Heather says:
Last week was fantastic, even if I had the mother of all colds that has drug on for what feels like weeks. Whine much Heather? You haven’t heard the half of it.
Today we’re finishing off the leftover creations including a Southwestern inspired creamy turkey soup that I may have to wrestle my husband for. Seriously, I’m going to have to figure out an exact recipe to share with you, but it will be chicken to make things easier.
Remember, unless your leftovers are new dishes made from Thanksgiving, it’s time to get rid of them. No one saves money with a trip to the hospital.
- Monday – C.O.R.N.*
- Tuesday – Chicken lo mein**, snow peas
- Wednesday – spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, Caesar salad
- Thursday – Blackened pork chops, rice with tomato gravy, green beans
- Friday – Pan fried fish, mashed potatoes, peas with almonds
- Saturday – Split pea soup, cornbread
- Sunday – Pot roast, pan roasted vegetables, rolls
So Home Eccers, tell us what is on your menu. If you have a blog, feel free to use the handy Mr. Linky, if not, just give us the run down in the comments. Reading menus helps keep us from getting into a culinary rut and lets us share favorite and tested recipes. Be sure to check out menus complete with shopping list at Blissfully Domestic and head over to Organizing Junkie for an amazing collection of menus.
*Clean Out the Refrigerator Night
**I am very excited, my local grocery store has finally expanded their Asian section.
Monday- turkey mole (yes, another twist on the leftovers), yellow rice, chopped salad of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, avacado, red onion with lime and cilantro dressing
Tuesday- mushroom meatballs in gravy (making extra for freezer), garlic mashed potatoes, buttered carrots and green beans
Wednesday- pork roast, red cabbage sauteed with bacon, onion, apple and a splash or two of red wine, parsley buttered noodles
Thurday- C.O.R.N.
Friday- fish chowder, hot rolls, salads
Saturday- chili, corn bread
Sunday- spaghetti and meatballs (making extra large pot of sauce for next week and for freezing), salad,
Oh, homemade lo-mein is super easy! I’m glad you are able to make it now. For us:
Mon-Cheeseburgers etc
Tues-Pizza Night
Wed-Chicken in red curry sauce with toms, pineapple,&cashews
Thurs-B.F.D. (breakfast for dinner)
Fri-Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
Sat – homemade Pad Thai
Sun – pea & potato curry
This week will be a little lighter since we all are dragging from such rich fair at Thanksgiving. Plus, with planning Christmas dinner, I want to keep my time in the kitchen and budget low. Thank gosh our leftovers are gone!
Monday-Meatloaf, creamed potatoes and green beans
Tuesday- Oven baked ranch chicken tenders and broccoli rice casserole
Wednesday-Black bean and pineapple quesadillas
Thursday-Grilled steak and Cesar salad
Friday- Homemade pizza and left over salad
Saturday- Take out (kids pick)
Sunday- Salisbury steak, wild rice, peas with pearl onion, honey butter yeast rolls
Ours is:
Monday: Dad and #1 Freezer Free For All (basically you’re on your own)
Me and the girls party at church, I’m taking potato soup.
Tuesday: Cornish game hens
Wednesday:Pork chops (looking for a good crock pot recipe)
Thursday: Not sure (Christmas Parade, may eat out)
Friday: Order Pizza (babysitting, so we will take a night off from cooking)
Saturday:Ham and Bisquits
Sunday: We eat out after church, soup and sandwiches for dinner.
Menu (Dec 1st) (Remember this is for a diabetic)
Monday: Tacitto’s (my families name for turkey rolled in corn tortilla, deep tried, with bean dip.)
Tuesday: Spagetti with meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad (wheat noodles, what breat),
Wednesday: Taco Salad
Thursday: Chicken, Potato, Veg and Salad
Friday: Eating out…. (trip to Polar Express)
Saturday: Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Sunday: Roast, Carrot, New Potatoe, salad