I'm not in the mood of cooking right now so I'm having a hard time coming up with menu items. This may end up being modified before I go to the store tomorrow :)
Monday:
- Grilled Portobello, Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
- Avocado and Pear Salad (Val's recipe)
Tuesday:
- Baked potatoes w/broccoli, cheese, chili beans
Wednesday:
- Grilled Chicken
- Wild Grain Rice
- Grilled peppers
Thursday:
- Spaghetti
- Salad
Friday:
- Sloppy joes
- corn
- homemade fries/chips
Saturday:
Out
Sunday:
- taco night
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Scheri's week of 9/29
We have a crazy week ahead of us, but I'm going to try a few new recipes. We loved the Polenta Lasagne from last week. I modified the recipe quite a bit though. I made the sauce - it's the same veggie/lentil marinara that I always make. It was a nice change eating lasagne w/ polenta versus the usual noodles.
Here is my menu for this week. I'll let you all know what I think of the new recipes next week.
Monday:
Black Bean Mexican Casserole (Black beans, diced bell peppers, diced onion, can diced green chilis, corn, cumin, coriander mixed together on top of crushed tortilla chips. Top w/ cheese, cook in oven for 20min. Serve w/ salsa & sour cream)
Tuesday:
Wild Rice
Sweet Potato Hash
Simmered Kabocha Squash
Wednesday:
Tropical fried rice
Egg rolls
Thursday:
out of town
Friday:
Babganoush-Hummus Pasta
Salad w/ apples, walnuts & blue cheese
Saturday:
CRUD Party - we need to take a side dish... thinking some type of pasta salad, but not sure yet.
Sunday:
Harsha is going to make Rava Idli and some other Indian dish (he didn't get home in time to make it last week, so I made a curry and decided we'd put Harsha's cooking night on the menu this coming week.)
Here is my menu for this week. I'll let you all know what I think of the new recipes next week.
Monday:
Black Bean Mexican Casserole (Black beans, diced bell peppers, diced onion, can diced green chilis, corn, cumin, coriander mixed together on top of crushed tortilla chips. Top w/ cheese, cook in oven for 20min. Serve w/ salsa & sour cream)
Tuesday:
Wild Rice
Sweet Potato Hash
Simmered Kabocha Squash
Wednesday:
Tropical fried rice
Egg rolls
Thursday:
out of town
Friday:
Babganoush-Hummus Pasta
Salad w/ apples, walnuts & blue cheese
Saturday:
CRUD Party - we need to take a side dish... thinking some type of pasta salad, but not sure yet.
Sunday:
Harsha is going to make Rava Idli and some other Indian dish (he didn't get home in time to make it last week, so I made a curry and decided we'd put Harsha's cooking night on the menu this coming week.)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Scheri's Week of 9/22
I'm trying a couple new recipes this week. Last week, the only new recipe I tried was the Zucchini Gratin and we did enjoy it. It's not really something we eat a lot of, however I would make it again when the weather is colder. I'll let you all know what I think of the new recipes this week. Have a fantastic week!
Monday: (We didn't do this one last week)
Hummus & black bean wraps
baked potatoes
steamed veggies
Tuesday:
Polenta Lasagne (I may use cottage cheese rather than ricotta, haven't decided yet. I will also make my own marinara sauce w/ lots of veggies & lentils.)
Green salad
Garlic bread
Wednesday:
Peanut Pad Thai w/ veggies & rice noodles
Thursday:
Grilled stuffed bell peppers - Cook 1 cup wild rice. Meanwhile, saute carrots, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Add the cooked rice. Mix in some feta cheese (I like the sundried tomato variety). Stuff mixture into red bell peppers and cook on grill until pepper is soft.
Green Salad
Friday:
Harsha is going to make Rava Idli and a coconut curry
Saturday:
going out to eat
Sunday:
3 Bean Tacos
Spanish Rice
Salsa & Guacamole
Monday: (We didn't do this one last week)
Hummus & black bean wraps
baked potatoes
steamed veggies
Tuesday:
Polenta Lasagne (I may use cottage cheese rather than ricotta, haven't decided yet. I will also make my own marinara sauce w/ lots of veggies & lentils.)
Green salad
Garlic bread
Wednesday:
Peanut Pad Thai w/ veggies & rice noodles
Thursday:
Grilled stuffed bell peppers - Cook 1 cup wild rice. Meanwhile, saute carrots, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Add the cooked rice. Mix in some feta cheese (I like the sundried tomato variety). Stuff mixture into red bell peppers and cook on grill until pepper is soft.
Green Salad
Friday:
Harsha is going to make Rava Idli and a coconut curry
Saturday:
going out to eat
Sunday:
3 Bean Tacos
Spanish Rice
Salsa & Guacamole
Jenn's Week of 9/22
Guy is gone for dinners Monday through Friday this week so I'm keeping it simple.
Monday - Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad
Tuesday - Vegetable quiche
Wednesday - Quesadillas w/peppers, black beans
Thursday - Spaghetti and salad
Friday - Sloppy joes, corn, tator tots
Saturday - out to dinner
Sunday - pizza
Monday - Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad
Tuesday - Vegetable quiche
Wednesday - Quesadillas w/peppers, black beans
Thursday - Spaghetti and salad
Friday - Sloppy joes, corn, tator tots
Saturday - out to dinner
Sunday - pizza
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Jenn's Menu 9/15
Hello everyone! I don't have a lot of exciting items on the menu but I have a lot of things "hanging out in my cubbards and freezer" so I'm hoping to get rid of some stuff and not have too much shopping tomorrow :)! Some are also things that I didn't do the last 2 weeks that have moved to this week.
Monday - Kraut burgers, cucumber relish, sweet potato fries
**I need to send out a recipe for all of these
Tuesday - Grilled salmon with roasted corn relish
Wednesday - Grilled cheese w/tomatoes, tomato soup
Thursday - Baked potatoes w/broccoli, cheese, black beans
Friday - Six Bean Soup (I bought a pre-made bean mixture from a farm that you just add tomatoes, garlic and some other spices), corn bread
Saturday - out
Sunday - Roasted turkey w/peppers, onions and carrots
Monday - Kraut burgers, cucumber relish, sweet potato fries
**I need to send out a recipe for all of these
Tuesday - Grilled salmon with roasted corn relish
Wednesday - Grilled cheese w/tomatoes, tomato soup
Thursday - Baked potatoes w/broccoli, cheese, black beans
Friday - Six Bean Soup (I bought a pre-made bean mixture from a farm that you just add tomatoes, garlic and some other spices), corn bread
Saturday - out
Sunday - Roasted turkey w/peppers, onions and carrots
Scheri's Week of 9/15
I'm still trying to get inspired this week. We had a great time with the menu last week, but this week is going to be another story. I am trying to find a good recipe for home made energy bars, so if you have one, please pass it on. I'll post the recipe if I find a good one.
Monday:
Smothered Veggie Burritos w/ rice, beans, veggies, salsa, sour cream, cheese & lettuce/tomato
Tuesday:
Asparagus Risotto
Zucchini Gratin
Spinach Salad
Wednesday:
Hummus & black bean wraps
baked potatoes
steamed veggies
Thursday:
Pasta w/ pesto, artichokes & sun dried tomatoes
Friday:
Chinese Fried Rice (didn't do it last week, so it's back on)
Saturday:
out to eat
Sunday:
Veggie Burgers
steamed veggies
Monday:
Smothered Veggie Burritos w/ rice, beans, veggies, salsa, sour cream, cheese & lettuce/tomato
Tuesday:
Asparagus Risotto
Zucchini Gratin
Spinach Salad
Wednesday:
Hummus & black bean wraps
baked potatoes
steamed veggies
Thursday:
Pasta w/ pesto, artichokes & sun dried tomatoes
Friday:
Chinese Fried Rice (didn't do it last week, so it's back on)
Saturday:
out to eat
Sunday:
Veggie Burgers
steamed veggies
Thursday, September 11, 2008
My recipe modifications for the week
Since I am always making modifications, I thought I should document them :-) To start, the Capellini Caprese was soooo good! I didn't cook the onions, tomatoes, etc. Instead, I cooked the pasta, rinsed it and then added the tomatoes, basil and diced fresh mozzeralla. For dressing, I minced onion and garlic, combined with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was caprese with pasta and we all loved it!
We also enjoyed the Couscous with garbanzo beans, prunes and almonds. I don't think it would have been as good without the butternut squash, so if you make it, also make the squash. Rather than spicing the couscous with cinnamon and mint, I used cumin, coriander and cayenne. I was worried it would be too sweet if I did the cinnamon in the couscous and served it with candied squash. I think I made a good call. The kids ate every drop on their plates!
Finally, Harsha is home tomorrow, Friday, so we celebrated with wassail, an almond cake, and berries. The recipe for the cake was actually a Pistachio cake, however I didn't have any in the house. I used almonds and 1 tsp almond extract. It was wonderful!
We also enjoyed the Couscous with garbanzo beans, prunes and almonds. I don't think it would have been as good without the butternut squash, so if you make it, also make the squash. Rather than spicing the couscous with cinnamon and mint, I used cumin, coriander and cayenne. I was worried it would be too sweet if I did the cinnamon in the couscous and served it with candied squash. I think I made a good call. The kids ate every drop on their plates!
Finally, Harsha is home tomorrow, Friday, so we celebrated with wassail, an almond cake, and berries. The recipe for the cake was actually a Pistachio cake, however I didn't have any in the house. I used almonds and 1 tsp almond extract. It was wonderful!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Jenn Menu Week of 9/8
Guy is gone all week so you'll notice the "kid-focused" items. They should be fun though :)
Mon - macaroni and cheese with roasted tomatoes, mixed greens w/cucumber/tomatoes
Tues - roasted turkey w/roasted bell peppers, onions, and carrots
Wed - make pizza w/kids - not sure exactly what we'll do yet but I found Boboli makes a whole wheat crust now so I'm so excited!! We'll probably just add sauce, cheese, zucchini, mushrooms
Thurs - home made chicken pot pie (I've had this in my freezer and since this is soccer night and Guy is gone, this will be an easy night for us)
Fri - we're going camping after Guy gets off work so we'll probably have to eat out
Sat - camping: bison burgers, corn, baked beans, and of course, S'mores :)
Sunday - Caprese salad (tomatoes, fresh mozz, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic), fresh garlic bread (with garlic chunks and olive oil)
Mon - macaroni and cheese with roasted tomatoes, mixed greens w/cucumber/tomatoes
Tues - roasted turkey w/roasted bell peppers, onions, and carrots
Wed - make pizza w/kids - not sure exactly what we'll do yet but I found Boboli makes a whole wheat crust now so I'm so excited!! We'll probably just add sauce, cheese, zucchini, mushrooms
Thurs - home made chicken pot pie (I've had this in my freezer and since this is soccer night and Guy is gone, this will be an easy night for us)
Fri - we're going camping after Guy gets off work so we'll probably have to eat out
Sat - camping: bison burgers, corn, baked beans, and of course, S'mores :)
Sunday - Caprese salad (tomatoes, fresh mozz, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic), fresh garlic bread (with garlic chunks and olive oil)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Scheri's Week of 9/8
The kids are watching their Sat morning cartoon and I'm feeling inspired to cook. I have several new recipes to try this week. I'll give you all my opinion of them next week. Here is my menu for the week:
Monday:
Black Bean soup w/ rice, salsa, sour cream & cheese.
Cheese Quesadillas
Tuesday:
Grilled Corn
Veggie Melts
Mixed Bean Salad
Wednesday:
Capellini Caprese This is a new recipe. Rather than using the Kraft dressing, I will make a simple one. I think I'll use fresh mozz or parm instead too.
Garlic Bread
Thursday:
Couscous with garbanzo beans, prunes and almonds This is another new recipe. I think I'll use cranberries rather than prunes, which is what one of the comments suggested. I'll also use veg broth.
Candied Butternut Squash I haven't used this particular recipe, but I've made candied butternut squash before. It was the suggested side/topper for the couscous, so I'll try it.
Friday:
Pizza night - I have pottery class, so the kids & Harsha are on their own.
Saturday:
Chinese vegetable stir fry w/ rice
Sunday:
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Boats This is a new recipe.
Spinach salad w/ almonds, mandarin oranges, red onions
Veggie Burgers
Monday:
Black Bean soup w/ rice, salsa, sour cream & cheese.
Cheese Quesadillas
Tuesday:
Grilled Corn
Veggie Melts
Mixed Bean Salad
Wednesday:
Capellini Caprese This is a new recipe. Rather than using the Kraft dressing, I will make a simple one. I think I'll use fresh mozz or parm instead too.
Garlic Bread
Thursday:
Couscous with garbanzo beans, prunes and almonds This is another new recipe. I think I'll use cranberries rather than prunes, which is what one of the comments suggested. I'll also use veg broth.
Candied Butternut Squash I haven't used this particular recipe, but I've made candied butternut squash before. It was the suggested side/topper for the couscous, so I'll try it.
Friday:
Pizza night - I have pottery class, so the kids & Harsha are on their own.
Saturday:
Chinese vegetable stir fry w/ rice
Sunday:
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Boats This is a new recipe.
Spinach salad w/ almonds, mandarin oranges, red onions
Veggie Burgers
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Scheri's Week of 9/1
Harsha is off this week and we are finishing the pergola and finalizing the plans for the balcony. We are trying to fit in a few day trips as well, so my menu this week is kind of funny. It's amazing how working on house projects throws any menu out the window. Anyway, this is what I'm planning on doing :-)
Monday:
We actually fed the kids cereal, bc we were busy with the cross beams.
Tuesday: (We have to wait for the inspection tomorrow, so we don't have any work to do. We'll actually have dinner, go to the park, and do some fun shopping.)
Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
Salsa
Guacamole
Wednesday:
Ordering pizza - we have the final framing inspection, so we will be completing the pergola.
Thursday: (We should have the final inspection for the pergola and Harsha will be getting the paperwork for the balcony permits ready, whew - it's a lot of work!)
Coconut Vegetable Curry w/ Basmati Rice (This is a Harsha-made meal)
Friday:
The plan is to take a trip to Leadville for a train ride.
Saturday:
Harsha & I are going to try the Mozaic in Palmer Lake.
Monday:
We actually fed the kids cereal, bc we were busy with the cross beams.
Tuesday: (We have to wait for the inspection tomorrow, so we don't have any work to do. We'll actually have dinner, go to the park, and do some fun shopping.)
Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas
Salsa
Guacamole
Wednesday:
Ordering pizza - we have the final framing inspection, so we will be completing the pergola.
Thursday: (We should have the final inspection for the pergola and Harsha will be getting the paperwork for the balcony permits ready, whew - it's a lot of work!)
Coconut Vegetable Curry w/ Basmati Rice (This is a Harsha-made meal)
Friday:
The plan is to take a trip to Leadville for a train ride.
Saturday:
Harsha & I are going to try the Mozaic in Palmer Lake.
Val's week of 9/2
It's been a while.... I couldn't even remember my password to get into the blog!!!
Anyway...
Tuesday: Pasta w/ cheese sauce and brocc.
Cheese sauce (new recipe):
1-16 oz can Great Northern beans rinsed and drained.
1 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheddar
1 T. minced onion flakes (or equivalent)
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp garlic powder (sounds like it might need more... and fresh!)
1/8 tsp pepper
salt to taste
Combine in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into small sauce pan and heat, stirring, until mixture begins to boil. Serve over pasta (or veggies/potatoes) (from: Lean and Luscious Meatless)
Wed. : Southwestern Chicken Hash (Cooking light -15 Min. cookbook) with cornbread and salad
32 oz southern style hash browns
1/2 c. chopped onions
2 1/3 c. chopped cooked chicken breast
15 oz can mexican style stewed tomatoes w/ jalapeno and spices, undrained
1 8oz can corn
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
Brown potatoes and onion, add chicken and remaining ingredients, cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir often.
Thursday: Grill turkey burgers w/shredded cheddar and basil mixed into meat. W/ grilled veggies.
Fri: eat out!
Weekend... who knows!
Anyway...
Tuesday: Pasta w/ cheese sauce and brocc.
Cheese sauce (new recipe):
1-16 oz can Great Northern beans rinsed and drained.
1 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheddar
1 T. minced onion flakes (or equivalent)
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp garlic powder (sounds like it might need more... and fresh!)
1/8 tsp pepper
salt to taste
Combine in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into small sauce pan and heat, stirring, until mixture begins to boil. Serve over pasta (or veggies/potatoes) (from: Lean and Luscious Meatless)
Wed. : Southwestern Chicken Hash (Cooking light -15 Min. cookbook) with cornbread and salad
32 oz southern style hash browns
1/2 c. chopped onions
2 1/3 c. chopped cooked chicken breast
15 oz can mexican style stewed tomatoes w/ jalapeno and spices, undrained
1 8oz can corn
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
Brown potatoes and onion, add chicken and remaining ingredients, cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir often.
Thursday: Grill turkey burgers w/shredded cheddar and basil mixed into meat. W/ grilled veggies.
Fri: eat out!
Weekend... who knows!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Jenn's Week of 9/1
I tried a lot of new menu items last week and I would recommend all of them!! They were yummy so check them out if you have a chance!
Monday - Rockies game and out
Tuesday - Open-faced steak, pear and gorgonzola sandwiches, salad w/cuc, tom, garbanzo beans
Wednesday - Fajitas (chicken, peppers, onions, guac, salsa, whole wheat flour tortillas), black beans
Thursday - Tofu fried rice
Friday - Grilled salmon with roasted corn relish
Saturday - out
Sunday - pizza (although this has been on the menu, we haven't actually had it for a long time!)
Monday - Rockies game and out
Tuesday - Open-faced steak, pear and gorgonzola sandwiches, salad w/cuc, tom, garbanzo beans
Wednesday - Fajitas (chicken, peppers, onions, guac, salsa, whole wheat flour tortillas), black beans
Thursday - Tofu fried rice
Friday - Grilled salmon with roasted corn relish
Saturday - out
Sunday - pizza (although this has been on the menu, we haven't actually had it for a long time!)
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