Menu Monday

Baked Farfalle with Zucchini & Escarole in Herbed Tomato Sauce
(I realize you can mostly just see cheese.
Isn't that how baked pastas are supposed to be?)

I'll be honest and say that I do not want to cook this week! It's spring-y and nice outside (knock on wood), and that just makes me want to patio dine and drink wine! (Not to mention that our weekend travels necessitated an after-work shopping trip. Lame.)

But, "don't want to" is not a good enough reason, so here are our scheduled dinners this week. Needless to say, only those promising to be quick and easy made the cut.

• Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken & Grape Tomatoes (The herb garden needs to be mowed down!)
• Leftover Boro Pork & Brunswick Stew over Rice with Quickles
• BBQ Chicken Pizza (CPK inspired)
• Fried Chicken Tacos with Black Beans & Rice and Guac for a Southern Cinco!

Last Week's Lazy Night Baked Potato & Salad Bar

(We also have a frittata in a holding pattern--thanks, Allyson!--in case any of these still seem overwhelming when it's time to cook. I love how tasty and easy frittatas are, and I actually think they make a surprisingly good lunch re-heat, too!)