Meal Plan and Grocery List July 27th-August 2nd

Just a couple of notes about the meal plan this week: The rain is supposed to finally stop here by Thursday (thank goodness!). Consequently, in the latter half of the week, all dinners will be prepared AND possibly eaten on the deck. Also, while laying by the pool at the Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, I discovered the Food Network magazine. I know, it's like I live under a rock or something... Anyway, I was drooling over the recipes (not the cabana boy) and marking the pages with post-its like crazy (yes, I take my post-its to the pool, what of it?!). As a result, 3 of the recipes on this week's meal plan are from the August/September issue of Food Network magazine. If you like them, I'm featuring two more recipes from the very same issue next week, so stay tuned!

Monday July 27th

Baked Spring Rolls
Pad Thai (from a box)

Tuesday July 28th

Beef and Noodles
Mashed Potatoes

*save some mashed potatoes

Wednesday July 29th

Basil Gnocchi

Thursday July 30th

Brats on the Grilled
Fried Cabbage

Friday July 31st

Back in the pizza Fridays habit again!

Click here for 6 posts with pizza recipes.

Saturday August 1st

Hoisin Chicken with Cucumber Salad


Sunday August 2nd

Hotdogs and Burgers on the grill
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie



Grocery List

Produce

ginger
green onions
garlic
cabbage
carrot
cilantro
egg roll wrappers (I find mine in produce)
potatoes (you can used the boxed variety if you like)
basil
pine nuts
shallots
2 lbs. tomatoes
jalapeno pepper
2 limes
cucumber
red onion

Meat

2 oz. deli ham
1 lb. crab meat (real or "fake")
1 quart canned beef
bratwursts
2 lbs. chicken thighs and drumsticks

Dairy

eggs
milk
butter
pecorino cheese (I'll probably use Parmesan)
half and half

Canned Goods

vegetable oil
sesame oil
olive oil
Asian-chili garlic paste
soy sauce
rice vinegar
hoisin sauce

Dry Goods

egg noodles
beef bouillon
flour
hot dogs buns