This week’s inadvertent menu theme is Around the World. I love it when that happens. I also love it when I know there are a couple nights I won’t have to cook. In my imagination, time will magically expand so that I can finish three different painting projects, clean the house, write six blog posts and a proposal, bake cookies, chain saw the rest of the hedges, and redecorate two bedrooms. Among other things. I get a little ambitious in the week before my inlaws come to visit.

Monday: Cabbage Rolls (from the freezer)

Tuesday: Fish tacos

Wednesday: Lasagna (Mom’s bringing dinner!)

Thursday: Sesame Soba Salad with Shiitakes and Tofu Croutons (Cook This Now)

Friday: Braised pork country ribs, mashed potatoes

Saturday: Aguado de Gallina (Ecuadorean Chicken and Rice Soup), London Broil, potatoes, salad

Sunday: Early Thanksgiving family gathering (I’m responsible for pie and cranberry sauce)

Last week on Home Baked

Banana Walnut Cake

Monday Menu

What would you do today if you didn’t have to make dinner?