Meal Plan Monday #571

We're gearing up for 2026! I got an immersion blender for Christmas, and I'm looking forward to using it for soups and sauces in the coming weeks and months.

Sunday:  El Gordo Tacos y Huaraches

Monday:  Lunch:  Corn and Potato Soup and Sourdough Toast; Dinner:  Pinto Beans and Rice with Southern Fried Cabbage

Tuesday:  Jinya with Friends

Wednesday:  Copycat Superior Bathhouse Brewery Sweet Potato Salad

Thursday:  Lunch:  Black-eyed Peas and Cornbread; Dinner:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrot, Cucumber, Corn, Mukimame, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! 

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #570

I'm making a holiday meal for us and then lots of quickie meals this week with finals and end of semester things!

Sunday: Pork Tenderloin, Jiffy Corn Casserole, and Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Sauce (Thanksmas Feast)

Monday:  TJ's Orange Chicken and Rice with Edamame

Tuesday:  TJ's Tartes and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Or Freezer Meals - Japchae, Ravioli, Biscuits, etc.

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Carrot, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick 

Meal Plan Monday #569

Two more weeks!

Sunday:  Thai Food with Friends for Darren's Birthday

Monday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli, Browned Butter, & Pepitas and Salad (and Brownies for Darren's Birthday!)

Tuesday:  Crazy Old Goat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Soup 

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Cucmuber, Mukimame, Corn, Carrot, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

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

Meal Plan Monday #568

The countdown to Christmas Holidays is ON!!! Three weeks!!!!

Sunday:  Thanksgiving Leftovers

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon and Rice with Salad

Tuesday:  Green Chilaquiles with Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad with Gochujang Dressing and Blackened Mahi 

Thursday:  WWDTM Dinner Out! El Norteño?

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick - Cheba Hut? 

Saturday:  Darren's Birthday Dinner! 

Meal Plan Monday #567

It's amost THANKSGIVING! 

Sunday:  Vegetable Japchae with Fried Egg and Edamame (and Cornbread for TG Prep)

Monday:  Peruano Beans and Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  Refried Bean and Cheese Tostadas with Fajita Vegetables, Jalapeno, Corn, and Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! (and TG Prep)

Thursday:  Thanksgiving Dinner! Turkey, Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry, and Pumpkin Pie 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper 

Meal Plan Monday #566

The weather here is lovely at this time of year. Fall in Phoenix is great! 

Sunday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Caesar Salad

Monday:  TJ's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Air Fryer Broccoli and Salad

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Carrot, Baby Bell Peppers, and Avocado topped with Gochujang and Sushi Sauce

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Satuday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Sandwiches 

Meal Plan Monday #565

Meal plan!

Sunday: Mississippi Pork Roast with Cheese Grits and Salad

Monday: Bean and Rice Burritos with Jalapeno, Cheese, and Avocado

Tuesday: Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Spinach Salad

Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout! Darren's Pick

Thursday: Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad with Gochujang-Honey Dressing and Blackened Mahi

Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick - Kabob Grill and Go

Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos

Meal Plan Monday #564

We went walking and hiking this weekend. I got to try out my new trail shoes for the first time on rocky terrain. We also had brunch with D's mom. 

Sunday:  Baked Potato and Salad with Bare Chicken

Monday:  TJ's Tartes and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, Goat Cheese, Pepitas, and Dried Berries

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Pei Wei? Flaming Kabob? Cheba Hut?

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick - Nagasaki Grill with Sheri

Satuday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches 

Meal Plan Monday #563

The weather was beautiful this weekend. We had planned to hike, but ended up just going for a walk around our neighborhood. 

Sunday:  Darren's Nashville Hot Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Napa Slaw, and Brownies

Monday:  TJs Tartes and Salad

Tuesday:  Roasted Potato Medley and Salad OR Leftovers and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial (Student Support) Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

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

Meal Plan Monday #562

It's cooling down here. Time for some slightly heartier meals and some old favorites.

Sunday:  Sausage, Bell Pepper, Onion, Potato, and Cheese Quiche with Tender Crust

Monday:  Crissy Tiegen Spicy Miso Pasta and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Mixed Greens Salad with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Dried Berries, Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas (inspired by Superior Bathhouse Brewery Salad)

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Cucumber, Corn, Cabbage, Mukimame, Jalapeno, and Avocado and Gochujang

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick 

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Homemade Crunch Wraps with Sausage, Egg, Cheese and Potato 

Meal Plan Monday #561

Same old, same old, or SSDD, if you like more colorful language.

Sunday:  Thai Curry Chickpeas and Rice with Salad

Monday:  Ravioli and Butternut Squash (and Salad?)

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Tacos or Sandwiches?

Wednesday:  TJs Tartes and Salad

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Corn, Mukimame, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Avocado, etc. 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Satuday:  Breakfast for Supper! But now for brunch (Burritos or Crunch Wraps) & Dinner with Friends! 

Meal Plan Monday #560

Back to the grind. :(

Sunday:  Chicken and Dressing with Lima Beans

Monday:  Pepperoni, Jalapeno, and Artichoke Pizza and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! 

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #559

It's fall break! We took the first weekend to relax with family, so the meal plan is a little late.

Sunday:  Dinner with Family! Group Pick

Monday:  Last Dinner with Family! Group Pick

Tuesday:  Grocery Shopping Day! Loaded Baked Potatoes with Butter, Cheese, Sour Cream, Broccoli, & Bacon and Salad

Wednesday:  Chicken and Cheese Enfrijoladas or Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas with Refried Beans

Thursday:  Red Beans and Rice with Sausage and Cornbread and Salad

Friday:  Date Night Plus One! Sheri's Pick or Joint Pick

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

Meal Plan Monday #558

I'm sliding into fall break this week, and it's none too soon!

Sunday:  Mixed Greens Salad with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Dried Berries, Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas (inspired by Superior Bathhouse Brewery Salad)

Monday: Broiled Sandwiches with Turkey & Pepperoni and Chips 

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! 

Wednesday:  Darren's Nashville Hot Chicken and Salad

Thursday:  Fish Taco Bowls with Cabbage, Lime, Avocado, Corn, Pepitas, and Queso Fundido (Jalapeno Cream Cheese)

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #557

It's another busy week. Let's have some dinners.

Sunday:  Edamame, Gamja Jorim, and Rice

Monday:  Chicken Philly Pockets, Chips, and Salad

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  (Enter)Tainment Night Takeout! Tutorial (Office Hours) Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Cabbage, Jalapeno, Avocado, Carrots, etc. 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick - Valle Luna?

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches and Jalapeno Cheese Grits 

Meal Plan Monday #556

The temperatures are supposed to be a little lower this week. We'll see...

Sunday:  Spinach Tortellini with Mushroom Pancetta Cream Sauce and Salad

Monday:  Refried Bean, Sweet Potato, and Fajita Veggie Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, etc. and Elote

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Pineapple and Jalapeno Pizza with Salad

Thursday:  Fish Taco Bowls with Cabbage, Lime, Avocado, Jalapeno, Sour Cream, etc.

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick 

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandos and Fruit 

Meal Plan Monday #555

Four day work week! It's Labor Day!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Creamed Spinach

Monday:  Panang Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice 

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! India Oven or King's Chef

Wednesday:  Mixed Greens Salad with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Dried Berries, Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas (inspired by Superior Bathhouse Brewery Salad)

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Cucumber, Carrot, Jalapeno, Avocado, and Sauce

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Crunch Wraps 

Meal Plan Monday #554

It's almost Labor Day! We're sliding into a three day weekend!

Sunday:  Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms 

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread (Sausage?)

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! Tacos? Indian? Chinese?

Wednesday:  Loaded Air Fryer Potatoes with Butter, Sour Cream, Cheese, Bacon, etc. and Salad

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumbers, Corn, Mukimame, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick (leaning towards California Fish Grill or Real Kabob)

Saturday:  Darren's Chicken and Waffles (or Pancakes) 

Meal Plan Monday #553

No intro. Just meals. 

Sunday:  Sausage and Squash Casserole, Green Beans, and Salad

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Chicken and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Salad

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Carrots, Cucumber, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick - Harvey's Wine Burger

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits and Gravy with Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #552

Hopefully, it's a little cooler this week. We'll see how the temps rise and fall... 

Sunday:  Japanese Curry Chickpeas and Rice

Monday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Ravioli and Salad

Tuesday: Tuesday Night Takeout! 

Wednesday:  Chicken, Bean, and Cheese Burritos with Fajita Veggies or Fried Corn Relish and Avocado 

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Carrots, Cucumber, Avocado, Jalapeno, and Sauces

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

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

Meal Plan Monday #551

It's August, and it's HOT! We're under an excessive heat warning for the next several days. 

Sunday:  Pinto Beans with Fried Cabbage and Cornbread

Monday:  Veggie (Artichokes, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Bell Peppers) Pizza and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! 

Wednesday:  Roasted Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Cheese, Avocado, and Pepitas

Thursday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Air Fryer Green Beans

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! English Muffin Sandwiches    

Meal Plan Monday #550

School's back in session. I'm overwhelmed and busy, so we're keeping suppers pretty simple.

Sunday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chips and Guacamole

Monday:  Spicy Miso Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout! 

Wednesday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Salad

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado 

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

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

Meal Plan Monday #549

I'm back at work. I'm not ready for summer to end.

Sunday:  Asian-Inspired Dinner Salad

Monday:  Peruano Beans and Rice with Elote

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Chicken and Pinto Bean Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Avocado, Cabbage, etc.

Thursday:  Fish & Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Mukimame, Cucumber, Jalapeno, etc. 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Meal Plan Monday #548

It's HOT HOT HOT here, and I'm heading back to work soon, so I'm hoping to get back on a more regular schedule. 

Sunday:  Pepperoni & Jalapeno Pizza and Salad

Monday:  Hummus & Veggies & Pita

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Thai Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Mukimame, Cucumber, Avocado, etc.

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, Cheese, & Potato Breakfast Burritos

Meal Plan Monday #547

It's hot (and spicy) here in the Sonoran Desert! I'm going to try to keep suppers relatively quick and/or light. There's lots of great produce available here now, too. 

Sunday:  TJ's Sweet Corn, Burrata, and Basil Ravioli with Browned Butter, Parmesan, & Pepitas and Salad

Monday:  Pinto Beans and Cornbread Pancakes 

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Antipasto Salad with Pepperoni, Pepperoncini, Fontina, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Chickpeas, Marinated Peppers or Mushrooms, etc.

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Edamame, Carrots, Cucumbers, Radishes, etc. 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! TJ's Ube Pancakes and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #546

After a 3-month hiatus, I'm back! And I'm back in Arizona. 

Sunday:  Granola and Yogurt

Monday:  Caesar Salad with Chicken

Tuesday:  Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon, Dried Cranberries, Pepitas, and Vinaigrette 

Thursday:  Thursday Night Takeout with Lainey!

Friday:  Date Night! Joint Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches

Meal Plan Monday #545

It's almost spring break!! Woohoo!! I am looking forward to it. 

Sunday:  Gamja Jorim over Rice

Monday:  Spinach & Baby Greens Salad and Baked Potatoes

Tuesday:  Shortcut Japanese Curry with Potatoes and Carrots over Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Friday:  Potluck Dinner with Friends! Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper!

Meal Plan Monday #544

This semester is flying by! I can hardly believe it's two weeks until spring break!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Creamed Spinach and Rice

Monday:  Corn & Potato Soup and Cheese Toast

Tuesday:  Spicy Potato/Sweet Potato Burritos with Refried Black Beans, Cheese, Avocado, Sour Cream, Pepitas, etc. 

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, Corn Relish and Guacamole

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Potluck with Friends!

Meal Plan Monday #543

We had severe thunderstorms Saturday night into Sunday morning, and it tanked the temperature. It's supposed to stay cold this week.

Sunday:  Black Beans and Rice with Tex Mex Cornbread

Monday:  Build Your Own White Pizza with Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Jalapeno, Bell Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, etc. 

Tuesday:  Chef Salad with Turkey, Bacon, Sunflower Seeds, Peppers, Carrots, Croutons, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Mukimame, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Spinach, Avocado, etc.

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes or Waffles 

Meal Plan Monday #542

The spring semester is flying by. February is probably my busiest month with competitions, application review, and senior class things. 

Sunday:  Sausage and Squash Casserole and Salad

Monday:  Baked Potatoes and Antipasto Salad

Tuesday:  Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado, Jalapeno, Pepitas, etc.

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Ramen with Mushrooms, Carrots, Spinach, Corn, Mukimame, Boiled Egg, etc.

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Birthday Pick

Meal Plan Monday #541

2025 is flying by! It's February already, and one of my big weekends is over. My students have a big competition coming up, and we have application review for MSMS in a few weeks. I think February will fly by, too!

Sunday:  Tender Crust Pot Pie with Potatoes, Carrots, Corn, Green Beans, and Butter Beans

Monday:  TJ's Tartes and Salad

Tuesday:  Thai Curry Lentils with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumbers, Corn, Edamame, Jalapeno, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Chicken and Biscuits with Sausage Gravy and Fruit

Meal Plan Monday #540

It's the busiest time of my semester. I have all of my extra duties overlapping and overwhelming me at the same time...

Sunday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Biscuits

Monday:  TJ's Japchae and Samosas

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Air Fryer Red Bean and Rice Burritos with Pepper Jack Cheese and Chipotle Sour Cream

Friday:  Science Bowl Training Dinner! Zachary's Tavern

Saturday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Meal Plan Monday #539

We're getting back in the swing of things. We actually got snow on Thursday evening, so Friday was WFH. 

Sunday: Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Pancetta/Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions, & Bell Peppers and Salad  

Monday:  Tteokbokki and Ramen Noodles with Vegetables

Tuesday:  Loaded Sliced Baked Potatoes and Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Carrots, Jalapeno Peppers, Cabbage, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Meal Plan Monday #538

Happy 2025! It's back to the grind after a nice winter break. We did some traveling, ate some good food, and had some time to relax with friends.

Sunday:  Rumbledethumps and Salad

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils and Rice

Tuesday:  Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Avocados/Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Trader Joe's Tartes and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos