Meal Planning: July 14th - July 20th

Review from last week:

As usual, Blue Apron comes up with really creative and yummy recipes!

Top 3 summer salads: 

Had the salad again, this time with some of Greg's friend Steve's smoked meatloaf that was SO, SO good.  He is opening up a food truck in Alaska next summer, so we have the benefit of trying all his menu this summer!

I tried another new recipe from my Inspiralized and Beyond cookbook - Chicken Saltimbocca with rosemary potato noodles and spinach.  It was really good, and Ben LOVED the potatoes!

Plan for next week:

Saturday: Out to eat - Greg and I are checking out Joule, a restaurant that has been on my list to try for a long time.

Sunday: Seared Cod & Caper-Butter Sauce with Kale & Lentils

Monday: Soy-Honey Chicken & Rice

Tuesday: Pesto Lasagna Bolognese (from What's Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food)

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Broccoli, Quinoa & Sausage Pasta with Parmesan (from Inspiralized and Beyond).

Friday: Balsamic Beets with Goat Cheese & Pistachios and Burgers

Meal Planning: July 7th - 13th

Review of last week:

Greg made these delicious pan-seared scallops the other night and it was delicious!  Going to make it again this week since we still have a bunch of scallops in our freezer.

One of our favorite dishes that we haven't had in awhile!

I was craving an artichoke, and I dipped the leaves in the leftover lemon-caper sauce and it was amazing.

This Blue Apron dish was fantastic.  So easy and so spicy!  

 

This drink is officially our new go to cocktail for the summer.  YUM.

Delicious burgers from blue apron and this zucchini was incredible.

Plan for this week:

Saturday: Blue Apron Meal: Seared Chicken over Pearl Couscous with Snow Peas & Goat Cheese Dressing


Sunday: Spring Green Salad with Lemon-Feta Dressing

Monday: Chicken Saltimbocca Skillet (from Inspiralized & Beyond)

Tuesday: Out to dinner

Wednesday: Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Thursday: Burgers

Friday: Chicken Sausage, Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Skillet

Meal Planning: June 30th - July 6th

Review from last week:

One of my favorite salads!

Our go to pasta dish these days:

Plan for next week:

Saturday: Japanese Pancakes

Sunday: Burgers and Artichokes

Monday: Turkey Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats

Tuesday: Artichokes

Wednesday: BBQ at a friends for the 4th of July.  I'm planning to make this Marinated Tomato and Burrata Salad.

Thursday: Blue Apron Meal: Blue Apron Meal: Spicy Veracruz-Style Shrimp with Lime Farro

Friday: Blue Apron Meal: Za'atar-Spiced Beef Burgers with Harissa Mayo and Tahini Zucchini

Meal Planning: June 23rd - 29th

Review from last week:

PCC had some amazing pre-marinated carne asada which was perfect to grill up after the brewer's fest.

This dish was really good.  It was supposed to have a fried egg on top but it didn't need it.

This one was pretty good, too.  Greg grilled the chicken which is always my favorite.

I think this was the first Chinese chicken salad I'd ever made and I loved it. 

Plan for next week:

Saturday: Pizza and Salad

Sunday: Grilled Chicken and Salad

Monday: Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Avocado & Vegan Ranch

Tuesday: Leftovers

Wednesday: Paprika White Wine Bucatini and Salad

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Grilled Cod

Meal Planning: June 16th - 22nd

Review from last week:

I really loved this meal.  Greg did not.  I think he thought the biscuits were okay, but he took one look at the soup and passed ;)

These enchiladas were great though!

For lunches:

This one was a new one I tried and I really liked it! It would be good for dinner or breakfast.  I added a little Italian sausage and it was delicious.

Plan for this week:

Saturday: Greg and I are going to the Washington Brewer's Fest on Saturday and Greg is going to grill steak when we get home.

Sunday: Father's Day!  We are planning an all day picnic at the park with friends due to the fabulous weather we are expecting and we are all so excited about it.

Monday: TBD.  Leftovers or take out.  Baseball practice starts this week adding to our busy after school/work schedule.

Tuesday: Blue Apron Meal: Korean Style Beef with Sesame Bok Choy & Marinated Carrots


Wednesday: Blue Apron Meal: Spiced Chicken Breasts & Mashed Potatoes with Blue Cheese Kale Salad.  My mom is joining for dinner so I'll just add an extra chicken breast to the meal!

Thursday: Blue Apron Meal: Chinese Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Noodles

Friday: We are going to see The Indrecible's 2 at McMenamin's and will grab dinner during the show!

Meal Planning: May 13th - May 19th

Review from last week:

I tried my first recipe from my new cookbook, Inspiralized and Beyond, and absolutely loved it.  No surprise - I often cook dishes from the website.  It made for excellent leftovers the next day for lunch, too.

Grilled scallops and salad:

Another great week of Blue Apron:

Dinner with friends:

Sunday: Mother’s Day!  I'll be out for brunch followed by a show with my mom, and Greg has volunteered to make dinner :)

Monday: I'm going to try another recipe from my Inspiralized and Beyond cookbook (which I'm obsessed with): Fajita Night Pasta with Chicken Sausage

Tuesday: Ben has his science fair at night so we will be eating leftovers and not cooking!

Wednesday: Asian chicken slaw

Thursday: Leftovers 

Friday: Our meat-loving friends told us about these Beyond Burgers (meatless) and I'm so curious that I picked a couple up to try. 

Saturday: Spaghetti Factory - Greg is running in an 8K on Sunday morning so we are all carb-loading to support him :) 

Meal Planning: May 6th - 12th

Review from last week:

My mom made one of my favorite salads and put her own twist on it (adding zucchini and kalamata olives - yum).  It turned out great! 

Another favorite summery dinner that I had for lunch a few days as well:

I have to post this - even though I didn't make it myself!  I had my first Poke bowl and I'm obsessed.

This was a blue apron meal that was supposed to be tacos, but I made mine into a taco salad (and paired it with Rose)!  Greg and I both loved this one.

Plan for this week:

Sunday: Grilled Scallops

Monday: Mediterranean Zucchini Pasta Salad from the new Inspiralized and Beyond cookbook!

Tuesday: Blue Apron Meal: Foil Packet Lemon Chicken with Freekeh, Broccoli and Olive Salad

Wednesday:  Out for a work dinner

Thursday: Blue Apron Meal: Italian Beef & Sweet Pepper Subs with Roasted Potatoes

Friday: Blue Apron Meal:  Couscous Stuffed Peppers with with Yogurt Sauce, Feta Cheese and Tahini

Saturday: Grilled Flank Steak, Bread and Summer Harvest Bowls

Meal Planning: April 29th - May 5th

Review from last week:

Super good and one of the only things I make that Greg is excited to eat for leftovers:

I love this one.  And I'm the only one in my house that does :)

Tried a new recipe this week - and we all agreed it tastes just like lasagna!

Rosemary Chicken Salad with Bacon and Avocado:

Sunday: Grilled Burgers

Monday: Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Tuesday: Blue Apron Meal: Mexico City Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Avocado and & Refried Beans

Wednesday: Dinner with mom

Thursday: Blue Apron Meal: Orange Beef with Bok Choy & Scallion Rice

Friday: Blue Apron Meal: Pork Chorizo Tacos with Radishes, Roasted Potatoes & Cojita Cheese

Saturday: Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

Meal Plan: April 1st - April 6th

Review from last week:

Still obsessed with this lunch - lentils, roasted cauliflower and carrots and greens topped with tahini dressing.

Greg grilled up some delicious filet, I handled the sides and Melissa and Marc provided the wine!  A fun impromptu dinner with our neighbors!

We did Blue Apron this week!  I loved this salmon dish:

Greg made pork burgers on Thursday night and I was so busy rushing around to get out of the house to meet friends that I didn't snap a picture.  But they were good.

The Top Chef steak dish will be made tonight!

Plan for this week:

Sunday: Easter!  We thought we would keep it simple and go out to dinner or get take out. 

Monday: Spiralized Chili Cheese Fries

Tuesday: Slow Cooked Creamy Tomato Soup and Salad with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Wednesday: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches and Kale Caesar


Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Take out/Leftovers/TBD

Meal Planning: March 24th - 30th

Review from last week:

I am in love with this new recipe I tried last week.  I subbed sour cream for "quark" cheese because I had no idea what the F quark cheese was, and adjusted the seasonings a little based on what I had, and it turned out awesome.

I tried another new recipe that I loved this week, made even easier because I bought shaved brussels sprouts and sweet potato slivers pre-packaged from Trader Joe's.  This was great as leftovers for lunch.

These skillet enchiladas were quick and easy too!  A successful week of new recipes :)

Plan for this week:

Saturday: Cheese, crackers fruit and summer sausage plate.  I have cheese I bought in Leavenworth last weekend that we need to eat!

Sunday: Grilled Flank Steak

Monday: Leftovers

Tuesday: Blue Apron Meal: Seared Salmon & Salsa Verde with Sweet Piquante Pepper & Farro Salad  

Wednesday: Dinner with my mom!  Her turn :)

Thursday: Blue Apron Meal: Steak & Mushroom Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli

Friday: Day 1 of our Cougan-kid takeover weekend!  On Friday night we will just have Raleigh, so I'll likely pick up a pizza for them and make Blue Apron for me and Greg: Ginger Pork Burgers with Black Bean Mayo & Roasted Broccoli

Meal Planning: February 25th - March 2nd

Review from last week:

One of our favorites every time:

Blue Apron this week.  This orzo pasta was particularly incredible.  I'll make it again for sure. 

Another Blue Apron dish - Greg and I thought the chicken was delicious, but would have been better over rice vs. in a taco.

Chicken Pot Pie - my weakness.

Plan for next week:

For breakfast for the week: Taco Scramble 

I got an Insta Pot and I'm excited to test it out this week!

Sunday: This will be dinner on Sunday and lunch for the week: Instant Pot Chicken and Lentil Soup

Monday: Instant Pot Korean Beef

Tuesday: Leftovers

Wednesday: My mom is making chicken curry for dinner!

Thursday: Instant Pot Smoky Bacon Chili

Friday: Leftovers

Meal Planning: February 19th - 24th

Review from last week:

Two tried and true recipe right here.  Yum.

Plan for this week:

Monday: Gyro Meat  with lentils

Tuesday: Blue Apron Meal: Greek Chicken with Olive Tapenade & Creamy Orzo

Wednesday: Blue Apron Meal: Korean Chicken Tacos with Furikake Sweet Potatoes

Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie

Friday: Blue Apron Meal: Creamy Fusilli Bucati Pasta with Fried Rosemary & Walnuts

Saturday: Date Night Out (Pizza and Salad for Grandma and Ben)!