Weekly meals Oct. 27 – Nov. 1

Meal updates from last week:
We really enjoyed all of the meals from last week.  We especially liked the lemongrass shrimp bowl as well as the Greek power bowl.  What can I say, I am a sucker for a good bowl!  Last night we ended up having sushi for dinner, and it was outstanding!  We usually order takeout from the same place, but last night it was even better than ever.

This week is pretty calm, save for the fact that it is Halloween.  We will be eating at home Monday-Thursday, we don’t have plans Friday and we are supposed to go out Saturday but still searching for a sitter.  Tonight I made some hamburger soup and took it to my parent’s house, my mom made a green salad and we dipped cheese buns in the soup,  It was the perfect Sunday meal!

• Tuscan chicken tortellini soup from @twopeasandtheirpod it is supposed to very cold tomorrow so we are going to have back to back soup dinners.
• Roasted salmon with citrus-soy sauce from @nytcooking I can only access this recipe through their Instagram account, I cannot seem to find it on their website?  Find a similar recipe here.  I am not making the shaved brussels sprouts, but will serve this is steamed rice and a green salad.
• Roasted lemon rosemary chicken from @littlebroken we will eat this with a fall salad from @gimmesomeoven I will also make some butter and cheese pasta for the kids to have with their chicken.
• Before we head out trick or treating I will  make the kids some jack-o-lantern quesadillas, my husband and I will eat sheet pan chicken fajitas from @themodernproper.

I don’t have any plans to bake this week, I still have some canned pumpkin and did find a very intriguing cookie recipe.  We will see if I find the time to make them.  I also have to confess, I have been looking at different Christmas cookie recipes, I know that it is a little early but I can’t help myself!  Shopping made easy with Dinner List 110

Happy Halloween,
Sara

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Weekly meals Oct. 7 – Oct. 11

Meal updates from last week:
Favourites from last week were: Shepherd’s pie and the chicken buddha bowls.  We enjoyed the turkey sloppy joe’s, and I didn’t end up making the lo mein as we decided to have waffles instead.  All of the pumpkin muffins from last week are gone!  I’m not sure if I will make more, or try a different recipe.  This weekend I finally got the chance to make grape jelly, and pumpkin cookies to serve to friends that came for dinner tonight.  Was a highly successful Sunday of cooking!

This week we will be eating at home Sunday-Wednesday, we are going away for the long weekend, spending time with family and enjoying a non-traditional Canadian Thanksgiving.

• Italian bolognese sauce from @fooddotcom we ate this with spaghetti, caesar salad and fresh bread.  The sauce took a long time, but let me tell you it was worth every minute!  I didn’t realize until after I serve dinner that I forgot to add the milk to the sauce.  I am not sure that it would’ve made a big difference, perhaps it would have made it creamier?
• Barbecued chicken with autumn glow salad from @pinchofyum it looks like Monday is going to be one of the last warmish days, so I am going to take advantage and grill some chicken.  We will eat this with a salad full of fall flavours.
• Thai coconut curry shrimp noodle bowl from @howsweeteats I am not sure if my kids will like this meal, I am crossing my fingers and will let you know.
• BLT salad from @marthastewart this is a family favourite that I haven’t made in a long time.  My kids love eating the homemade croutons.

I still have a cup of pumpkin left over from my muffins and cookies, if time allows I will bake another pumpkin recipe this week.  I also have a recipe for banana date muffins that I’ve been told are the best muffins ever.  I bought all of the ingredients, so stay tuned to see if they are worth all of the hype!  Today my mom dropped by and gave me a new cookbook!  I cannot wait to look through Fraiche Food, Full Hearts by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer, the recipes that I have looked at so far look amazing!  Shopping made easier with shopping list 108

Happy cooking and Happy Thanksgiving,
Sara

 

Weekly meals Oct. 8 – Oct. 12

Meal updates from last week:
The meatloaf sheet pan dinner was delicious and so simple to make.  I loved the Thai ramen, my kids weren’t as impressed with them.  I think that it was because they were really saucy and sometimes my kids are put off by too much sauce.  They did really like the sweet fire chicken, but I didn’t put sauce on their chicken I kept it plain.  Last night we celebrated Thanksgiving with our family, everyone brought something and it was all amazing.  My mom hosted and cooked the turkey, stuffing and made the gravy.  My sister-in-law made the mashed potatoes, I made turnips and birthday cake, my aunt made maple soy glazed brussels sprouts and butternut squash and my grandma made the Pumpkin Pie.

This week we will be eating at home Monday-Friday, my son started playing basketball and his games are all on Friday night, meaning that we will need to eat at home or grab a quick dinner out.

• BLT salad with buttermilk dressing from @marthastewart I have shared this recipe many times before and it never disappoints.
• Pork fried rice from @rachaelrayshow I have made this recipe before and it was a hit!  My daughter is off meat unless it is ground, so this paired with her other favourite food rice will be a winner for sure!
• Sloppy joe tacos from @gimmesomeoven my son has been asking for tacos and this recipe goes a little bit beyond the traditional taco.  I like to eat mine over a bed of shredded lettuce topped with some broken tortilla chips.
• Grilled chicken kale salad with peanut vinaigrette from @skinnytaste this is a new salad for us, but as you know I love a dinner salad.
• Grilled chicken sausage with roasted potatoes and cauliflower.  I will serve this with some grainy and Dijon mustards.  My kids will dip their sausage and potatoes in ketchup.

Last week I had another chance to use pumpkin in some baking, I made a batch of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.  I left half on the counter, which were eaten in days, and I froze the rest to gift to my son’s teacher.  They were soft and chewy with a hint of spice, I didn’t add the walnuts instead added a new more chocolate chips!  Dinner List 70 will help with this week’s shopping.

Happy cooking,
Sara