Menu Plan Monday, 5/12 – 5/18
May 11, 2008
The tofu parmigiana last week was surprisingly delicious, and I will make it again (it was even better eaten cold as leftovers!). And the spicy pasta with asparagus was a hit as part of our Mother’s Day lunch. I like cooking for larger groups because there’s a greater chance someone will really like what I’ve made!
I am quite the sourpuss tonight, and I was only barely able to convince myself that getting the week’s menu planned would be a step in the right direction to shaking this grumpiness off. So here I am.
Bread bakers! I need your help. I have three ΒΌ oz. packages of active dry yeast, and I would like to try my hand at some basic rolls or egg-y bread, like challah. It’s been many years since I worked with yeast, and I’m feeling a little hesitant. Let me know if you have a recipe you love (if it includes whole wheat flour, even better). Thanks in advance.
Monday: Leftover Neil Sedaka’s Chicken, steamed broccoli, brown rice
Tuesday: Steak under the broiler, salad (mixed lettuce with yellow pepper, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and grape tomatoes — leftover from our Mother’s Day lunch), soba noodles
Wednesday: Homemade rolls (I need an easy recipe using active dry yeast), hard-boiled eggs, cheese, crudite
Thursday: Falafel (I’m trying a new frozen variety), hummus, pita, Israeli salad
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Spicy Cheese Enchiladas, green salad, brown rice
Sunday: Take out (We still haven’t ordered Indian — it’s been weeks! I ought to just cook some myself…)
For more menu planning ideas, check out Laura at Organizing Junkie.
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8 Comments
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Bonnie | May 11, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Looks like a great menu you’ve got going this week ! We’re having your crock pot meatballs tonight ! It’s just about time to get them started ! I can’t wait !!
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merrie | May 12, 2008 at 7:41 am
I plan on steak from the broiler, too, and will also make Neil Sedaka chicken- it looks right up my alley. I really need a planning page , too:)
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PlanningQueen | May 12, 2008 at 8:22 am
The menu plan looks good. Sorry I can’t help with the bread dilemma, I am not great with dough!
I also have a kids activity pack giveaway in conjunction with my menu plan this week.
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Sonshine | May 12, 2008 at 8:49 am
Your menu looks good!!
Take a look at mine this week!!! You will find an easy homemade honey oatmeal bread recipe that is delicious!! I make it into rolls all the time!
Sorry I don’t have one that has whole wheat flour in it. 
Another place to look for a bread recipe is over at Tammy’s Recipes! Matter of fact, she has her challah bread recipe linked in the top post this morning. 
Enjoy your week!
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Laura@HeavenlyHomemakers | May 12, 2008 at 9:20 am
I have a good whole wheat bread recipe here and a good whole wheat hamburger bun recipe here.
Hope that helps!! Great menu!
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Karen | May 12, 2008 at 11:42 am
Thank you for your comment on my blog. It will probably be a very interesting week at our home to say the least!
Hope you have a wonderful week!
Karen
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/salt
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Beth | May 12, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Looks like another great week. I always get so many ideas from you for things my kids will actually eat!
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Lisanne | May 12, 2008 at 1:22 pm
You know, after I baked some delicious cinnamon rolls not too long ago, I now have the urge to try my hand at homemade bread! I think that I’m going to bake some soon. Just have to find a good recipe to try. Oh wow, beer bread sounds scrumptious!!! Yeast intimidates me for some reason, but I shouldn’t let it.
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