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I’ll bet Horatio Caine makes an epic paella

We went to Krispy Kreme for doughnuts after Poppy’s soccer game on Saturday. I made my menu plan and grocery list there, on a napkin. And now I can’t find the napkin, and I can’t remember what the menu plan was. So now I’m going to have to recreate it using clues such as Things We Bought at the Grocery Store. I’m thinking of it as CSI: Kitchen. Except it’s not a crime scene, so the “joke” really doesn’t work at all unless we call it, say, “Cooking Stuff In: My Kitchen.” Works for me.

So. Here’s what I think we’ll do this week:

Monday: Sandwiches

I know that I had Jason’s Deli on the schedule again this week, but then I realized that I have all of the parts for My Sandwich* in my house. So it wouldn’t make sense to have Jason make it.
*California Club, no sprouts, no tomato
Menu Plan Monday

Tuesday: Spaghetti

I already had all of the spaghetti-making materials on hand. I don’t think this was on the menu I made on Saturday, but I know the kids will eat it. I also know I have garlic bread in the freezer.

Wednesday: Chicken sausages & sweet potato fries

I wish I could buy these sausages in bulk. They’re super tasty.

Thursday: Grilled chicken

The chicken is in the freezer, so this one hinges on me remembering to thaw it. Let’s just say there’s an 80% chance we’ll have chicken on Thursday.

Friday: Pizza

This is what we’re eating

Monday: Grilled chicken tenders

Pete’s been asking for chicken for almost every meal lately. Maybe he’s not getting enough protein. Or maybe he just loves chicken.
Menu Plan Monday

Tuesday: Jason’s Deli

Free kids’ night! I don’t know what I’ll have, but I know it won’t be the Spicy Seafood Gumbo. I tried it last time, and it was not good.

Wednesday: Spaghetti

Possibly with meatballs. (But most likely not.)

Thursday: Eggs & veggie sausages

Have you tried Morningstar Farms veggie sausage links? You should. I don’t care for the texture of the patties so much, but the links are really good.

Friday: Pizza

I’m quite looking forward to dinner this week

Monday: Leftovers

We had ham and its various accompaniments yesterday. Tonight, we’ll have ham and its various accompaniments. I’m thinking, though, that I might have an omelet. Featuring ham. But probably without the accompaniments, because a potato salad omelet just sounds horrid.
Menu Plan Monday

Tuesday: Tacos

Or should I say tacos! My favorite!

Wednesday: Grilled chicken

Kalyn’s Kitchen has a great guide to grilling chicken that produces some mighty tasty poultry. I’m thinking about trying this BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken marinade. Poppy will eat grilled chicken about 70 percent of the time; I’m thinking the presence of peanut butter might boost the dish’s chances a bit. And if I don’t use the PB recipe, I might try this one for Southwestern Lime Chicken with Ancho Chili Sauce. It looks like it would make great — wait for it! — tacos.

Thursday: Spaghetti and meatballs

Poppy loves spaghetti, and Pete loves meatballs. And Rockford and I love both. So it’s a win-win-win-win situation!

Friday: Pizza