Anonymous
Post 01/10/2014 16:20     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:I love this thread -- so many great ideas! Let's keep it going and not have it devolve into a food fight, OK? There's no right answer on the planning v. spontaneity debate. Each approach obviously has its advantages and disadvantages; which one works best for you and your family depends on individual circumstances. When our kids were younger and I worked downtown, I planned meals by the week; now I WAH and we have only our youngest -- and most adventurous eater -- still living at home, so we can be more spontaneous. Even so, I usually have some idea on Sunday of what we might be eating later in the week. This week it's:

Monday -- fish tacos
Tuesday--pasta with roast veggies of some sort
Weds. -- I'll take a look at Post and Times food sections for inspiration
Thurs -- whatever DD would like -- she deserves a treat as Friday will be her toughest exam
Fri. -- homemade pizza if DD feels like making it
Sat. -- date night for DH and me; DD will go to a friend's birthday party
Sunday -- roast chicken w/ spinach and hummus


I'm taking a guess -- is this poster also the same mom who posted a while back about cooking for her son and his friends (which for some crazy DCUM reason was controversial)? I'd like to say you sound like one super cool mom and I hope to be like you (and cook like you) some day!
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2014 12:28     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Most of these weekly menus sound lovely and delicious! Just curious, how many of the posters are SAHM vs. Full time working Moms? Can you indicate which you are when you post your menu? I would be interested in seeing what other Full time working moms are making so I can get some easy (I assume!) week-night recipe ideas. Thanks!


I Work full time and this is my menu for this week that I posted. However I work only 8hrs a day and have 10 min commute and can WFH 2 days a week. I love cooking and have the time to do it.

M-Ginger Turkey Meatballs, cauliflower "rice", bokchoy
T-"Chipotle Style" Burrito Bowl, vegetarian
W-Moroccan spiced Salmon over homemade Tabbouleh
Th-Spiced Lentil Soup with Chorizo Sausage, side of baby kale salad
Fri-Quinoa Superfood Salad with Cajun Shrimp


These sound really good! Do you mind sharing the recipe?
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2014 21:24     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
WOHM and vegetarian here.

Monday - Sweet and Sour Seitan with Brown Rice
Tuesday - Acorn Squash (Microwaved) topped with Black Beans, Red Peppers, and Onions
Wednesday - Fajitas with Vegetarian “Chicken” and Vegetarian Refried Beans (was supposed to make black beans but felt too lazy)
Thursday - Vegetable Curry with Rice and Tomato Cucumber Salad
Friday - Date night!

We are having more meat substitutes this week than usual, but I had a lot on hand that I needed to use up. All of these took less than 1/2 hour, except the rice which was cooked in a rice cooker.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 21:04     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:Most of these weekly menus sound lovely and delicious! Just curious, how many of the posters are SAHM vs. Full time working Moms? Can you indicate which you are when you post your menu? I would be interested in seeing what other Full time working moms are making so I can get some easy (I assume!) week-night recipe ideas. Thanks!


I Work full time and this is my menu for this week that I posted. However I work only 8hrs a day and have 10 min commute and can WFH 2 days a week. I love cooking and have the time to do it.

M-Ginger Turkey Meatballs, cauliflower "rice", bokchoy
T-"Chipotle Style" Burrito Bowl, vegetarian
W-Moroccan spiced Salmon over homemade Tabbouleh
Th-Spiced Lentil Soup with Chorizo Sausage, side of baby kale salad
Fri-Quinoa Superfood Salad with Cajun Shrimp
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 21:02     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
I was a poster with a menu and also a WOH mom. Many of my meals this week came from the freezer -- chili, soup, even the rice we had tonight with salmon. Especially at this time of year I do quite a bit of weekend cooking of things like lasagna, chili, pork BBQ, pot pie filling, soup, that makes lots and can be frozen (helps that its just my son and me, so the cooking makes more meals). Really helps with the weeknight cooking!
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 18:48     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
I am 11:55 and woh, My DH is SAHD but even when we both worked, our meals were easy. Prep on weekend an out together in 30 minutes during workweek.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 13:43     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:Most of these weekly menus sound lovely and delicious! Just curious, how many of the posters are SAHM vs. Full time working Moms? Can you indicate which you are when you post your menu? I would be interested in seeing what other Full time working moms are making so I can get some easy (I assume!) week-night recipe ideas. Thanks!


I posted about having Thomas Keller's roast chicken then pot pie, etc. I SAH and can prep during the youngest's nap time. However, DH travels a lot and when he's out of town, we do meals that take under 30 min to make. The gnocchi with tomato, butter, onion sauce is an example of something easy, though you'd have to make the sauce ahead of time as I think it needs 45 min to cook (though it is dead simple to make---throw butter, halved onion, can of tomatoes in a pot and let simmer). It freezes well so you could make this ahead of time. The gnocchi is store-made and cooks fast. The taco pizza is also super easy. I follow The Pioneer Woman's basic recipe and make my own crust, but you could use store-bought raw dough, make your own and freeze it, or even use Boboli as the base. Both of those dinners can be made with mostly pantry or staple items. When I worked full time with kids, my easiest meal was some variety of chicken sausage, a box of couscous, and a steamed veggie. The whole thing took about 5 min to prep and 10 to cook.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 13:26     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
WOHM

Monday - brisket (previously frozen)
Tuesday - salmon cakes
Wednesday - DH home late so something simple for kids like scrambled eggs and cheese quesadillas
Thursday - spaghetti with turkey meatballs
Friday - pulled chicken in crockpot
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 13:10     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
Monday - steak & broccoli
Tuesday - roasted chicken & salad
Wednesday - takeout (Indian)
Thursday - pork carnitas over rice (crockpot)
Friday - TBD, maybe eat out

SAHM

Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 13:05     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
Most of these weekly menus sound lovely and delicious! Just curious, how many of the posters are SAHM vs. Full time working Moms? Can you indicate which you are when you post your menu? I would be interested in seeing what other Full time working moms are making so I can get some easy (I assume!) week-night recipe ideas. Thanks!
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 11:55     Subject: What's your menu for this week?
So far our weekly menu has been this:

Sunday - crockpot chicken w/ salsa and black beans made into Enchiladas and Tortilla soup that night.
Monday - Ravioli and Green Salad
Tuesday - Shrimp and Brocolli w/ red curry paste/coconut milk.
Wednesday - buffalo chicken with salad
Thursday - leftovers
Friday - pork chops and brussel sprouts
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 11:37     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:Sunday -- Steamed cabbage, carrots, and onions with smoked sausage
Monday -- Baked chicken thighs with white beans, stewed tomato and kale
Tuesday -- Orange and honey chicken thighs with brown and wild rice and mixed veggies
Wednesday -- leftovers
Thursday -- Granny smith apples and hot italian sausage
Friday -- Breakfast for dinner, shaved brussel sprout "hash browns", french toast
Saturday -- Picnic at the ski hill, PB and J's, carrots and guacamole to dip.



Hilarious addition!

Where did you eat the Granny smith apples?
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 09:49     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:Sunday -- Steamed cabbage, carrots, and onions with smoked sausage
Monday -- Baked chicken thighs with white beans, stewed tomato and kale
Tuesday -- Orange and honey chicken thighs with brown and wild rice and mixed veggies
Wednesday -- leftovers
Thursday -- Granny smith apples and hot italian sausage
Friday -- Breakfast for dinner, shaved brussel sprout "hash browns", french toast
Saturday -- Picnic at the ski hill, PB and J's, carrots and guacamole to dip.



Can I come live at your house? And go skiing with you?
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 22:01     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
Anonymous wrote:Sunday -- Steamed cabbage, carrots, and onions with smoked sausage
Monday -- Baked chicken thighs with white beans, stewed tomato and kale
Tuesday -- Orange and honey chicken thighs with brown and wild rice and mixed veggies
Wednesday -- leftovers
Thursday -- Granny smith apples and hot italian sausage
Friday -- Breakfast for dinner, shaved brussel sprout "hash browns", french toast
Saturday -- Picnic at the ski hill, PB and J's, carrots and guacamole to dip.



Tell me more about these apples and sausages...
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 21:55     Subject: Re:What's your menu for this week?
Sunday -- Steamed cabbage, carrots, and onions with smoked sausage
Monday -- Baked chicken thighs with white beans, stewed tomato and kale
Tuesday -- Orange and honey chicken thighs with brown and wild rice and mixed veggies
Wednesday -- leftovers
Thursday -- Granny smith apples and hot italian sausage
Friday -- Breakfast for dinner, shaved brussel sprout "hash browns", french toast
Saturday -- Picnic at the ski hill, PB and J's, carrots and guacamole to dip.