tried a lot of turkey chili dishes in my day but this one is the perfect amount of vegetables and chili with that strong heartiness and spice to it that doesn’t just make it taste like tomato sauce or a sloppy joe. This recipe isn’t soupy or brothy but instead mostly made of ground turkey and beans which leaves you feeling full after.
We’ll be taking off for Germany on Wednesday so it’s not really shopping so much as trying to eat all the perishable things in the house save for Saturday and Sunday when we’ll be having friends over. Even if we do leave some leftovers that can’t be frozen my friend is house sitting so I think he’ll be happy to eat a snack during the week while looking after our stuff.
Saturdayeat out while running errands
tortellini soup, salad
Sunday eggs with veg, turkey bacon
yakisoba noodle bowl with lemongrass chicken and fried egg
Monday tortellini soup, fruit, yogurt
tilapia, couscous, salad
Tuesday loaded up salad, carrots and hummus, fruit
leftovers
Wednesday Only breakfast because we leave for GERMANY!!!!!
tortellini soup
boiled eggs (4)
yakisoba
lemongrass chicken
apples
milk
couscous
zucchini
ketchup
tortellini
pasta / sauce
canned tomatoes
cereal
brillo pads
toilet paper
Despite it being January if you still have some strawberries frozen from the summer this is a beautiful and deliciously tempting dish. I used frozen strawberries to make the filling but I didn’t thicken it up enough and when I went to roll I lost some of it out the side so make sure that your filling is very very firm and cool before you go to roll.
This is the last week of full menu planning I have to do before we head out to Germany from the February 3rd to the 14th so I’m trying to use up some of the things that are in the house. Except for Friday which will be our 10th anniversary so a pretty special meal is a must I think.
Saturday zucchini/potato latkes
vegetarian pad thai
Sunday scrambled eggs with veg, turkey bacon
chicken goulash, egg noodles
Monday chicken vindaloo, rice, fruit
tomato, cheese, spinach polenta
Tuesday matzo ball soup, salad, carrots/hummus
homemade helper
Wednesday chicken vindaloo, rice, fruit
salmon with creamed spinach, couscous
Thursday matzo ball soup, salad, carrots/hummus
pasta w/ veggies
Friday leftovers
pan roasted duck bread with orange-balsamic glaze, mashed potatoes, sauteed snap peas
dessert: mini chocolate strawberry lava cakes
goulash
matzo ball soup
orange-balsamic glaze
mashed potatoes
apples
grapes
salad
onions
oranges
red pepper
zucchini
eggs
carrots
peanuts
turkey bacon
matzo meal
egg noodles x 2
cereal
cat food (dry and wet)
frozen spinach
toothpaste
ground turkey
hummus
ready made chicken
This is such a simple soup but it has wonderful flavor and the yuzu and dashi really bring out the best of the mushroom. I added some chili flakes also for a nice spice, this is basically the perfect fall soup. Mild, comforting, warm with just a little zing.
I made this menu actually more than a day ahead of time because I’m really on it this week! Sometimes when other things are hectic it’s good to know that your food will always be in order 🙂
Saturday chicken vindaloo, rice
okonomiyaki, miso soup
Sunday zucchini and potato latkes, fried eggs
cacio e pepe, garlic bread, tomato caprese salad
Monday ribollita, baguette, salad
bean burgers with onion chutney, quick broccoli soup
Tuesday shrimp stir fry, salad, fruit
chicken kerala
Wednesday ribollita, baguette, salad
bean burgers with onion chutney
Thursday chicken kerala, rice, carrots/hummus
mushroom ravioli, salad
Friday loaded salad, yogurt, fruit
leftovers
ribollita
cacio e pepe
tomato caprese salad
chicken kerala
bean burger
onion chutney
fruit
scallions
basil
salad
carrots
parsnip
zucchini
potatoes
garlic
cherry tomatoes
jalapenos
onions
tomatoes
mozz
milk
yogurt
black beans
white beans
bullion
lemon juice
spaghetti
thai noodles
canned tomatoes
tomato sauce
cereal
mushroom ravioli
frozen corn
chicken thighs
ground turkey
mozzarella balls
pecorino romano
baguette