Welcome back to Midweek Meal Planning for the week of 11/27/15! It’s more traditional to meal plan on the weekend, but since our Chicago grocery deals mostly flip on Wednesdays and since midweek is when many of us start running out of steam, we buck the trend here. Yes, it’s Friday — but I figure Thursday was taken care of for most of us already this week. 😉
Stay tuned for this garlicky turkey noodle soup recipe on Sunday…
Midweek meal planning
- Sunday: MashupDad grilled up some of the cheap pub burgers and pork chops from Jewel, plus potato packets & spinach salad.
- Monday: Leftover chili.
- Tuesday: Leftover burgers & pork chops.
- Wednesday: Sweet Tomatoes with friends (yes, we used a coupon)…
- Thursday: Thanksgiving! Butterflied Roast Turkey (skipped the bay leaves), garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, roasted cauliflower, Totally Inauthentic Challah.
- Friday: Leftover Thanksgiving + turkey noodle soup.
- Saturday: Yes, more leftover turkey and soup. Because: Thanksgiving, lol.
Your turn
How’s your week of meal planning going? Are you cooking mostly out of your pantry, or are you taking advantage of this week’s grocery sales? Let’s inspire each other! And if you’re looking for additional inspiration, read all the Midweek Meal Planning posts (and others’ comments!) here.
Jane
Sunday 29th of November 2015
That's what I think. I was thinking it would roast more evenly and quickly being on the small side, but I think I will butterfly my bird next year like you did. I had forgotten about that trick! You can get a not-so-good Butterball too. I think all frozen, non-organic birds are about all created equal. My luck we got a tough ole bird this time!
Jane
Sunday 29th of November 2015
Did you end up using one of those Jennie-O turkeys for Thanksgiving that were cheap at Jewel this year or some other brand? I almost price matched the Ultra 29c lb. deal this year but I was at Ultra so actually got the Norbest turkey there directly. I got a small 10 pounder this year and it was not very good. It was stringy and tough. It was edible, especially in the soup, but I will not buy a Norbest again. Anyone else have any luck with the Norbest turkey from Ultra or did I just get a bad one? (we cooked it till 165 degrees and the pop up timer did NOT pop up until it was resting out of the oven)Thanks.
rachel
Sunday 29th of November 2015
I used the Jennie-O from Jewel. Last year, though, I had a Norbest from Ultra Foods and it came out fine, so maybe you just got a bum turkey? :(
christine
Saturday 28th of November 2015
Question: did you grill all that up purposely so you would have food handy during the week? How do you warm it up? Put it back on the grill or just microwave it? I kind of like the idea of having the meat already cooked so we can have dinner much quicker. I am running my kids around at the dinner hour.
rachel
Saturday 28th of November 2015
Yup. We just warm it back up in the microwave and for just that reason :)
christine
Saturday 28th of November 2015
Sunday: had lunch with friends but I brought pork roast (from Jewel sale) with carrots and onions. so good Mon: Ordered Chinese since college kid was home Tues: Pasta and meat balls. Usually spaghetti is Wednesday- you know Prince Spaghetti day. And being Italian gotta have it at least once a week or the fam goes nuts. Wed: Chicken tortilla soup- a family favorite! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mexican-chicken-soup-recipe.html Thurs: Thanksgiving at my sister's house. We didn't get any leftovers :-( I will have to make a turkey soon. I do however have the bones to make the great turkey soup in the crock pot. http://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/2008/11/crockpot-turkey-and-wild-rice-soup.html Fri: pizza because both college kids need it (so I hear) Sat: pot roast from Pioneer Woman. A family favorite. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/perfect-pot-roast-recipe.html
rachel
Saturday 28th of November 2015
I've made that turkey and wild rice soup -- it's really good!
Cari soldan
Saturday 28th of November 2015
After turkey day we always make pot pie. Frozen pie crust. Left over gravy, left over turkey, some frozen veggies added to the pie crust and topped with left over mashed potatoes brushed with butter. Bake in oven and then finish up with a few minutes under the broiler.