{"id":6820,"date":"2010-11-01T15:02:49","date_gmt":"2010-11-01T20:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=6820"},"modified":"2010-11-01T15:02:49","modified_gmt":"2010-11-01T20:02:49","slug":"weekly-menu-plan-candy-comedown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2010\/11\/01\/weekly-menu-plan-candy-comedown\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Menu Plan: Candy Comedown"},"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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\nWe dressed in our finest and headed out into the night: a pirate, a cat, a Clone Trooper and a dragon. Within 45 minutes, we were spent and hungry. (Well, the pirate stayed out for another 2 hours with her friends and their mom.) Returning home, warm soup and cheese and cracker plates waited for us followed by all the candy you can eat, which turns out is only about 2 pieces on a full belly.
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This week we’re detoxing off the sugar high and finding creative ways to eat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and 100 Grand Bars, both of which were mighty popular last night. Our menu is heavy on main dish salads this week to account for all the other sweets and carbs that Halloween and holiday baking bring.<\/p>\n


Monday \u2013 <\/strong>Maple-Glazed Steak Salad with Blue Cheese<\/a>
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Tuesday \u2013 <\/strong>Curried Chickpeas and Quinoa<\/a>
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Wednesday \u2013 <\/strong>Spinach and Potato Frittata<\/a>
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Thursday \u2013 <\/strong>Spinach Salad<\/a>
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Friday \u2013 <\/strong>White Chicken Chili<\/a>
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The Preparation Shortcuts:<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> Grill your chicken while you grill your steak. Store in freezer or refrigerator in an airtight container for Friday’s soup. This way, Friday’s soup will be easy-peasy.
\n2.<\/strong> Cook chickpeas ahead and freeze so they’re ready when you are. Also, make extra and add them to the chili instead of the navy beans. I realize this makes it less of a chili, but it’s still fantastic, and chickpeas are great for you.
\n3.<\/strong> Use spinach in both the frittata and the spinach salad. Extra potatoes from the frittata could also be added to the soup, or you could bake ahead and warm on Thursday to serve as a salad and potato dish. Leftover bacon from the salad gets used up in Friday’s soup.
\n4.<\/strong> Leftover curry and pitas from last week’s menu are used up with the curried chickpeas and quinoa dish.
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The Shopping List:<\/h3>\n

1\/2 pound thick-cut bacon
\n1-2 chicken breasts
\n3\/4-pound ribeye
\n1 bunch fresh parsley
\n4 cups spring mix
\n1\/4 cup spring onions
\n1 knob ginger
\n1 package Mushrooms, White Button
\n10-12 ounces cherry tomatoes
\n16 ounces fresh spinach
\n1\/3 cup white corn
\n1 (4-ounce) can green chilis
\n1\/2 cup sour cream
\n1\/2 cup manchego or monterey jack
\n1\/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
\n1\/2 cup ricotta
\n1\/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano<\/p>\n


Pantry<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\nonions
\npotatoes
\ngarlic
\neggs
\nchicken broth
\nchickpeas
\nwalnuts
\nquinoa
\nsugar
\nDijon mustard
\napple cider vinegar
\nred wine vinegar
\npure maple syrup
\ncayenne
\ncurry powder or paste
\nsalt and pepper
\nextra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

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

Steamed Broccoli Vinaigrette<\/a>
\nOn Babble:
\nApple Cider Donut Holes<\/a>
\nBest Kitchen Tools for Kids<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more menu plans:Visit OrgJunkie<\/a><\/center> <\/p>\n
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