Who has time to plan REAL dinners when all one wants to think about is Dinner Party Planning?
Well. Unfortunately, one’s family still needs to eat.
Here’s the menu for the week:
Dinners for the Week of April 9-15:
- Szechuan Stir Fry: https://www.com/sizzlin-spicy-szechuan-stir-fry/
Follow Up: This was DELICIOUS. I used 1/16 of a teaspoon of five spice powder and it was exactly the right amount. I love how this sauce goes well with pretty much any veggies. You can throw in bell peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli, pea pods — whatever! Anything goes! My only complaint was that I didn’t make enough vegetables. Make more veggies next time!
- Quick Garlicky Shrimp and Couscous with Broccolini: https://www.com/quick-garlic-shrimp-and-couscous/, https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2019/03/crispy-oven-roasted-broccolini.html
Follow Up: We did not actually make the shrimp portion of this meal (I think I made the broccolini with the vinegar chicken). The broccolini was fine, but I think I just don’t really LIKE broccolini. The stems are too tough for me to enjoy and the fluffy part is too small to make it worth the EXORBITANT price. I think I will stick to broccoli.
- Chicken Breasts with Shallots & Broccoli: https://www.com/skinless-chicken-thighs-with-shallots/
- Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce with Zucchini Noodles: https://www.com/poached-salmon-in-coconut-lime-sauce/
Follow Up: This was delicious. I made it with zucchini noodles, but I think it would be yummy to stir fry some bell peppers and/or broccoli with the sauce.
- Mexican Salad with Shrimp/Chicken: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/everyday-mexican-salad/
Follow Up: This was delicious. I “marinated” the chicken and shrimp in a teeny bit of olive oil and a good heap of homemade taco seasoning. Very yummy and satisfying.
- Black Bean Burritos
- Out
What’s on your meal plan, Internet?
Your menu sounds so delicious and HEALTHY to boot! I need to try some of these recipes! We had pesto pasta with broccoli and ricotta last night, having a sausage potato soup in the crockpot tonight, out tomorrow, leftovers on thursday, steak sandwiches on friday, and out on saturday!
We leave tomorrow for North Carolina. Only Curly is going with Coach and I- to dance in World Championships of Irish dancing. I am feeling remarkably calm, despite the fact that I am leaving the other kids home. Ed is in charge. He is responsible. Still. I made a ton of food so they have options in the fridge, and we take stuff with us. Sloppy Joe’s. Turkey, sweet and sour green bean casserole, Cheesy chicken, pizza casserole, and Irish soda bread. Reggie plans to hang at his buddy’s house most of the time, so I am sending them a tray of pizza cass and some of the soda bread.