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Dinner Menu/Shopping List

AJesteramAJesteram
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Sooo I decided I was going to go ahead and post this...it makes me feel more productive when I actually put this together for the week :)

Monday:
Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

Tuesday:
Chicken and Dumplings [Clicky]

Wednesday:
Salmon Skewers [Clicky]

Thursday:
BBQ Stuffed Baked Potatoes [Clicky]

Friday:
Taco Salad


Shopping List:

Produce:
Iceberg Lettuce
Mint
Grape Tomatoes
Sweet Onion
Baking Potatoes
Lemon
Lime
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Watermelon
Pineapple

Meat:
Shredded BBQ Chicken

Canned Goods:
Chicken Broth
Kidney Beans
Olives
Chopped Green CHiles
Salsa Cream of Mushroom

Bread/Dry Goods:
Taco Seasoning
Tortilla Chips
Orzo

Cold/Freezer:
Milk
Parmesan Cheese
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Mixed Veggies
Biscuits
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese


Oh and I will be making this just because it sounds amazing:
Mojito Marinated Fruit
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  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Do you make your own BBQ chicken?  I'm playing recipe collector for the next few months, so, while I can't really contribute productively until August, I'm snagging the good stuff :)

    And to make your links say clicky - type CLICKY, highlight it and click the little link button down at the bottom (the chainlink/infinity looking thing) and insert into the link URL field :)
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  • NurseyKNurseyK
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    edited December 2011
    Ok, so I have a menu list... which can be chosen from. I think it's too hard to plan what I will make for what day because what I am hungry for depends on how much energy I have. (Wow, hello run on sentence.) :)

    The list:
    Frozen italian meatballs and homemade marinera
    Leftover chorizo burgers (from our BBQ yesterday)
    Chicken baked in green chili and home grown parsley sauce
    Asparagus
    Salads
    Turkey/ham lettuce wraps with pico de gallo and cream cheese
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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    Ahhh thank you SO much! I kept trying to figure it out and then finally just gave up! lol

    This week I'm just going to be buying the BBQ chicken...the night I'm making the potatoes I actually have to work kinda late so I won't really have time. But now that you mentioned it I think I may hunt down a good recipe for BBQ chicken so I can make it in the future!

    Oh and for collecting recipes try out Taste of Home, My Recipes, and Eating Well! They're the ones I mainly use and I've found tons of stuff that tastes amazing! :)
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  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think Ma usually does bbq in the crockpot, but hers isn't my favorite.  I know it just does the shredded thing well.  :)

    And I will definitely start checking those out.  I got a sweet little recipe box for Christmas/my birthday from Grandma, and I'm anxious to start filling it.

    (I felt the need to AW it)

    ETA: Liv, recipes?!
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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    Aw, how cute! I have a really cute one too...but lately I haven't felt like writing recipes out because I'm lazy/don't have time! On those websites you can save the recipe and it will compile your grocery list for those dinners. That's the ONLY reason my grocery list is organized like that :)
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  • mookow86mookow86
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    edited December 2011
    We made chicken tortilla soup yesterday which will hopefully last a few more days. Tonight we're making arepas with black bean filling which will also hopefully last a few days. Then we'll probably do breakfast for dinner...maybe bacon and eggs and homemade waffles.
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    edited December 2011
    I want the recipes for that creamy bow tie pasta and for the red lentil curry with spciy tofu!


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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dinner-menushopping-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:50ab84b5-7130-4dee-a049-82e321af0520Post:211ff25d-d0a6-403c-a591-37750a3dd398">Re: Dinner Menu/Shopping List</a>:
    [QUOTE]I want the recipes for that creamy bow tie pasta and for the red lentil curry with spciy tofu!
    Posted by desertsun[/QUOTE]

    Here you go- <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Creamy-Bow-Tie-Pasta">Creamy Bow Tie Pasta</a>
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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dinner-menushopping-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:50ab84b5-7130-4dee-a049-82e321af0520Post:b0bf73fc-9561-403b-b619-11edfec2c733">Re: Dinner Menu/Shopping List</a>:
    [QUOTE]We made <strong>chicken tortilla soup</strong> yesterday which will hopefully last a few more days. Tonight we're making arepas with black bean filling which will also hopefully last a few days. Then we'll probably do breakfast for dinner...maybe bacon and eggs and homemade waffles.
    Posted by mookow86[/QUOTE]

    Ooooo that sounds good! Recipe? :)
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    edited December 2011
    Liv, what kind of curry paste do you use and where do you find it?


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  • mookow86mookow86
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    edited December 2011
    Here it is!

    Chicken Tortilla Soup
    1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
    8 c. low sodium chicken broth
    1 large white onion, quartered and peeled
    4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
    8-10 sprigs fresh cilantro
    2 tsp dried oregano
    8 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
    2 T vegetable oil
    2 medium tomatoes, quartered
    1 jalapeno chili, seeds and ribs removed
    1 1/2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce

    Garnishes: lime wedges, avocado slices, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, jalapeno, sour cream

    1. Bring the chicken, broth, 2 onion quarters, 2 garlic cloves, cilantro sprigs, and 1/2 tsp salt to boil over medium high hight in a large saucepan.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.  Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate.  Pour the broth through a strainer, discarding the solids.  When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite size pieces.

    2.  Meanwhile, heat oven to 425F.  Toss tortilla strips with 1 T of the oil, spread them out over a baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally until crisp and golden.  Season with salt and transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

    3.  Puree the tomatoes, remaining 2 onion quarters, remaining 2 garlic cloves, jalapeno, 1 1/2 tsp of the chipotle, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth.  Heat the remaining 1T oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until simmering.  Add the pureed mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until darkened in color, about 10 minutes.  Stir in the strained broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.

    4.  Stir in the remaining chipotle to taste.  Add the shredded chicken and simmer until heated through.  Place tortilla strips in the bottom of individual bowls, ladle soup over the top, and garnish!

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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dinner-menushopping-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:50ab84b5-7130-4dee-a049-82e321af0520Post:24a9af80-571e-488f-a1e9-f9b36649f9ec">Re: Dinner Menu/Shopping List</a>:
    [QUOTE]Here it is! Chicken Tortilla Soup 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast 8 c. low sodium chicken broth 1 large white onion, quartered and peeled 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled 8-10 sprigs fresh cilantro 2 tsp dried oregano 8 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips 2 T vegetable oil 2 medium tomatoes, quartered 1 jalapeno chili, seeds and ribs removed 1 1/2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce Garnishes: lime wedges, avocado slices, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, jalapeno, sour cream 1. Bring the chicken, broth, 2 onion quarters, 2 garlic cloves, cilantro sprigs, and 1/2 tsp salt to boil over medium high hight in a large saucepan.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.  Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate.  Pour the broth through a strainer, discarding the solids.  When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite size pieces. 2.  Meanwhile, heat oven to 425F.  Toss tortilla strips with 1 T of the oil, spread them out over a baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally until crisp and golden.  Season with salt and transfer to paper towel-lined plate. 3.  Puree the tomatoes, remaining 2 onion quarters, remaining 2 garlic cloves, jalapeno, 1 1/2 tsp of the chipotle, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth.  Heat the remaining 1T oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until simmering.  Add the pureed mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until darkened in color, about 10 minutes.  Stir in the strained broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. 4.  Stir in the remaining chipotle to taste.  Add the shredded chicken and simmer until heated through.  Place tortilla strips in the bottom of individual bowls, ladle soup over the top, and garnish!
    Posted by mookow86[/QUOTE]

    Thank you!

    See this is why I love posting my dinner menu- we all get some awesome recipes! :)
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  • bourgehmbourgehm
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    edited December 2011
    Okay seriuosly, that chicken tortilla soup sounds amazing. YUM. Added to my must-make recipe list.
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  • mookow86mookow86
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah it really has good flavor! If I made it again I think I'd toss in some veggies...maybe some corn and beans or something.
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  • oceana919oceana919
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    edited December 2011
    Menu

    Monday
    Chipotle carryout

    Tuesday
    Slowcooker Carnitas Sandwiches (LINK)
    Southwest Oven Baked Onion Rings
    Cilantro Lime Cobbed Corn

    Wednesday
    Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Sauce
    Baked Asparagus

    Thursday
    Broiled BBQ Flank Steak
    Parmesan Couscous
    Stirfry Tex-Mex Veggies*

    Friday
    Chicken Picatta with Whole Wheat Angelhair (LINK)
    Lemon & Almond Green Beans
    Strawberry Dessert Cups

    Saturday
    Smoked Gouda, Proscuitto & Smoked Paprika Mac & Cheese (LINK)
    Baked Asparagus

    Sunday
    Teriyaki Skirt Steak
    Fried Rice
    Stirfry Asian Veggies*

    Other
    Pumpkin zucchini muffins
    Turkey & bean chili

    Shopping List

    Farmers Market
    Green beans
    Asparagus
    Cilantro
    Tomato
    Cherry tomatoes
    Yellow Onion
    Green Onions
    Strawberries
    Jalapeno or Poblano Pepper
    Zucchini
    Cobb corn
    Lemons

    Grocery Store
    Lean pork loin
    Ground turkey
    Proscuitto
    Skirt steak
    BBQ Baste
    Smoked gouda cheese
    Lunch meat & cheese
    Sponge cake dessert cups
    5-Grain Bread
    Canellini beans
    Canned diced tomatoes
    Tomato paste
    Parmesan couscous
    Ground cumin
    Eggs
    Creamer

    Already in the Cabinet/Fridge
    Meat (chicken breasts, flank steak)
    Condiments (teriyaki, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, cooking wines)
    Capers
    Spices
    Canned pumpkin
    Parmesan cheese
    Pastas (raviolis, macaroni elbows, angelhair, brown rice)
    Sliced almonds
    Fresh garlic
    Fresh ginger
    Limes
    Stirfry veggies*
    Milk

    *About once a month, DH and I buy fresh produce, cut it up into stirfry mixes, and freeze it for later use. It cuts down on wasted produce and saves us a lot of prep time when it comes to actual cooking.

    Asian stirfry mix - yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, carrot, zucchini, baby portabella mushroom, green onion

    Tex-Mex stirfry mix - red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, yellow onion, baby portabella mushroom

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  • AJesteramAJesteram
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dinner-menushopping-list?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:50ab84b5-7130-4dee-a049-82e321af0520Post:a5a57e24-9d7d-4ff9-8052-9a99e1eee840">Re: Dinner Menu/Shopping List</a>:
    [QUOTE]Menu Monday Chipotle carryout Tuesday Slowcooker Carnitas Sandwiches ( LINK ) <strong>Southwest Oven Baked Onion Rings</strong> Cilantro Lime Cobbed Corn Wednesday Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Tomato Sauce Baked Asparagus Thursday Broiled BBQ Flank Steak Parmesan Couscous Stirfry Tex-Mex Veggies* Friday Chicken Picatta with Whole Wheat Angelhair ( LINK ) Lemon & Almond Green Beans Strawberry Dessert Cups Saturday <strong>Smoked Gouda, Proscuitto & Smoked Paprika Mac & Cheese </strong>( LINK ) Baked Asparagus Sunday Teriyaki Skirt Steak Fried Rice Stirfry Asian Veggies* Other Pumpkin zucchini muffins Turkey & bean chili Shopping List Farmers Market Green beans Asparagus Cilantro Tomato Cherry tomatoes Yellow Onion Green Onions Strawberries Jalapeno or Poblano Pepper Zucchini Cobb corn Lemons Grocery Store Lean pork loin Ground turkey Proscuitto Skirt steak BBQ Baste Smoked gouda cheese Lunch meat & cheese Sponge cake dessert cups 5-Grain Bread Canellini beans Canned diced tomatoes Tomato paste Parmesan couscous Ground cumin Eggs Creamer Already in the Cabinet/Fridge Meat (chicken breasts, flank steak) Condiments (teriyaki, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, cooking wines) Capers Spices Canned pumpkin Parmesan cheese Pastas (raviolis, macaroni elbows, angelhair, brown rice) Sliced almonds Fresh garlic Fresh ginger Limes Stirfry veggies* Milk *About once a month, DH and I buy fresh produce, cut it up into stirfry mixes, and freeze it for later use. It cuts down on wasted produce and saves us a lot of prep time when it comes to actual cooking. Asian stirfry mix - yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, carrot, zucchini, baby portabella mushroom, green onion Tex-Mex stirfry mix - red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, yellow onion, baby portabella mushroom
    Posted by oceana919[/QUOTE]

    That Mac and Cheese looks and sounds amazing! Mmmmm. I will definitely be using that recipe at some point.

    Do you have a recipe for the Southwest Oven Baked Onion Rings?

    Seriously everything sounds amazing :)
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  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    And what is this cilantro lime cobbed corn?  How do you make it?

    My stomach just started growling...
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