Monthly Menu October 2023

01 Sunday Beef Stew, rolls

02 Monday Salmon, quinoa, zucchini

03 Tuesday Marinated chicken, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts

04 Wednesday pasta with meatballs, salad

05 Thursday leftovers/takeout

06 Friday burgers, corn on the cob, broccoli, potatoes, gravy

07 Saturday taco soup, tortilla chips

08 Sunday salmon, bean salad, brussels sprouts

09 Monday marinated chicken, sweet potatoes, zucchini

10 Tuesday Hoppin John, rice, green beans

11 Wednesday pasta with meatballs

12 Thursday leftovers/takeout

13 Friday takeout

14 Saturday Chicken soup

15 Sunday Pork tenderloin (f), baby potatoes, gravy, green beans

16 Monday Salmon, quinoa, brussels sprouts

17 Tuesday chicken tacos, broccoli

18 Wednesday dinner out

19 Thursday chicken from freezer, sweet potatoes, zucchini

20 Friday pasta with meat sauce, salad

21 Saturday kielbasa and bean soup

22 Sunday salmon, rice, brussels sprouts

23 Monday Empty Nesters potluck - veggie platter and ranch dip

24 Tuesday spinach artichoke chicken bake, sweet potatoes

25 Wednesday dinner out (burgers)

26 Thursday dinner out

27 Friday Hoppin John, broccoli

28 Saturday lentil soup, rolls

29 Sunday pot roast (f), potatoes, gravy, green beans

30 Monday bbq chicken (f), beans, corn

31 Tuesday HALLOWEEN pasta with meatballs

Weekly Sheet Pan Salmon

 I always liked to cook salmon plain - it has so much flavor on its own. Until I tried this seasoning blend from A Couple Cooks. Their website says they are authors of recipes you will want to make again and again, and it is true for this recipe. We make it almost every week, it is that good. This will make a batch that can be used for a few meals.

2 T paprika
2 T garlic powder

1 T onion powder

1 t thyme

1 t celery seed

1 t kosher salt

.5 t cumin

.25 t allspice

Mix and keep in a spice jar.

Coat salmon generously and rub in, then cook as usual (I prefer cooking on a sheet pan in a 405 degree oven for 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness.