Menu: In the Park

It’s been beautiful in Seattle this whole month but I will be happy when it becomes cloudy again. I prefer that it stay sunny just for one more weekend because I’m going to see Star Trek in the Park today. Star Trek in the Park is basically like Shakespeare in the Park: a bunch of local actors doing a free show in the park with minimal costuming/scenes except they do it with an episode of Star Trek The Original Series. Sounds like it’ll be fun, this year they’ll putting on “Devil in the Dark”. I can’t wait!

Saturday
lunch: sandwiches and fruit
dinner: pizza

Sunday
lunch: salad w/ boiled egg
dinner: tikka masala, choc. salted tart

Monday
lunch: stuffed shells (freezer)
dinner: asparagus, tomato, and cheese tart

Tuesday
lunch: salmon cakes, raita, and salad
dinner: stir fry

Wednesday
lunch: asparagus, tomato, and cheese tart, grapes
dinner: bbq chicken, mac and cheese

Thursday
lunch: salmon cakes, raita, salad
dinner: fancy pasta

Friday
lunch: bbq chicken, salad
dinner: leftovers

To Make on Prep Day:

Boiled Eggs (3)
BBQ Chicken (crockpot)
Stuffed Shells (freezer, defrost and bake)
Zucchini Fries
Tikka Masala
Choc. Salted Tart
Asparagus, Tomato, Cheese Tart
Salmon Cakes

Shopping List

dill
strawberries
grapes
zucchini
asparagus
onions
cucumber
salmon
milk
pepper grinder
frozen spinach
pizza
beans
cereal
cat food
hand wash
cider
yellowtail wine
fancy cheese (goat or Gruyere)

Menu: Orange/Black

I’ve been watching Orange is the new Black and it’s addicting. It’s making it really hard to just do the things I need to because I want to finish watching it.

Saturday
lunch: mac and cheese
dinner: miso udon soup

Sunday
lunch: sandwiches and fruit
dinner: white sangria, summer vegetables risotto, lemon cheesecake

Monday
lunch: chicken and rice soup, biscuits, fruit
dinner: pizza

Tuesday
lunch: scotch eggs, salad, hummus/carrots
dinner: chicken, fennel, and bean stew

Wednesday
lunch: chicken soup, salsa + chips
dinner: cod, couscous, grilled spinach

Thursday
lunch: scotch eggs, hummus/carrots, salad
dinner: Capitol Cider with friends

Friday
lunch: chicken and rice soup, biscuits, yogurt w/ curd
dinner: sandwiches + salad

To Make on Prep Day:

Scotch Eggs
Summer Vegetable Risotto
Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and Bean Stew
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
Biscuits

Shopping List

cherries
peaches
apples
zucchini
asparagus
peppers
salad
carrots
spinach
peas
bullion
salsa
chips
pasta sauce
pasta
Special K
hummus
milk
chicken thighs
parmesan cheese
eggs
butter
white beans
cod

Bento: Delicious Dinner

IMG_20130707_183926

Technically this isn’t a bento but it was too good of a meal not to post. This was our dinner last Sunday: a very simple mac and cheese, some seared peas with lemon and mint and of course, sweet potato fries (with my special blend of spicy ground peppers on top for an extra exciting kick!)

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