Menu of the Week

images from martha stewart, cooking light

I'm sure these posts are not interesting to some people, but my sister always thanks me for posting them.  I also enjoy having them to look back on, when I'm struggling for dinnertime inspiration.  So I will keep them going.  Here's a peek at what we ate last week:

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Salad, Crusty Bread
I love stuffed shells.  My kids, however...  Ah well.  I had a bag of homemade shells in the freezer, so we enjoyed these over the weekend.  The boys complained through it.  

Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks, Brown Rice, Broccoli
One of the boys' favorite meals.   Even Nathan, who is not generally a meat-eater, loves these fish sticks.  They both do well with broccoli, and we've been having it a lot lately.

Spicy Chicken Cakes, Roasted Potato Slices with Parmesan, Green Beans
I like these chicken cakes, especially with the horseradish sauce in the recipe.  It's a good old standby, and a way to do something a little different with chicken.

Stir Fry with Tofu, Broccoli, Peppers, and Mushrooms, Brown Rice
I've never done well with stir fry.  I don't know why - I think I always use too much soy sauce and it ends up salty.  I tried to be more careful this time.  I used broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and peppers, as well as tofu.  The boys were not especially fond of it, but I think there's room for improvement here.  I do love stir fry leftovers too.  I'll keep trying...

Sweet Potato Blintzes with Cranberry Sauce, Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes
This probably isn't a recipe I will make again, because holy eggs and cheese!  That said, the boys and I loved these.  They are labor-intensive, but I like trying new things every now and then.  It's also good to try new things that I'm confident the boys will like.  I want to encourage them to try something different.  Served with spinach and tomatoes, they made a good and very filling dinner.

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