This Week for Dinner: January 23 - 29

This week's menu is probably the favorite menu that I've put together. Mostly Pinterest-inspired, with a few budget-conscious picks, I'm super excited to try these five new recipes this week.
Next week, I'll begin going through submissions for the recipe contest-please be sure to submit your favorite recipe! I'll be making one reader recipe each week for the next eight weeks, with a giveaway for the best recipe on March 31.
I'm also excited to share that I'm working on a re-design for the blog-I'm currently in the process of getting quotes to give the blog a new look! I'm hoping to roll out the new design in April, and in the process I'll be adding more functionality, including searching recipes by ingredient. Stay tuned! :)


Stromboli with Salami, Capicola and Provolone

Stromboli just makes me happy. Italian meats and cheeses, stuffed in a savory crust, with marinara dipping sauce-what's not to love?

http://www.blissfullydelicious.com/2012/01/stromboli-with-salami-capocollo-and-provolone






Panko Crusted Salmon with Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Salmon is my family's favorite fish. Versatile and yummy, I'm always looking for new ways to prepare a nice piece of salmon. I was so excited to run across this recipe on Pinterest, and even more excited to taste what I'm sure will be an amazing dish!

http://annies-eats.com/2011/04/13/panko-crusted-salmon

And how cute are these? I picked up some fresh green beans the other day-we're beginning to grow weary of the canned version-and I'm hoping for a nice taste of summer in the middle of winter.

http://www.justcookalready.com/2010/11/bacon-wrapped-green-beans.html







Loaded Baked Potato Grilled Cheese with Tomato Basil Soup

I've been on a giant grilled cheese kick this winter. There is so much inspiration out there on creative grilled cheese-this might just be my favorite.

http://bsinthekitchen.com/baked-potato-grilled-cheese/

http://plumdeliciousrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/08/recipe-file-super-simple-tomato-basil.html





Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumsticks with Onion Potato Gratin

I don't make Chicken Drumsticks very often, but this recipe caught my eye- and you can't beat the price!
http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2012/01/devilled-drumsticks-for-the-gojee-virtual-pot-luck/

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/onion_potato_gratin/






Coconut Chicken with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce ($1.15 per serving!)

Another great budget conscious option, this coconut chicken is a take on one of my restaurant favorites, Red Lobster's Coconut Shrimp. Very excited to see how this translates using chicken!

http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2010/01/coconut-chicken-w-sweet-chili-sauce-691.html

Have a great week, and Happy Cooking!