Menu Plan - April 2nd

Monday: Apple-Glazed Turkey
Tuesday: No Tomato Sauce Lasagna
Wednesday: Rosemary-Rubbed Lamb Chops 
Thursday: Braised Balsamic Chicken with Caramelized Brussel Sprouts
Friday: Tomato and Basil Flatbread Pizza


Everyone needs snacks and because I need to start cutting my costs, I'm switching to homemade. 
Berry Cheese Cake for dessert
Hummus
Kale chips 
Coconut Macaroons

Meal Plan

Make lots of cookies or the tongs get it.
Actually, DJ is fascinated by Despicable Me. He uses the tongs as a claw and runs around the house yelling, "Oh yeah!"

Did I ever tell you about my last science conference trip to Philly in 2010? I received a text message with one of my favorite pots with an indecipherable black material at the bottom. It was carrots with a very good intention - put in a mixture of butter and brown sugar. Left at way too high of heat for a very long time. Very. Long. Time. I'm talking forgotten about until smoke started to pour out of the kitchen. Caramelization? Check and then some!             

With my upcoming trip to Indy right around the corner, I have begun to think about what the poor little ones that will be left behind will eat. With them in mind, I plan to make a few different freezable meals this week - eat half now and freeze the other half with directions on cooking for easy dinner making. 

I have no idea what order these are going to be made in, but here's the rough menu for the week. I know that it seems like an awful lot of food for the few days that I'll be gone - but having some meals to use when I come back will be such a lifesaver. 

Chicken Bacon Subs

Chicken "Things"

Freezer Gnocchi

Pizza Bagels

Shepherd's Pie

BBQ Comfort Meatballs

...and because I don't want my tongs to get it, I'm going to have a couple of cookie recipes to share with you too. I will bake some and freeze for my students to bake for a fundraiser they are having when I'm out of town. Stay turned and enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Menu Plan - Week of January 30th

Ah, weekends. The time to sleep in. Unless you have a three year old that clearly does not get the memo and wakes you up with his rendition of the Thomas the Train theme song. 


Saturday mornings usually involve snuggle time, enjoying our apple juice and coffee, and his favorite shows. He plays with toys and I bust out the computer for menu planning. 


This week: 
Monday: Moo Shu Lettuce Cups
Tuesday: Herbed Chicken Meatloaf
Wednesday: Penne with Vodka Sauce and Cappicola
Thursday: No Soup Tuna Casserole
Friday: Fontina, Caramelized Onion, and Pancetta Pizza