It's Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Sunday: Christmas Eve! Snack Supper with Restaurant Style Cheese Dip, Guacamole, Cheese, Crackers, Etc.
Monday: Christmas Day! Christmas Dinner with Family
Tuesday: Leftovers? Grilled Cheese Sandwiches? Mac and Cheese?
Wednesday: (Not) Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Choice! Fried Rice? Salmon? Fish & Rice Bowls?
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Wow! Meal Plan #500! I've been doing this for a long time. I started meal planning in 2008 or 2009, but I used to do it on paper. In June of 2012, I started posting the plans here. I don't post every week - if we know it's going to be a busy week with takeout and leftovers or if we're going on vacation or having visitors, I skip a week here and there. We can track a lot of living in these posts. I think it's fun to look back over old plans and see how our cooking and eating habits have changed over time. What recipes do we still enjoy? What have we shelved? Is there something we should bring back?
Sunday: Chicken Chowder with Corn and Potatoes and Sourdough Toast
Monday: Seared Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Edamame, etc.
Tuesday: Chicken Chowder and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Wednesday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad
Thursday: Sandwiches? Leftovers? Soup?
Friday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches with Hashbrowns
Saturday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
The semester is winding down, but there is still much to be done.
Sunday: Pinto Beans and Cornbread with Browned Butter Sweet Potatoes
Monday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad
Tuesday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Guacamole
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Fish and Rice with Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Christmas Potluck Party Food! Date Balls & Brownies
It's cooler here again this week. I think it might stay this time.
Sunday: Creamy Miso Butter Pasta & Salad
Monday: Seared Tuna and Edamame with Rice and Veggies
Tuesday: (Frozen) Farmers Market Finds! Blacked Eyed Peas & Cornbread
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Hoppin' John and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's cooler here, but we're supposed to hit the 80s again this week. I'm enjoying some fall weather, just the same.
Sunday: Mock Cottage Pie and Salad
Monday: Thai Curry Lentils with Jasmine Rice
Tuesday: Build Your Own Pizza and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Mahi Mahi with Edamame and Rice
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's shaping up to be a busy week! We have a big outreach activity at school and early action/early decision rec letters are due November 1. I also have lots of meetings on my calendar. I'm trying to keep dinners simple.
Sunday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Fruit with Cottage Cheese
Monday: Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza with Salad
Tuesday: Refried Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Avocados and Fruit
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Seared Tuna with Rice and Veggies
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday:
I took another week off because last week was a three-day with fall break on Monday and Tuesday. I still did tutorial night takeout on Wednesday and then had the leftovers on Thursday.
Sunday: Chicken and Mushroom Fajitas with Cheese, Avocados, Sour Cream, etc.
Monday: Chicken Stroganoff with Pasta
Tuesday: Chicken Mushroom Fajita Rice with Cheese
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Leftover Stroganoff with Rice
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
After a week off, I'm back with another meal plan.
Sunday: Farmer's Market Finds - Sweet Potatoes, Butter Beans, and Yeast Rolls
Monday: Roasted Vegetables and Rice
Tuesday: Conecuh Sausage with Butter Beans and Rice
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Mahi Mahi with Rice, Carrots, Corn, Avocado, and Edamame
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches
It's shaping up to be another busy week.
Sunday: Black Beans and Rice with Squash Pudding
Monday: Spicy Miso Pasta with Edamame
Tuesday: Refried Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos with Fajita Vegetables, Avocados, Cheese, Sour Cream, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna Rice Bowls with Avocados, Carrots, Cucumber, Corn, Radish, Jalapeno, etc.
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
I just got home from the farmers market, and I'm contemplating what to plan for the week. We had barbeque Friday night, so I'll be incorporating the leftovers into a couple of meals. I'm very busy at work, so I'm trying to plan for quick and easy dinners for the next couple of weeks.
Sunday: Homemade Baked Beans with Leftover Ribs and Corn on the Cob
Monday: Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Brussels Sprouts
Tuesday: BBQ Pulled Pork Pizzas with Monterey Jack and Jalapenos and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches
It's false fall right now. We've had some more tolerable temperatures, but I don't expect them to last...
Sunday: Stuffed Eggplant with Goat Cheese
Monday: Creamy Elote Pasta and Salad
Tuesday: Pinto Beans with Conecuh Sausage and Squash-Cornbread Dressing
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
We're coming out of a three day weekend. Somehow, four day work weeks after a three day weekend seem extra exhausting. Maybe it's the rush of feeling like I have to get five days of work done in four days... False fall was here for a few days. I think everyone enjoyed the milder temperatures.
Sunday: Dinner at Theo's!
Monday: Farmers Market Finds! Pinto Beans, Cabbage, and TexMex Cornbread with Conecuh Sausage and Stuffed Jalapenos
Tuesday: Farmers Market Finds! Roasted Bell Peppers, Eggplant, and Potatoes over Rice with Gochujang and Sushi Sauce
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Bean and Cheese Quesadillas Fruit Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Pancake with Bacon and Fruit
Last week was exhausting. I think I fell into bed before 9:00 pm every night. Maybe I will get back into the groove soon.
Sunday: Farmers Market Finds! Fried Cabbage, Black-eyed Peas, Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan, and Cornbread
Monday: Chef Salads or Broiled Club Sandwiches with Roasted Jalapenos
Tuesday: Black Bean and Cheese Enchilada Casserole with Green Sauce, Avocados, Sour Cream, Etc. and Fruit
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots, Corn, Avocados, Jalapenos, etc. and Fruit
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
School's back in session. This week is going to be an adventure. Hold onto your butts.
Sunday: Eggplant, Potatoes, and Bell Peppers over Rice with Gochujang and Sushi Sauce
Monday: Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad
Tuesday: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Butter Beans, and Sister Schubert's Rolls
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Radishes, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Cast Iron Pancake and Bacon
We just had out last summer hurrah! We went to Nashville to see Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra. I didn't make it to the farmers market since we were out of town. The grind starts on Wednesday.
Sunday: Grill at Jackson Square
Monday: Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice
Tuesday: Pinto Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Avocados, Sour Cream, Etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna Bowls with Veggies (Cucumber, Carrots, Corn, Radish, Cabbage, Sprouts, Avocado, etc.) and Eggs
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Homemade Crunch Wraps or Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
It's the last full week of summer break. I'm still finding great things at the Farmers Market, but I think it might be slowing down.
Sunday: Farmers Market Finds! Black-eyed Peas, Cornbread, and Squash Casserole
Monday: Fried Rice and Caesar Salad
Tuesday: Blackened Mahi Mahi Bowls with Rice, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Daikon, Jalapeno, Avocado, etc. and Sushi Sauce & Gochujang
Wednesday: Trivia Night!
Thursday: Conecuh Big Chief Hot Dogs, Mac-n-Cheese, and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Escape Room and Dinner Out
It is HOT!! There were some good finds at the Farmer's Market Saturday. I bought fresh pinto beans - I don't think I've ever even seen fresh pinto beans!
Sunday: Farmer's Market Finds! Pinto Beans, Squash Casserole, and Fried Cabbage
Monday: Peri Peri Chicken Thigh Bowls with Corn, Rice, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
Tuesday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Ghost Pepper Jack, Sour Cream, Avocados, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: TikTok Egg Sandwiches - Sourdough, Egg, and Cheese - and Fruit
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Summer is flying by!
Sunday: Darren's Choice
Monday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Tuesday: Creamy Elote/Esquites Pasta Similar to our Jalapeno Popper Pasta with Roasted Corn
Wednesday: TJ's Mushroom Tarte and Napa Caesar Salad
Thursday: Rice Bowls with Mahi Mahi, Carrots, Corn, Radish, Cucumber, Avocado, etc.
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Farmer's Market Finds or Breakfast for Supper
It's the 4th of July week! Midsummer is here!
Sunday: Huevos Rancheros with Refried Beans or Burritos with Refried Beans
Monday: Spaghetti and Salad
Tuesday: 4th of July Finger Foods - Egg Salad Sandwiches, Hummus & Veggies, etc.
Wednesday: Hummus & Veggies & Pretzel Chips
Thursday: D-Bomb's Tuna Melts or "Tutorial Night" Takeout
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Eggs in a Basket
Summer is flying by! More visits with friends and family! More farmers market finds!
Sunday: Farmers Market Finds - Squash, Potatoes, Fruit, etc.
Monday: "Tutorial Night" Takeout
Tuesday: Black Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread
Wednesday: D-Bomb's Tuna Melts
Thursday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Egg Burritos
I'm enjoying summer - catching up with friends and getting some long overdue household things done.
Sunday: Air Fryer Snacks and Onigiri
Monday: Hummus with Veggies & Crackers and Fruit
Tuesday: Rice Bowls with Mahi Mahi, Carrots, Corn, Radish, Cucumber, Jalapeno, and Avocado with Sushi Sauce
Wednesday: Chef Salad with Turkey, Bacon, & Cheese and Brazilian Cheese Bread
Thursday: "Tutorial Night" Takeout!
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches
We're ready for spending time with friends and family.
Sunday: Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad
Monday: Stuffed Summer Squash Boats, Roasted New Potatoes, Stewed Green Beans, and TexMex Cornbread
Tuesday: Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos with Faux Maque Choux, Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Wednesday: Stuffed Poblano Peppers topped with Avocado & Tortilla Chips and Salad
Thursday: Air Fryer Snacks and Leftovers
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Summer Summer Summer Time!!!
Sunday: Chicken Philly Pasties and Fruit Salad (and Memorial Day prep)
Monday: Memorial Day! Homemade Baked Beans, Conecuh Sausage Dogs with Grilled Peppers and Onions, Jalapeno Poppers, Roasted Corn, and Honey Lime Slaw
Tuesday: Fish Tacos with Honey Lime Slaw and Avocados
Wednesday: Game Night Takeout!
Thursday: D-bombs Tuna Melts and Chips
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos
Hooray! Three more days of classes!
Sunday: Pinto Beans, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread, and Chocolate Pudding
Monday: Pepperoni & Jalapeno Pizza Rollups and Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Tuesday: Refried Bean & Cheese Quesadillas with Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, Avocado, etc. and Fruit
Wednesday: Taki Tiki Night! Boardgame Night!
Thursday: Seared Tuna, Rice, and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Farmers Market Picks? English Muffin Sandos?
This is the last full week of school for the semester! Exams begin next Friday.
Sunday: Black Beans and Rice with Mojo Marinated Chicken Thighs
Monday: Broccoli & Cheese Soup with Sourdough Toast and Salad
Tuesday: Spinach and Ricotta Pasta and Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna with Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
The AP Chemistry exam is Monday, May 1. I hope my students do well.
Sunday: Darren's Tuna Melts or Egg Salad Sandwiches
Monday: Build Your Own Pizzas with Cheese, Pepperoni, Jalapeno, Artichokes, etc.
Tuesday: Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened, Seared Fish with Rice and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Things have been busy around here. We've done some fun traveling and work traveling.
Sunday: Mayocoba Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread
Monday: Conecuh Little Chiefs Wrapped in Bacon with Cream Cheese and Jalapenos and Fruit Salad
Tuesday: Roasted Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Tostadas with Guacamole, Cheese, Sour Cream, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Spaghetti and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
We enjoyed the long Easter weekend. We had a great time with friends, but not it's back to life, back to reality!
Sunday: Joyland Burgers and Fries
Monday: Thai Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice
Tuesday: Hummus with Veggies
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna with Salad and Pineapple
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches, Fruit, and Yogurt
Spring is so busy. I have meetings on top of meetings. Darren is busy, too. Lots of samples this spring.
Sunday: Shortcut Japanese Curry made with Lentils topped with Fried Eggs over Rice
Monday: Conecuh Brussels Sprouts Mac & Cheese and Salad
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna with Rice and Sushi Sauce
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
We're back after a few days in south Alabama. We started off our adventures at the Conecuh Store, and then went to the beach at Gulf Shores, OWA amusement/waterpark in Foley, and Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore. It was a fun trip, even though it poured rain on Friday afternoon and the temperature dropped.
Sunday: Vegetarian Fajitas with Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Black Beans, Cheese, Avocados, Crema, etc.
Monday: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Corn & Chickpeas topped with Avocados and Spinach Salad
Tuesday: Hummus with Vegetables & Pita and Cheese & Crackers
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Mahi Mahi and Caesar Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Anniversary Dinner!
It's SPRING BREAK! Time to do some relaxing!
Sunday: Black Beans and Rice with Caesar Salad
Monday: D-Bombs Tuna Melts on Sourdough
Tuesday: Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Wednesday: Takeout? Grilled Cheese? Leftovers? Diner's Choice
Thursday: Spring Break Takeout!
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Sunday: Roasted Vegetables with Conecuh Sausage and Caesar Salad
Monday: Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli and Spinach & Mixed Greens Salad
Tuesday: Coconut Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Mahi Mahi with Rice and Faux Maque Choux and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches
Sunday: Conecuh Sausage, Pinto Beans, Fried Cabbage, and Cornbread
Monday: Roasted Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Cheese, Crema, Avocados, and Roasted Pepitas
Tuesday: Blackened Fish, Rice, and Spinach Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Build Your Own Pizzas! Pepperoni, Peppers, Artichoke hearts, Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, etc. and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
This Saturday will be the third Saturday of February that I have worked - it's application review. I am ready for this month to be over, and I am ready for spring break to actually take a break.
Sunday: Indian Samosa Pie (Samosa Filling) and Salad
Monday: Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Toasted Sourdough
Tuesday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Caesar Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Date Night! Darren's Pick - Doug & Hazel's
Friday: Air Fryer Korean Chicken with Rice and Cream Cheese Wontons
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Cast-Iron Pancake with Bacon
It's my birthday! Or yesterday was my birthday, at least. February is my busiest month, and my birthday falls right in the middle of it all. I always waffle between celebrating big or just relaxing. Relaxing won out this year.
Sunday: Broiled Salmon with Rice and Creamed Spinach
Monday: Mayocoba Beans and Loaded Spicy Potato Tacos with Chipotle Sauce with Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip and Chips
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Air Fryer Spring Rolls
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's February! February is probably my busiest month at school, but it's also my birthday month! I'm looking forward to competition season with my students. We are hosting the middle school regional for the National Science Bowl this weekend.
Sunday: Black Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread
Monday: Spicy Peanut Noodles with Vegetables
Tuesday: Chicken, Corn, Peppers, and Cheese Enfrijoladas with Avocados and Honey Lime Slaw
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna, Rice, and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
This is a busy time of year for me. We host a middle school regional for National Science Bowl. Then two weeks later, my students compete in the high school regional. My birthday falls in the middle of that. And we're gearing up for application review.
Sunday: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Brazilian Cheese Bread
Monday: Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Salad
Tuesday: Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Everything is crazy: my schedule, the weather, my hair...
Sunday: Red Beans and Rice with Cheesy Cornbread and Caesar Salad
Monday: Corn and Potato Chowder with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream, etc. and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Stuffed Peppers with Red Beans, Rice, Corn, Cheese, Avocados, Hot Sauce, Sour Cream, etc.
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Loaded Breakfast Burritos
Another week, another meal plan. We are getting back in the swing of things. I've got a heavier load this semester, so I'll have more planning and grading to do.
Sunday: Pinto Beans with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cornbread
Monday: Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto and Salad
Tuesday: Roasted Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
We're back to our regular schedule for 2023. The weather has been all over the place. I'm hoping for some continued cooler weather to cook and eat some heartier foods. We'll see how it works out.
Sunday: Japanese Curry Chickpeas with French Fries
Monday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Salad
Tuesday: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna with Rice and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches
