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Menu | Week of 10.14.2013 and Trader Joe’s

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I almost jumped back on another meal planning program. I was so uninspired this morning while making our menu and grocery list. Nothing sounded good and I was tired with the same old, same old. The rainy weather was also making me dread a grocery trip with little man in tow. Thankfully he did really well and it only rained while we were inside. Whew!

Monday | Herb Crusted Salmon Basa – I fully intended to get salmon for tonight’s recipe but when I got to the fish counter and asked for my usual (12 oz of salmon with the skin removed), the guy behind the counter seemed stumped. He wasn’t the usual “fish guy” so I changed my mind. I was worried my salmon would come back mutilated.

Tuesday | I know I’ve made this a lot but I really do love how easy it is to throw together and it always tastes good. Quick Sausage Bake

Wednesday | Fat Almond Pancake

Thursday | Slow Cooker Frittata I may actually make this earlier in the week so we can eat the leftovers for breakfasts

Friday | Cheese Tortellini in Pumpkin Gorgonzola Sauce with Roasted Sweet Potatoes – sounds totally rich but oh my word, I have to try it!

Saturday | Crockpot Chili and cornbread – we are visiting a local pumpkin patch and I thought a bowl of chili would be perfect for after our adventures. The weather looks like it’ll be a bit cooler too!

Sunday | Leftovers or a frozen meal

Did you hear? There is a Trader Joe’s in Austin now (with 2 more in the works)! It opened a few weeks back and William and I went to check it out. It was a quick trip because he was sleepy but we grabbed a few fun things and some flowers. I don’t think it’ll be a weekly trip for us, maybe once or twice a month. It’s a fun change and I love all their items made with pumpkin! Need to go back and get the pumpkin butter….definitely worth a trip!

Menu | Week of 09.30.2013 and Pumpkins!

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Monday | I love making Mondays fish days. There is something about eating the fish the same day you buy it. If it sits in the fridge a day or two, I am so not interested in eating it still. I also like to keep Mondays easy after going to the grocery store and running errands – my usual Monday routine. Salmon with veggies.

Tuesday | Easy Roasted Lemon Chicken with tomatoes and potatoes – I’ll do a half recipe of this and use the thighs I have in the freezer.

Wednesday | This looks really delicious and I like having a vegetarian meal at least once a week. I hope the boys like it too! Pesto Gnocchi. I’ll make this easier and buy ready made gnocchi and pesto.

Thursday | Fat Almond Pancake and eggs

Friday | Turkey Meatballs with Polenta

Saturday | Sweet Berry Farms – Pick your own sunflowers and zinnias! Explore the maze, make a scarecrow, take a hay ride. Lunch will be eaten out, maybe at Bluebonnet Cafe so I’ll keep dinner easy. Maybe a frozen pizza or chicken salad.

Sunday | Crockpot Zucchini Lasagna – easy to throw together before or after church!

And because October 1 is tomorrow….a few fall photos from 2008. 

Menu | Week of 9.16.2013

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It’s going to be one of those weeks that will keep me hopping. There is a lot on the schedule. That’s ok though, last week was pretty slow and sickly.

Monday | Praise the Lord! I didn’t have to cook. We had dinner at Mom’s house.

Tuesday | James came to the rescue with BBQ for dinner. William and I spent the day snuggling since he had a fever after his vaccines yesterday. It looks like it’s only a 24 hour thing because he is a bit more active this evening.

Wednesday | Salmon and veggies with rice

Thursday | Pan Roasted Chicken with mashed potatoes

Friday | Avocado Breakfast Casserole for mama/baby play date and one for dinner too! Yes, it’s that good.

Saturday | Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with Sausage, White Beans and Spinach

Sunday | Leftovers….keep it simple!

Did you see my post from yesterday with the simple brunch menu? Check it out and enjoy!

Menu | Week of 09.09.2013

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It’s hard to make a menu and think about food and cooking when you’re fighting a bit of a cold. All you want to do is sit on the couch, buried in a blanket and read a book. Oh, a cup of tea would be nice too. That doesn’t happen anymore when your 18 month old had the cold on Thursday and got over it by Friday. The same day James and I woke up with sore throats. Let’s just say our weekend has been pretty low key. Thankfully, William has been a trooper. He’s taken to chilling on the couch with us like a pro…well, until this evening that is. I think he has finally had enough rest time. I hope tomorrow starts a better week, a healthy week for all of us.

Oh, is it too early for soups, chili and stew every night? 

Monday | Roasted Salmon with broccolini

Tuesday | Chicken and Dumplings

Wednesday | Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Green Chile Enchiladas

Thursday | Twice Baked Potatoes and Salad

Friday | Dinner with friends

Saturday | Sausage and Veggies

Sunday | Veggie Quesadillas

Baking | Make muffins instead of bread 

Menu | Week of 08.26.2013

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Last week was rough and uninspired when it came to meal times, even with a menu. This does not make me excited to plan the week ahead. Maybe I should hire a chef. Yes, that’s what I’ll do….in my dreams.

Monday | Salmon with sauteed kale

Tuesday | Baked Chicken with broccoli rabe

Wednesday | Bacon Wrapped Apple Chicken (Crock Pot) with brown rice

Thursday | Pioneer Woman’s Sour Cream Noodle Bake with salad

Friday | Souper Chicken Noodle (Crock Pot)

Saturday | Leftovers

Sunday | Steak with mashed potatoes and salad

Baking | Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

Menu | Week of 08.19.2013

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I am still dealing with vacation brain and can’t believe it’s already August 19. Last week at the beach was perfect and so much fun. Getting a break from serious meal planning and having help with making meals (easy meals) was a nice break. We did hot dogs, sausage wraps and sandwiches on the beach for lunches. Dinner was either pork tacos, pizza or more sausage wraps. All very much “vacation” food. Time to get back to our regular “diet”.

Monday | Steak with sauteed kale (maybe a fried egg)

Tuesday | Taco Salad with ground turkey

Wednesday | Fat Almond Pancake

Thursday | Vegetarian Enchiladas in the crockpot

Friday | Polenta pizza with ground sausage, leftover veggies from the week, cheese, pesto

Saturday | Veggie Quesadillas

Sunday | Leftovers

Baking | Paleo Banana Bread 
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

Menu | Week of 07.29.2013

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James’ sister is coming for a visit! It’ll be a fun week!

Since William and I went to the Children’s Museum instead of HEB this morning, the fridge was a bit empty. James took us to dinner which made this mama happy. No dinner to cook!

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Roasted salmon with veggies

Sausage and Veggie Toss

Balsamic Chicken with Thyme

Crockpot Zucchini Lasagna

I don’t usually plan a Sunday meal. If I do, I never end up making it. We may end up eating out or with family or using up leftovers. Eating breakfast all day is a lovely option too.

Menu | Week of 07.22.2013

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I actually have a week ahead of me with nothing on the calendar. It gives me a feeling of almost anything is possible. I like that. 

Monday | Roasted Salmon with veggies

Tuesday | Chicken Fingers with Mac n’ Cheese

Wednesday | Pancakes and Eggs

Thursday | Baked Chicken Stacks

Friday | Quesadillas filled with peppers, onions, squash, tomatoes and cheese

Saturday | We’ll be out and about so will keep it simple or have leftovers

Sunday | Family Brunch- Slow Cooker Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Cinnamon Rolls, fresh fruit, coffee and Mimosas




Recipe Reviews | Shrimp and Sauce

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I’ve been a lot better at posting my weekly menus on here than I thought I would be. It’s actually really great that I can quickly access it and all the recipes on my phone. Since I usually have a whole week of recipes that aren’t my own I want to get better at doing short reviews of the recipes after I try them. I know I probably won’t do it all the time but maybe it’ll be helpful to anyone thinking about trying them out. Kind of like those sites that have Pinterest fails.

Roasted Lemon Garlic Shrimp 

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give this a 7. It was super easy, satisfying and pretty tasty. I am drawn to recipes that use fresh thyme because my plant is out of control. I served this on a bed of couscous. I think pasta would be better. 

Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce

No photo for you but that’s ok. I wasn’t super impressed with this one. Yes, it was easy but taste wise, only a 3. There wasn’t any depth. It was just tomato sauce. The eggplant and sausage were definitely the saviors. I probably won’t be making this again. I have this other recipe for sauce that is amazing. I don’t remember where I got it but I’ll have to post it here one day. I think the fennel makes it amazing.