Elizabeth86 2,791 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessMommy 12,330 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happysmileylady 29,128 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmasc 3,145 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loowit 3,217 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Tonight we are having corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and soda bread. It was requested by my older DS. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ali in OR 16,354 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carolina Wren 18,668 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bambam 3,713 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Corin 41,876 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lecka 9,433 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cindy in FL. 3,019 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Chicken Tikka Masala, rice, salad, na’an. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutTN 24,145 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlktwins 3,221 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TravelingChris 11,260 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Going out to Thai restaurant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LMD 8,898 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Last night we had prawn Gyozas ( half steamed, half fried) with rice and shredded cabbage/cucumber salad. Yum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frances 15,227 Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sarahbobeara 190 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happysmileylady 29,128 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noreen Claire 1,993 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
math teacher 1,591 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greenvneck 196 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 23,346 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 17,057 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-rap 17,057 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanaqui 34,546 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBlossom 5,405 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joker 13,771 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 23,346 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KungFuPanda 33,066 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 33,115 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Tonight we are having salmon + kale salad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmasc 3,145 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carolina Wren 18,668 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaBelle 1,604 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Mountain oysters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prairiewindmomma 33,115 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
May 1,579 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Grilled salmon, pearl couscous and a salad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KungFuPanda 33,066 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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