Super busy and having people over on Saturday which means a much more exciting menu than usual but it also contains brie so there are no downsides.

Saturday leftovers
brie, cranberry chutney, crostini
calzone
eton mess

Sunday toast and eggs
creamy orzo with roasted vegetables

Monday double egg fried rice, scallion pancakes, miso soup, fruit
refried bean, vegetable, and rice bowls

Tuesday carrot rolls, chicken noodle soup, salad, fruit
salmon and couscous

Wednesday creamy orzo with roasted vegetables, pickles, chips
fried rice and scallion pancakes

Thursday tex mex roll ups, roasted corn salad, fruit
carrots rolls and soup

Friday breaded eggplant, dipping sauce, salad, boiled egg, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

breaded eggplant
creamy orzo
roasted vegetables
fried rice
scallion pancakes
tex mex roll ups
carrot rolls
chicken noodle soup

Shopping List

onions
milk
lime curd
meringue
whipping cream
breadcrumbs
eggplant
corn
zucchini
pepper
onions
frozen veg
rice
scallions
yeast
mushrooms
mozz
parm
whole chicken
red sauce
tortillas
cheddar
salsa
red onion
black beans
orzo
carrots
broccoli
brie
fruit
cereal
salad

It snowed for three days in a row but now we’re back to more fall-like weather for some reason? Looks like there won’t be snow for an entire week which is just a real shame!

Saturday leftovers
bean and cheese quesadillas

Sunday toast and eggs
spinach and ricotta quiche

Monday chicken tikka masala, rice, fruit, carrots/hummus
fried falafel, couscous, salad

Tuesday tomato soup, french onion dip, breadsticks, salad, fruit
baked salmon, couscous, salad

Wednesday spinach ricotta quiche, salad, fruit
tikka masala, rice

Thursday pan fried falafel, vegetable couscous, fruit
tomato soup, onion dip, breadsticks

Friday potato gratin, salad, boiled egg, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

quesadillas
potato gratin
chicken tikka masala
spinach ricotta quiche
french onion dip
tomato soup
breadsticks
falafel

Shopping List

pinto beans
sesame seeds
tomato sauce
bananas
apples
potatoes
tomatoes
onions
salad
carrots
zucchini
lentils
couscous
butter
milk x 2
cream
yogurt
cream cheese
gruyere
cheddar
ricotta
frozen spinach
salmon

It’s Thanksgiving week which means a little bit more of a hectic schedule and some extra take out food to off set how hard I’ll be working on Thursday to produce a big meal (I bet that fast food gets a weird boost around this time of year?).

Saturday leftovers
out @ sushi

Sunday toast and eggs
pelmini, salad

Monday wild mushroom and rice soup, black bread, salad, fruit
sweet and sour chicken

Tuesday gulerodsbrod, loaded salad
pasta with vegetables

Wednesday sweet and sour chicken, rice,
wild mushroom and rice soup

Thursday Thanksgiving!
Soup: Corn Bisque with Creama and Basil Oil
Bread: Sweet Potato Souffle
Vegetable Side: Potato and Green Bean Saute
Main: Duck Cassoulet
Dessert: Apple, Goat Cheese, and Honey Tarts
Drink: Cranberry Champagne Cocktails

Friday leftovers
take out 🙂

Things to Make

gulerodsbrod
wild rice and mushroom soup
sweet and sour chicken

Shopping List

red suace
soy sauce
coconut milk
apples
grapes
bananas
salad
peppers (red/green)
carrots
mushrooms
onions
sunflower seeds
corn starch
wild rice
vegetable stock
flour
pasta
black bread
chicken breasts
milk
butter
eggs
cereal

Thanksgiving List:
sweet potatoes (2)
cranberries
carrots
onions
celery
lemon (1)
limes (4)
garlic
basil
baby red potatoes (,5 kg)
green beans (,5kg)
apples (3)
corn
chili powder
honey
gelatin
butter x 2
heavy cream (250ml)
sour cream
eggs
goat cheese (250g)
duck (whole)
1 pound turkey sausage
puff pastry
cranberry juice
prosecco (2 bottles)
brandy

I forgot to post a menu last week somehow even though I was working on lots of recipe posts at the same time, making it even strangers to have forgotten but the good news is that this week I have a menu AND next week will include a glorious Thanksgiving menu!

Saturday leftovers
out @ Milan’s

Sunday out @ ??
pasta with roasted red pepper, goat cheese, mushrooms and spinach

Monday burrito bowl, salad, chips and salsa, fruit
popovers with mushroom ragu

Tuesday chicken noodle soup, bread, salad, fruit
zucchini and carrot pancakes

Wednesday popovers with mushroom ragu, cucumber and tomato salad, boiled egg, fruit
burrito bowl

Thursday pasta with veg and goat cheese, salad, carrots and hummus
chicken soup

Friday squash and white bean saute, cucumber and tomato salad, biscuits, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

chicken noodle soup
popovers
mushroom ragu
pasta with red pepper, goat cheese, etc.
burrito bowl
biscuits
pancakes
squash and white bean saute
cucumber and tomato salad

Shopping List

apples
oranges
grapes
carrots
tomatoes
cucumber
chives
mushrooms
zucchini
salad
peppers (red and green)
red onion
squash
chips
salsa
white vinegar
canned tomato
black beans
white beans
walnuts
pasta
baking powder
goat cheese
cheddar
butter
milk
sour cream
cereal
chicken legs
ground turkey

After a daring week long bout with the stomach flu, I am happy to report that I feel much better and I’m looking forward to eating real food and even better yet, cooking real food this week.

Saturday leftovers
piled high nachoes

Sunday toast and eggs
out for dinner

Monday leftover chili, cornbread, salad, fruit
mac and cheese

Tuesday red curry baked potatoes, bread, fruit
homemade spaghettios

Wednesday mac and cheese, salad, baked green beans, fruit
vegetable fried rice

Thursday homemade spaghettios
red curry baked potatoes, baked green beans, fruit

Friday vegetable fried rice
homemade pizza

Things to Make

homemade spaghettios with meatballs
mac and cheese
red curry baked potatoes
vegetable fried rice

Shopping List

chips
chili beans
cheddar
sour cream
salsa
eggs
salad
apples
oranges
kiwis
macs
potatoes
tiny noodles
ground turkey
chicken breast
tomato puree x 2
milk
balsamic vinegar
cereal
cat food (dry)

After a daring week long bout with the stomach flu, I am happy to report that I feel much better and I’m looking forward to eating real food and even better yet, cooking real food this week.

Saturday leftovers
out @ Milan’s

Sunday toast and eggs
fish and chips

Monday mushroom risotto, baked zucchini fries, fruit
mini chicken pot pie

Tuesday vegetarian stoch eggs, salad, carrots and hummus, fruit
black bean tortilla soup, cornbread muffins

Wednesday mini chicken pot pie, salad, bread, fruit
mushroom risotto

Thursday sun dried tomato babka, cream cheese, cold cuts
pasta with vegetables

Friday black bean tortilla soup, roasted corn salad, cornbread muffins
homemade pizza

Things to Make

mini chicken pot pie
vegetarian scotch eggs
sun dried tomato babka
mushroom risotto
black bean tortilla soup
cornbread (muffins)
baked zucchini fries

Shopping List

veg oil
chickpeas x 2
black beans
tortillas
apples
avocado
red pepper
zucchini
mushroom
salad
grapes
apples
corn
carrots
oranges
flour
pasta
breadcrumbs
veg stock
yeast
eggs
butter
hummus
milk
sun dried tomatoes
cereal
cat food (wet)
chicken legs
frozen peas
cold cuts