Jenn's Menu Week of 11/30

Sunday -
Tortellini Soup:
1. Saute in olive oil - 1 large onion, 1 chopped gr pepper, 8 gloves garlic
2. After sauteed - add in 5cans broth, 2 cans stewed tomatoes, 2 tbsp dried basil
3. Also saute - 1 lb italian sausage (I use turkey sausage) and add to soup
4. Add - 1 bag spinach leaves
5. Add to taste - 1-3 boullion cubes, salt, pepper, tabasco
6. Just before serving add: 1 lb cheese tortellini and cook until tender
7. Top w/parmesean cheese

Monday - Chicken pot pie

Tuesday - Black bean burrito bake

Wednesday - kraut burgers, corn

Thursday - noodles, broccoli

Friday - Pasta!!
- Spaghetti w/red sauce (in olive oil cook garlic and onion 5 min...add carrots, mush and bell pepper for 10 min...increase heat to high and add 2 lbs tom chopped w/their juice, fresh basil, season'g...simmer, reduce to medium for 15min until thickened)
- garlic bread
- caesar salad

Saturday - out of town through Tuesday (Mom's menu)
- pizza

Sunday -
- hamburger stroganoff, veggie

Monday -
- Chicken, salad, potatoes

Tuesday -
- Brats, noodles, veggie

Scheri's week of 11/24

We have another busy week ahead of us. We are looking forward to Thanksgiving and all the festivities that come with it. Here is our menu for the week:

Monday:
Spaghetti w/ Marinara Sauce
Spinach Salad
Garlic Bread

Tuesday:
Roasted Vegetable Stew served in squash bowl

Wednesday:
Vegetable Stir Fry (Stir Fry sauce is garlic, ginger, lime, soy and sriracha)

Thursday:
Veggie Tray w/ hummus dip
Butternut Squash Polenta
Mixed Bean Tomato Salad w/ Basil Vin.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry & Wild Rice Stuffing
Rolls

Pumpkin Pecan Pie and a Chocolate Pecan Pie


Friday:
Left overs (we'll probably be eating leftovers for a week!)

Saturday:
Black Bean Tacos
Mexican Coleslaw
Chips & Salsa

Sunday:
Harsha's choice of Indian

Jenn's Week of 11/17

Scheri's menu looked yummy so I copied a few items :) We never made the lasagne last week so it's on again!

Monday:
Orange Cauliflower Mac n Cheese w/pepper jack cheese

Tuesday:
Grilled cheese w/tomato soup

Wednesday:
Four Cheese Vegetable Lasagne
Garlic Bread
Green Salad w/cuc, garb beans, tomatoes

Thursday:
Hummus Club Sandwiches
Penne w/ Olive oil, Basil, Tomatoes & Parmesan

Friday:
Pot Roast w/carrots, onions and potatoes

Saturday:
Out

Sunday - out of town for holidays

Returning Sunday - pizza or Spaghetti w/turkey meatballs, garlic bread

Scheri's Week of 11/17

The Orange Cauliflower Mac n Cheese was really good. I added some pepper jack cheese and lots of pepper, and left out the breadcrumbs (I'm not a big fan). We all enjoyed it. This week is going to be another crazy busy week. The kids start swim lessons on Monday & Wednesday, so I have to choose dishes that I can make ahead of time. Here goes:

Monday:
Red Bean stew
Rolls

Tuesday:
Parmesan & Spinach Risotto
Steamed veggies
Salad

Wednesday:
Hummus Club Sandwiches
Penne w/ Olive oil, Basil, Tomatoes & Parmesan

Thursday: (Very similar to Tuesday, but Harsha has a craving!)
Baked Polenta
Steamed veggies
Salad

Friday:
Indian food - Pani Puri, Chana Masala, Basmati Rice, Parathas

Saturday:
out - PPRR dinner

Sunday:
Spicy Carrot & Dal Soup (we had leftovers instead, so we have this on the menu again)

Jenn's Menu Week of 11/10

A few menu items never happened again last week due to schedule changes so you'll be seeing them again :). I'm all for the comfort food like Scheri this week! Also, the 3 cheese penne florentine and the spinach/broc quiche were great last week!

Monday:
Leftover chili

Tuesday:
Spaghetti, turkey meatballs

Wednesday:
Chicken marsala
Caesar Salad

Thursday:
Kraut burgers
Mediterranean Pasta with Zucchini
- 8 ounces penne or ziti whole wheat pasta
- diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- Olive oil to taste

Friday:
Out for dinner

Saturday:
Four Cheese Vegetable Lasagne
Garlic Bread
Green Salad w/cuc, garb beans, tomatoes

Sunday:
Caprese Salad (fresh mozz, tomato, basil, olive oil)
Garlic bread

Scheri's week of 11/10

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is 2.5 weeks away! With the cooler weather, I am feeling like it's holiday season though. I am in the mood to do some Christmas shopping and kick off baking season.

I have lots of cool weather comfort food on the menu this week. Here goes:

Monday:
Mexican Chili

Tuesday:
Spicy Carrot & Dal Soup
some type of bread... need to see what looks good at the store

Wednesday:
Date night w/ kids (movie & melting pot)

Thursday:
Shepherds pot pie

Friday:
Peanut Pad Thai Pizza
Lettuce Wraps

Saturday:
Orange Cauliflower Mac n Cheese (new recipe)
Salad

Sunday:
Indian food night - Harsha

Scheri's week of 11/3

I was hoping this week would be a little calmer than last, however it isn't turning out that way. I am trying to keep it simple this week with menu items that I can make at nap time. This is also our first week of doing 'tell me about yourself' cards at the table. It should be fun hearing what the kids have to say about themselves.

Monday:
Red Robin (Ella requested and daddy couldn't say no)

Tuesday:
Black bean soup w/ rice & salsa

Wednesday:
Lentil & pasta soup
green salad

Thursday: (we are doing snuggle time at the library after dinner, so eating something snuggly sounds good.)
Chili
Couscous

Friday:
baked ziti
garlic bread
salad

Saturday:
pizza

Sunday:
Harsha's choice

Week of 11/3

I feel like I can take a deep breath after the fun and busy week last week. You'd think I'd take advantage and make some good meals this week but I think we'll keep it simple :)

Monday:
Leftover chicken pot pie, salad

Tuesday:
Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Wednesday:
Three cheese chicken penne florentine

Thursday (never made last week):
Broccoli and Asparagus Quiche (I may add ham too)

Friday (never made last week):
Kraut burgers
Mediterranean Pasta with Zucchini
- 8 ounces penne or ziti whole wheat pasta
- diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- Olive oil to taste

Saturday:
Spaghetti and garlic bread

Sunday:
Football and chili