Elizabeth86 2,349 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 I'm meal planning this week. I'm a boring cook, but I like to see what everyone else is having. It might inspire me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessMommy 10,845 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 I have a house full. I'm making this tonight: https://flavorite.net/slow-cooker-teriyaki-chicken/ Last night I made a double portion of this. It is always a big hit. https://www.happyfoodstube.com/grilled-boneless-chicken-thighs/ I use parsley from the tube though because I'm lazy and it's what i had on hand. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myblessings4 26,866 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 We have a houseful this weekend, too. Tonight we're having spaghetti, some sauce will have meat and some will have lentils in place of meat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happysmileylady 23,728 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 I don't know. We were supposed to go to my family's Christmas dinner celebration tonight so I didn't plan for anything. And I planned to go grocery shopping tomorrow, so I don't have a lot here at the house. I guess I better pull out my books. I don't really want to go to the store today, it's already 10am, and that's later than I prefer to go. But we are out of milk, almost out of eggs, out of chicken, bananas, etc etc etc. Blah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmasc 2,615 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, happysmileylady said: I don't know. We were supposed to go to my family's Christmas dinner celebration tonight so I didn't plan for anything. And I planned to go grocery shopping tomorrow, so I don't have a lot here at the house. I guess I better pull out my books. I don't really want to go to the store today, it's already 10am, and that's later than I prefer to go. But we are out of milk, almost out of eggs, out of chicken, bananas, etc etc etc. Blah. Are you not going now? Did you try the rolls this morning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loowit 2,943 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Tonight we are having corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and soda bread. It was requested by my older DS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margaret in CO 23,045 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, leg of lamb, elk roast, garlic and rosemary mashed potatoes, maple syrup yams, salad, relish tray, marinated herring, cranberry relish, 7 pies, and fruitcake! It's our Christmas! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ali in OR 13,320 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Meals on this week's plan: Spaghetti with meat sauce (and trying to make King Arthur Flour's No-Knead Crusty White Bread in my new ceramic stew pot) Gumbo with chicken and andouille (I had some for the first time in a restaurant earlier this month and it was so good--will try Emeril's recipe in same new pot) Steak tacos (leftover steak from Christmas from the freezer) Vegan black bean soup, pigs in blankets, pizza roll up things for New Year's Eve Dinner at BIL and SIL's house toward the end of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitehawk 16,301 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Last night I made chicken soup with the carcass from the Christmas chicken. Coming the next few days: Sticky sesame cauliflower; peas with ginger French bowls (red potatoes, green beans, some tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, a garlic-lemon-thyme drizzle) West African peanut soup (unless I change my mind, as there has been a lot of soup recently) Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes with cranberries, a salad, and beans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bambam 3,115 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Dishwasher not functional so it is in the garage awaiting repairs. Hot water in the kitchen is therefore turned off. So --- whatever we can find here that requires NO dishes or driving somewhere to pick something up. Appliances should NOT fail the week of Christmas! But, if that wasn't an issue, we always have eggs, bacon, biscuits, and smoothies for supper on Saturday night. Family tradition - every member makes one thing. It's a family activity. No one complains. Kids did say they missed it when they went to college! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Corin 36,908 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Tonight Husband is cooking, so it's lamb with baked potatoes and asparagus. Tomorrow I'm cooking, so it will be lentil aubergine ragu with green salad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parent 1,044 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 I'm probably making Indian food tonight. Maybe biryani. Maybe curry. Maybe salmon, who knows. Something lighter. I do not plan ahead much. It's what I feel like that day. I do have a well stocked pantry which gives me some flexibility. In the next week, I'll make manicotti. New Year's Eve is usually lots of appetizers or lately a bonfire, but it's been cold for that. New Year's Day is traditionally pork roast, sauerkraut, dumplings, mash potatoes, buttered carrots. I do not feel like cooking a huge dinner though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecka 8,284 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 I’m making an easy Texas Caviar. Canned beans and corn, Greek dressing, tomato, avocado, onion. Will probably be some left for New Years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy in FL. 3,019 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Chicken Tikka Masala, rice, salad, na’an. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutTN 20,059 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Chx chili and green salad Dinner at friends' tomorrow. Ravioli on Monday. Beef vegetable soup Tuesday Maybe a ham for NYD? Edited December 28, 2019 by ScoutTN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlktwins 2,583 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Tonight is Chick-fil-A 😁. but...on my meal plan for the week: Hamburgers on the grill - gonna be almost 70 degrees here on Monday Eggs Benedict with asparagus beef stew in the instant pot salmon have one more leftover meal from Christmas dinner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelingChris 8,897 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Going out to Thai restaurant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMD 8,220 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 Last night we had prawn Gyozas ( half steamed, half fried) with rice and shredded cabbage/cucumber salad. Yum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frances 11,838 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 This is a great winter recipe that we really like and I will be making with chicken sausage sometime this weekend: https://www.intuitivesafetysolutions.com/harvest-sausage-and-apple-stuffed-acorn-squash/ Another favorite here is the NY Times chicken shawarma. We just finished the yummy leftovers from Christmas Eve. https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/oven-roasted-chicken-shawarma-nytimes-25412 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahbobeara 179 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 Everyone else sounds so exotic compared to our Saturday night dinner! Grilled cheese and tomato soup for DH & DD17 Leftover biscuits made into egg and cheese sandwiches for DS Leftover italian bread made into French toast for DD13 Leftover tater tot casserole for me, with baby carrots on the side. Not exotic but I think I emptied about 8 dishes out of my refrigerator!! So pleased about using up leftovers 🙂 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happysmileylady 23,728 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 9 hours ago, mmasc said: Are you not going now? Did you try the rolls this morning? Correct, we did not go. I was already well into making the rolls when my mom called, she is sick. The rolls were looking great and I happened to be at the perfect point to freeze them, so I just did that. I decided tonight's dinner is a ham and cheese chowder. This was already on my menu for another day this week, I just rearranged. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noreen Claire 1,708 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 I made this today, for the second time this week: https://food52.com/recipes/66790-victoria-granof-s-pasta-con-ceci I tweaked it by upping the garlic and tomato paste a bit, and adding a parmesan rind to the pot as it simmered. So good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Math teacher 683 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 We had fried fish, sweet potato fries, and potato salad. Tomorrow after morning service, we'll have beans with ham bone, rice, and cornbread. I have to leave to take my parents to the doctor, but dh and ds will probably have cornbread and buttermilk for dinner tomorrow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenvneck 196 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 It has been probably years since I've posted anything here even though I read almost every day, but I am trying to be more social for 2020. Even if online! Everything I cook has to be vegan and gluten-free, so I cook a LOT!. Tonight was sesame noodles w/ tofu & veg. Tomorrow is, hopefully, BBQ bean "meatballs," mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli, and a basic salad. Oh, and dessert tonight (don't usually do dessert, but it's holidays still) is apple pie that smells AMAZING while it's cooking. I don't eat sweets, but the scent is intoxicating; I think they will love it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 20,441 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 Just finished my menu plan for the next couple weeks: BBQ lentil sloppy joes with slaw & oven fries 7-layer Mexican dip Vegan Zuppa Toscana Orange veggie stir fry Five bean chili Red curry pumpkin soup Sweet potato taco bowls Vegan Salisbury steak (with cremini mushrooms) over mashed potatoes Roasted poblano potato stew Oil-free garlic sticky noodles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 15,088 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 16 hours ago, whitehawk said: Last night I made chicken soup with the carcass from the Christmas chicken. Coming the next few days: Sticky sesame cauliflower; peas with ginger French bowls (red potatoes, green beans, some tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, a garlic-lemon-thyme drizzle) West African peanut soup (unless I change my mind, as there has been a lot of soup recently) Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes with cranberries, a salad, and beans Wow - can I get that recipe? I love sweet potatoes but need new ways to cook them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 15,088 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 I'm very inspired by all of you cooks! I'm a late learner as far as cooking, but really enjoy it now -- only my kids are now mostly out of the home! How would you manage cooking all these great things with only 2 or 3 people to eat everything? Would you serve half / freeze half? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanaqui 31,803 Report post Posted December 29, 2019 Quote How would you manage cooking all these great things with only 2 or 3 people to eat everything? Would you serve half / freeze half? Smaller portions, mandatory leftovers for lunch, and repurpose as much as possible for later meals. Freezing never works for me, we never want to thaw things out. J-Rap, have you tried hasselbacking your sweet potatoes yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myblessings4 26,866 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 21 hours ago, Selkie said: Just finished my menu plan for the next couple weeks: BBQ lentil sloppy joes with slaw & oven fries 7-layer Mexican dip Vegan Zuppa Toscana Orange veggie stir fry Five bean chili Red curry pumpkin soup Sweet potato taco bowls Vegan Salisbury steak (with cremini mushrooms) over mashed potatoes Roasted poblano potato stew Oil-free garlic sticky noodles Selkie, from the tackle thread, do you make veggie burgers or buy frozen? If you make them, what are your favorite recipes, if you don't mind? And do you have a link for the sloppy joes? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBlossom 5,402 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Tonight I made Pioneer Woman's Shrimp Quesadillas, Pico de Gallo, cilantro lime rice and a creamy cilantro lime dressing. Currently nursing the baby while the others clean the massive mess I made in the kitchen. 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joker 12,647 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 I don't feel like cooking so the next few nights are easy and mostly done in the oven. Tonight was panko breaded chicken cutlets, small red potatoes, and asparagus all baked in oven. Tomorrow is salmon with a garlic butter sauce (wrapped in foil) in the oven, rice in rice cooker, and I'll probably toss some broccoli in the oven as well, or I'll steam it in microwave. New Year's Eve will be all finger food/appetizers and super easy as well. I don't have anything planned for NYD yet so I need to figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 20,441 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Selkie, from the tackle thread, do you make veggie burgers or buy frozen? If you make them, what are your favorite recipes, if you don't mind? And do you have a link for the sloppy joes? Here is the the sloppy joes recipe: https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/vegan-bbq-lentil-sloppy-joes/ I usually make veggie burgers and this book is my favorite source for recipes: https://smile.amazon.com/Vegan-Burgers-Burritos-Delicious-Everyday/dp/1624144799/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=vegan+burgers+and+burritos&qid=1577669255&sr=8-1 There are 20+ burger recipes, and every one we've tried has been excellent! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KungFuPanda 30,015 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Yesterday's burrito bowls are today's taco salad. I'm boring like that. Now that I've posted, I'm gonna go back and read this whole thread to steal ideas. I have the makings of one hot dog meal and one chicken parmesan meal before I have to do another round of menu planning and shopping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 29,112 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Tonight we are having salmon + kale salad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmasc 2,615 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Tonight was tacos this week will be chicken, mushroom, and orzo crockpot meal (new to me recipe) spinach salad with feta, pecans, dried cranberries, quinoa, and strawberry balsamic vinaigrette bbq chicken, corn on the cob (frozen from this summer’s harvest), and salad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitehawk 16,301 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 5:00 AM, J-rap said: Wow - can I get that recipe? I love sweet potatoes but need new ways to cook them! https://littlebitsof.com/2015/11/cinnamon-roasted-cranberries/ I used a different oil and less cinnamon & we really liked it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaBelle 1,604 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Mountain oysters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 29,112 Report post Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 6:12 AM, MaBelle said: Mountain oysters. Hard no on that one. There are some parts I am willing let go to waste. Had them once as a kid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
May 1,579 Report post Posted December 31, 2019 Grilled salmon, pearl couscous and a salad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KungFuPanda 30,015 Report post Posted January 1 Thanks to this post I got my brain around this weeks menu, cleaned my fridge, shopped, have two kinds of beans soaking, and am now loaded up with a week’s worth of veggie-heavy meals. I only spent $50 too, so I owe you all for motivating me when I was trying to goof off online. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
