What's For Dinner?

I've been considering the idea of keeping a record of family dinners for a few months or even a year.  The goal is that by the end of 2012 I can consolidate the list into a seasonal rotation of delicious and healthy dinners. I generally have excellent intentions of trying new meals each week, but when crunch time comes to make the grocery list I'm not usually feeling creative and I feel like I'm in a dinner rut.  Maybe this will help??
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February 2012

Feb 1 (wed) -- Corned beef, boiled potatoes, steamed green beans.

Feb 2 (thurs) -- Catch as catch can (leftover medley to clean out the fridge)

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January 2012

Jan 1 (sun)-- A Traditional New Year's Day Celebration Dinner of roast pork with embedded garlic and rosemary, sauerkraut, leftover hot potato salad, leftover carrot/apple/raisin salad, and Wegman's frozen veggie blend (beans, edamame, carrots, and ginger)

Jan 2 (mon)-- Leftover New Year's Day Celebration Dinner

Jan 3 (tues)-- Sausage Minestra Soup from Spendid Soup Cookbook (Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, spinach, chicken stock, onion, orzo pasta, herbs, dash of red pepper flakes, and parmesian cheese garnish)

Jan 4 (wed)-- Leftover soup

Jan 5 (thurs)-- "Catch as Catch Can" (our family's term for eat all the leftovers in the fridge)

Jan 6 (fri)-- Pizza party with neighbors!  Malvern Pizza slices & antipasto salad from Anthony's Pizza

Jan 7 (sat)-- Sushi take-out  (who wants to cook on a 60 deg day in January??!!)

Jan 8 (sun)-- Homemade Chicken Parmigiana, creamy polenta with spinach and carrots, and steamed broccoli

Jan 9 (mon) -- Turkey chili (ground turkey, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, seasonings, onion) with grated parmesian cheese, served over brown rice, with steamed broccoli

Jan 10 (tues) -- Leftover chili and broccoli and carrot sticks

Jan 11 (wed) -- Homemade Artichoke bisque soup from the New England Soup Factory Cookbook, served with fresh store bought baguette

Jan 12 (thus) -- Leftover soup and stale bread

Jan 13 (fri) -- Pizza from Anthony's.  You know, I really do hate cooking on Fridays.

Jan 14 (sat) -- Wegman's honey-brined turkey breast, sauteed spinach with garlic, and sweet potatoes with marshmallows a la Thanksgiving style.  Prepared by Scott!

Jan 15 (sun) -- Luscious new recipe from Wegman's Menu magazine:  Lo Mein Salad with Seared Scallops  So good!  The thai peanut sauce is delicious. I served the salad hot, rather than cold as suggested in recipe.

Jan 16 (mon) -- Leftover Lo Mein Salad (no complaints!)

Jan 17 (tues) -- Cheeseburger Soup from Splendid Soup Cookbook (ground beef, carrots, grated cheddar, whole milk, celery, onions, a dash of ketchup and mustard, dill pickle garnish).  Silly and fun soup served french fries on a cold night.

Jan 18 (wed) -- Leftovers...again.

Jan 19 (thurs) -- Catch as catch can (a.k.a finally finish the leftovers in the fridge)

Jan 20 (fri) -- Pork tenderloin roasted with mustard and walnuts

Jan 21 (sat) -- Date night!  Dinner Out!

Jan 22 (sun) -- Leftover pork and basil pesto chicken from restaurant

Jan 23 (mon) -- Chicken piccata, steamed broccoli, and leftover basil noodles

Jan 24 (tues) -- More Chicken piccata and shredded Brussels sprouts

Jan 25 (wed) -- Italian sausage sandwich with peppers and onions

Jan 26 (thurs) -- Leftover sausage sandwiches

Jan 27 (fri) -- Spaghetti and meatballs with Parmesian cheese and salad (greens, pears, Gorgonzola cheese, & walnuts)

Jan 28 (sat) -- Out to dinner w/ Abby & Ben at Redhound Grille

Jan 29 (sun) -- Leftover spaghetti and meatballs and salad

Jan 30 (mon) -- Catch as catch can

Jan 31 (tues) -- Caroline's birthday dinner:  Sushi and salad