Menu Plan Monday - 9/26/11

Menu Plan Monday - 9/26/11 - Rosh Hashana Menu

Ok, the holidays are approaching quickly (tick-tock), so I'm just writing a quick list for the week.  A few of the recipes have links, but mostly these are the family recipes that I haven't posted on the blog.  If you are curious for a recipe, I'll try to post it for you (if I get permission to share - hehe!)

Sunday - Mojo grilled chicken and roasted cauliflower with garlic.

Monday - Baked Huevos Rancheros.  Not sure if this will be too spicy for the kids, so probably will heat up some veggie corn dogs (the Morningstar Farms ones), just in case.  Cheesy mexican rice.

Tuesday - Homemade Mac and Cheese , salad

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday  - My Rosh Hashana Dinners Menu (in no particular order as I'm not sure what I'll serve for each night, but here's the plan so far)

YomTov Challah (with honey and vanilla)
Matzo Ball Soup
Apples/Honey
Gefilte Fish/horseradish
Mock Chopped Liver (maybe?)
Roasted Eggplant Spread
Aunt Babe's Brisket
Baked Apricot Chicken
Carrot Rutabaga Puree
Potato Souffle with caramelized onions/mushrooms
Couscous with dried cranberries (w/pomegranate) and almonds
Spinach salad
Honey Date Nut Cake (first time trying this one)
Whole Wheat Apple Cake
Cookie-Dough Apple Pie

Aunt Babe's Brisket

Potato Souffle

 Carrot Rutabaga

Matzo Ball Soup

Cookie Dough Apple Pie

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Menu Plan Monday - 9/19/11

Menu Plan Monday - 9/19/11

Another busy week here with Nutcracker rehearsal, dance class, soccer practice and the first game.  Not feeling much inspiration this week.  Actually didn't even think I would post this today, but here I am.

Sunday - Baked chicken eggrolls, veggies, quinoa

Monday - Fish Tacos

Tuesday - Baked ravioli casserole

Wednesday - Asian Chicken salad and noodles. Peanut dressing on the side for us, sesame dressing for the kids.

Thursday - Homemade pizza

Friday - Chicken?? and Challah (the last "regular" batch before I start making the Yom Tov Spirals)

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Menu Plan Monday - 9/12/11

Menu Plan Monday - 9/12/11

Keeping this post short.  Feel like I'm behind and it's only 8:45 on Monday.  I'm hoping to feel more caught up soon and post some recipes. 


Monday - Crock-pot Roast with onion gravy, carrots, potatoes

Tuesday - Ravioli (frozen) and marinara sauce, veggies and dip.

Wednesday - Shredded Beef (from the roast) Tacos, avocado, tomatoes

Thursday - Pizza and Veggie lasagna (from the freezer)

Friday - Roasted chicken, veggies, Challah

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Bruschetta

Bruschetta

We were out for a drive this afternoon and stopped at a road-side stand for some tomatoes and a watermelon.  I just knew where these tomatoes were destined...bruschetta.  So yummy!!!

I cut up one of my homemade baguettes.  Drizzled some garlic olive oil and sea salt on them.  Crisped them up in the oven for about 10 minutes (350 F).  In a bowl I mixed the topping for the bread:

2 tomatoes seeded, and diced

about 8 small leaves of basil, chiffonade

about 2 cloves of garlic, minced

some more garlic olive oil

a splash of balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

As a side note...I just realized this is my 100th post..yeah!

Menu Plan Monday - 9/5/11

Menu Plan Monday - 9/5/11
Happy Labor Day!  The weather keeps promising rain from Lee, but only a few light showers so far.  Did my outside grilling yesterday as I expect it to be rained out later today.  Glad to have the day home with the family.  Soccer starts this week, so add another crock-pot/easy/make-ahead meal to the mix.

Sunday - Hamburgers, grilled sweet potato wedges, corn

Monday - Spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, garlic bread

Tuesday - Crock-pot baked potatoes, topped Veggie Black Bean Chili, avocado, cheese, etc.

Wednesday - Mu Shu Chicken

Thursday - Crazy Pizza Bread (veggies-only), marinara sauce, veggies and dip

Friday - Island Ribs, Challah, Roasted cauliflower and garlic

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Menu Plan Monday - 8/29/11

Menu Plan Monday  - 8/29/11

Wow! The end of August already!  Still in the 90's here and not a drop of rain.  My garden is definitely slumping.  I just can't seem to get out to water it enough.  Busy week - what's new?  I really hope to post a few recipes this week. 

Sunday - Spaghetti and Meatballs (as requested from Miss D)

Monday - Black Bean Veggie Chili, with the "fixin's" (avocado, cheese, etc.)

Tuesday - Leftover Spaghetti and Meatballs

Wednesday - Orange-Glazed Chicken - Love this recipe - I often make extra of the sauce and just keep it in a jar in the fridge ready.  It makes a great Orange Beef, too!

Thursday - Homemade Pizza

Friday - Grilled Tilapia, spinach? not sure yet

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Menu Plan Monday - 8/22/11

Keeping it short this morning.  Busy weekend, Nutcracker auditions for Miss D and it's still 95 degrees here.  Who can think cold and snow?  Not me!  We had a bit of rain this weekend.  The garden definitely needed it.  The plants had been stalling out with all the dryness.    


Sunday - My parents sent us a shipment of buffalo and elk from Wyoming.  We tried the buffalo grilled last night.  Not bad.  A bit bland was the verdict.  I kept it simple with just a bit of olive oil and steak seasoning.  Perhaps there is a better way?  Not sure we'll try it again.

Monday - Tilapia (grilled - weather permitting, or pan-seared), Mac and Cheese

Tuesday - Taco night (crock-pot)  ground beef, taco seasoning.  Avocados.

Wednesday - Chicken ?? not sure yet

Thursday - Calzones

Friday - Hunter-style chicken, rice, veggies, challah

Hope everyone has a great week.  If you would like more menu ideas, please visit MPM at orgjunkie.com