Week 69

Emma attempting to eat the spaghetti topped with candy & maple syrup at the "Elf" party we had with friends

Happy, happy ... wednesday but let's not get picky. I am doing 2 weeks in a row and that is saying something!  As for what has been happening this week, let's think back and see ....
*Dallin started school again for his new semester last week
* We went for a date night and tried a yummy new sushi restaurant and saw an awesome movie - so suspenseful and gripping!
* Celebrated my dad's 59th birthday with lots of family
* Made my first red velvet cake for said party and impressed even myself with it - white chocolate cream cheese frosting?  Yes, please!
* Working on plans for something big that does not happen for a whole year which both excites me and freaks me out entirely!

This week for dinner ....

Sunday:
Impromptu dinner at my parents - we went to drop something off that we had forgotten the night before and stayed and ate leftovers and hung out

Monday: 
Spicy Honey boneless skinless chicken thighs with dijon garlic roasted baby potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce and spinach salad

Tuesday:
Maple Soy Ginger glazed salmon with brown rice, zucchini and bell pepper stir fry and spinach salad with feta, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers (it was similar to this recipe but I added 1 T fresh grated ginger, upped the soy sauce to 2 T and used 2 garlic cloves.  I also baked in a foil packet and then opened it and broiled at the end - kids GOBBLED it up!)

Wednesday:
homemade brown bread and mushroom soup, pears and cukes on the side

Thursday:
Dallin is in charge if dinner - I am going for a GNO with some friends for Indian :)  Jack has requested pancakes and bacon

Friday:
Homemade pizza with fresh veggies on the side - pepperoni and cheese for the kids and probably fig, prosciutto and arugula on one and pesto, caramelized onion, artichoke and sundried tomato on the other for D & I.

Saturday:
We have bookclub so something easy for the kids like homemade mac & cheese or alfredo pasta for them

What are you cooking this week?  WHat have you eaten lately that you can't stop thinking about?  Anything you are dying to make?  I want to try making french bread - I know it is probably so easy but I just never do it!