The weather has been absolutely amazing for the past few days and so it looks like spring has finally sprung which is really great except of course, we’re going out of the country again for vacation soon so maybe we won’t get to enjoy it properly? I don’t know, either way this weeks menu is here and that’s what really matters anyway!

Saturday loaded salad
matzo ball soup

Sunday out @ Greta’s
grilled fish, roasted potatoes and carrots

Monday matzo ball soup, salad, fruit
vegetable tikka masala

Tuesday potato gratin, roasted veg, fruit
chicken fried rice

Wednesday vegetable tikka masala, yogurt with fruit
salmon and leek fritatta

Thursday refried bean bowls, carrots and hummus, fruit
potato gratin

Friday salmon and leek egg fritatta, salad, fruit
out @ Milan’s

Things To Cook

matzo ball soup
vegetable tikka masala
chicken fried rice
potato gratin
salmon and leek fritatta
refried beans

Shopping List

leeks
salad
cucumber
cherry tomatoes
red onions
red peppers
apples
bananas
potatoes
carrots
corn
whole chicken
salmon
white fish
red sauce
cheese
cream
eggs
yogurt
milk
mixed frozen veg
canned tomatoes
black beans
chickpeas
rice
cereal
cat food (wet and dry)
popcorn

Finally I am over my cold and I can get on with things like I wanted to since not only do I have no cold but I’m also back home! What a wonderful combination of things.

Saturday leftovers
brinner (egg and cheese sandwhich, fruit, grilled brussel sprouts)

Sunday eggs and toast
bean burger, potato wedges

Monday falafel, tabouli, yogurt sauce, fruit
vegetable fried rice

Tuesday vegetable biryani, naan, fruit
pasta with cream sauce

Wednesday bean burgers, carrots and hummus, fruit
chicken satay noodle salad

Thursday vegetable fried rice, salad, fruit
falafel and tabouli

Friday chicken satay noodle salad, fruit
pizza night!

Things to Cook

vegetable fried rice
Vegetable biryani
bean burgers
falafel
tabouli
chicken satay noodle salad

Shopping List

brussel sprouts
cauliflower
potatoes
onions
chilies
tomatoes
salad
oranges
kiwis
red cabbage
carrots
cucumber
cilantro
red onions
limes
chicken thighs
butter
cheddar
milk
yogurt
cereal
beans
cat food
chickpeas
basmati rice
rice noodles
red lentils

I woke up on Saturday morning with a fever so this menu is a little late and the recipes are easier than the last two weeks to try and give myself a break but I think it’ll still work out okay (as long as I can make it to the store today)

Saturday leftovers
loaded french fries

Sunday eggs and toast
delivery

Monday bean bowl, carrots and hummus, fruit
crab croquettes

Tuesday onion tart, salad, fruit
pasta with vegetables

Wednesday crab croquettes, 
bean bowls

Thursday turkeyloaf
onion tart

Friday falafel, tabbouleh
pizza night!

Things to Cook

onion tart
turkeyloaf
crab croquettes
falafel
tabbouleh
bean bow

Shopping List

cucumber
tomatoes
parsley
mint
lime
flour
butter
onions
guyere
milk
puff pastry
lentils
breadcrumbs
ground turkey
mushrooms
carrots
peppers
salad
apples
oranges
banana
ketchup
french fries
surumi
beans
rice
corn

It’s kind of odd being in someone’s house but I suppose it’s only a little different from being on vacation. This week’s menu is very ambitious to take advantage of the large kitchen, extra appliances, and dishwasher (the best part honestly!).

Saturday leftovers
crunch wrap supreme, salad

Sunday eggs and toast
halibut cheeks with miso broth, greens, sweet potato mash

Monday harira, salad, fruit
rainbow lasagna

Tuesday picnic pie, carrots and hummus, fruit
tofu laksa

Wednesday rainbow lasagna, salad, fruit
lentil wellington

Thursday tofu laksa, spiced rice, fruit
picnic pie

Friday lentil wellington, salad, yogurt with fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Cook

Rainbow Lasanga
Halibut with Miso Broth and Sweet Potato Mash
Crunchwrap Supreme
Tofu Laksa
Lentil Wellington
Picnic Pie

Shopping List

apples
grapes
bananas
oranges (4)
tomatoes
lettuce
onion
mushrooms
sweet potatoes (2)
potatoes (3)
turnip greens
carrots
sage
ground turkey (2)
EVOO
pesto
flour tortillas
corn tortillas
coconut milk
sesame seeds
puff pastry
eggs
butter
parmesan
milk
cheddar
butter spread
white beans (2)
tomato puree
lasanga

speciality store:
halibut cheeks
miso paste
lemongrass
tofu
egg noodles

I’m doing some house sitting for the next two weeks but we won’t be going over there until Tuesday so I kind of don’t want to shop until I can shop at the place I’ll be staying so the menu is a little messy for the next week. Good thing I made too much food last week!

Saturday cucumber and carrots sushi (for Rob’s)
dinner @ Rob’s

Sunday chopped liver toasts, salad
pasta with vegetables

Monday hummus warp, salad, boiled egg, fruit
chicken pot pie pie

Tuesday mushroom stroganoff, carrots and hummus, fruit
homemade pizza

Wednesday chicken pot pie, salad, apple
out @ Milan

Thursday kofta, rice, fruit
out @ Jurgen’s (beet salad)

Friday trash casserole, carrots and hummus, fruit
malai kofta

Things to Cook

cucumber sushi
malai kofta
chicken pot pie
no knead crockpot bread
mushroom stroganoff
hummus wrap

Shopping List

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Rainbow Lasagna

It’s hard to get back to routine after a week of strange and interesting meals but I suppose it’s worth the sacrifice. I’m hoping to get all my cooking done on Saturday and Sunday so that I can coast through the week but we’ll see how much of that actually pans out…

Saturday couscous with vegetables
piroshki (potato, spinach, cheese)

Sunday eggs with toast
arancini and salad

Monday piroshki, carrots and hummus, salad
vegetable stir fry

Tuesday kreplach, biscuits, fruit
fritatta

Wednesday arancini, roasted vegetables, fruit
zucchini pancakes

Thursday coconut lentils, quick naan, fruit
kreplach, biscuits

Friday frittata, salad, fruit
pizza night!

Things to Cook

kreplach
arancini
stir fry
piroshki
coconut lentils
drop biscuits
quick naan

Shopping List

apple
banana
grapes
carrots
cucumber
pepper
onions
avocado
mushroom
cauliflower
potatoes
salad
chicken breast
red sauce
ketchup
nachos
salsa
eggs
mozzarella
ricotta
cheese
green peas
corn
peanut butter
canned tomatoes
black beans
lasagna
flour
cat food