The Magnificent Menu

Despite getting my credit card statement and having 3 runny noses in the house, I have been in a good mood this whole week.

Why?

I made myself a weekly dinner menu. I feel super-organized and in control. I am Martha, hear me roar. No last minute runs to the supermarket to pick up missing ingredients. No panic as 5pm approaches. Just a calm and happy mom.

I sat down Sat. night and took a few minutes to take stock of what I had on hand and write down the following list of dinners for the week. Feel free to contact me for recipes.

I highly recommend taking the time to make yourself a weekly menu, too. Now, if I can only do it again next week....

Sunday:
Shabbos (Weekend) Leftovers (chicken, rice, zucchini, apple-cranberry bake)

Monday:
Garlic Bread (made from a whole-wheat roll I had left from previous week)
Pumpkin Bisque
Sauteed Tofu with Salad

Tuesday:
Tilapia with Shallot and Lemon Sauce
Quinoa with Corn, Black Beans, Red Pepper and Tomatoes
Dessert - Chocolate and Cinnamon Buns (we had company)

Wednesday:
Ground Turkey Burritos with Grilled Peppers and Onions, Corn and Black Beans (and homemade tortillas)
Guacamole

Thursday:
Baked Ziti
Corn Schnitzel - for my husband who's allergic to tomatoes, white flour, cheese, and everything else good in this world
Salad

Friday and Shabbos (Saturday):
Stay-tuned

The beauty of the menu is that the prep for one dinner can lead into the next. I used some corn and black beans tht I had left over from Tuesday as additions to Wednesday's burritos. Part of the noodles that I'm going to make for Thursday will be set aside for the third meal on Shabbos. It's all about planning to avoid those extra steps.