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what's cooking?
I'm trying to get back in the swing of things
Monday: our easy standby to make sure the kid eats. ham steak, peas and sweet potatoes
Tuesday: DH's birthday. I asked him what he wants me to make for him, but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. My back up is a tri tip steak we have still frozen from our winter CSA meat share, asparagus and some red potatoes, all on the grill.
Wednesday: chicken cordon bleu, more asparagus and some roasted beets.
Thursday: DH has softball so I'll probably have some form of leftovers and make the kiddo some ravioli and veggies
Friday: I want to give risotto a shot! I'm thinking zucchini, red pepper, maybe mushrooms, kind of an "everything but the kitchen sink" sort of deal.
Saturday: I am making DH get burgers from somewhere lol. I've been wanting a good burger for ages.
Sunday: tbd
Re: what's cooking?
Jessica - if you want to give risotto a shot, this is by far my favorite risotto recipe. It's time consuming but soooo worth it: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/dirty-risotto-recipe/index.html
This week in no particular order we are having:
-fried eggplant layered with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzerella and basil and baked until bubbly (I don't have the energy to pull together a full eggplant parm)
-chicken stir fry
-marinated pork chops with rice and some sort of veggie
-I'm trying some variation of this one night (but I got chicken sausage): http://www.hy-vee.com/meal-solutions/recipes/One-Pouch-Feast-R7823.aspx
-turkey burgers with french fries (and hopefully something nutritional for the munchkin)
This week is Operation: Fridge/Freezer cleanout. We are headed on vacation at the end of week so I want to use up what we have.
Tonight - spinach/feta chicken sausage, leftover veggies and potato salad
Tues - pork tenderloin, sweet potato fries, green veg tbd
Weds - salmon, sides tbd
Thurs -leftovers
I only have a few days planned...
Tonight: sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, oil over orichette pasta
Tues: pork chops on the grill, greek salad
Wed: chicken skewers w/ cauliflower, squash, zucchini, onion, peppers on the grill (w/ a curry marinade)
Monday - Shredded salsa chicken tacos; might blow off the p90x and make tortillas and Mexican cocktails
Tuesday - Leftover tacos
Wednesday - Maybe Media's dining under the stars
Thursday - Sausage & Rabe with pasta (thanks for that idea eSyn!)
Friday - Pistachio Goat Cheese Pizza with Honey
Saturday - Out for a birthday party
Sun- Chinese take out
Mon- chik fil a since we are on the road for hockey
Tues- whole roasted chicken, potatoes, spinach
Wed- grilled burgers, homemade fries, salad
Thurs- grilled steak of sorts, zucchini and brown rice
Fri-Sun- shore bound
Jonathan Dean 4.5.08
Anna Capri 5.4.11
Monday- I was on my own, so I had a turkey and cheese sandwich. He ate at the shore.
Tuesday- We are either going out or we will have chicken, stuffing and a vegetable.
Wednesday- I am going out with my sister. He will probably order out or go to his mom's house.
Thursday- Note the Tuesday. If we go out, then we will have the chicken or vice versa.
Friday- At the shore- We will probably just get pizza
Saturday- Grill some steaks
Sunday- Eat out at a fun place on the bay with some live music and beers.
Thanks for the risotto recipes everyone! I'm filing them away. I'm going to attempt this one since I have most of the ingredients on hand. I will be omitting the saffron because I'm not buying that ish!
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/asiago_vegetable_risotto_recipe.html