Meals of the Week, May 24th to 30th, 2026

  

Hello everyone. Happy Sunday and welcome to my Meals of the Week post for this the last week of May, 2026!  On Sundays I like to share with you, my dear readers, all of the deliciousness that I have enjoyed over the past seven days for my main meals. That's a whole lot of tasty going on! 

 

I have had my oldest daughter Eileen staying with me since January so that's been fun as well. It is nice to be able to cook for someone other than just myself. 

This is only what we have enjoyed for our suppers.  Breakfast and lunch is not included.  Also if we have eaten out, I have provided "like" recipes for anything we might have enjoyed outside the home.

Usually I will have a family dinner over at my sister's place on Sundays. That did not happen this week so I cooked Eileen and I a pot roast at home. This meant leftovers, so two of our meals during the week were planned to use up those.  I tried to keep the remaining meals within budget and store cupboard friendly. Eileen has gotten an apartment now and so I am trying to teach her how to cook in a thrifty manner.  You can cook thrifty and still enjoy delicious and healthy meals without having to resort to cheap frozen dinners.  I don't want her to be living off of those if she can help it. They are loaded with salt, fat and not a lot of nutrition. 

Admittedly it is not easy trying to get in all of your five a day on a limited budget, but you can still get in most of them and be healthy at the same time. I also try to keep things interesting, so I aim to cook different things all the time.  I do repeat recipes from the past, but I don't tend to do the same things week after week. I like to shake them up a bit if possible!

Its been nice spoiling Eileen over these past weeks with some of her favorites from her childhood. It's been fun having someone to share my meals with as well.  They do say that a joy shared is a joy doubled after all!

I hope that you enjoy reading about the things we have cooked and eaten over the past week and that you will be inspired to want to cook at least a few of them for yourselves!

 

SUNDAY, May 24th - Another Pot Roast 

Most Sundays we will have a family dinner at my sister's place. We had all been out to dinner on Saturday night so this week I cooked Eileen and I a Sunday dinner at home. I had a small roast in the freezer so I used that to do a pot roast. It was not a rolled brisket, but this method of making pot roast will work well with any cut of pot roast.  This Another Pot Roast recipe is everything you want it to be — tender, sliceable beef nestled in a rich, savory onion gravy that practically makes itself in the oven.

This version starts with a lean rolled brisket, simply seasoned and laid over a bed of sliced onions. A flavorful mixture of beef stock, tomato passata, brown sugar, horseradish, Dijon, and celery salt gets poured over the top — a humble list of ingredients that transforms into the most gorgeous, glossy sauce as it slow‑roasts for hours. The meat comes out beautifully tender yet still sliceable, the kind of roast that feels like Sunday dinner at its finest. Comfort cooking at it's best.

While the beef rests, the pan juices are simmered down into a silky onion gravy that’s just begging to be spooned over mashed potatoes, carrots, or swede. It’s hearty, homey, and deeply satisfying — the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table go quiet for a moment while they take that first bite. We enjoyed slices of it with the gravy spooned over mashed potatoes and some vegetables on the side. On this particular day it was green beans and carrots.

MONDAY, May 24th - Beef Miroton 

The French way to turn leftovers into something delicious. As I had leftover roast beef from Sunday I decided to se it up in a delicious casserole. This classic French dish is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a kitchen genius. Beef Miroton takes the simplest ingredients — cooked potatoes, sliced roast beef, caramelized onions, a splash of stock, and a kiss of vinegar — and transforms them into something deeply comforting and unbelievably flavorful.

It starts with layers of tender potatoes and thin slices of leftover beef, nothing fancy at all… until the real magic happens. A whole pan of slow‑caramelized onions gets turned into a rich, savory gravy that you pour over the top, letting it soak into every nook and cranny. A drizzle of vinegar brightens everything, and a buttery breadcrumb topping bakes into a golden, crisp crust that makes the whole dish irresistible.

Since there are potatoes already in the dish, all you need on the side is another vegetable or a salad. We chose salad and it was fabulous. Hearty, homey, and absolutely delicious. It’s the kind of old‑world comfort food that feels like a hug on a plate, perfect for using up leftovers without feeling like you’re eating leftovers at all.

TUESDAY, May 25th - Two Potato Tacos

We did a Taco Tuesday this week. We were all getting our hair cut in the afternoon and so I wanted something quick and easy for our supper. I cooked the potatoes earlier in the day. If you love Tex‑Mex flavors and you love potatoes, these tacos are about to become your new obsession. The filling starts with both sweet and white potatoes, baked until tender and then mashed together into a warm, hearty base. Into that goes a gorgeous mix of softened onions, roasted garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, and a spoonful of chipotle in adobo for that smoky little kick that makes everything taste deeper and richer. A handful of cheddar and Jack cheese melts into the mixture, turning it creamy, savory, and wonderfully moreish.

Once the filling is tucked into soft tortillas, brushed with olive oil, and folded over, the magic happens: You pan‑grill them until they’re golden, crisp, and toasty on the outside, with a soft, cheesy, flavor‑packed center that’s pure comfort. We enjoyed them with some sour cream, green salsa and a quick little salad on the side.  What a fabulously delicious meal this was!

WEDNESDAY, May 26th - Tossed Salad with Martha's Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

I normally go out for supper on Wednesday nights with my father, Cindy, Hazel and Eileen. I had a cheeseburger, Eileen had spaghetti and meatballs. Cindy had a cheeseburger and Hazel and dad both had the pan fried haddock dinner. This week was no different than most Wednesdays.  I made myself a delicious salad for my lunch however as I wanted to use up some of the salad fixings in the veggie drawer.

To go with them I made a lovely Blue Cheese Salad Dressing. I had seen Martha prepping this on YouTube a few weeks ago and mentally bookmarked it to make at a later date. It went down a real treat.  I love this simple dressing. Rich and creamy with just the right amount of blue cheese. I thought sharing this would make a change from sharing my usual fish and chips or burgers. Enjoy!  It's great! (Eileen was not home for lunch.)

THURSDAY, May 28th - Teriyaki Steak Stir Fry 

Normally this is a recipe which uses steak, but I wanted to use up the rest of the leftover roast beef so I used it to make this delicious stir fry! Sized for just two people. No muss, no fuss, no waste here! 

The star of this dish is that delicious homemade Teriyaki Sauce.  Sweet and spicy and salty, this sauce would go with just about any protein or vegetable. This was a delicious meal that I served with some brown rice. A tasty way to use up some of the veggies in the veggie in in my refrigerator. (Not to mention the leftover roast, which I sliced thin and marinated in some soy sauce prior to beginning.)  

I love it when I can take some leftovers and make them taste brand new. This went down a real treat! 

FRIDAY, May 29th - Tuna Patties for Two

I was out shopping with my sister for much of the afternoon, so something quick and easy was in order. I love this simple Tuna Patty recipe. These are a real store cupboard favorite with me. You can  use tinned salmon if you prefer. Also very good.  Crisp and buttery on the outside, tender inside, these went down a real treat with a dollop of Homemade Tartar Sauce on top. This week I served them with steamed brown rice and vegetables, but a favorite way I like to enjoy them is with mac and cheese.

Eileen is not fond of fish so I just cooked her a beef burger which she really enjoyed!  We were both happy campers! 

SATURDAY, May 30th - Frankly Chili

This tasty recipe combines two old favorites. Hot Dogs and Chili.  We had a really busy day with one thing or another and so a quick and simple supper was in order. 

This is an old prize winning recipe from a contest put out by Maple Leaf Wieners back in the 1970's.  Its simple and its delicious. I baked some cheddar corn muffins to go along side and for dessert we each had a pot of sugar free rice pudding I had picked up in my shopping on Friday,  with some squirty cream on top. 

Supper doesn't have to be complicated, or even expensive to be delicious!

So there you have it.  My meals for this past week. As you can see I was not deprived in the least and ate very well indeed!!!  Hopefully you will be inspired to want to do the same! 

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