Weekly Menu {4/29–5/5}

Happy Monday to you! What do you have planned for this week?

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I’m taking my daughter to a Monarch Butterfly class on Tuesday and otherwise plugging away at homeschool. I was hoping to do some prep work in the garden, but it’s supposed to be rainy most of the week. We’ll see what I end up getting done.

Here’s what’s on the menu—

Monday—Tortellini, Peas, and Bacon with Carbonara Sauce. It’s easy and quick to put together and my kids always like it. Win-win!

I like to buy the tortellini at Costco. You get two packs for a good price, and they do not use vegetable oils. I keep them in the freezer to pull out for a variety of easy meals. In terms of the ham/bacon, I like to use a mix of both, but you can do one or the other.

Tuesday—Turkey Gouda Sandwiches and leftover scalloped potatoes. Apparently I am on a sandwich kick the last few weeks. These are a favorite, and I have half a wheel of gouda that needs to be used up.

Wednesday—Korean Beef Bowls. These are a perennial favorite around here. My daughter has been asking for me to put them on the menu for a few weeks, so here we are. :)

Thursday—Nachos. You can make these lots of different ways. My favorite is a really classic nacho—tortilla chips topped with ground beef seasoned taco meat, then black beans, then salsa, and then cheddar cheese. I like to add salsa before I bake the nachos, but you can use it as a topping after they come out of the oven if that works better for you. We always add a dollop of sour cream just before serving. Fresh cilantro is optional. If you don’t want to buy a whole bunch from the store just for this recipe, then skip it. It’s a nice to have, not a must have. They will be delicious without it. :)

This recipe from Damn Delicious looks like a great starting place, and don’t be afraid to use up things from the fridge that lend themselves to a Mexican feel—pico de gallo, bell peppers, a different cheese you need to use up, shredded chicken instead of beef. You get the idea.

Friday—Chili and Maple Cornbread with friends (because it’s probably the last batch for the season).

Saturday—Date Dinner: Marry Me Chicken with penne noodles and homemade Tiramisu. My mother-in-law sent over her tried and true recipe, and we are very excited to try making this lovely Italian dessert at home. Wish us luck!

Sunday—Leftovers.