{"id":6215,"date":"2010-08-16T02:47:18","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T07:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=6215"},"modified":"2010-08-16T10:45:28","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T15:45:28","slug":"weekly-dinner-menu-81610","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2010\/08\/16\/weekly-dinner-menu-81610\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Dinner Menu: 8\/16\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"


One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry<\/a>.<\/em>
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\nThis week’s menu is dedicated to gardens everywhere overflowing with zucchini. It is also dedicated to my love and my kids’ love for broccoli, but dressing it up just enough so those broccoli haters in the family (cough, Ole) will happily eat it as well. That means Ole’s back and we’re both alive. My alone<\/a> time is over. In fact, don’t tell him, but I maybe even enjoyed it what with our afternoon trips to the beach and our farmers market outings. Plus, I even spent a solid hour of daylight completely alone as my youngest napped and the other three followed their aunt to the pool. (Thank you, Rachel!)<\/p>\n


Monday \u2013 <\/strong>Sausage and Broccoli Breakfast Frittata<\/a>
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Tuesday \u2013 <\/strong>Zucchini and Almond Pasta Salad<\/a>
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Wednesday \u2013 <\/strong>Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Slaw Wraps<\/a>
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Thursday \u2013 <\/strong>Mint Pesto with Zucchini and Feta<\/a>
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Friday \u2013 <\/strong>Flatbread Pizza with Sausage and Zucchini<\/a>
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The Preparation Shortcuts:<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> Brown extra sausage on Monday and store in an airtight container for Friday’s pizza.
\n2.<\/strong> Shred the broccoli stems after using the florets on Monday so it’s ready to go for Wednesday.
\n3.<\/strong> Serve the zucchini and almond pasta salad with grilled chicken, making extra for Wednesday’s wraps.
\n4.<\/strong> While slicing zucchini for the pasta salad, also take the time to dice a few for Thursday’s meal so it’s ready to go.
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The Shopping List:<\/h3>\n

1 1\/2 pounds Italian sausage
\n1-1\/2 to 2 pounds chicken breasts
\n1 red bell pepper
\n1 bulb fresh ginger
\n2 lemons
\n4-6 flatbread rounds or pitas
\n1 package rice paper wrappers
\n8 ounces fresh mozzarella
\n8 ounces Parmesan cheese
\n4 ounces cheddar cheese
\n6 ounces feta<\/p>\n


Pantry<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\nolive oil
\nmiso
\nrice vinegar
\nmaple syrup
\nsesame oil
\ncanola oil
\nalmonds
\npine nuts
\ngarlic
\npasta
\nsalt
\nblack pepper
\neggs
\nmilk<\/p>\n


Garden<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\nbasil
\nmint
\nzucchini
\nyellow summer squash
\nbroccoli
\nred onions<\/p>\n

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Last week from Food for My Family<\/a>:<\/h3>\n

Mediterranean Bean Salad and Chicken Gyros<\/a>
\nHow Your Pantry Can Save You Money: Impromptu Pantry Meals<\/a> on Smithfield
\nSummer Berry Dutch Baby Pannekoeken<\/a> on Lifetime Moms
\nOn my beloved Babble:
\n10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries<\/a>
\nS\u2019mores \u00e0 la Carte <\/a>
\nThe Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone<\/a>
\n10-Minute Hand Pies<\/a>
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For more menu plans:<\/center>\"orgjunkiempm1\"<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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