Menu Plan Monday, 3/3 - 3/9
March 2nd, 2008
This week went well enough meal-wise, at least until the weekend hit. We were just busy doing nothing — plus I got caught up in moving this site to a new host — so neither of my weekend meals were made. I’m ready to get back in the saddle.
I’m at that point again when I need to start making a dent in my freezer stash, so much of this week’s meals just need to be defrosted. Also, I’m quite the social butterfly this week, with two planned dinners out — one my monthly woman’s group, and another with a friend I have been out of touch with for too long (thanks, Facebook!).
This week I’m also going to try a version of Kalyn’s breakfast muffins, adjusting the recipe a bit to be more kid-friendly.
I’m ready to jump back in after two days of no cooking, I miss it!
Monday: Lemon-roasted chicken, rainbow orzo, roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Eggplant-ricotta bake (freezer), whole wheat spaghetti
Wednesday: chicken soup with noodles for the boys; chicken, edamame & red pepper soup for my mom (both from the freezer — I’m out to dinner with girlfriends!)
Thursday: bring in pizza for the boys, I’m out to dinner with a dear old friend
Friday: Saffron chicken with brown rice and sauteed spinach
Saturday: Veggie chili with cornbread (for lunch instead, if we have evening babysitters!)
Sunday: Pea soup with flanken (a traditional Jewish dish, I’m still looking for a recipe)
For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.
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I'm Dara, the chick in the kitchen. Living in the suburbs of Manhattan with my two boys, ages 3 and 5, and husband. Trying to feed my family something more diverse than a different shape of pasta each night. Reach me at .
8 Comments
1. Beth | March 2nd, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Your eggplant ricotta bake looks great.
Have a good week!
2. Wifey | March 3rd, 2008 at 10:55 am
Looks yummy. Have a great week!
3. Grammy | March 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 am
Lots of good sounding chicken dishes. Yum!
4. Linda | March 3rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
The chicken sounds great! I may have to try that one.
5. merrie | March 3rd, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I plan on doing the roasted lemon chicken, too. The prep time is up my alley!
6. Killlashandra | March 3rd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Ok, what’s flanken?
Flanken is a cut of beef short ribs. Here’s a good picture.
— Dara
7. Rona | March 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Eggplant is one of my favorite fruit. It’s terrific grilled.
8. CanadianSaver | March 5th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Your menu looks good