What I really need to do is to come up with a convenient place to keep all the recipes I find in blogs or magazines so that I have one handy resource. I absolutely love Food & Wine Magazine!
I know I won’t be able to stick to a menu, so I won’t do this “officially”, but just give it a try “unofficially.” Also, we tend to go out to eat a fair amount, even though that is a challenge while GF. (I’m stubborn.) We have a tradition/habit of going out with our friends each Tuesday to the same place – a brew pub of all places. They actually have really good salads, as well as mixed drinks and wine.
As it’s already after dinner on Monday, the first day is easy! lol!
Shepherd’s Pie
(leftover lamb with carrots, onions and peas; topped with mashed potatoes)
Tuesday
Dinner out at Big River Grille
Wednesday
Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas
(something like was Seamaiden made the other day at Book of Yum)
Thursday
Baked Parmesan Flounder
possibly with the accompanying Corn and Quinoa Salad(courtesy of Ginger Lemon Girl)
Friday
Pasta of some kind
(I really want to buy that pasta maker)
My husband will be away for the weekend, so I really don’t know what I’ll end up cooking then.
Some things I’d like to bake this week, include:
Pumpkin Bread (anyone have a good recipe?)
English Muffins
Sandwich Wraps (courtesy of Kate)
Go Red Sox! Good Luck in the Playoffs!
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Hey! Thanks for the mention. I find making a menu to be really helpful, especially before I go shopping, but I often end up changing my menus over the week. (shhhh)
-Sea
karen, I’ve got a fabulous pumpkin bread, if you’re still interested. You’ll need to sub in a gf flour, but it’s really great.
Let me know if you want it.
Naomi
Carrie – Thanks for tip about the flounder since I will be using frozen. One thing that makes it easier to eat out is that we go to the same place every week so we know the waitress and the kitchen, and they know me. They also don’t care when I do things like bring my own salad dressing.
Slacker Mom – I’ll definitely try this for a few weeks and let you know how it goes. I just bought a new cookbook (Gluten Free Gourmet) so I’ll have some new ideas.
Natalie – Part of the menu planning will be easy since we go out on the same day every week to the same place (we are creatures of habit). I’ve been researching the pasta makers and think I’ve settled on one. I’ll let everyone know how it goes.
Karen-
We are going to force you into this menu planning thing! I think it is addicting. Even if you are planning on going out to eat, it is fun to plan which night you are going!;) That way you have something to look forward to all week. I think you are a goddess for making pasta- when you find a good pasta maker let me know and I will try my hand at it.
Hello.
Having a menu makes life a bit easier,but that doesn’t mean it’s written in stone.
I like to see what meats are on sale, then I make my menu around that.
Good menu.
Let us know what you think about having one made up.
Hi Karen!!
I’m so glad you are going to try the Baked Founder! Just a tip, if you use frozen, make sure to defrost it thoroughly and then DRY it before putting on the parm topping and baking. Otherwise, the topping will slide off and bake in the pan! Lesson from experience!
Your menu looks wonderful! I’m glad you do have a good place to eat out that’s gluten-free! I’m at the point now where I’d really rather eat at home because I don’t have any problems creating a great menu there. And we don’t have many “safe” restaurant options close to where we live. We ate at a Japanese restaurant over the weekend, and I am still regretting it, even though I thought I had made safe choices!
Let me know if you buy a pasta maker! I’d like to know what you think of it! I’ve still never ventured out as you have and made my own! Tinkyada is pretty good though!!
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