Meal Plan Monday #416

I hadn't planned to do a meal plan this week, because we were supposed to go visit friends and family that we haven't seen in two years or more. Instead, we had a collision with a deer on the highway, couldn't schedule a new flight, and had to cancel the whole trip. 

Sunday:  Pyro's Pizza in Hattiesburg

Monday:  Panera in Oxford

Tuesday: Departure/Deer Day - Abner's for Lunch & Chipotle for Dinner (Oxford)

Wednesday:  Umi Bento Boxes for a Late Lunch in Columbus

Thursday:  Blackened Fish with Rice and Napa Salad

Friday:  Breakfast for Supper! Giant Cast Iron Pancake with Bacon

Saturday:  Black-Eyed Peas, Fried Cabbage, and Cornbread

Meal Plan Monday #415

As we approach Christmas, meal planning becomes harder. We are hoping to be able to safely visit with family and friends, but we might have to pivot without much notice. It's a crazy time.

Sunday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Edamame and Napa Caesar Salad

Monday:  PW Fried Round Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Tuesday:  Vegetarian Thai Green Curry with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Sizzling Fish with Rice and Salad

Thursday:  Tortellini Soup and Cheesy Garlic Bread? Takeout? Dinner with Friends?

Friday:  Christmas Eve Snack Supper? Date Night? Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Christmas Dinner!

Meal Plan Monday #414

Holiday season is here! The streets seem more crowded. The weather is crazy! I'm ready for a break.

Sunday:  Loaded Baked Potatoes and Napa Caesar Salad

Monday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli, Browned Butter, and Pepitas and Napa Cabbage Salad

Tuesday:  Bacon, Spinach, Artichoke, and Jalapeno White Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Napa Cabbage Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi, Rice, and Napa Cabbage Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sausage, Spinach, and Gouda Quiche

Meal Plan Monday #413

This is exam week for D and the last full week of classes for me. Our exams start next week. In the meantime, I have a ton of grading to catch up on. 

Sunday:  Spicy Miso Pasta with French Bread and Napa Cabbage Salad

Monday:  Japanese Curry Lentils with French Fries and Rice

Tuesday:  Macaroni and Cheese and Napa Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Seared Tuna, Rice, and Napa Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches and Cheesy Grits

Meal Plan Monday #412

The holiday season is here. I've been wrapping gifts so that I can ship them early to hopefully avoid any holidays delays. 

Sunday:  Pinto Beans, Fried Cabbage, Creamed Corn, and Cornbread Muffins

Monday:  Tortellini Soup with Cheesy Garlic Bread and Napa Salad

Tuesday:  Cheesy Bean Burritos with Rice and Fried Corn Relish 

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Sizzling Fish with Rice and Napa Cabbage Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits, Eggs, Cheese, etc.

Meal Plan Monday #411

It's Thanksgiving week! Happy turkey day and gobble gobble and all of that!

Sunday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Creamed Spinach, and Rice

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage, Cornbread, and Salad

Tuesday:  Taco Tuesday! Roasted Potato Tacos with Avocado, Refried Black Beans, Corn, Peppers, Onions, Cheese and Sour Cream

Wednesday:  Roasted Chickpea Napa Cabbage Caesar Salad and Cheesy Garlic Bread

Thursday:  Thanksgiving! Chicken and Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Lima Beans and Rolls

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Potato, Egg, and Cheese Burritos with Sausage

Meal Plan Monday #410

This semester is flying. The holiday season is almost here. I went to a local produce market and bought a lot of pecans. I hope to get some baking or candy making done. 

Sunday:  Potatoes au Gratin and Napa Cabbage Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Monday:  Cheese and Spinach Tortellini with Mushroom, Onion, Pancetta Cream Sauce

Tuesday:  Vegetarian Cornbread Skillet Casserole and Napa Cabbage Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Creamy Orzo with Spinach and Parmesan, and Napa Cabbage Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Giant Cast Iron Pancake with Bacon and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #409

The days feel so long, but the school year is flying by! It's almost Thanksgiving, and I'm ready for a week off to relax and rest. In the mean time, we're eating heartier meals and still loving Napa cabbage salads.

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Thai Curry Lentils and Rice with Napa Cabbage Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Roasted Sweet Potato and Refried Black Bean Tacos with Cheese, Corn, and Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Creamed Corn, Rice, and Napa Cabbage Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:   Breakfast for Supper! Burritos with Crispy Hash Browns, Sausage, Eggs, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #408

It's been chilly (which I like) and rainy (which I don't), so we're serving up some fall foods this week. We tried a Caesar salad made with Napa cabbage and sunflower sprouts at a favorite restaurant, Tarasque Cucina, a few weeks ago. I can't get sunflower sprouts, but we are both really enjoying salads made with Napa cabbage. It's far milder that regular green or red cabbage, but it's more flavorful than any lettuce I can think of. I slice it very thin and toss with store-bought dressing, grated parmesan, and croutons. I highly recommend it!

Sunday:  Japanese Curry Chickpeas with Carrots served with French Fries and Soft Boiled Eggs

Monday:  Roasted Vegetables - Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushrooms etc. and Gouda Grits

Tuesday:  Bacon Brussel Sprouts Pasta topped with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Napa Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Rice and Napa Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches with Canadian Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #407

Somedays it feels like fall, and I'm wearing deeper, darker colors, so let's hope this week stays cool for some heartier suppers.

Sunday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage, Salad, and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Monday:  Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Butternut Squash, Browned Butter, & Pepitas, and Napa Cabbage "Caesar" Salad

Tuesday:  Enfrijoladas Filled with Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, Corn, Onions, and Cheese topped with Avocado and Crema

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Radishes, Avocado, and Lime

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Cast Iron Pancake with Bacon and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #406

Is it fall? Some mornings or evenings, it almost feels like it, but it seems like every time I plan a fall meal, it's 85+ degrees that day... Cooler temperatures are predicted for the extended forecast. I hope it's true. There was a distinct chill in the air at the farmers market on Saturday.

Sunday:  Southwestern Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie and Salad 

Monday:   White Pizza with Spinach, Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Jalapenos, Bacon, and Fresh Mozzarella and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  One Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Spinach, and Mushrooms

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Avocados, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Eggs, Potatoes, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #405

Once a month, if there is no big holiday, we have an extended (three-day) weekend - the residence halls close and all the students go home. Our schedule is usually so hectic, that it's a nice break for everyone. I absolutely enjoy it! I enjoyed my October extended weekend. Now it's back to the daily grind.

Sunday:  Green Bean, Carrot, and Bell Pepper Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice

Monday:  White Pizza with Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Jalapenos, Bacon, and Fresh Mozzarella and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Refried Peruano Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Faux Maque Choux and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #404

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Our local farmers' market operates April through October. It's open on Saturday and Thursday mornings (7-10 am) and Monday afternoons (4-6 pm), but Saturdays are usually the best day. I am usually up early on Saturday mornings, but I often forget about it until it's too late - either it's picked over or I missed it entirely. I remembered early and went on Saturday just after 7:00 to check out the end of season offerings to see what I could incorporate into my meal plan (FM). I was looking for potatoes (score!) and any other vegetables that looked good. I also encountered a bakery booth that I'd never seen before and I picked up a few things there. 

Sunday:  Sausage, Spinach, and Mushroom Quiche and Caesar Salad

Monday:  Corn and Potato (FM) Chowder with Salad and Jalapeno Cheese Bread (FM)

Tuesday:  Black Beans, Fajita-Style Vegetables (Peppers, Onions, Squash (FM), and Mushrooms), and Jalapeno Cheese Grits

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Avocado with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Eggs, Potatoes, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #403

Sunday:  Chicken and Dressing, Baby Lima Beans, Parker House Rolls, and Salad

Monday:  Roasted Russet and Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Fried Corn Esquites 

Tuesday:  Vegetarian Peanut Noodles 

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches, Hashbrowns, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #402

We wandered around the Market Street Festival for a bit on Saturday. The humidity was opressive, but some mornings lately, there's just a hint of chill in the air. I'm looking forward to the drop in humidity! 

Sunday:  Dried Lima Beans, Corn Pudding, and Fried Cabbage

Monday:  Roasted Vegetables with Asian-Inspired Garlic Sauce and Rice

Tuesday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Truffle Ravioli and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Avocados, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Giant Cast Iron Buttermilk Pancake, Bacon, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #401

Another week, another meal plan. It's hard to believe I've been meal planning for over 10 years! I started with a little notepad I bought in the dollar bin at Michael's. I moved it over here in 2011 or so, and we've been rocking along ever since. The recipes have changed - we eat a lot less meat than we used to. But the process is still the same. Write the meal plan, make the grocery list, and try not to waste food.

Sunday:  Nashville Hot Potatoes with Caesar Salad

Monday:  Thai Green Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna With Rice and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  English Muffin Sandwiches with Sausage, Eggs, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #400

Four day work week! 

Sunday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Monday:  Esquitas (Elote en Vaso) with Peruano Beans and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Radishes, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Potatoes, Eggs, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #399

Sunday:  Chicken "Carnitas" and Cheese Green Chili Enchiladas with Elote 

Monday:  Loaded Sliced Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Turkey, Bacon, Chives, and Sour Cream with Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Crazy Old Goat Inspired Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chips and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Avocados, Rice, and Nori

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Dutchbaby(-ish) Oven Pancake with Bacon and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #398

Week 3 of school - so far, so good. Tutorials begin this week. Wish me luck!

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Brazi Bites

Monday:  Roasted Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Pepitas

Tuesday:  Japanese Curry Lentils and Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Avocados, Rice, and Nori

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #397

School is back in full swing. I am hoping everything goes smoothly with in-person classes and covid safety. 

Sunday:  Grilled Chicken, Corn, Lima Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Biscuits

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  Penne Pasta Bake with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms

Wednesday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Friday Night Free for All! Leftovers? Takeout? Who knows?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Waffles and Bacon with Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #396

Summer flew by, and now we are into the first real week of school. I hope everything goes smoothly!

Sunday:  Pinto Beans, Fried Cabbage, and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Monday:  Carnitas and Cheese Enfrijoladas with Queso Fresco, Avocado, and Crema

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna with Avocados, Rice, and Nori

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Thursday:  Build Your Own Pizza! Artichoke, Spinach, Jalapeno, Mushroom, Fresh Mozzarella, Bacon etc. and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches and Fruit 

Meal Plan Monday #395

School starts on Wednesday. It's back to the grind. 

Sunday:  Sausage, Mushroom, Spinach, and Cheese Quiche and Fruit 

Monday:  Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, Radishes, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Thursday:  Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad

Friday:  Friday Night Free for All! Leftovers? Takeout? Who knows?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes, Bacon, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #394

 Summer is almost over. I am trying to pack in a few more fun things. 

Sunday:  Japanese Curry Lentils with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes and Rice and Fruit

Monday:  Pasta with Pancetta, Mushroom, and Spinach Cream Sauce and Salad

Tuesday:  Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Rice and Avocado

Wednesday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Friday:  Friday Night Free for All! Takeout? Leftovers? Who knows?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #393

We have moved date night to a week night. We're both vaccinated, but we live in an area of low vaccination, so we are still trying to avoid crowds of people. Dining out on a week night usually means the restaurant is not crowded and we don't have to sit near anyone else. We are still choosing outdoor dining options, too. 

Sunday:  Pinto Beans, Fresh Vegetable, and Cornbread

Monday:  Grilled Chicken and Caesar Salad with Cheesy Garlic Bread

Tuesday:  Enfrijoladas with Sweet Potato, Corn, and Peppers with Avocado, Crema, and Toasted Pepitas

Wednesday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, & Avocados and Fruit

Friday:  Friday Night Free for All! Takeout? Leftovers? Who knows?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #392

Summer is FLYING! We have been enjoying lots of produce lately - the rainier cherries have been great!

Sunday:  Spice Rubbed Baked Chicken with Roasted Corn and Cauliflower (with Everything but the Elote Seasoning) and Salad

Monday:  Yellow Coconut Curry Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Semi-Homemade Spicy Ramen with Carrots, Broccoli, and Water Chestnuts (and Boiled Eggs for Darren) and Fruit

Wednesday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Thursday:  Honey Miso Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Rice

Friday:  Friday Night Free for All! Takeout? Leftovers? Who knows?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Buttermilk Waffles, Bacon, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #391

Happy Independence Day (observed)! It is hard to believe that summer is already half over... 

Sunday:  Dry Rubbed Ribs, Baked Beans, and Sweet Potatoes

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice and Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Tuesday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Diner's Choice - Board Game Night

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad

Friday:  Bacon-Brussels Sprouts Pasta and Fruit 

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches and Hash Browns

Meal Plan Monday #390

Summer is flying by... is hard to believe we're at the end of June. 

Sunday:  Build-Your-Own Pizza and Salad

Monday:  Meatless Monday! Roasted Vegetable Orzoto with Salad

Tuesday:  Taco Tuesday! Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Cheese Tacos with all the Toppings

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit Salad

Thursday:  Blackened Fish, Rice, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Joint Pick

Saturday:  Refried Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Salad

Meal Plan Monday #389

Another week of summer for me! I am slowly getting things organized around the house. I have been cleaning out my closet and trying to organize some things.

Sunday:  Pinto Beans, Fried Cabbage, and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Monday:  One Pot Pasta Primavera and Salad

Tuesday:  Carnitas and Cheese Enfrijoladas with Avocados and Queso Fresco

Wednesday:  Diner's Choice! Chef Salads or Club Sandwiches

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Avocados

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Saturday Surprise! Cookout? Takeout? Leftovers? 

Meal Plan Monday #388

Sunday:  Chicken Florentine over Bucatini and Salad

Monday:  Zucchini and Yellow Squash Boats with Corn Pudding and Salad

Tuesday:  Golden Thai

Wednesday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon, Jasmine Rice, and Spinach Salad

Thursday:  Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad and Blackened Mahi Mahi

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Eggs, Hummingbird Muffins, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #387

It's Memorial Day. By some metrics, summer is officially here! I'm looking forward to getting some projects done around the house and doing some relaxing.

Sunday:  Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice and Fruit

Monday:  Triple Cheese (Cheese Dip, Shredded Jack, and Queso Fresco) & Carnitas Nachos Fajita with Refried Beans, Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos, and  Ice Cream

Tuesday:  Spicy Baked Potato Wedges with Bacon, Cheese, & Sour Cream and Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Build Your Own Pizza - Pepperoni, Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, etc. and Salad

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Rice and Avocados

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes, Sausage, and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #386

School is out! Graduation was yesterday. I am looking forward to NOT staring into Zoom meetings.

Sunday:  Soy-Glazed Chicken, Rice, and Honey-Lime Slaw

Monday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Fruit

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Tacos or Burritos

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Bean and Chicken Burritos

Meal Plan Monday #385

 It's (finally) the last week of the school year! I am so ready for a break. Online and hybrid teaching have been exhausting, and I'm ready for some time away from Zoom...

Sunday:  Cajun Sausage Pasta (Spicy Alfredo) with Peppers and Onions

Monday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Tacos

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Radishes, Lime, and Avocado 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  NSB & End-of-School Celebration Meal

Meal Plan Monday #384

It's the last full week of classes for this semester. Summer break will be here soon, and I am ready! We had a great weekend relaxing and spending some time outside in the sun.

Sunday:  Tortellini Primavera and Salad

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  White Pizza with Goat Cheese, Jalapeno, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, and Bacon with Salad

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Faux Maque Choux and Avocados

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper!

Meal Plan Monday #383

It's May! This school year has been simultaneously dragging and flying. The days are so exhausting, but I can hardly believe that there are only three weeks left, and the last one is exam week, so that hardly counts... 

The weather has been pretty warm and sunny lately. We are planning a relaxing weekend with some outdoor fun and some extra takeout.

Sunday:  Roasted Sweet Potato and Mayocoba Bean Burritos With Corn , Queso Fresco, and Pepitas

Monday:  Spicy Miso Bucatini and Salad

Tuesday:  Rumble de Thumps with Roasted Conecuh Sausage and Fried Eggs

Wednesday:  Refried Mayocoba Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Fruit Salad

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Avocados, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Saturday:  Bonus Weekend Takeout! 

Meal Plan Monday #382

Four weeks of school. Two weeks to the AP Chemistry exam. This year has been hard. I am ready for it to end. I hope we are able to have a more normal school year next year. The end-of-year grind is here, and I am feeling the time crunch. I'm trying to stick to quick and/or easy meals this week. 

Sunday:  Homemade Baked Beans with Hot Dogs or Sausage Dogs and French Fries

Monday:  Loaded Baked Potatoes with Turkey, Bacon, Cheese, & Sour Cream and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  One Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Salad

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #381

Five more weeks of school. Three weeks until the AP chemistry exam. This year is flying!

Sunday:  Red Beans and Rice, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, and Salad

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Goat Cheese, Jalapeno, Artichoke Hearts, and Bacon White Pizza or Fresh Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Jalapeno Pizza with Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Broiled Club Sandwiches with Avocado, Deli Pickles, and Salad 

Thursday:  Seared Tuna, Avocado, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Quiche and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #380

Six weeks of school remain. Time is flying. Summer will be here in a flash!

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Mushroom, Pancetta Cream Sauce and Salad

 

Tuesday:  Takeout Tuesday! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Chicken and Cheese Enfrijoladas with Avocados and Queso Fundido

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches and Hashbrowns

Meal Plan Monday #379

We're having a special Easter dinner this week. We usually try to limit meat during the week/at home. I'm also making my first foray to the grocery store in over a year. We'll see how it goes.

Sunday:  Roasted Pork Loin, White Beans, and Cornbread

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Creamed Spinach, and Rice

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Seared Tuna, Avocado, Rice, and Salad

Thursday:  Sweet Potato and White Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Sandwiches and Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies

Meal Plan Monday #378

Spring has sprung. Flowers are blooming. Hope is palpable. The school year races to another conclusion. I know these next nine weeks will fly by. Vaccinations are open to anyone over 16 here, and I'm encouraged by the number of people I know being vaccinated. 

Sunday:  Dried Lima Beans, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread

Monday:  Roasted Vegetables with Mongolian Sauce over Rice and Edamame

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick!

Wednesday:  Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Thursday:  Pasta with Roasted Spring Vegetables and Parmesan and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick!

Saturday:  Sausage and Cream Cheese Quiche with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Onions

Meal Plan Monday #377

Back to the grind! We're in the home stretch. I know this last nine weeks will fly, but this school year has been so long!! I'm going to try to keep my head above water with grading and such for school.

Sunday:  Pinto Beans with Conecuh Sausage and Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread

Monday:  Refried Bean, Roasted Sweet Potato, and Cheese Burritos with Jalapeno Corn Relish & Toasted Pepitas and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick! Happy Anniversary to Us!

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

 

Meal Plan Monday #376

 It's SPRING BREAK! It's hard to believe it's been a year since we've traveled, eaten in a restaurant, been to see a movie... the list of things we haven't done goes one. However, we are healthy, our families are doing pretty well, and we will keep pushing forward. I have the week off, and Darren took a couple of days to relax with me so we could just spend some time together, even if we aren't able to travel to see friends and family, too. We're doing some extra takeout meals, catching up on laundry, and watching some extra Netflix/Hulu. 

Sunday:  Chipotle Burritos or Bowls

Monday:  Oby's Chicken Fingers and Ultimate Fries

Tuesday:  Pyro's Pizza 

Wednesday:  Japanese Curry Chickpeas and French Fries

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Faux Maque Choux

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #375

 It's almost spring break (for me)! MSU has cancelled spring break to end the semester earlier. We are still going to take a few days to try to relax and reset before the end of school push.

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Ravioli with Spinach and Mushrooms and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Enfrijoladas with Mashed Avocado and Faux Maque Choux

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Honey Lime Slaw and Faux Maque Choux

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #374

Sunday:  Carnitas-Style Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas with Sour Cream and Avocados

Monday:  Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Coconut Curry Lentils with Jasmine Rice 

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Sausage, Eggs, and Biscuits

Meal Plan Monday #373

 Last week was crazy! I worked from home everyday... classes were actually cancelled two days, but I had so much to do that I spent all day working anyway...

Sunday:  Pinto Beans, Cabbage, and Cornbread

Monday:  Japanese Curry Garbanzo Beans with Rice

Tuesday:  Takeout Tuesday! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Refried Bean Grilled Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Honey Lime Slaw, Corn Salsa, Guacamole, etc.

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches with Canadian Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese

Meal Plan Monday #372

I'm beat... I am counting down the seconds to spring break (it's still a month away...). I'm looking forward to a few days of relaxing though. This semester has been exhausting. 

Sunday:  Dried White Beans and Cornbread with Roasted Cabbage

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  Tortellini Soup and Garlic Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Wednesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick! 

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Avocados, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Joint Pick!

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Eggs, and Hash Browns

Meal Plan Monday #371

Sunday:  Spicy Black Beans and Rice with Avocados and Cheesy Cornbread

Monday:  Baked Sweet Potatoes topped with Chicken "Carnitas" and Refried Black Beans 

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Joint Pick

Wednesday:  Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese with Crunchy Panko Topping and Salad

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes and Bacon

Meal Plan Monday #370

Everything seems to chaotic lately. The weather is all over the place - warm and sunny, cold and rainy, and just about everything in between. School is still super busy. I keep hoping to catch up or get ahead, but it never happens...

Sunday:  Burritos or Bowls with Mayocoba Beans, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Rice, Avocado, Corn Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese, Queso Fundido, Etc. 

Monday:  Tortellini with Spinach, Mushroom, and Pancetta Cream Sauce and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Loaded Sliced Baked Potatoes, Lima Beans, and Biscuits

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice, Avocados, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Joint Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches

Meal Plan Monday #369

We're a few weeks into second semester, and we are both busy. Some quick meals are in order this week.

Sunday:  Pork and Sausage Jambalaya and Salad

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils with Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Oven Sandwiches with Avocado, Pickles, Chips, and Fruit

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi and Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper!  Pancakes or Waffles with Sausage

Meal Plan Monday #368

I'm hopeful that this week will be less of a doozy than last week - for reference, on Thursday, I was going nonstop from 7:30 am until I got home from work and walked Halley at 6:00 pm (I don't think I ever sat down, and I know I skipped lunch), and then I had two Zoom meetings at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. 

Sunday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Loaded Cornbread

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Fruit and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Wednesday:  Pepperoni, Mushroom, and Jalapeno Pizza and Salad

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit or English Muffin Sandwiches or Burritos - Diner's Choice

Meal Plan Monday #367

It is the second week of the semester, and I am already constantly exhausted. We'll see how this goes... 

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Monday:  Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Wednesday:  Refried Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos with Faux Macque Choux, Toasted Pepitas, Shredded Cheese, Hot Sauce, etc.

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches

Meal Plan Monday #366

Let's get 2021 rolling! 

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables and Beefy Mushroom Butter Rice

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Takeout Tuesday! Joint Pick

Wednesday:  One Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Onions

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Takeout! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper!