Weekly Menu ~ September 2th - September 8th

I recently decided like Jennifer Reese, author of Make the Bread, Buy the Butter, that I am going to bake a loaf of bread each week rather than purchasing it from the grocery store.  This week I am trying out this recipe for oatmeal bread.  I am very excited about this and will let you know how it turns out.


This is also one of those weeks with a night that I have class after school and get home much later than usual.  I am testing out recipes that are quick (or made ahead of time) and relatively healthy for days such as this.  I am finding that this can be a difficult task (at least it is for me).  Crockpot meals are often easy, but the ones I have prepared so far are not that healthy.  I am definitely going to continue looking for those that are easy, healthy, and satisfying.  Any tips are appreciated!



Sunday, September 2nd:  Grilled Chicken Sausages and Herbed Spaghetti Squash {external recipe}

Monday, September 3rd: We are going to a picnic today so I will not be cooking dinner.  We are preparing and bringing this dish though as a last hurray for summer sweet corn.

Tuesday, September 4th: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese {external link - Epicurious}
with two changes:

• spinach instead of arugula 
• sun-dried tomato pesto {external link - Eating Well} instead of just sun-dried tomatoes 

Wednesday, September 5th:  Mushroom, Red Pepper and Spinach Quiche {pnp recipe} with side greens

Thursday, September 6th:  Cobb Salad {external recipe}

Friday, September 7th:  White Pizza with Clams {external link - Eating Well} (I LOVE pizza on Fridays!)

Saturday, September 8th:  End of Summer Pasta {external recipe}

Enjoy!