I created this page after several comments referred to me as a "rich cook" and asking "how are you not as big as a house?" Because I only post sporadically, what I post is not representative of what I eat every day! When I have a recipe that is special, that is unique or different from what I eat every day, that is when I deem it blog-worthy.
Here, you will find that most of what I eat is certainly not blog-worthy, but maybe it'll help along your dinner plans! I will link to restaurants and to recipes that appear on this site as well, and if there's a meal on here that isn't linked but sounds intriguing, send me a note and I will make it again to post the recipe.
Week ending October 2
Sunday, October 2
Saturday, October 1
Friday, September 30
Thursday, September 29
Wednesday, September 28
Tuesday, September 27 - Pesto shrimp over cauliflower-parsnip mash
Monday, September 26 (happy birthday to me!) - Bibb lettuce and spinach salad with salmon, fried goat cheese cakes and green goddess dressing
Obviously I got a little busy...
Week ending August 21
Wednesday, August 17 - Grilled chicken thighs; sauteed mushrooms with garlic, herbs and white wine; black beans
Tuesday, August 16 - Dinner at Fat Mo's
Monday, August 15 - Chicken breasts with pesto, parmesan and garden tomatoes; sauteed mushrooms
Week ending August 14
Sunday, August 14 - Fish chowder with cauliflower soup base
Saturday, August 13 - Grilled chicken thighs, frozen Trader Joe's gnocchi
Friday, August 12 - Beef and pork meatball parmesan, green beans
Thursday, August 11 - Baked chicken tenders, corn and black bean salad, cauliflower soup
Wednesday, August 10 - Ribeye steaks, fried okra, black beans
Tuesday, August 9 - Oven-baked salmon with pesto, polenta
Monday, August 8 - Roasted chicken leg quarters, sweet potatoes
Week ending August 7
Tuesday, August 2 - Sunday, August 7: I was out of town in Austin and San Antonio, Texas
Monday, August 1 - Crock pot chicken with black beans, hominy, salsa and cheese
Week ending July 31
Sunday, July 31 - Minted pea soup, scallops
Saturday, July 30 - Homemade pizza
Friday, July 29 - Out to eat at Ghengis Grill
Thursday, July 28 - Egg noodles with turkey bolognese
Wednesday, July 27 - Chicken-apple sausage, roasted potatoes, sauteed asparagus
Tuesday, July 26 - Dinner of appetizers - shrimp cocktail, chips and artichoke dip, cheese and meats
Monday, July 25 - Grilled chicken thighs, panzanella salad
Week ending July 24
Sunday, July 24 - Ribeye steak with fresh summer corn cakes and avocado salsa
Saturday, July 23 - Polenta with shrimp and hot peppers
Friday, July 22 - Roast chicken with brussels sprouts
Thursday, July 21 - Crab macaroni and cheese
Wednesday, July 20 - Wraps with leftover chicken tenders, blue cheese, cilantro dressing and hot peppers
Tuesday, July 19 - Oven fried chicken tenders with homemade honey mustard dressing, fried okra
Monday, July 18 - Pork sirloin Francese "nuggets", cabbage and fennel slaw, rice pilaf
Week ending July 17
Sunday, July 17 - Egg noodles with leftover chicken and broccoli
Saturday, July 16 - Pollo asadero chicken tacos
Friday, July 15 - Pizza with caramelized onions, ham and fennel
Thursday, July 14 - Dinner at Chuy's
Wednesday, July 13 - Steaks, roasted potato salad, portobella mushrooms
Tuesday, July 12 - Dinner at Zoe's Kitchen
Monday, July 11 - Dinner at Zumi Sushi
Week ending July 10
Sunday, July 10 - Pan-seared shrimp, Trader Joe's frozen Saucy Scallops, oven roasted corn on the cob
Saturday, July 9 - Chicken-apple sausage, ricotta bruschetta
Friday, July 8 - Barbecue chicken, salad
Thursday, July 7 -
Wednesday, July 6 - Burgers
Tuesday, July 5 - Grilled chicken thighs, fried okra, salad
Week ending July 3
Friday, July 1 - Monday, July 4 - In NYC for the weekend
Thursday, June 30 -
Wednesday, June 29 -
Tuesday, June 28 -
Monday, June 27 -
Week ending June26
Sunday, June 26 - Homemade nachos
Saturday, June 25 - Penne and meatballs
Friday, June 24 - Grilled chicken, broccoli sauteed in oil and garlic, egg noodles with butter and Parmesan
Thursday, June 23 - Catfish "fish sticks", white beans
Wednesday, June 22 - Tacos
Tuesday, June 21 - BBQ beef sandwiches
Monday, June 20 - Grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese, tomato salad
Week ending June 19
Sunday, June 19 - Leftover everything from the birthday party
Saturday, June 18 - Chicken salad, so much cake and cookies during the birthday party
Friday, June 17 - Pizza delivery
Thursday, June 16 - No dinner - I picked while baking for Alyssa's birthday party
Wednesday, June 15 - Out to eat at Fat Mo's
Tuesday, June 14 - Seared Ahi tuna, tomato-zucchini salad
Monday, June 13 - Potato-chicken casserole (FAIL)
Week ending June 12
Sunday, June 12 - Shrimp and crab risotto
Saturday, June 11 - Burgers and fries
Friday, June 10 - Chili pie with cornbread topping
Thursday, June 9 - Chorizo and peppers, seared tofu
Wednesday, June 8 - Pan-seared scallops and chimichurri rice
Tuesday, June 7 - Chicken with white beans, mushrooms and onions with broccoli
Monday, June 6 - Chicken pasta with garlic dinner rolls
Week ending June 5
Sunday, June 5 - Chicken salad sandwiches
Saturday, June 4 - Chicken strips, gravy, green beans and dinner rolls
Friday, June 3 - Baked Ziti
Thursday, June 2 - Burger King (ugh.)
Wednesday, June 1 - Leftover pork, peas
Tuesday, May 31 - Cornmeal-encrusted pork tenderloin, roasted fennel with parmesan
Monday, May 30 - Dinner at Thai Star
Week ending May 29
Sunday, May 29 - Meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls
Saturday, May 28 - Grilled whole chicken, homemade yeast rolls, green beans
Friday, May 27 - Dinner at Raz'z
Thursday, May 26 - Salmon patties with homemade chipotle aioli, peas
Wednesday, May 25 - Poached shrimp with polenta and caramelized onions
Tuesday, May 24 - Wild mushroom and asparagus quiche
Monday, May 23 - Coconut-crusted chicken tenders, green beans
Week ending May 22
Monday, May 16 - Tacos, homemade queso, refried beans and Spanish rice
Tuesday, May 17 - Dinner at The Terminal Brewhouse in Chattanooga, TN
Wednesday, May 18 - Pizza delivery
Thursday, May 19 - Broiled scallops, grilled corn on the cob, turnips au gratin
Friday, May 20 - Grilled shrimp, jalapeno poppers, polenta
Saturday, May 21 - Beef fajitas
Sunday, May 22 - Out to eat at Chuy's
Week ending May 15
Monday, May 9 - Dinner at Whole Foods Market
Tuesday, May 10 - Flat iron steak, grilled corn on the cob, cauliflower puree
Wednesday, May 11 - Whole grilled chicken, gratineed asparagus, cornbread panzanella salad
Thursday, May 12 - Grilled salmon, sauteed mushrooms, mashed potatoes
Friday, May 13 - Dinner at Raz'z
Saturday, May 14 - Pork Francese, pasta salad
Sunday, May 15 - Shrimp and cheesy polenta with cilantro pesto
Week ending May 8
Sunday, May 8 - Dinner on the road en route to Nashville at Bojangles in Bristol, VA
Saturday, May 7 - Dinner at Vintage 51 in South Riding, VA
Friday, May 6 - Dinner buffet at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA
Thursday, May 5 - Dinner on the road en route to Northern Virginia at Wendy's
Wednesday, May 4 - Linguine with white clam sauce
Tuesday, May 3 - Oven-baked cajun catfish, homemade tartar sauce, stuffed zucchini
Monday, May 2 - Grilled chicken thighs, avocado puree, stir-fried vegetables, grilled pineapple
Week ending May 1
Sunday, May 1 - Dinner at Josh's parents' house
Saturday, April 30 - Out to eat at Angelo's
Friday, April 29 - Out to eat at Five Guys
Thursday, April 28 - Out to eat at 3rd and Lindsley (Beth Hart show)
Wednesday, April 27 - Gumbo, corn bread
Tuesday, April 26 - Leftovers while babysitting: Easter ham and potato salad
Monday, April 25 - Out to eat at Chili's
Week ending April 24
Sunday, April 24 - Whole grilled chicken, orzo-pea salad, green beans, scones, strawberry crumble
Saturday, April 23 - Leftover chicken noodle soup casserole
Friday, April 22 - Chicken noodle soup casserole
Thursday, April 21 - Dinner at Cheddars
Wednesday, April 20 - Ground turkey stroganoff
Tuesday, April 19 - Taco Bell
Monday, April 18 - Turkey taco mac from Annie's Eats
Week ending April 17 (warning: we decided to put ourselves on a detox this week. Dinners are expected to be very boring).
Sunday, April 17 - BLTs (end detox)
Saturday, April 16 - Flat iron steak; coleslaw
Friday, April 15 - Pan-seared skinless chicken thighs; roasted sweet potatoes
Thursday, April 14 - Pan-seared tuna with guacamole
Wednesday, April 13 - Pan-seared chicken with cauliflower-artichoke soup
Tuesday, April 12 - Sauteed shrimp with mixed veggies
Monday, April 11 - Pan-seared chicken with mixed veggies; sweet potatoes
Week ending April 10
Sunday, April 10 - Mediterranean pasta salad
Saturday, April 9 - Chicken tacos
Friday, April 8 - Out to eat at South Street
Thursday, April 7 - Grilled veggie sandwich (yellow squash, zucchini, red onions, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, Muenster) on a ciabatta roll
Wednesday, April 6 - More light tuna-noodle casserole
Tuesday, April 5 - Light tuna-noodle casserole
Monday, April 4 - Grilled shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce; corn salsa
Week ending April 3
Sunday, April 3 - Out for sushi at Cathay
Saturday, April 2 - Chicken tacos with Trader Joe's Pollo Asado (grilled); corn salsa
Friday, April 1 - Very quick dinner to get out the door - ham sandwiches with chips
Thursday, March 31 - Leftover white chicken chili
Wednesday, March 30 - Slow cooked pulled pork sandwiches; coleslaw
Tuesday, March 29 - Chicken parmesan; garlic bread; bowtie pasta
Monday, March 28 - Out to eat at Hickory Falls
Week ending March 27
Sunday, March 27 - Yogurt marinated oven fried chicken, stuffed artichokes, wild rice
Saturday, March 26 - Turkey-beef tacos/tostadas
Friday, March 25 - White chicken chili
Thursday, March 24 - Grilled shrimp with barbecue sauce
Wednesday, March 23 - Grilled skinless/boneless chicken thighs; pasta salad
Tuesday, March 22 - Out to eat at Stoney River
Monday, March 21 - Burgers; black bean salad
Week ending March 20
Sunday, March 20 - Out to eat at Chuy's
Saturday, March 19 - Homemade pizzas
Friday, March 18 - Chicken Caesar sandwiches; three-bean salad
Thursday, March 17 - Pan-seared scallops over grapefruit guacamole
Wednesday, March 16 - Oven-baked catfish fillet; sauteed brussels sprouts
Tuesday, March 15 - Thai ground turkey over broccoli
Monday, March 14 - Red beans and rice; salads
Week ending March 13
Sunday, March 13 - BLT sandwiches; Trader Joe's sweet potato fries
Saturday, March 12 - Meatloaf; homemade honey wheat bread; Caesar salad; bread pudding
Friday, March 11 - Chinese buffet
Thursday, March 10 - Grilled chicken thighs; peas; garlic bread
Wednesday, March 9 - Tortilla española, peas
Tuesday, March 8 - Black bean salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Monday, March 7 - Enchilado de langosto y camarones (lobster creole) from Bitchin' Camero; jalapeno beer bread
Week ending March 6
Sunday, March 6 - Leftover turkey taco mac and popcorn
Saturday, March 5 - Ranch chicken and rice pilaf
Friday, March 4 - Turkey taco mac from Annie's Eats
Thursday, March 3 - Ribeye steak and bacon-green chile mashed sweet potatoes
Wednesday, March 2 - Out to eat at Burger Up
Tuesday, March 1 - Leftover lasagna
Monday, February 28 - Lasagna with chicken sausage tomato ragu
Week ending February 27
Sunday, February 27 - Dr. Pepper baby back ribs; roasted potatoes; salad
Saturday, February 26 - Dinner at Bailey's
Friday, February 25 - Sherried tomato soup; cornbread
Thursday, February 24 - Dinner at Flyte
Wednesday, February 23 - Roasted leg of lamb; polenta; sauteed broccoli
Tuesday, February 22 - Turkey taco mac from Annie's Eats
Monday, February 21 - Josh cooked swordfish steaks, peas and sundried tomato-beer risotto
Week ending February 20
Sunday, February 20 - Dinner at Josh's parents' house
Saturday, February 19 - Roast chicken; mashed potatoes; Caesar salad with homemade dressing; French bread (the only item on the menu I did not make from scratch); blondies with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Friday, February 18 - Homemade pizzas: one with cheese; one with pepperoni, prosciutto, bacon, mushrooms and green onions; one with sweet potatoes, bacon, hot sauce, green onions and blue cheese
Thursday, February 17 - Shrimp-stuffed portobella mushrooms
Wednesday, February 16 - Dinner at Pei Wei
Tuesday, February 15 - Trader Joe's frozen sweet potato and sage gnocchi; broccoli with garlic and shallots
Monday, February 14 - A cheese plate with caramelized walnuts, spiced pecans, roasted red and yellow peppers, creamed honey, olive tapenade and crackers; potato latkes with creme fraiche and salmon caviar; braised short ribs over creamy polenta; vanilla panna cotta with espresso hot fudge
Week ending February 13
Sunday, February 13 - Roast chicken leftovers
Saturday, February 12 - Roast chicken; homemade white bread; roasted corn; Balsamic onions
Friday, February 11 - Dinner at 3rd and Lindsley
Thursday, February 10 - Red beans and rice with kielbasa sausage
Wednesday, February 9 - Spicy grouper sandwiches; gratined cauliflower
Tuesday, February 8 (happy birthday, Craig!) - Linguine with light lemon cream sauce
Monday, February 7 - Chicken and wild rice/mushroom soup
Week ending February 6
Sunday, February 6 - Grilled ribeye steaks; stuffed portobella mushrooms; roasted artichokes
Saturday, February 5 - Chicken tortilla soup
Friday, February 4 - Honey-dijon salmon
Thursday, February 3 - Meatloaf; cauliflower soup
Wednesday, February 2 - Spaghetti bolognese; stuffed sweet peppers
Tuesday, February 1 - Panzanella (bread) salad; broiled shrimp
Monday, January 31 - Salads with roasted chicken and lime-honey vinaigrette
Week ending January 30
Sunday, January 30 - Roasted chicken with jus, roasted potato salad
Saturday, January 29 - Dinner at Angelo's Picnic Pizza (the most authentic in Nashville, in this Italian's opinion)
Friday, January 28 - Cheeseburgers; onion strings; Caesar salad with homemade dressing
Thursday, January 27 – Chicken fried steak; homemade buttermilk biscuits; gravy; peas
Wednesday, January 26 – Cappelini (angel hair) with bacon, garlic and parmesan
Tuesday, January 25 - Marinated shark steaks; roasted baby potatoes
Monday, January 24 - Wasabi pea-encrusted tuna; coconut risotto
Week ending January 23
Sunday, January 23 - Mahi-mahi tacos with homemade tortillas
Saturday, January 22 - Buffalo wings and beers at Bailey's
Friday, January 21 - Grilled steaks; beer bread
Thursday, January 20 - Shrimp enchiladas
Wednesday, January 19 - Out to eat for Nashville Originals Restaurant Week at Germantown Cafe
Tuesday, January 18 - Chicken breasts in a mushroom-cannelini bean cream sauce over rice
Monday, January 17 - Out to eat at O'Charleys
Week ending January 16
Sunday, January 16 - Out to eat at Chuy's
Saturday, January 15 - Out to eat at Rafferty's
Friday, January 14 - Homemade pizza (one large plain with fresh mozzarella, one small with gouda, parmesan, mozzarella and prosciutto, and one small Greek pizza with feta, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, artichokes and red onions)
Thursday, January 13 - Chicken in tomato-vodka cream sauce; roasted potato salad and broccoli
Wednesday, January 12 - Angel hair pasta with broccoli and artichoke hearts
Tuesday, January 11 - Leftover cauliflower soup; kielbasa sausage; leftover beer bread
Monday, January 10 - Taco Bell (I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I was at work until 7:30...)
Week ending January 8
Sunday, January 9 - Cauliflower soup with beer bread
Saturday, January 8 - Rotisserie chicken salads with roasted red peppers, blue cheese, avocado and ranch dressing. I also made black bean brownies and ciabatta bread that evening.
Friday, January 7 - Panko and mustard-crusted pork chops; Trader Joe's zucchini and eggplant frozen veggies
Thursday, January 6 - Out to eat at Unique Flavors
Wednesday, January 5 - Shrimp, crab and corn chowder
Tuesday, January 4 - Fried shrimp salads
Monday, January 3 - Pan-fried shrimp with breaded in peanut flour and panko; Trader Joe's frozen polenta
