When I sat down to plan meals this weekend, I thought I did a pretty good job. Saturday and Sunday went along just fine. However, I needed several items that weren't in my pantry/fridge/freezers. I thought I'd pick them up at the grocery store and then I didn't. So Monday night's menu became something entirely off the cuff, using a recipe I've made many times and revamping it to what I had just purchased.
Today (Tuesday) I put my fridge in order and discovered I had leftovers that I hadn't planned to use. Rather than freeze these things and use them later, it would be more convenient to use them NOW, since I had to re-plan my menus anyway.
So here are my amended menus:
Monday: Armenian Potatoes with Zucchini and Tomato Basil Chicken Sausages
The Armenian potato recipe is one I haven't made in quite awhile. I decided to make it a one dish meal instead of serving each element separately. This was a last minute plan. It took a lot longer to cook than the potato recipe typically does and I believe this was due to the fact that I put frozen sausages into the pan. In future I'll not do that.
Tuesday: Tikka Masala with Chicken and Vegetables,Rice, Sliced Cucumbers, Naan
Sam brought over enough Tikka Masala for one. I thought I'd add a little more chicken, some zucchini and chickpeas to the serving he brought over. I believe this will stretch the Tikka Masala nicely.
Wednesday: Pinto Beans, Green Salad, Tortillas
Thursday: Beef Pot pie, Pear Salad
Friday: Tortilla Towers, Corn, Green Salad
I'll use some of the pinto beans and make a quick chili to layer with cheese and corn tortillas in a casserole dish.
Saturday: Spaghetti ala diable, Green Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread
I'll make this dish up on Friday. I'll use the second piece of chicken breast. I have leftover tomatoes from our Armenian potato dish, zucchini and bought fresh mushrooms so this dish is doable.
Sunday: Leftovers
This is part of my 'keep it simple' weekend plan.
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Mom taught me how to make her cabbage rolls yesterday. I had not had them in years. We have talked of all the lost recipes in the family. She does not have the recipes for her childhood favorite foods and a great aunt's meatloaf with stuffing on the middle that everyone loved died with her.
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