Back to planning

Updates:
I am back after taking a week off from planning, and taking my kids to sunny California.  I didn’t cook very much while away, we ate out for most of our dinners and then kept our breakfast and lunches pretty simple.  We did go to the most amazing restaurant while on the California coast, Din Tai Fung was everything that I wanted it to be.  We went for lunch and everything that we ordered was outstanding.  They are known for their soup dumplings and those were our favourites.  They have many different locations throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and New York.  If you are remotely close to one it is a must go!  We arrived back home mid-week and I kept our meals really simple: hamburger soup, picadillo and then we ordered Vietnamese Friday and went out for dinner Saturday.

This week we will be eating at home Sunday-Thursday, the boys are off for their hunting weekend so it will just be the girls at home this weekend.

• Avocado mojo bowls from @pinchofyum we had this tonight and for the chicken I used BBQ drumsticks
• BBQ salmon bowls with mango avocado salsa from @pinchofyum
• Shepherds pie from http://www.onedadskitchen.com I am going to make this early in the day and have it ready for a crazy activity night.
• BBQ sausage with a pear harvest salad from @acozykitchen I might add some roasted potatoes or simple buttered pasta for some added carbs.
• Tonight I will be working late so I will take leftovers or make a salad to have for dinner

Last week I started my holiday baking, I made nuts and bolts for my husband to gift when he goes home next weekend.  If I have time I will make these peppermint meltaways also a gift for friends and family.  Here are a few other holiday recipes I am excited to try: gingerbread white chocolate blondies, half-baked PB & J cookie bars, toadstool thumbprint cookies (IG account) and cinnamon roll cookies.  Make your grocery shopping more efficient with Grocery List 27 23

Happy week ahead,
Sara

Weekly meals Sept. 4 – Sept. 8

Meal updates from last week:
The two meals that we enjoyed the most were the flank steak as well as the sheet pan chicken with corn.  The sheet pan meal was amazing, and I will be making it again soon.  I served the Thai noodles to company on Saturday night along with fresh spring rolls and choco tacos for dessert.  Friday night we ordered sushi and Sunday night we ate leftover Thai noodles.  Tonight we are eating out to celebrate my mom’s birthday.

This week we will be eating at home Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Friday we are heading out for our last camping trip of the season.  Today I took some time to prep soup and muffins for the week ahead.  Both recipes are from the @bestofbridge, I went with a family favourite hamburger soup and a batch of banana muffins.

• Grilled honey butter chicken from @howsweeteats I will serve potato wedges and corn on the side.
• Chicken kofte protein bowl from @mediterranean.diet.plan this recipe is available through her IG account.
• BBQ salmon bowls with mango avocado salsa from @pinchofyum, the last few recipes that I have made from her site have been so delicious!

Here are some other recipes I want to try: panzanella salad with peaches and corn, lemon brownies, chopped salad and peach cobbler cookies.  This week is a short week and the grocery list was also short, I will get back into posting my lists next week.

Happy September,
Sara