Steve’s out of town for a couple more days so I’ll probably take the easy way out and get take out food or fix “junk food”. Also, now that school is back in session I’ll have to make sure my weekly dinner menus don’t clash with the school lunch menu. There have been times that I’ve served spaghetti for dinner when they just ate it at lunch.
Monday
- Take out food from Wendy’s. Second Monday in a row we’ve had hamburgers from Wendy’s. Not good.
Tuesday
- Hot dogs and Macaroni & Cheese - the lazy dinner
Wednesday
Thursday
- Spaghetti
- Corn
- Garlic Bread
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
- Meatloaf
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Corn
- Dinner Rolls
Edited to say what really happened with my menu this week…
The heat is really starting to get to me. After days and days of 100+ temperatures, all I can think of is easy and quick and PLEASE don’t heat up the kitchen! So this week I’m looking for meals that are grilled, made in the crock pot or cooked quickly on the stove.
Monday
- After yesterday’s 7-course food feast we’ll be getting take-out food tonight - Yep, take out from Wendy’s
Tuesday
- Grilled Beef Tenderloin steaks
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Too much work - threw some potatoes in the microwave- Green Beans
- Dinner rolls
Wednesday
- Deli-Style Sub Sandwiches
Vichyssoise Nope - didn’t make it
Thursday
- Grilled Chicken
Grilled Vegetable Frozen corn in the microwave. Caesar SaladHerbed Garlic Bread- I did make some fettuccine noodles though - I used a jar of Bertolli Alfredo Sauce spiffed up with some sauteed shallots, garlic, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.
Friday
- Shredded BBQ Pork Sandwiches - This was excellent but after roasting the pork for 6 hours I couldn’t be bothered with any other sides but chips and pickle spears
- Potato Chips
Vegetable Pasta Salad
Saturday
Steak and Chicken Fajitas Pork Chops in the ovenSpanish Rice Mashed potatoes and gravy from a packet- Frozen broccoli in the microwave
Sunday
Steve went out of town on a business trip. We had take out Chinese food.
Grilled Pork Chops“Brown” RiceArtichokesDinner Rolls
This week I plan to make even more really simple meals as I prepare for the 7-course gourmet meal I’m planning to serve on Sunday. Luckily, my son Jon really wants Tacos for his birthday dinner on Tuesday.
Monday
- Spaghetti
- Corn
- Salad
- Garlic Bread
Tuesday
- Tacos
- Nachos
- Birthday cake - Jon’s requested Boston Creme Cake (store-bought)
Wednesday
- BBQ Chicken
- Rice Pilaf (box mix)
- Broccoli
Thursday
- Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, Hash browns, Bacon, Toast
Friday
Saturday
- Jon is having several friends over to spend the night to celebrate his birthday and the acquisition of a Wii. We’ll order take-out pizza.
Sunday
The infamous 7-course gourmet dinner
After spending the last few weeks on vacation, having family visiting and camping, I am looking forward to a very simple menu with easy to cook foods.
Monday:
- Hamburgers
- French Fries
- Cottage Cheese
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
- Pot Roast with Potatoes & Carrots
- Green Beans
- Corn muffins
Last week Steve and Violet ended up eating out 2 nights while Jon was working and I was starving. Then we ate at the Airshow on Saturday. So I have several meals from last week that I need to make before we leave for vacation.
Monday:
Tuesday:
- Mini Penne with Marinara Sauce and Italian Sausage
- Corn on the Cob
- Cottage Cheese (using up the perishables)
Wednesday:
- Barbecuing with the neighbors - we’ll each bring 2 sides and whatever meat we want to cook. We’ll be doing hamburgers & hotdogs.
- Macaroni Salad
- Baked Beans
- Peanut Butter cookies
- Chocolate Chip cookies
Thursday:
Friday:
- We’re leaving for vacation today and eating out this evening (yea!). We’ll be back in a week or so. My parents will be here the day after we get home so there will be some yummy Southern-style dishes coming up!
