I am going to do a quick link up with Nell and her new meal plan sharing link up, and share our meal plan for the week.
I plan Saturday through Friday, and always shop Saturday mornings.
Saturday: My awesom MIL is making it easy with my husband being away at a conference, and came to help with the girls and is taking us out for dinner tonight. The kids choice is Culver’s. We normally do eating out once a month or so, so this is a big deal.
Sunday: We are going to a Confirmation party for a cousin in Wisconsin… I really have it easy this weekend!
Monday: Chicken Kiev (from Joy of Cooking 75th anniversary edition, using dill instead of parsley), Dill mashed potatoes, and roasted green beans.
Tuesday: Spaghetti Carbonara (mmmm…bacon). I use the Joy of Cooking recipe, but since my brother is visiting, I am going to look into trying some of the tips from America’s Test Kitchen. And some veggie, whatever we are in the mood for.
Wednesday: Garden vegetable soup and french bread. The link it not to my exact recipe, but a similar one.
Thursday: Pot roast in the crock pot, potato “risotto” (when M gets an endowed chair I will start making the beef tenderloin that goes with this recipe), and some veggie.
Friday: Pizza at the All Saints day party at church! Easy peasy!
This is a strange meal planning week because we have three nights not eating at home, but next week there will be more serious planning.
Also, if you have any meal ideas, I know Nell would love some help!
LOVE that you're using Joy of Cooking. Such a great tome. And thank you so much for linking up! I'm inspired by your risotto to go with the pot roast!
I've never done chicken kiev but it is one I've been wanting to try for some time now. You've inspired me! I don't have the Joy of Cooking so I'll have to look around for a good recipe. Have any ideas?
Laurel, I am going to try this recipe this time. It is easier because it is baked instead of fried: http://cookingwithkim.wordpress.com/2006/04/02/chicken-kiev/
I love the Joy! But I am also finding that the recipes are limited in instruction at times, so I sometimes compare them with other recipes. However, I am pretty sure I have never made a recipe that as not delicious from it!