{"id":6993,"date":"2010-11-15T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2010-11-15T17:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2010-11-17T02:45:48","modified_gmt":"2010-11-17T07:45:48","slug":"weekly-menu-plan-thanksgiving-dinner-ebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2010\/11\/15\/weekly-menu-plan-thanksgiving-dinner-ebook\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Menu Plan: Thanksgiving Dinner Ebook"},"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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\nI wasn’t planning on doing a menu this week. I’m tired from lack of sleep earlier this week (once you fall behind, it takes forever to catch up), and I’m trying to pack to leave for the Dole Summit<\/a> with some fellow<\/a> bloggers<\/a>, who<\/a> I’m pretty<\/a> excited<\/a> to see.
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Then I realized that I already did the menu so Ole knew what there would be to cook. Yes, Ole cooks. Actually, Ole cooks just as much as I do outside of baking (but he does some of that too). While I’m in California, he will be here cooking the family meals and sitting down to eat together, and next month when he’s in California, well, I get to do it on my own.
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Tara<\/a> was kind enough to put all of the Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner posts into an ebook for us, so please do check it out.<\/p>\n

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If the preview above isn’t working, click here to download your copy<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n


Monday \u2013 <\/strong> Potato Leek Soup<\/a>
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Tuesday \u2013 <\/strong>Chickpea and Rosemary Frittata<\/a>
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Wednesday \u2013 <\/strong> Smoked Barbecue Ribs<\/a>
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Thursday \u2013 <\/strong>Chana Masala<\/a>
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Friday \u2013 <\/strong> Garlic Flatbread Pizzas<\/a>
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The Preparation Shortcuts:<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> Boil extra potatoes while making the soup to use in the frittata on Tuesday because we’re doing both chickpeas and potatoes.
\n2.<\/strong> Make extra chickpeas to use in the chana masala.
\n3.<\/strong> We have smoked ribs in our freezer. We have pork shoulder too. It comes in handy for times when I’m gone and Ole needs an easy meal, and it’s easy to do. Just freeze in airtight containers. Run under warm water (still in the container) to thaw or place in the refrigerator the night before. Toss on the grill to heat, add sauce if you would like and then enjoy.
\n4.<\/strong> It’s a pizza day again. I’m thinking of putting leftover ribs on the pizza myself, but they’ll catch whatever didn’t get eaten throughout the week, be it chickpeas, onions and peppers or barbecued ribs.
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The Shopping List:<\/h3>\n

2 racks of baby back ribs
\n3 leeks
\n1 lemon
\nfresh ginger bulb
\n1 hot green chili pepper
\n2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or fingerlings
\n3 cans or 1 pound chickpeas
\n3 tomatoes
\nbunch of fresh thyme
\nbunch fresh rosemary
\n4 ounces heavy whipping cream
\n8 ounces Parmesan cheese
\n16 ounces mozzarella <\/p>\n


Pantry<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\ndry active yeast
\nflour
\ngarlic
\nolive oil
\nwhite wine
\nbarbecue sauce
\ndried herbs
\nbay leaves
\nwhite pepper
\ncoriander
\ncumin
\npaprika
\namchoor powder
\ngaram masala
\nsalt and pepper<\/p>\n

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

Apple Pie Cheesecake<\/a>
\nMustard-Crusted Turkey<\/a>
\nPumpkin Pie Fruit Roll-Ups<\/a>
\nRed Velvet Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nThanksgiving Favorites: Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole + More!<\/a>
\nHomemade Green Bean Casserole: No Canned Soup Here<\/a>
\nGetting Organized for Thanksgiving with Food Network\u2019s Melissa d\u2019Arabian<\/a>
\nRainy Day Turkey Noodle Soup<\/a>
\nSaving Money: Buying in Bulk<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more menu plans: Org Junkie<\/a> <\/center><\/p>\n
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