{"id":7952,"date":"2011-02-23T13:18:42","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T18:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crankymouse.com\/?p=7952"},"modified":"2011-03-30T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2011-03-30T16:30:10","slug":"weekly-menu-22111","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankymouse.com\/index.php\/2011\/02\/23\/weekly-menu-22111\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Menu: 2\/21\/11"},"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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\nYou’ll have to excuse me. I think it’s Tuesday or something. The kids had Monday off for Presidents’ Day. They had yesterday off for a teacher work day. I have one sick at home now. Today. Well, that makes today Monday? Tuesday? Definitely not Wednesday. I figure I’ll be pleasantly surprised when Friday shows up so quickly.
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While I’m busy trying to figure out what day it is, you should head over to the SC Johnson Clean Start Challenge<\/a> and vote for Team Beth. We’re working hard to spread awareness about bullying and keeping kids safe from cyber-bullying. Your vote will go towards helping us donate $10,000 to Love Our Children USA. Plus, you’ll be entered to win $5,000 yourself in the Clean Start Sweepstakes. <\/p>\n


Monday \u2013 <\/strong>Whole Roasted Chicken<\/a>
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Tuesday \u2013 <\/strong> Butternut Squash Hash with Baked Eggs<\/a>
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Wednesday \u2013 <\/strong>Spinach Quesadillas<\/a>
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Thursday \u2013 <\/strong>Pasta Amatriciana<\/a>
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Friday \u2013 <\/strong>Roasted Butternut Squash Salad<\/a> with leftover spinach and chicken wraps
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The Preparation Shortcuts:<\/h3>\n

1.<\/strong> Save the leftover chicken for wraps. Make chicken stock<\/a> with the carcass and save. Always make and save chicken stock for soups and other dishes.
\n2.<\/strong> Make the hash with pancetta rather than sausage. The rest of the pancetta will be used for the pasta.
\n3.<\/strong> Chop all the butternut squash for the hash and salad at once. Store 2-4 ounces for the salad in an airtight container for Friday.
\n4.<\/strong> Make chicken wraps with spinach tortillas and leftover chicken to accompany the salad. Leftover vegetables, like the extra half a bell pepper, can also be used at this time.
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The Shopping List:<\/h3>\n

1 whole roaster chicken
\n1\/2 pound shrimp
\n8 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
\n3 limes
\n1 red bell pepper
\n1 avocado
\n1 bunch scallions
\nfresh oregano
\nfresh basil leaves
\nbunch cilantro
\nwatercress
\n1 large or 2 smaller butternut squash
\n1 package spinach tortillas (10-12 count)
\n1 14.5-oz. can Muir Glen Meridian Ruby tomatoes
\n6 ounces Parmesan cheese
\n2 cups habanero cheddar or pepper-jack cheddar<\/p>\n


Pantry<\/a> Items:<\/strong>
\nbutter
\neggs
\nmilk
\nonions
\npotatoes
\ngarlic
\ndry spaghetti
\nextra-virgin olive oil
\nwhite balsamic vinegar
\noregano
\ncumin
\nsea salt
\nkosher salt
\nblack pepper<\/p>\n

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

Korean BBQ: Kogi Tacos<\/a>
\nLifetime Moms:
\nOscar Bites for Party Night<\/a>
\nBabble’s Family Kitchen:
\nLemon Curd: Make Your Own Spoonful of Sunshine<\/a>
\nThe Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Lovers’ Cupcakes<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For more menu plans: OrgJunkie.com<\/a> <\/center>
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