Weekly Menu (September 26 - October 2nd)

Never underestimate the power of a get-away weekend.  Seriously.  Just a couple of days away from my normal routine can totally reenergize, inspire and motivate me.  

Ben, Courtney and I got the chance to fly to Boston this weekend to spend some time with my brother and my niece.  Family time in Boston, Massachusetts + Perfect Fall Weather = Happy girl.  

Normally the day following a weekend get away is catch up day but today I have to go in for a root canal.  :(  I ordered my groceries online from Wal Mart.com last night so all I have to do it drive to the store today and wait for someone to load my groceries into my car for me.  (Gotta love the Wal Mart pick up service.)  I have an ambitious menu planned for the week - considering my compromised tooth situation - but better to overplan than under plan, I guess.  

Meals for the week:
Monday:  Shrimp Stir Fry

Tuesday:  Roast Chicken with Garlic Smashed Potatoes  This is a new recipe that you will definitely see on the blog in the near future.  

Wednesday:  Chicken Chimichangas  I am using the leftover brown rice from the Shrimp Stir Fry (Monday) and the leftover chicken from the Roast Chicken (Tuesday).  See what I did there?  

Thursday:  Meatloaf Burgers  A new recipe from my Cook's Country magazine.  I am SUPER excited about this recipe - it combines 2 of Courtney's favorite meals: meatloaf and burgers.  

Friday:  This is the homecoming football game for Courtney's high school.  Her soccer team is having a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for their team.  We will all be helping out with the fundraiser and of course eating BBQ in support of our favorite player.  

Saturday:  Today is the day of the homecoming dance.  (And all of the fun adventures that go along with it - hair and nail appointments, pictures etc.)  The girls will be heading out to dinner before they go the dance so that leave Ben and I on our own for dinner.  Sounds like date night to me!  

Sunday:  Waffle Bar  Complete with all the toppings: strawberries, chocolate chips, whipped cream - the works.


Groceries
Panko                                                      Parsely                                  1.5 pound 85% lean ground beef
Worcestershire Sauce                               Snow Peas                              Shrimp
Ketchup                                                   Baby Bella Mushrooms             Whole Chicken
Dijon Mustard                                          Broccoli
Onion Powder                                          Carrots                                   Hamburger Buns
Mayonnaise                                              Ginger                                    Whole Wheat Tortillas
Cider Vinegar                                           Lemon
Sherry                                                     Garlic                                     American Cheese
Hoisin                                                     Parsley                                    Egg
Soy Sauce                                                Lemon                                    1/2 & 1/2
Cornstarch                                              Yukon Gold Potatoes                Cheddar Cheese
Brown Rice                                              Onion
Chicken Broth
Chili Powder
Cumin
Pinto Beans
Flour

I thought I would share just a few more pictures from our trip to Boston because it was such a fun weekend.  

Here's to a great week.  

​Ciao!