Dinner plans

[librarychica]

Share your meals this week!!

[dglvrk2]

Monday:pizza
Tuesday: TBD
Wednesday: Mexican chicken casserole
Thursday: meatloaf
Friday: TBD
Saturday: chicken soup

[librarychica]

M: breakfast for dinner (DD2 cooking), pancakes, bacon, tater tots, canned pineapple
Tu: slow cooker butter chicken, roasted broccoli
W: DD1’s turn, so probably tacos
Th: salmon & veggie bowls
F: idk

[mae0111]

This week is a total mess full of games and practices all around dinnertime. I'm winging it a little.

Sun: leftover takeout from my weekend away
Mon: Air fryer chicken cutlets made into caprese chicken over salad (DD2 soccer 345-5)
Tues: Panera, I think, since it's on the way home from softball (DD1 therapy 430, DD2 soccer 430-530, right into therapy, DD1 softball 530-7)
Wed: Chicken Tacos (DD2 soccer 6-715, I typically meet a friend to walk during practice)
Thurs: Not sure yet (DD1 softball scrimmage 530-7)
Fri: Probably pizza (DD1 softball game 330-530 but it's an hour away; DD2 soccer game 6-730)
Sat: hoping to go out with DH (DD1 softball game 12-2; DD2 soccer 1:30-3 about 30 mins away, I'm hoping to make the 2nd half)
Sun: Might have to be takeout - DD2 has a soccer game 12:30-1:45, her BFF has a birthday party at 2 30 mins away so I will stay, both kids are invited, I won't get home until close to 5).

The next 5 weeks are going to be like this. I just need to go with it.

[rere]

Monday- parmesan crusted pork chops, baked sweet potato, green beans
Tuesday- I have a board meeting, dh leftover hamburgers from the weekend
Wednesday- chicken, rice and cheese with cauliflower rice and peppers and onions
Thursday- our weekly pizza out
Friday - out to dinner with friends from high school.

[waverly]

Tues and Wed- whatever DH gets from the store and cooks
Thurs- pasta
Fri- Pizza
Sat- ?

[186momx]

Mon- salmon and scalloped potatoes
Tue-chicken tacos in the crockpot and rice (Tuesday everyone eats in shifts)
Wed-spaghetti
Thurs-?
Fri-flauntas for DD and myself before she has practice so a lunch/dinner (DH will have to fend for himself)

Weekend: I'm leaning towards taking out a big beef roast since the weather is going back to rain.

[supertrooper1]

M-Pork souvlaki and rice
T-BBQ chicken and potatoes skillet
W-Johnsonville cheddar and pork burgers
TH-Chicken, either teriyaki or fajita seasoned TBD
F-TBD. If I feel like cooking, something with chicken. Pizza if I don't.

[sandandsea]

Crockpot garlic beef and potatoes and green beans

BBQ Grilled chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts

Italian beef hoagies and peppers

Tacos

BLTA sandwiches (might get relegated to lunch)

I also have chicken thighs but don’t know what I want to do with them.

[soccermama]

Sun- enchiladas, rice, DH also made homemade chips & salsa (so good!)
M- oven chicken tenders & mac n cheese (DH was at work)
T- out to eat (a rarity!) I had grilled chicken quesadilla & sweet potato wedges
W- spaghetti w/ grilled sausage, salad (I'm going to use spaghetti squash for me)
Th- no idea
F - homemade pizza & salad

[rere]

Apr 24, 2024 11:57:59 GMT -5 soccermama said:

Sun- enchiladas, rice, DH also made homemade chips & salsa (so good!)
M- oven chicken tenders & mac n cheese (DH was at work)
T- out to eat (a rarity!) I had grilled chicken quesadilla & sweet potato wedges
W- spaghetti w/ grilled sausage, salad (I'm going to use spaghetti squash for me)
Th- no idea
F - homemade pizza & salad

[rere]

Apr 24, 2024 11:57:59 GMT -5 soccermama said:

Sun- enchiladas, rice, DH also made homemade chips & salsa (so good!)
M- oven chicken tenders & mac n cheese (DH was at work)
T- out to eat (a rarity!) I had grilled chicken quesadilla & sweet potato wedges
W- spaghetti w/ grilled sausage, salad (I'm going to use spaghetti squash for me)
Th- no idea
F - homemade pizza & salad

How is the spaghetti squash? How long does it take to cook? I've tried zoodles and hearts of palm, but didn't like either. I'm trying to reduce carbs, but have almost accepted that spaghetti, the protien plus, is just one of those things without substitute that I'm eating.

[186momx]

rere, in my opinion the spaghetti squash takes way too long to cook and tastes worse than zoodles. I think I roasted ours for 40 minutes. Cauliflower noodles are okay if you eat a ton of sauces with them.

[k3am]

M - Bacon & shallot pizza + brussels sprouts
T - Spinach ravioli & sausage sauce + salad
W - take out
Th - Cuban-style black bean & rice bowls
F - wine & pizza

rere, 186momx, just FYI, you can do spaghetti squash in the microwave it's MUCH faster. Cut in half, scrape out the innards, pierce the skin like a baked potato.

I like it as a side dish, or zoodles with pesto (the only way I can eat them!) but it doesn't replace actual pasta and nothing ever will.

I'd rather have a smaller portion of REAL pasta and load up with veggies than try to substitute.

[mommyatty]

FFC- fake food makes me insane. Like just eat meat if you want meat. There’s a very popular vegan place near us, and all the food is fake food. Like “fake meatball subs with fake mozzarella cheese.” I love vegan food that’s just vegan food. Like Indian food or a lot of Asian food. But I hate fake food. Just give me vegetables with good sauce and rice or potatoes!

[soccermama]

Apr 24, 2024 12:25:48 GMT -5 rere said:

Apr 24, 2024 11:57:59 GMT -5 soccermama said:

Sun- enchiladas, rice, DH also made homemade chips & salsa (so good!)
M- oven chicken tenders & mac n cheese (DH was at work)
T- out to eat (a rarity!) I had grilled chicken quesadilla & sweet potato wedges
W- spaghetti w/ grilled sausage, salad (I'm going to use spaghetti squash for me)
Th- no idea
F - homemade pizza & salad

How is the spaghetti squash? How long does it take to cook? I've tried zoodles and hearts of palm, but didn't like either. I'm trying to reduce carbs, but have almost accepted that spaghetti, the protien plus, is just one of those things without substitute that I'm eating.

I was actually going to make these spaghetti squash "nest" things I got from Trader joes.....but in full disclosure I didn't end up making them.  They were expired and when I pulled them out of the box, they looked gross and I was like meh.  
I do plan to try microwaving a spaghetti squash soon tho! 

[mae0111]

I really like spaghetti squash. It's not the same as pasta, but I do like it in place of pasta. I split it in half, sprinkle or spray with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and roast in a dish in the oven for about 45 mins. It's delicious to me! I serve it with marinara, bolognese, or like this: www.skinnytaste.com/baked-spaghetti-squash-and-cheese/

I don't like zucchini noodles at all - they're always wet and gross when I make them. I do use zucchini strips in place of noodles in lasagna a lot - I salt the strips and let them sit a while, blot them with a paper towel, and then grill them before layering them in a pan. It's labor-intensive, but the result is excellent.

[dragon's breath]

No set up days, but for the rest of the week +...

Mac and cheese from a box, with bacon added

Pork bolognese w/ garlic bread

Hamburgers

Tacos/burritos

Lemon pasta and chicken

For sides, I have asparagus, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes.

I want to try something like this with the potatoes: lovelylittlekitchen.com/parmesan-roasted-petite-yukon-gold-potatoes/ or pudgefactor.com/crispy-parmesan-roasted-potatoes-quick-and-easy/

It's one of those weeks where basic and/or comfort food is the goal.

[sandandsea]

I found this last week and we made them yesterday and they were a hit. The easiest frozen roasted veggies ever that saves time all around.

[campermom]

Easy meal: bought chicken tenders at the deli.
Spinach herb wrap.
Bag of salad and slice tomatoes.
Ranch.
Sweet potatoe fries.

I have to remember to keep that in my rotation

[erbear]

I'm making paella tonight. It smells so good!
Monday: ginger scallion chicken with rice
Tuesday: miso seaweed ramen
Wednesday: Marry me chicken with pasta
Thursday: cheesy black bean bake

[campermom]

Tonight: mixed up egg, onions pepper spinach Canadian bacon mushrooms and used an air fryer liner, top w cheese.

Monday: Sheppards Pie

Tuesday: Pioneer Woman’s spicy shrimp ramen

Wed: Tilapia, broccoli and some boxed/bagged grain from the pantry.

I usually run out of energy by then. Fend for yourselves/leftovers.

[mae0111]

Oof I have no idea what I'm doing this week... I have to come up with some ideas...

Last night DH grilled marinated sirloin tips, and I quickly made broccoli and a Knorr side dish.
Tonight I'm thinking about grilled chicken over salad since it's a really nice day out.
Tomorrow DD1 has a softball game through dinner (leave at 5, will get home around 8) so probably fend for ourselves. Or maybe tacos since I have ground chicken to use?
Wednesday DD2 has soccer practice through dinner (leave at 545, home at 730). I typically take that time to walk with a friend or a good podcast... so maybe veggie burgers when I get home?
Thursday we don't have anything, so I might make this: www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-florentine/ It's delicious, pretty easy, and I serve it over orzo that I cook in chicken broth. I always make enough for DH's lunch the next day.
Friday: Dh is going to the beach house and I'll be home with the kids. So probably pizza or something?

[186momx]

Well my plan is in the trash right now as I went to make tonight dinner in the crockpot and were missing 3 ingredients, so switched to make tomorrow's dinner instead as I had all the meat out of the freezer and I'm missing ingredients there too. So I think I need to grocery shop after work since all my pantry basics are out of stock

The Plan
Steak tips in gravy
pork chops in gravy
stuff peppers
homemade pizza

[rere]

Tonight leftover barbecue from yesterday and Brussel sprouts.

Tuesday-tacos

Wednesday- dd comes home and she wants chicken pot pie or a weinnie roast, so who knows

Thursday-out for pizza

Friday-?

Saturday- Derby party.

[dglvrk2]

putting next week's plans here so I don't forget!!!

Sunday - meatloaf and couscous
Monday - Thai pulled chicken (pre-made) and rice
Tuesday - pork chops and brussels sprouts
Wednesday - enchiladas from Trader Joes
Thursday - polenta lasagna
Friday - pizza

[mae0111]

May 2, 2024 11:11:49 GMT -5 dglvrk2 said:

putting next week's plans here so I don't forget!!!

Sunday - meatloaf and couscous
Monday - Thai pulled chicken (pre-made) and rice
Tuesday - pork chops and brussels sprouts
Wednesday - enchiladas from Trader Joes
Thursday - polenta lasagna
Friday - pizza

Polenta lasagna sounds amazing. Recipe please?? 😊

[dglvrk2]

May 2, 2024 14:35:06 GMT -5 mae0111 said:

May 2, 2024 11:11:49 GMT -5 dglvrk2 said:

putting next week's plans here so I don't forget!!!

Sunday - meatloaf and couscous
Monday - Thai pulled chicken (pre-made) and rice
Tuesday - pork chops and brussels sprouts
Wednesday - enchiladas from Trader Joes
Thursday - polenta lasagna
Friday - pizza

Polenta lasagna sounds amazing. Recipe please?? 😊

cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021809-polenta-lasagna-with-spinach-and-herby-ricotta

[librarychica]

Continuing the dinner thread!

Su: chicken fettuccine Alfredo, salad
M: tofu & veggie fried rice
Tu: beef and bean chili with rice
W: bbq chicken, black eyed peas, corn on cob
Th: takeout
F: baked potato bar or fish, tbd

[mae0111]

Ugh this week is such a mess, and I got sucked into a closet cleanout project for DD1 over the weekend, which blew up my plans to cook and get ahead of things this week.

Sunday: DD2 and I were gone most of the afternoon at a birthday party. Dh ordered himself takeout - nothing for me, thanks pal - so I had a bagel and yogurt when I got home at 7pm.
Monday: either grilled chicken or veggie burgers with tortellini caprese salad
Tuesday: I'm going to try to put together a chicken broccoli rice casserole, but maybe freeze it in favor of something on the grill. It's actually feeling spring-y here so I want to use the grill before the temps drop again on Wednesday.
Wed: DD2 has a game, so we'll be gone from 515-730. Probably takeout, maybe sandwiches?
Thursday: DD1 has a game, we will be gone 445-close to 8. Everyone fend for themselves.
Friday: Arts night at the kids school... so maybe takeout after?
Saturday: hopefully out with DH