We loved the tacos el pastor recipe last week, and the pot roast was a modest success. I'd say that none of us our big pot roast fans, so I wouldn't blame it on the recipe.
It's another busy week ahead, with my parents arriving on Thursday. M & I are planning to head to Napa on Friday for a weekend getaway, and I'm quite excited about that.
Here's what's on the menu for the week:
- Friday - salmon & wings (M), leftover egg roll in a bowl with wings for others
- Saturday - grilled chicken & tortellini
- Sunday - kebabs & rice
- Monday - leftover chicken & tortellini
- Tuesday - tacos
- Wednesday - leftover kebabs & rice
- Thursday - my parents arrive. We will likely do takeout, as it's a crazy day of driving & meetings, & sports & airport pickup
- Friday - M & I will be eating out! I have outdoor reservations for us for both Friday & Saturday. My parents will probably do takeout with the boys
What about you? What's on your menu plan for the week?
Do you freeze your leftovers for later in the week? I am intrigued by the idea of cooking on the weekend and eating all week, but generally 2-3 days would be my limit for feeling the leftovers were still safe in the refrigerator - especially ground meats.
ReplyDeleteHi Christy. We don't typically freeze the leftovers. I have a pretty sensitive stomach (my husband has the stomach of a goat, and can eat any food, regardless of date or food quality). Our rule is 4-5 days, & I prefer to stick to the 4 day window. We often do something like this, though. For example, I know we will have grilled chicken & ravioli this week & had it last week. I keep the grilled chicken (frozen, from a huge batch my husband made) in dinner sized portions, and then just defrost one bag the morning of the day we're eating it.
DeleteI do think freezing would be totally fine, especially if you have family members who don't prefer to do just a 1-2 day gap between meals.
Sounds good. Enjoy your parent's visit and your weekend away!
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to both!
DeleteEnjoy your get away. Your menu always sounds fresh and a night of take out makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteI plan on trying the taco recipe. It sounds delicious. We have the pot roast a couple of times a year and really do like it, but I do not use a chuck roast. It is too fatty for my tastes.