Welcome to my weekly roundup of the past week's eats. I prefer to report what we ate in the last week, rather than what we're planning to eat in the coming week. Why? The reason is pretty simple: although I usually have a general idea of what we're going to eat in the next week or so, life often unfolds a little differently than planned, and I adjust my menu plan on a near-daily basis to accommodate leftovers and other not-possible-to-plan-ahead circumstances. I find this is the easiest way to ensure that I minimize our family's food waste. I'm also willing to admit that I'm a rather spontaneous cook, given to preparing foods that strike me as the most appealing thing to eat right here and now!
Breakfasts: banana blueberry muffins (subbed blueberries for choc chips in this recipe), bagels with cream cheese, pancakes, bacon/eggs/hash browns/toast
Lunches: sandwiches, leftovers, pizza
Dinners:
Monday: grilled cheese (quick dinner for Halloween night!)
Tuesday: Everything-But-the-Kitchen-Sink Lentil Soup
Wednesday: Sausage and Apple Saute
Thursday: Lemony Chicken & Spinach Pasta
Friday: Sloppy Joes, carrot sticks, chocolate chip squares (birthday dinner requested by my son)
Saturday: Leftover Buffet
Sunday: Baked Pasta, tossed salad, Pull-apart Garlic & Parmesan Breadsticks, apple crisp
For more great meal ideas, check out Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com
Thanks for the links to the breadsticks and refrigerator dough recipe. That is going on my "to do" for tomorrow, excited to try it! You are so right, a great fresh baked bread on the table always makes a meal seem more special.
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