Monday, March 19, 2007

Menu Plan Monday

This week my menu plans changed a little unexpectedly - my friend had a baby! So I'm making extra meatballs today to bring her family a meal later this week. The baby's a cutie too - I got to meet her at the hospital yesterday. She has the TINIEST HANDS I've ever seen on any full-term chickie.

Monday: turkey-jasmine meatballs with sauce over soba noodles, with roasted cauliflower (I'm skipping the baby bok choy part of the recipe)

Tuesday: soup from the freezer, with canned fruit and oatmeal muffins (if you have the BHG red plaid cookbook, you can find these muffins at the beginning of the bread page. They're only slightly sweet, with a yummy, satisfying flavor and texture.)

Wednesday: terriyaki chicken with rice and canned fruit

Thursday: cinnamon rolls, scrambled eggs and canned fruit

Saturday: Indian Spiced Chicken casserole

Sunday picnic: bean and cheese burritos and fruit


I got my terriyaki chicken recipe at my bridal shower, and it's been a favorite ever since (though I typically make it with 1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken meat):

Marion Lee's Terriyaki Chicken

-3-4 lb. chicken thighs or drumsticks
Sauce:
-3/4 c. soy sauce
-3/4 c. sugar
-1. tablespoon sherry
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 1/2" ginger, crushed

Marinate chicken in sauce ingredients 4 hours or overnight. Bake in shallow pan (with marinade) at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes (might be less with less chicken).


peace of Christ to you,
Jessica

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wonderful menu this week!

Annie said...

Looks so good.
Have a great week.
blessings~
Annie

Unknown said...

That's so nice of you to make your friend some meatballs. A new baby can definitely shake up the family schedule.
Happy Menu Monday!

Robin Green said...

The meatballs sound wonderful and how nice of you to make extra for your friend! The rest of your menu looks pretty good too! Enjoy your week!

Jenn said...

Wow, you have a super tasty sounding menu this week!

What a good friend, bringing dinner for the new mom's family. I'm sure your friend was blessed!!

Jenn

Terri | Sugar Free Glow said...

Thanks for the recipe--it looks great!

Have a great weekend!
Blessings~