Weekly Menu: September 24 - 30, 2007
September 24th, 2007 by
Chef Mom
Last week was full of eating out and “menus” that can only be described as I’m-too-busy-to-cook-so-here’s-what-your-getting. Even though this week is shaping up to be just as busy, I’m going to try and cook some old family favorites (and a few special requests) in a new way that will get the job done quickly so we can get out the door. My secret weapon? The crock pot. A crock pot is an excellent tool for cooking AND keeping foods warm when you need to feed people at a lot of different times.
Monday - Tonight’s menu is from Cookbook Week. This must have been a bigger hit than I thought because Steve requested a repeat. I’ll make this ahead and leave it in the crock pot since I have a PTO meeting at 6.
- Beef Strips in Red Wine
- Buttered Potatoes
- Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday - Tuesdays are crazy around here right now -too many activities and obligations on the same night. Violet has All-City Singers practice after school until 5, then there is usually some kind of school meeting on Tuesday nights - Band Boosters, School Board, or like tonight, Senior Parent night with the Guidance counselors. Crockpot or super easy recipes are mandatory to make the evening go smoothly.
- Red Beans and Rice with Beef Sausage
- Green Peas
- Cottage Cheese
- Pears
Wednesday - Truthfully, Wednesdays aren’t much better than Tuesdays. April usually has to be at work by 5, Violet has Awana’s at 6, and Jon usually has to meet his We The People team at the library by 6:30. This recipe is super easy so I’ll feed the kids early and make Steve fresh noodles when he gets home at 7.
- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Green Beans
- Peach slices
Thursday - Today I’ll be spending most of the afternoon decorating a banquet hall for a friend’s wedding reception this weekend. April and Jon have to be out the door for a Band function by 5:30 pm but luckily they’ll be eating pizza there. Only 3 for dinner - I’ll make something easy that the kids can eat for leftovers on Saturday.
- Spaghetti
- Salad
- Garlic Bread
Friday - April’s “last meal”. She’s requested a pretty simple & easy meal. Afterward, we’ll smash her dinner plate and have friends over for cake and ice cream.
- Pork Chops
- Mashed Potatoes
- Corn
- Dinner Rolls
- Cake & Ice Cream
Saturday - Tonight we have a wedding reception to go to. There will be lots of hors d’oeuvres, so we’ll just need to eat lightly before going. I’m not planning to actually cook - I’ll have been cooking all day since I’m helping make some of the appetizers and the wedding cake. Steve and Violet can have hot dogs or leftovers of some kind. Jon & April won’t be home until after we’re gone - they have a marching festival (WebbStock) all day today. They can heat up some leftovers when they get home.
Sunday - Day of Rest!
- Salisbury Steaks
- Brown Rice
- Carrots