Everything bagel with herb-lemon cream cheese, cucumbers, and tomato, a side salad, and grapes.
Menu: PAX Party
Not only do we have a house guest this week but it’s also PAX! It’s going to be crazy and these meals likewise are super lazy because I won’t be around all weekend to cook them. I won’t be distraught if all these meals get shifted around either. My hope is packing lunch every day at least will save us a bit of money.
Saturday
lunch: salad, couscous, fruit
dinner: out @ ??
Sunday
lunch: cold soba w/ egg
dinner: out @ ??
Monday
lunch: biscuits w/ egg and cheese, fruit, yogurt
dinner: homemade mac and cheese, grilled veggies
Tuesday
lunch: turkey sandwiches, hard boiled egg, fruit
dinner: pizza
Wednesday
lunch: cheesy rice bake, salad
dinner: japanese curry, rice
Thursday
lunch: sandwiches, yogurt, salad
dinner: baked salmon w/ couscous
Friday
lunch: curry, rice, salad
dinner: leftovers
Shopping List
salad
strawberries
apples
grapes
potatoes
mixed frozen veggies
salmon
udon
miso
couscous
eggs
cheddar
yogurt
macaroni
bread
deli turkey
Bento: Vindaloo Day
chicken vindaloo, white rice, carrots, hummus
Menu: House Guest
Now that I’m thinking about it left is going to be hectic start on Friday of this upcoming week. We have a houseguest staying with us over the Labor Day weekend while we go to PAX. It probably doesn’t effect this weeks menu much (he’s coming on Thursday night) but I’m sure next weeks will be a mess. A good mess.
Saturday
lunch: leftover take out
dinner: operation clean out fridge (bbq, corn, soup, meatballs, salad)
Sunday
lunch: beans and rice
dinner: fish burritos w/ avocado sauce
Monday
lunch: Bagel veggie sandwiches, fruit
dinner: curried chicken thighs
Tuesday
lunch: cheese and spinach piroshki
dinner: out @ Capitol Cider
Wednesday
lunch: salad, hummus, carrots, fruit
dinner: pizza bagels, salad
Thursday
lunch: cheese and spinach piroshki
dinner: Creamy chicken with baked potato and zucchini
Friday
lunch: Curried chicken thighs, rice, salad
dinner: leftovers or veggie pasta
To Make on Prep Day:
Fish Burritos
Braised Curry Chicken Thighs
Prep for Veggie Bagels
Piroshki
Shopping List
avacado
grapes
apples
onion
spinach
cucumber
zucchini
carrots
green peppers
salad
chicken breast
tiplpia
pasta/sauce
frozen spinach
cream cheese
sour cream
yogurt (plain)
eggs
cereal (chex)
cleaning wipes
bagels
cider
hummus
Bento: TV Dinner
Panko crusted cod, paprika and sea salt fries, butter-dill carrots, mini brownies
Recipe: Summer Risotto
In most places the summer is too warm to stand over a stove making risotto for 20-30 minutes, but thankfully it’s pretty cool in Seattle and on the right weekend this is a perfect was to celebrate the flavors of the summer in a delicious and simple dish. I used regular rice since arborio rice is a bit pricey, but the dish has the same soul as a real risotto I feel.
Summer Risotto
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz peas (fresh or frozen)
2 zucchini, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tbsp butter
3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup rice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and black pepper, to taste
- Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Saute the zucchini and summer squash until just starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil to the pan. Over medium heat, saute the shallots until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and saute for 1 minute, constantly stirring. Add 1 cup of the simmering vegetable broth, stirring continuously until almost all of it evaporates. Add another 1/2 cup of the broth and stir until it evaporates. Repeat with remaining broth until rice is tender and cooked through, reserving 1/4 cup of broth.
- Add the veggies to the pan and cook for one minute or until heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved 1/4 cup broth, parmesan cheese, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, and better. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Source: Eats Well With Others
Menu: La Reconquista
The tickets for the new Sailor Moon musical went on sale today but of course I’m stuck in America so there’s no use in me even looking but it’s getting me all jazzed up and I decided to watch a few of my favorite Myus over the next few weeks to get myself excited even though I won’t be able to see this one until the release the DVDs ;-;
Saturday
lunch: leftover minestrone
dinner: chicken vindaloo
Sunday
lunch: pancakes and eggs
dinner: tomato and goat cheese tart, blackberry fool
Monday
lunch: vindaloo, hummus, carrots
dinner: meatball soup, sweet potato
Tuesday
lunch: leftover tart, strawberries
dinner: homemade pizza
Wednesday
lunch: chicken salad, banana
dinner: bbq chicken, creamed corn, salad
Thursday
lunch: meatball soup, salad
dinner: pasta w/ veg
Friday
lunch: bbq chicken, creamed corn, salad
dinner: leftovers
To Make on Prep Day:
Blackberry Fool
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Meatball Soup
Chicken Vindaloo
Cream Corn
BBQ chicken
Zucchini Bread
Shopping List
strawberries
banana
blackberries
green peppers
onion
carrots
corn
zucchini
eggplant
broccoli
sweet potato
jalapeno
EVOO
milk
hummus
pasta
rice
beans
mozzarella
goat cheese
cat food
cat litter
cider
Bento: Salmon Cakes
Boiled egg, salad, raita, salmon cakes, red grapes.
Menu: It’s Time to Party
Having a big party this weekend so it’s going to be a very busy weekend. Cleaning and shopping all Saturday morning and afternoon and then the big shin dig at the end of the night. Drinks, a multi-course menu and trying to arrange the furniture in my house to fit about 7 more people than usual. Also I bought a very cute dress for just such an occasion so I’m pretty excited about the whole thing.
Saturday
lunch: chicken and potatoes
dinner: party (sweet and sour meatballs, corn-crusted chicken, veggies casserole, ice cream with hot fudge sauce)
Sunday
lunch: salad
dinner: burritos
Monday
lunch: burrito salad
dinner: party leftovers
Tuesday
lunch: minestrone soup + bread
dinner: chicken vindaloo
Wednesday
lunch: egg bake, fruit, crackers and cheese
dinner: baked salmon with couscous and spinach
Thursday
lunch: minestrone soup + bread
dinner: out @ capitol cider
Friday
lunch: chicken vindaloo
dinner: leftovers
To Make on Prep Day:
For Party:
Simple Syrup
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Corn Crusted Chicken
Veggies Casserole
Fudge Sauce
Sunday:
Burritos
Minestrone
Chicken Vindaloo
Egg Bake
Menu: Cleaning Weekend
I need to clean everything this weekend in preparation of a dinner party. The kitchen, bathroom, and carpet all need a good once over so it’s lucky I don’t have too much planned this weekend so I can take care of it. The goal is to be spotless and clean next Friday so that cooking for the party is easy and quick.
Saturday
lunch: quiche
dinner: veggie risotto
Sunday
lunch: bean and rice bowls
dinner: fishsticks, fries, carrots with fill, mini brownies (homemade tv dinner)
Monday
lunch: enchiladas, salad
dinner: chicken pot pie soup
Tuesday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, apple
dinner: burritos
Wednesday
lunch: chicken pot pie soup, fruit
dinner: enchiladas
Thursday
lunch: pizza bites, salad, crackers
dinner: pancakes and eggs
Friday
lunch: burrito salad, fruit
dinner: leftovers
To Make on Prep Day:
Veggie Risotto
Fishsticks
French Fries
Carrots w/ Dill
Mini Brownies
Black Bean Enchiladas
Pizza Bites
Pot Pie Soup
Prep for Burritos
Flavored Water
Shopping List
potatoes
blueberries
peaches
apples
onions
carrots
zucchini
green pepper
salad
ginger
limes
mushrooms
beans
cod
milk
eggs
mozzarella cheese
pepperoni
chicken
popcorn
cream cheese