Friday, April 29, 2016

Mandsager Vacation 2016: Marrying off Kyle



Wednesday: arrivals
-          Dinner (bachelor party; Ann’s parents): Take out
Thursday: Milo’s birthday!
-          Bfast: Norwegian Pancakes (3 recipes)
-          Lunch (M bday lunch): G&G: Salmon w rice & green beans
-          Dinner (pre welcome drinks):  Salad; mac & cheese (cauliflower & carrots)
Friday: Welcome dinner
-          Lunch (bridal luncheon): Sandwiches/Quesadillas/Leftovers
Saturday: Wedding day!
-          Lunch (snacks provided at spots to get ready): Sandwiches/Quesadillas/Leftovers
Sunday: Send off brunch
-          Dinner: Meg & Sean
Monday
-          Dinner: Maddie & Rocky (May bday dinner)
Tuesday
-          Dinner: Megan & Nick

Plan for 16 eaters

Sunday, April 24, 2016

April 24-

Sunday - KMA
Monday - pasta bake
Tuesday -

USE: zucchini, squash, mushrooms, rutabega, carrots, beets, chickpeas, cauliflower & carrot purree, onions, 1 acorn squash, 1 sweet potato, 1 russet potato, lemons

Monday, April 11, 2016

April 11-

Monday: Shrimp tacos (have slaw, tortillas, cheese)
Tuesday: Leftover calzones
Wednesday: Red cabbage and ?
Thursday: Eagle & Panda coops, no snack freezer meal?

Friday: Lee Harrison
Saturday: am dance
Sunday: pm dance 

Groceries
Fruit
Veggies

Rice vinegar
sesame oil

Shrimp
Maybe pork for the shredded red cabbage?

Shower cleaner

milk
eggs

Sunday, March 27, 2016

To use: ground beef, chickpeas

Monday Owl Coop fettucini with asparagus and shitakes (fresh-made pasta)
Tuesday   Broccoli, cheddar and wild rice casserole
Wednesday AC Arrives  Shepards pie
Thursday Kangaroo Coop No Snack Cabbage soup
Friday Chickpea Curry with Roasted Cauliflower
Saturday 
Sunday


Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces dried or 1 pound fresh fettuccine
3 ounces Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup), plus more for serving
4 large egg yolks*

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 large onion, diced
Salt
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
1 pound broccoli
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard powder or 1/2 teaspoon smooth Dijon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas

1 pound pork butt, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
4 cups water
3 allspice berries
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 cup sauerkraut, plus around 4 tablespoons juice
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 carrots, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 cups fresh cabbage, shredded thin

1/2 head cauliflower (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into florets
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large yellow onion, cut into medium dice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Grocery List

Fruit for the kids (apples/pears/oranges)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 pound broccoli
1 bunch beets

1 pound russet potatoes
Bag of baby carrots
1 head cabbage
1 head cauliflower
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Apples or pears for Owl Snack (10 owls)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 pound pork butt, cut into small cubes


Pretzel Sticks/Pea Crisps (Made in Nut Free Facility)
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
12 ounces dried or 1 pound fresh fettuccine

Eggs

Milk
Heavy Cream (small)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
Circle cheese

Frozen Peas





Friday, March 25, 2016

Friday - Easy ravioli with pesto? red sauce? butter and walnuts?
Saturday - Cook-out burgers/dogs, sides? with Tropical Carrot Cake
Sunday - Easter Lunch

Sunday, March 20, 2016

March madness: March 21-26, 2016

Spring break/no school
Monday: G likely late - defrosted chili & sweet potato
Tuesday: Portabello & grits
Wednesday: butternut squash & mozerella?
Thursday: pizza?
Friday: G likely late
Saturday: Easter egg hunt here
Sunday: Easter

 

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Leap Day! Feb 28, 29; Mar 1-3 2016

Sunday - Spaghetti squash and meatballs (frozen) in tomato sauce
Monday (Panda Coop; FAAC) - Green curry with black rice
Tuesday - (am mtg) - mushroom pasta bake
Wednesday - (am mtg) Tom Yum Soup w Shrimp
Thursday (Kangaroo Coop, no snack) -Halibut and green beans