During the 2011-12 school year, I was in a weeknight Dinner Swap group
- one night each week we took turns cooking and delivering dinner for
four families (including our own.) Then on three other nights, dinner
came to us! (It's pretty great.) Dinner is a main and two side dishes
(dessert is optional.)
UPDATE: Dinner Swap is BACK for the 2012-13 school year, oh yeah!
So if you're looking for some menu ideas, or just wondering what's on ours, here's what we're having for dinner (the ones I make are underlined):
JUNE 2013
27 -Warm Black Bean & Corn Salad with Multigrain Tortilla Chips, Chicken Enchiladas, Strawberry-Rhubarb Jell-o Salad
26 - Grilled chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes, sourdough bread, grapes
25 - Costco pepperoni pizza, green beans, strawberries
24 - Apple & pecan salad, roasted Roma tomatoes, French bread
20 - Asian Beef & Lentil Sloppy Joes, Steamed Broccoli/Cauliflower/Carrots, Vanilla Yogurt with Peanut Butter & Honey Granola
19 - Onion chicken, roasted potatoes, salad
18 - Pork tenderloin, baked potatoes, peppers & pine nuts
17 - Grilled chicken salad, homemade rolls, fruit
13 - Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches, BLT Salad, Black & Green Grapes
12 - Meatloaf, funeral potatoes, apples
11 - Lasagna, bread, broccoli
10 - Chicken, rice, veggie
6 - King ranch tostadas, Watermelon, Black bean rice
5 -
4 - Pork salad, cornbread, fruit
3 - Turkey provolone pesto Sandwich (Melts), Sweet potato fries, Fruit salad
MAY 2013
30 -
28 -
27 -
23 - Elk chili, cinnamon swirl bread, salad
22 - Chicken Teriyaki, rice, stir-fried veggies, watermelon
21 - Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Peas
20 -
16 - Yellow Curry Chicken Tenders, Coconut Jasmine Rice, Fruit Salad
15 - Brats w/ roasted peppers, salad, green olive flatbread
14 - Chicken w/ artichoke hearts, whole wheat angel hair, strawberries w/ cream, cucumber & tomato salad
13 - Fontina mac & cheese, corn, baguette
9 - Black Bean & Spinach Lasagna, Scallion & Cheddar Supper Bread, Southwest Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing
8 - Avocado & tomato sandwiches on croissants, carrots, berry salad
7 - Salmon, orzo, sugar snap peas
6 - Broccoli grape harvest salad, watermelon, dinner rolls
2 - Shells with Peas and Mushrooms, Sauteed Zucchini, Wheat Rolls
1 - Blackened chicken salad (chicken, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, croutons, cilantro), corn on the cob, onion rosemary focacia
APRIL 2013
30 - BBQ sandwiches, cole slaw, baked beans
29 -White chicken chili, corn chips, fruit kabobs
26 - Shrimp corn fritters w/ guacamole, black beans, cantalope
25 - Spaghetti with homemade sausage sauce, Italian bread, salad (spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, chevre)
24 - Grilled Ranch Chicken Drumsticks, Sourdough Bread, Tomato Vegetable Casserole
23 - Garlic and Proscuitto Tortellini, grapes, Caesar salad
19 - Asian mushroom lettuce wraps, pineapple, fried rice
18 - Bruschetta Chicken, green beans, fruit
17 - Ground Beef Stroganoff w/ noodles, something and something
16 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin, Two-Bean Salad, Warm Flatbread, Watermelon
12 -Palak Paneer, Indian naan, fruit salad
11 - Mandarin orange chicken, rice, roasted broccoli
10 - Chicken roll-ups, couscous, fruit salad with orange glaze
9 - Pot Roast, Alton Brown's Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Applesauce with Spiced Sugar
4 - Sausage & tortellini soup, corn bread, apples & oranges
2 - Pasta con Ceci Soup, French Bread, Salad (lettuce, celery, mini pepperoni)
MARCH 2013
...is a blur
FEBRUARY 2013
28 - Thai Steak Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Honey Wheat Rolls
27 - White chicken chili, strawberries, French bread
26 - Grilled chicken with basil vinaigrette, orzo salad, bruschetta
22 - Lemon chicken, spaghetti, asparagus
21 - Bacon Pierogi Bake, Asparagus-Potato Flatbread, Strawberries with Brown Sugar Dip
20 - Pork roast, black beans, carrots
19 - Chicken quinoa soup, cornbread, pineapple
14 - Ham & Gruyere Frittata, Cinnamon Rolls, Orange slices
13 - Farfalle, salad, fruit
12 - Parmesan-crusted chicken tenders, rice pilaf, tomato and cucumber salad
11 - Pot roast, roasted red potatoes, salad (lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes), rolls
8 - Lasagna, French bread, garlic green beans, orange slices
7 - Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, English Muffin Bread with Spun Honey, Lettuce and Celery Salad with Crispy Shallots, Amaretto Brownies
6 - Greek chicken with tzatziki, rice, broccoli, herbed pita
5 - Shrimp scampi with linguini, mixed berries, Italian bread
JANUARY 2013
31 - Rosemary Chicken & Rice Casserole, Dinner Rolls, Avocado-Butter Lettuce Salad, Graham Crackers with Cream Cheese Frosting
30 - Pork loin with cherry sauce, mashed cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes
29 - Vegetable soup, grapes, rice
28 - Black bean soup w/chips, carrot sticks, wild berry bread
24 - Pepperoni Pizzadillas, Rainbow Jell-o, Crudites with French Onion Dip
23 - Southwest chicken over rice, broccoli, fruit
22 - Pesto pasta with roasted tomatoes, baguette, Caesar salad
21 - Pulled pork sandwiches, salad, roasted rosemary potatoes
17 - Lemony-Garlic Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta, Pepper Salad with Asiago Cheese Croutons
16 - Salmon, carrots, green beans
15 - Indian-spiced pork skewers, roasted peppers, rice
14 - Lasagna, salad, garlic bread
10 - "Take the Chill Off" Chili (with scallions, cheese, sour cream), "Souper Scooper" Chips (scoops), "Mom-she-got-more-marshmallows-than-me" Fantasy Fruit Salad (mango, green grapes, banana, mini marshmallows), Peach-Mango Juice
9 - Chipotle pork over rice, salad (lettuce, grape tomatoes, pepitos, cilantro dressing), oranges
8 - Grilled chicken tacos/taco salad
7 - Thai peanut noodles, broccoli, chicken
DECEMBER 2012
TWO WEEKS OFF FOR WINTER HOLIDAY
20 - Greek-style Chicken, Warm Flatbread, Cucumbers and Tomatoes with Hummus
19 - Mini meat loaves, glazed carrots, corn
18 - Chicken & sausage gumbo, baguette, cucumber salad
17 - Tortellini w/ sauce, homemade bread, salad (lettuce, onion, almond, cheese, chickpeas)
13 - Russian Chicken, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Roasted Broccoli
12 - French dip sandwiches, grapes, Christmas salad (spinach, chevre, apples, candied pecans, pomegranate, and some kind of awesome cinnamon vinaigrette)
11 - Chicken cordon bleu, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans
10 - Taco salad, tortillas, apples, smoothie
5 - Lasagna soup, Italian bread, salad (lettuce, cuke, carrot, tomato)
4 - Rosemary Chicken with White Beans, French Rolls, Fruit (apple, grape, blueberry, banana) with Yogurt
3 - Black bean soup, chips, fruit smoothie
NOVEMBER 2012
29 - Swedish meatballs, roasted potatoes, lingonberries, IKEA apple cookies
28 - Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans
27 - Curry Chicken Tenders, Jeweled Rice, Lettuce Salad with Caper Vinaigrette, Chocolate Drizzle Star Cookies
26 - Moroccan vegetable stew, couscous, grapes, cinnamon bread
NO DINNER SWAP THANKSGIVING WEEK
15 - Meatloaf, funeral potatoes, fruit salad
14 - Tomato bisque w/ chicken, chile relleno casserole, mixed fruit (strawberries, pineapple, blueberries)
13 - Braided Family-Size Calzone (mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms), Chef's Salad (lettuce, ham, turkey, hard-boiled egg, cheese, broccoli, carrot, red cabbage, avocado), Orange Slices, Chocolate Chip Cookies
12 - Taco salad (chips, meat, tomato, lettuce, red onion, cheese, avocado, scallion), bread
8 - Chicken Marsala, couscous, amazing green beans with bacon & pine nuts
7 - Roman chicken, spaghetti, Parmesan Brussel sprouts
6 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin with Gremolata; Root Beer Carrots; Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
5 - Veggie tacos, green beans, chips & salsa
1 - Meat & Fenberry Pie, applesauce, roasted root vegetables
1 - Beef stir-fry, rice, fruit
MAY 2012
31 - Chinese chicken salad, watermelon, corn on the cob, soft ginger-white chocolate cookies
30 - Chicken Piccata, Lemon Spaghetti, Steamed Broccoli, Chocolate-Cherry Butter Cookies with Hazelnuts
29 - Tangy chicken with cherries, rice pilaf, garlicky green beans
24 - Sloppy Joes, baked beans,
23 - Bolognese Bread Pizza, Caesar Salad, Lime-Scented Mango-Strawberry Salad, Lemon Bars
22 - Tex-mex salad (lettuce from the garden, cheese, chicken, cilantro dressing, tomatoes, peppers, black beans), homemade corn tortillas, strawberries
21 - California club hoagies w/ chipotle mayo (out of this world!), three-bean salad, watermelon
17 - Fettucini with homemade meat sauce, corn & tomato salad, garlic bread
16 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
15 - Cheese tortellini, homemade meat sauce, steamed broccoli, bread, peanut butter cookies
14 - Bruschetta chicken, garlic-cauliflower mash, spinach salad with feta, cannelini beans, mushrooms and peppers; Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars
10 - Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans with almonds
9 - Tandoori Spiced Chicken, Spinach Salad with Spiced Chickpeas & Red Grapes, Naan, Raita, Double Chocolate Cookies
8 - Chicken taquitos, rice w/ black beans, lettuce-and-tomato salad
7 - Breakfast casserole (sausage, egg & cheese), chocolate chip zucchini bread, mixed berries
3 - Garlic chicken, bruschetta, dilled carrots
2 - Pot roast, strawberries/blueberries/grapes, peas
MARCH 2012
28 - Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes, Zesty Garlic Bread, Mixed Berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
27 - Chicken & green bean salad, crusted rolls, roasted red potatoes
26 - Tortilla soup, cheese quesadillas, strawberries & bananas
22 - Chicken enchiladas, wild rice, green beans
21 - Philly Cheesesteak Subs, Green Salad (lettuce, cucumber, carrot, scallion) with Sweet & Spicy Pecans and Dried Berries, Chilled Spiced Applesauce
20 - Beef bourguignon, mashed potatoes, asparagus
19 - Grilled chicken with basil dressing, bruschetta, orzo salad
15 - Chicken pot pie, Jell-o, fruit
14 - Mushroom Lasagna, Italian Bread, Fruit Salad (watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, mango, grapes, bananas), Key Lime Pie with Sweet Cream [for Pi(e) Day and St. Patrick's]
13 -Beef enchiladas, asparagus, pineapple
12 - Domino's pizza & breadsticks (it was one of those days)
8 - Sweet and sour meatballs, broccoli, dinner rolls
5 - Cajun red beans and rice, French bread, salad (lettuce, artichokes, tomatoes, olives, feta)
1 - BBQ pulled pork sandwiches on Kaiser buns, Two-Bean Salad with Bacon, Cranberry Cole Slaw, Chocolate Chip Cookies
UPDATE: Dinner Swap is BACK for the 2012-13 school year, oh yeah!
So if you're looking for some menu ideas, or just wondering what's on ours, here's what we're having for dinner (the ones I make are underlined):
JUNE 2013
27 -Warm Black Bean & Corn Salad with Multigrain Tortilla Chips, Chicken Enchiladas, Strawberry-Rhubarb Jell-o Salad
26 - Grilled chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes, sourdough bread, grapes
25 - Costco pepperoni pizza, green beans, strawberries
24 - Apple & pecan salad, roasted Roma tomatoes, French bread
20 - Asian Beef & Lentil Sloppy Joes, Steamed Broccoli/Cauliflower/Carrots, Vanilla Yogurt with Peanut Butter & Honey Granola
19 - Onion chicken, roasted potatoes, salad
18 - Pork tenderloin, baked potatoes, peppers & pine nuts
17 - Grilled chicken salad, homemade rolls, fruit
13 - Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches, BLT Salad, Black & Green Grapes
12 - Meatloaf, funeral potatoes, apples
11 - Lasagna, bread, broccoli
10 - Chicken, rice, veggie
6 - King ranch tostadas, Watermelon, Black bean rice
5 -
4 - Pork salad, cornbread, fruit
3 - Turkey provolone pesto Sandwich (Melts), Sweet potato fries, Fruit salad
MAY 2013
30 -
28 -
27 -
23 - Elk chili, cinnamon swirl bread, salad
22 - Chicken Teriyaki, rice, stir-fried veggies, watermelon
21 - Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Peas
20 -
16 - Yellow Curry Chicken Tenders, Coconut Jasmine Rice, Fruit Salad
15 - Brats w/ roasted peppers, salad, green olive flatbread
14 - Chicken w/ artichoke hearts, whole wheat angel hair, strawberries w/ cream, cucumber & tomato salad
13 - Fontina mac & cheese, corn, baguette
9 - Black Bean & Spinach Lasagna, Scallion & Cheddar Supper Bread, Southwest Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing
8 - Avocado & tomato sandwiches on croissants, carrots, berry salad
7 - Salmon, orzo, sugar snap peas
6 - Broccoli grape harvest salad, watermelon, dinner rolls
2 - Shells with Peas and Mushrooms, Sauteed Zucchini, Wheat Rolls
1 - Blackened chicken salad (chicken, lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, croutons, cilantro), corn on the cob, onion rosemary focacia
APRIL 2013
30 - BBQ sandwiches, cole slaw, baked beans
29 -White chicken chili, corn chips, fruit kabobs
26 - Shrimp corn fritters w/ guacamole, black beans, cantalope
25 - Spaghetti with homemade sausage sauce, Italian bread, salad (spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, chevre)
24 - Grilled Ranch Chicken Drumsticks, Sourdough Bread, Tomato Vegetable Casserole
23 - Garlic and Proscuitto Tortellini, grapes, Caesar salad
19 - Asian mushroom lettuce wraps, pineapple, fried rice
18 - Bruschetta Chicken, green beans, fruit
17 - Ground Beef Stroganoff w/ noodles, something and something
16 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin, Two-Bean Salad, Warm Flatbread, Watermelon
12 -Palak Paneer, Indian naan, fruit salad
11 - Mandarin orange chicken, rice, roasted broccoli
10 - Chicken roll-ups, couscous, fruit salad with orange glaze
9 - Pot Roast, Alton Brown's Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Applesauce with Spiced Sugar
4 - Sausage & tortellini soup, corn bread, apples & oranges
2 - Pasta con Ceci Soup, French Bread, Salad (lettuce, celery, mini pepperoni)
MARCH 2013
...is a blur
FEBRUARY 2013
28 - Thai Steak Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Honey Wheat Rolls
27 - White chicken chili, strawberries, French bread
26 - Grilled chicken with basil vinaigrette, orzo salad, bruschetta
22 - Lemon chicken, spaghetti, asparagus
21 - Bacon Pierogi Bake, Asparagus-Potato Flatbread, Strawberries with Brown Sugar Dip
20 - Pork roast, black beans, carrots
19 - Chicken quinoa soup, cornbread, pineapple
14 - Ham & Gruyere Frittata, Cinnamon Rolls, Orange slices
13 - Farfalle, salad, fruit
12 - Parmesan-crusted chicken tenders, rice pilaf, tomato and cucumber salad
11 - Pot roast, roasted red potatoes, salad (lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes), rolls
8 - Lasagna, French bread, garlic green beans, orange slices
7 - Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, English Muffin Bread with Spun Honey, Lettuce and Celery Salad with Crispy Shallots, Amaretto Brownies
6 - Greek chicken with tzatziki, rice, broccoli, herbed pita
5 - Shrimp scampi with linguini, mixed berries, Italian bread
JANUARY 2013
31 - Rosemary Chicken & Rice Casserole, Dinner Rolls, Avocado-Butter Lettuce Salad, Graham Crackers with Cream Cheese Frosting
30 - Pork loin with cherry sauce, mashed cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes
29 - Vegetable soup, grapes, rice
28 - Black bean soup w/chips, carrot sticks, wild berry bread
24 - Pepperoni Pizzadillas, Rainbow Jell-o, Crudites with French Onion Dip
23 - Southwest chicken over rice, broccoli, fruit
22 - Pesto pasta with roasted tomatoes, baguette, Caesar salad
21 - Pulled pork sandwiches, salad, roasted rosemary potatoes
17 - Lemony-Garlic Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta, Pepper Salad with Asiago Cheese Croutons
16 - Salmon, carrots, green beans
15 - Indian-spiced pork skewers, roasted peppers, rice
14 - Lasagna, salad, garlic bread
10 - "Take the Chill Off" Chili (with scallions, cheese, sour cream), "Souper Scooper" Chips (scoops), "Mom-she-got-more-marshmallows-than-me" Fantasy Fruit Salad (mango, green grapes, banana, mini marshmallows), Peach-Mango Juice
9 - Chipotle pork over rice, salad (lettuce, grape tomatoes, pepitos, cilantro dressing), oranges
8 - Grilled chicken tacos/taco salad
7 - Thai peanut noodles, broccoli, chicken
DECEMBER 2012
TWO WEEKS OFF FOR WINTER HOLIDAY
20 - Greek-style Chicken, Warm Flatbread, Cucumbers and Tomatoes with Hummus
19 - Mini meat loaves, glazed carrots, corn
18 - Chicken & sausage gumbo, baguette, cucumber salad
17 - Tortellini w/ sauce, homemade bread, salad (lettuce, onion, almond, cheese, chickpeas)
13 - Russian Chicken, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Roasted Broccoli
12 - French dip sandwiches, grapes, Christmas salad (spinach, chevre, apples, candied pecans, pomegranate, and some kind of awesome cinnamon vinaigrette)
11 - Chicken cordon bleu, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans
10 - Taco salad, tortillas, apples, smoothie
5 - Lasagna soup, Italian bread, salad (lettuce, cuke, carrot, tomato)
4 - Rosemary Chicken with White Beans, French Rolls, Fruit (apple, grape, blueberry, banana) with Yogurt
3 - Black bean soup, chips, fruit smoothie
NOVEMBER 2012
29 - Swedish meatballs, roasted potatoes, lingonberries, IKEA apple cookies
28 - Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans
27 - Curry Chicken Tenders, Jeweled Rice, Lettuce Salad with Caper Vinaigrette, Chocolate Drizzle Star Cookies
26 - Moroccan vegetable stew, couscous, grapes, cinnamon bread
NO DINNER SWAP THANKSGIVING WEEK
15 - Meatloaf, funeral potatoes, fruit salad
14 - Tomato bisque w/ chicken, chile relleno casserole, mixed fruit (strawberries, pineapple, blueberries)
13 - Braided Family-Size Calzone (mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms), Chef's Salad (lettuce, ham, turkey, hard-boiled egg, cheese, broccoli, carrot, red cabbage, avocado), Orange Slices, Chocolate Chip Cookies
12 - Taco salad (chips, meat, tomato, lettuce, red onion, cheese, avocado, scallion), bread
8 - Chicken Marsala, couscous, amazing green beans with bacon & pine nuts
7 - Roman chicken, spaghetti, Parmesan Brussel sprouts
6 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin with Gremolata; Root Beer Carrots; Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
5 - Veggie tacos, green beans, chips & salsa
1 - Meat & Fenberry Pie, applesauce, roasted root vegetables
OCTOBER 2012
31 - Sweet Potato-Sausage Soup, Yeasted Pumpkin Bread, Pomegranate-Spinach Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
30 - Lasagna, garlic bread, salad (lettuce, feta, raspberries, mandarin oranges, strawberries, fruity dressing)
25 - Chicken with onions, apple & edamame salad, rice
24 - Homemade macaroni & cheese, bread, peas, candy corn cookies
23 - Chicken Flautas with Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip and Salsa, Southwest Salad with Lite Lime Vinaigrette, Grapes & Kiwi, Halloween Cookies
22 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato chips, crudites with dip, applesauce
18 - Chili, chips with dip, Halloween bread
17 - Sloppy Joes, macaroni salad, apples with homemade caramel dip
16 - Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Normandy-Style Vegetables, Saltwater Taffy
15 - Pot roast, herbed potatoes, rolls, salad
11 - Steak salad, cucumber salad, rolls
10 - Broccoli-cheese soup, bread, fruit
9 - BLT's with avocado & chipotle mayo, carrot sticks, Cool Ranch chips, banana pudding
4 - Grilled chicken, rice, tossed salad, grilled peppers and eggplant
3 - Pineapple meatballs, egg noodles, corn, grapes, apple bars
2 - Salmon with Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze; Smashed Potatoes with Spinach; Asparagus Salad with Gouda, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette; Gâteau au Yaourt
SEPTEMBER 2012
27 - Shepherd's pie, soda bread, apple cider
26 - Parmesan tilapia, quinoa & jicama salad, dill carrots
25 - Pan-seared Pork with Potatoes and Lemon, Green and Yellow Beans with Browned Butter
24 - White chicken chili, corn bread, salad
20 - Stroganoff-style tater tot casserole, apple slices, Parker house rolls
19 - Greek chicken, rice, pita bread
18 - Zucchini-Basil Soup and/or Italian Vegetable Soup, Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Baguette with Brie
17 - Chicken salad croissant sandwiches, broccoli cole slaw, crudités with dip
13 - Tortellini with proscuitto and zucchini, French bread, Caesar salad
12 - Pot roast, carrots & potatoes, salad (greens, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, walnuts, pepitas, yummy chevre)
11 - Asian Glazed Chicken, Szechuan Noodle Salad, Steamed Broccoli
10 - Mini meatloaves, BLT mashed potatoes, cubed watermelon
SUMMER BREAK
31 - Sweet Potato-Sausage Soup, Yeasted Pumpkin Bread, Pomegranate-Spinach Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
30 - Lasagna, garlic bread, salad (lettuce, feta, raspberries, mandarin oranges, strawberries, fruity dressing)
25 - Chicken with onions, apple & edamame salad, rice
24 - Homemade macaroni & cheese, bread, peas, candy corn cookies
23 - Chicken Flautas with Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip and Salsa, Southwest Salad with Lite Lime Vinaigrette, Grapes & Kiwi, Halloween Cookies
22 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato chips, crudites with dip, applesauce
18 - Chili, chips with dip, Halloween bread
17 - Sloppy Joes, macaroni salad, apples with homemade caramel dip
16 - Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Normandy-Style Vegetables, Saltwater Taffy
15 - Pot roast, herbed potatoes, rolls, salad
11 - Steak salad, cucumber salad, rolls
10 - Broccoli-cheese soup, bread, fruit
9 - BLT's with avocado & chipotle mayo, carrot sticks, Cool Ranch chips, banana pudding
4 - Grilled chicken, rice, tossed salad, grilled peppers and eggplant
3 - Pineapple meatballs, egg noodles, corn, grapes, apple bars
2 - Salmon with Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze; Smashed Potatoes with Spinach; Asparagus Salad with Gouda, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette; Gâteau au Yaourt
SEPTEMBER 2012
27 - Shepherd's pie, soda bread, apple cider
26 - Parmesan tilapia, quinoa & jicama salad, dill carrots
25 - Pan-seared Pork with Potatoes and Lemon, Green and Yellow Beans with Browned Butter
24 - White chicken chili, corn bread, salad
20 - Stroganoff-style tater tot casserole, apple slices, Parker house rolls
19 - Greek chicken, rice, pita bread
18 - Zucchini-Basil Soup and/or Italian Vegetable Soup, Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Baguette with Brie
17 - Chicken salad croissant sandwiches, broccoli cole slaw, crudités with dip
13 - Tortellini with proscuitto and zucchini, French bread, Caesar salad
12 - Pot roast, carrots & potatoes, salad (greens, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, walnuts, pepitas, yummy chevre)
11 - Asian Glazed Chicken, Szechuan Noodle Salad, Steamed Broccoli
10 - Mini meatloaves, BLT mashed potatoes, cubed watermelon
SUMMER BREAK
JUNE 2012
26 - Italian Sausage, Onion, and Pepper Hoagies; Warm Potato Salad; Caesar Salad
25 - Chinese chicken salad, mini egg rolls, baguette
22 - Bruschetta, stuffed peppers, spaghetti
21 - Pork tenderloin, stuffing, raw vegetables
20 - Grilled chicken, strawberry-and-feta salad, corn on the cob
19 - Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables, Rosemary Rolls, Melon Balls
15 - Salmon with peppers, garlic green beans, cheesy biscuits
14 - Italian chicken, peasant bread, lettuce & spinach salad
12 - Pork Medallions, Spaetzle with Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, and Radicchio; Vanilla-Scented fruit salad
4 - 7 DiscoMom gone on VACAY!
26 - Italian Sausage, Onion, and Pepper Hoagies; Warm Potato Salad; Caesar Salad
25 - Chinese chicken salad, mini egg rolls, baguette
22 - Bruschetta, stuffed peppers, spaghetti
21 - Pork tenderloin, stuffing, raw vegetables
20 - Grilled chicken, strawberry-and-feta salad, corn on the cob
19 - Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables, Rosemary Rolls, Melon Balls
15 - Salmon with peppers, garlic green beans, cheesy biscuits
14 - Italian chicken, peasant bread, lettuce & spinach salad
12 - Pork Medallions, Spaetzle with Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts, and Radicchio; Vanilla-Scented fruit salad
4 - 7 DiscoMom gone on VACAY!
1 - Beef stir-fry, rice, fruit
MAY 2012
31 - Chinese chicken salad, watermelon, corn on the cob, soft ginger-white chocolate cookies
30 - Chicken Piccata, Lemon Spaghetti, Steamed Broccoli, Chocolate-Cherry Butter Cookies with Hazelnuts
29 - Tangy chicken with cherries, rice pilaf, garlicky green beans
24 - Sloppy Joes, baked beans,
23 - Bolognese Bread Pizza, Caesar Salad, Lime-Scented Mango-Strawberry Salad, Lemon Bars
22 - Tex-mex salad (lettuce from the garden, cheese, chicken, cilantro dressing, tomatoes, peppers, black beans), homemade corn tortillas, strawberries
21 - California club hoagies w/ chipotle mayo (out of this world!), three-bean salad, watermelon
17 - Fettucini with homemade meat sauce, corn & tomato salad, garlic bread
16 - Broiled Pork Tenderloin, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
15 - Cheese tortellini, homemade meat sauce, steamed broccoli, bread, peanut butter cookies
14 - Bruschetta chicken, garlic-cauliflower mash, spinach salad with feta, cannelini beans, mushrooms and peppers; Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars
10 - Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans with almonds
9 - Tandoori Spiced Chicken, Spinach Salad with Spiced Chickpeas & Red Grapes, Naan, Raita, Double Chocolate Cookies
8 - Chicken taquitos, rice w/ black beans, lettuce-and-tomato salad
7 - Breakfast casserole (sausage, egg & cheese), chocolate chip zucchini bread, mixed berries
3 - Garlic chicken, bruschetta, dilled carrots
2 - Pot roast, strawberries/blueberries/grapes, peas
1 - Chicken with cauliflower puree, fluffy fruit salad, roasted red potatoes
APRIL 2012
30 - Shepherd's Pie, Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits, Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta
27 - Pork chops, green beans, strawberries
26 - Grilled chicken, homemade crescent rolls, summer salad
25 - Bruschetta chicken, creamy fruit salad, asparagus
23 - "Giada De Laurentiis Night": Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sundried Tomatoes, French Peasant Bread, Tomato and Vegetable Casserole
19 - Chipotle pork, rice, green salad with cilantro dressing
18 - Baked salmon, veggie risotto, honey-wheat bread
17 - "Olive Garden Dinner": tortellini soup, breadsticks, Olive Garden salad
16 - Orange-Ginger Glazed chicken drumsticks, Carrot-Cilantro Couscous, Watermelon, Chocolate Chewies
30 - Shepherd's Pie, Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits, Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta
27 - Pork chops, green beans, strawberries
26 - Grilled chicken, homemade crescent rolls, summer salad
25 - Bruschetta chicken, creamy fruit salad, asparagus
23 - "Giada De Laurentiis Night": Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sundried Tomatoes, French Peasant Bread, Tomato and Vegetable Casserole
19 - Chipotle pork, rice, green salad with cilantro dressing
18 - Baked salmon, veggie risotto, honey-wheat bread
17 - "Olive Garden Dinner": tortellini soup, breadsticks, Olive Garden salad
16 - Orange-Ginger Glazed chicken drumsticks, Carrot-Cilantro Couscous, Watermelon, Chocolate Chewies
13 - Boar's Head deli hoagies, chips, grapes (we ate al fresco on the patio!)
10 - White chicken enchiladas, red beans with rice
9 - Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce, Parmesan Linguini, Roasted Broccoli, Blackberry-Swirl Pound Cake with Sweet Cream
10 - White chicken enchiladas, red beans with rice
9 - Chicken with Pepperoni-Marinara Sauce, Parmesan Linguini, Roasted Broccoli, Blackberry-Swirl Pound Cake with Sweet Cream
SPRING BREAK
MARCH 2012
28 - Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sundried Tomatoes, Zesty Garlic Bread, Mixed Berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
27 - Chicken & green bean salad, crusted rolls, roasted red potatoes
26 - Tortilla soup, cheese quesadillas, strawberries & bananas
22 - Chicken enchiladas, wild rice, green beans
21 - Philly Cheesesteak Subs, Green Salad (lettuce, cucumber, carrot, scallion) with Sweet & Spicy Pecans and Dried Berries, Chilled Spiced Applesauce
20 - Beef bourguignon, mashed potatoes, asparagus
19 - Grilled chicken with basil dressing, bruschetta, orzo salad
15 - Chicken pot pie, Jell-o, fruit
14 - Mushroom Lasagna, Italian Bread, Fruit Salad (watermelon, strawberries, kiwi, mango, grapes, bananas), Key Lime Pie with Sweet Cream [for Pi(e) Day and St. Patrick's]
13 -Beef enchiladas, asparagus, pineapple
12 - Domino's pizza & breadsticks (it was one of those days)
8 - Sweet and sour meatballs, broccoli, dinner rolls
7 - Chicken tacos (tortillas, chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream), chips with guacamole, rice
6 - Filipino Chicken Adobo Drumsticks, Brown Rice, Escarole Salad with Crispy Shallots, Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting5 - Cajun red beans and rice, French bread, salad (lettuce, artichokes, tomatoes, olives, feta)
1 - BBQ pulled pork sandwiches on Kaiser buns, Two-Bean Salad with Bacon, Cranberry Cole Slaw, Chocolate Chip Cookies
FEBRUARY 2012
29 - Parmesan baked tilapia, jicama and quinoa salad, Brussel sprouts with vinegar
28 - Rotisserie chicken, almond rice, green beans with onion
27 - Chili, corn bread, fresh veggies with ranch dip
22 - Chicken satay, naan, dill carrots
21 - Tillamook Casserole (my first repeat!), Flaxseed-Pistachio Muffins with Creamed Honey, Yellow and Green Beans with Browned Butter
20 - Herbed salmon with peppers, rice, salad, fresh pineapple
16 - Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, popovers, Asian chicken salad with hoisin vinaigrette, fortune cookies
15 - Beef massaman, white rice, sesame bok choy
14 - TAKING THE NIGHT OFF FOR VALENTINE'S DAY (plus it's Kristin's cooking night and her baby is due today!!!)
13 - Italian stuffed peppers, spaghetti with homemade marinara, bruschetta, haricot verts
10 - Spinach-and-pepper-jack-stuffed-chicken-breasts, Parmesan asparagus, smashed potatoes
9 - Greek-style chicken, cucumber tzatziki, salad of pickled onions & tomatoes, Israeli couscous with harvest grains, homemade pita
8 - Lime Thai pork, rice with edamame, cold Asian vegetable slaw salad, cheesey Swiss chard
7 - Fish tacos (fish, tortillas, cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, onion, cilantro, chipotle sauce), cilantro rice, black beans
29 - Parmesan baked tilapia, jicama and quinoa salad, Brussel sprouts with vinegar
28 - Rotisserie chicken, almond rice, green beans with onion
27 - Chili, corn bread, fresh veggies with ranch dip
22 - Chicken satay, naan, dill carrots
21 - Tillamook Casserole (my first repeat!), Flaxseed-Pistachio Muffins with Creamed Honey, Yellow and Green Beans with Browned Butter
20 - Herbed salmon with peppers, rice, salad, fresh pineapple
16 - Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, popovers, Asian chicken salad with hoisin vinaigrette, fortune cookies
15 - Beef massaman, white rice, sesame bok choy
14 - TAKING THE NIGHT OFF FOR VALENTINE'S DAY (plus it's Kristin's cooking night and her baby is due today!!!)
13 - Italian stuffed peppers, spaghetti with homemade marinara, bruschetta, haricot verts
10 - Spinach-and-pepper-jack-stuffed-chicken-breasts, Parmesan asparagus, smashed potatoes
9 - Greek-style chicken, cucumber tzatziki, salad of pickled onions & tomatoes, Israeli couscous with harvest grains, homemade pita
8 - Lime Thai pork, rice with edamame, cold Asian vegetable slaw salad, cheesey Swiss chard
7 - Fish tacos (fish, tortillas, cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, onion, cilantro, chipotle sauce), cilantro rice, black beans
2 - Chicken pot pie, red Jell-o, orange slices
1 - Bavarian roast beef with apples, butternut squash, Parmesan asparagus
JANUARY 2012
31 - Chicken chili, cornbread, raw cut carrots/cucumbers/peppers/broccoli
30 - "A Mid-Winter's Picnic": Sloppy Joes, Warm Rosemary Potato Salad, Apples & Strawberries with Toffee Brickle Dip, Marshmallow Brownies
26 - Broccoli soup, dinner rolls, fresh strawberries
25 - Korean pork loin, lemon-scented spaghetti squash, herbed new potatoes, kimchi (!)
24 - Pesto chicken pasta, homemade bread, "smoothie fruit salad"
23 - Pizza Dippers, Rainbow Ribbon Jell-o, Chef's Salad (lettuce, broccoli, cucumber, red cabbage, cheese, ham & turkey, avocado, red & orange peppers, eggs, croutons)
19 - BBQ meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Parmesan green beans
18 - Sweet potato soup, French bread, fresh pineapple
17 - Chicken taco salad, Jell-o salad, Spanish rice
16 - Citrus-Grilled Chicken, Rice-and-Pepper Salad, Orange-and-Yogurt Parfaits
12 - Beef stroganoff, rice, white dinner rolls, steamed broccoli
11 - Asian drumsticks, cilantro-lime rice, green beans
10 - Deli sandwiches, homemade French fries, pineapple-strawberry smoothie
9 - Hungarian Hot Sausage & Lentil Soup, Pumpkin Biscuits, Salad (butter lettuce, honeycrisp apple, spiced walnuts, blue cheese, pomegranate, homemade cider vinaigrette)
5 - Pineapple chicken with rice, steamed mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, carrots), thawed mixed berries
4 - Almond-crusted chicken with strawberry balsamic glaze served over a bed of fresh wilted spinach (AMAZING!), fresh strawberries, dilled carrots
3 - Runzas, steamed broccoli, salad (mixed greens with feta, craisins, and sliced almonds)
DECEMBER 2011
NO SWAP OVER WINTER BREAK
22 - Pasta with pumpkin & sausage, spinach salad, pumpernickel bread
21 - Spinach & artichoke dip with "longboard" dippin' chips, turkey pot pie, pomegranate parfaits
20 - Baked potato soup, rolls, apples/clementines/bananas
19 - Green chicken enchiladas, southwest salad, lemon bread
16 - Chicken puffs, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, cake batter cookies
15 - Lasagna soup, bread, fruit
14 - Pot roast, Alton Brown's spinach salad with warm bacon dressing, Parker House rolls
13 - Sweet & sour meatballs, rice, mixed vegetables, Christmas Jell-o
8 - Blueberry muffins, yogurt & granola, orange slices
7 - Beef broccoli wellington, spiced applesauce, edamame salad, Mexican chocolate cream pie
6 - Chicken enchiladas, rice & noodles, Parmesan green beans, peanut butter bars
5 - Lasagna, bruschetta, green salad, chocolate chip cookies
NO SWAP OVER WINTER BREAK
22 - Pasta with pumpkin & sausage, spinach salad, pumpernickel bread
21 - Spinach & artichoke dip with "longboard" dippin' chips, turkey pot pie, pomegranate parfaits
20 - Baked potato soup, rolls, apples/clementines/bananas
19 - Green chicken enchiladas, southwest salad, lemon bread
16 - Chicken puffs, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, cake batter cookies
15 - Lasagna soup, bread, fruit
14 - Pot roast, Alton Brown's spinach salad with warm bacon dressing, Parker House rolls
13 - Sweet & sour meatballs, rice, mixed vegetables, Christmas Jell-o
8 - Blueberry muffins, yogurt & granola, orange slices
7 - Beef broccoli wellington, spiced applesauce, edamame salad, Mexican chocolate cream pie
6 - Chicken enchiladas, rice & noodles, Parmesan green beans, peanut butter bars
5 - Lasagna, bruschetta, green salad, chocolate chip cookies
2 - Chicken tortilla soup, honey-frosted cornbread, Aunt Suzor's raspberry delight with fresh sweet cream
1 - Coconut & green curry pork, brown jasmine rice, coconut milk pudding rolls, double chocolate coconut M&M cookies
NOVEMBER 2011
30 - Mexican salad (lettuce-tomato-cheese-chips-meat-beans-dressing), seven-layer dip, tortilla chips
29 - Enchiladas, salad, fruit smoothies, Chex mix
NO DINNER SWAP THANKSGIVING WEEK
18 - Herbed salmon, smashed potatoes, garlic broccoli, pumpkin pie
17 - Chicken enchiladas, black bean & avocado salad, multigrain tortilla chips, chocolate chip cookies
10 - Squash soup, green salad, rosemary-onion focaccia
9 - Baked Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, garlic peas, Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites
8 - White chicken chili, cornbread, steamed broccoli
7 - Chicken cordon bleu, lemon asparagus, rosemary potatoes
3 - Pasta con Ceci soup, cheesey Italian breadsticks, tossed salad with Parmesan (lettuce, cucumber, green & orange peppers), toffee-pumpkin pie bars
2 - Moroccan vegetable stew, couscous, homemade bread
30 - Mexican salad (lettuce-tomato-cheese-chips-meat-beans-dressing), seven-layer dip, tortilla chips
29 - Enchiladas, salad, fruit smoothies, Chex mix
NO DINNER SWAP THANKSGIVING WEEK
18 - Herbed salmon, smashed potatoes, garlic broccoli, pumpkin pie
17 - Chicken enchiladas, black bean & avocado salad, multigrain tortilla chips, chocolate chip cookies
16 - Chili, rolls, green salad, adorable "turkey" cupcakes
15 - Curry chicken, rice, peas, huge oatmeal cookies 10 - Squash soup, green salad, rosemary-onion focaccia
9 - Baked Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, garlic peas, Candy Cane Kiss Brownie Bites
8 - White chicken chili, cornbread, steamed broccoli
7 - Chicken cordon bleu, lemon asparagus, rosemary potatoes
3 - Pasta con Ceci soup, cheesey Italian breadsticks, tossed salad with Parmesan (lettuce, cucumber, green & orange peppers), toffee-pumpkin pie bars
2 - Moroccan vegetable stew, couscous, homemade bread
1 - Cafe Rio-style salads: shredded sweet pork, rice & beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, tortillas, cilantro ranch dressing, guacamole; caramel apples
OCTOBER 2011
3 - Cheese & broccoli soup, Chinese chicken salad, artisan bread
4 - Smoked pork, baked beans, fruit salad
5 - Mandarin orange chicken, rice, green salad with candied pecans
6 - Blackberry French Toast Casserole, bacon, seasoned hash browns, orange slices, Friendship Bread
11 - Chicken salad sandwiches, carrot & celery sticks, strawberry-banana-pineapple smoothies
12 - Lasagna rolls, Italian bread, green salad
13 - Roasted chicken with lemon curd, rosemary oven fries, steamed mixed vegetables, Halloween candy mini cupcakes
14 - Cabbage casserole (like cabbage rolls), corn pudding, tomato cucumber salad, cans of soda
17 - Chicken cordon bleu, wild rice with cherries and almonds, peas with pearl onions
18 - Cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, salt-and-pepper steamed broccoli, soft warm fresh bread
19 - Beef stew, cornbread, grapes
20 - Pork
chili verde, rice, cinnamon swirl bread with sweet cinnamon butter,
raspberry jello salad, chocolate cookie cupcakes with raspberry fluff
frosting
24 - Chili relleno casserole, cilantro rice, bean-tomato-avocado salad
25 - Steak-and-pepper stir fry, rice, ginger carrots, pumpkin chocolate chip bread
26 - Glazed mini meatloaves, roasted potatoes, pudding salad
27 - Classic beef tacos (taco ground beef, cheddar & pepper jack cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, tortillas, taco sauce), Spanish rice, mixed fresh fruit, salted caramel brownies
26 - Glazed mini meatloaves, roasted potatoes, pudding salad
27 - Classic beef tacos (taco ground beef, cheddar & pepper jack cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, tortillas, taco sauce), Spanish rice, mixed fresh fruit, salted caramel brownies
31 - Monster hoagies, warm potato salad, pineapple & raspberries
SEPTEMBER 2011 (working from memory so a few side dishes are missing)
5 - Tilapia, dill carrots, steamed broccoli
6 - Thai steak salad, mixed tropical fruit, mini egg rolls
7 - Pineapple meatballs over linguini, watermelon & grapes, homemade wheat bread
8 - Rump roast, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, rosemary focaccia
12 - Asian drumsticks, rice w/ lime & cilantro,
13 - Meatball subs, chips, green salad
14 - Tortellini salad, cantaloupe, Italian rolls
15 - Lemon vegetable & pesto panini sandwiches, green salad, raspberries & grapes
19 - Flounder, homemade bread
20 - Tillamook Casserole, steamed mixed veggies, pumpkin cornmeal muffins
21 - White chicken chili, bread, grapes
22 - Massaman (Thai vegetable curry stew), rice, homemade croissants
26 - Ham, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots
27 - Rosemary chicken with white beans, French peasant bread, apricot jello salad
28 - Chicken soup, bread
29 - Mexican chicken salad with homemade dressing
28 - Chicken soup, bread
29 - Mexican chicken salad with homemade dressing
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