Meal Plan Monday #290

Last week of classes! Here we go!

Sunday:  Corn and Potato Soup with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Take out! (Switching it up this week!)

Wednesday:  Beef Stew with Root Vegetables and Biscuits

Thursday:  Graduation Party @Anthony's!

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #289

I'm sad that all the romaine is poison... We usually eat salad a couple of times per week, and romaine is my favorite.

Sunday:  Roasted Broccoli and Macaroni & Cheese

Monday:  Baked Beans with Conecuh Sausage and Jalapeno Cornbread

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes!

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #288

It's back to the grind after a nice break. I got to visit with family, and do some relaxing. I did some crafting, some cooking, some shopping, and some eating. Overall, it was low-key and relaxing. Now on to plan the meal and start the week. We have two-and-a-half weeks of classes before exams, then it's on to Christmas.

Sunday:  Ham and Turkey Fried Rice and Stir Fried Vegetables

Monday:  Pork Roast with Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, and Lima Beans

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper!

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  TJ's Tartes and Spinach Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #287

It's Thanksgiving week! I have the whole week off, and I have lots of things I want to do, starting with making my homemade cranberry sauce.

Sunday:  Chicken Quesadillas with Refried Beans and Guacamole

Monday:  Chef Salad with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Tuesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips

Wednesday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Thursday:  Football & Stadium Food

Friday:  Thanksgiving Dinner! Turkey, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry, and all the rest!

Meal Plan Monday #286

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

Monday:  Breakfast for Supper! Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos!

Tuesday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Pepperoni Pizza Rollups with Fruit and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #285

Sunday:  Roasted Pork Loin, Sweet Potatoes, and Roasted Cabbage

Monday:  Quick Korean Beef Bowls with Cabbage, Carrots, and Edamame

Tuesday:  Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Roasted Potato Burritos (inspired by these) with Fried Corn Relish, Cheese, Avocados, and Roasted Pepitas (Fried Eggs optional)

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #284

How are you boo-ing?! This week is shaping up to be another busy one. Halloween is Wednesday, and there are lots of after school activities. Happy Halloween!

Sunday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, and Salad

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

Tuesday:  Corn and Potato Chowder with Biscuits

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #283

All I do is work, work, work no matter what! Or at least that's how I feel lately. I've been super busy, and I feel like I can't get ahead...

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Salad

Monday:  Bacon Brussels Sprout Pasta with Garlic Toast and Salad

Tuesday:  Easy-Peasy Beany-Cheesy Quesadillas

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Pepperoni, Pepper, and Mushroom Pizza with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #282

I'm not sure if things are ever going to calm down... just when I think I'll have a slow week, a million other things pop up on my calendar.

Sunday:  Chef Salad or Club Sandwiches - Diner's Choice!

Monday:  Cheese Tortellini with Pesto and Salad

Tuesday:  Oven Sandwiches and Chips

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #281

I got a three day weekend, but I'm mostly using it to catch up on grading. The grading term ends in a few days, and I've got to be ready.

Sunday:  Leftovers For Dinner

Monday:  Hamburgers, Bachan's Hash Brown Casserole (NO SOUP version), and Salad

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #280

We've been so busy! Hopefully things will calm down this week.

Sunday:  Creamy Pasta with Broccoli and Grilled Chicken and Salad

Monday:  Pizza Cornbread Casserole with Salad

Tuesday:  Lima Beans and Biscuits

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Spirit Night @Chick-fil-a!

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #279

The AC is back! Woohoo!

Sunday:  Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Loaded Cornbread and Salad

Monday:  Darren's Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas with Avocados

Tuesday:  Roasted Broccoli, Butter Beans and Rice with Biscuits

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna with Asian-Inspired Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #278

Well, our AC is dead. We're going to have a new one installed, but until then, we're minimizing cooking as much as possible.

Sunday:  Sandwiches and Broccoli Salad with Peanut Dressing

Monday:  Chef Salad with Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado

Tuesday:  Fruit Salad and Overnight Oats

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #277

Work work work! School school school! Everyone is so busy!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes and Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Fajitas with Refried Beans and Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #276

Clubs and tutorials start this week. I have a lot of other evening commitments on my calendar for the next few months. And I'm teaching a new class this year, so I'm super busy!

Sunday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Monday:  Quick Korean Beef Bowls and Edamame

Tuesday:  Vegetable Thai Curry and Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-out!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Asian-Inspired Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #275

School's back in full force. I have so many items on my calendar that I'm not sure how I'll make it through the semester, but here goes!

Sunday:  Sausage, Mushroom, and Spinach Quiche with Fruit Salad

Monday:  Meatless Monday! Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Squash and Salad

Tuesday:  Burritos or Bowls with Rice, Black Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cheese

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

Thursday:  TJ's Tarte and Shredded Brussels Sprout Hash

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #274

School starts (too) soon! This Friday is our first teacher work day, and I am NOT ready. But I know that once I see the kids and get back in my room, everything will fall into place.

Sunday:  Brunch @Harvey's and Snack Supper

Monday:  Grilled Chicken (#5) and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Pasta Primavera Bake and Salad

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Asian-Inspired Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #273

Summer is drawing to a close, and I am so not ready for school to start back. I have almost three more weeks, and I have about 1,000,000 more things to do...

Sunday:  Corn On-the-cob, Green Beans, Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan, and Salad

Monday:  Penne Pasta Bake and Spinach Salad

Tuesday:  Vegetable Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice

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

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper!

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #272

Our week in Nashville is over. We ate so (too?) much hot chicken, but it was fun to try a bunch of different variations. We did at least one touristy or fun thing everyday, and we also spent some time relaxing with our friends. We are back home and back to regular work/summer things.

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables (whatever summer veggies look good) and Salad

Monday:  Salads from Grill@Jackson Square

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna with Rice and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Wednesday:  Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado

Thursday:  Crispy Potato Tacos with Fried Corn Relish, Cheese, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #271

Our AC keeps breaking. We've had repair people out three times. Hopefully it is finally fixed.

Sunday:  Takeout Pizza and Salad

Monday: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado Sandwiches on Sourdough

Tuesday:  Mac'n'Cheese with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Wednesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Fried Corn Relish and Salad

Thursday:  Roasted Cabbage, Hot Crash Potatoes, and Corn on the Cob

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #270

It's another steamy week here, and out AC is broken again. And a man crashed through two yards, through our back fence, and into our back workshop.

Needless to say, things are a little wacky around here...

Sunday:  Lion Hills Brunch + Snack Supper

Monday:  Baked Beans with Sausage

Tuesday:  Turkey & Avocado Sandwiches and Chips

Wednesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Thursday:  Easy Peasy Beany Cheesy Quesadillas

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #269

Another week of summer is flying by...

Sunday:  Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

Monday:  Grill at Jackson Square (and AC repairs)

Tuesday:  Fried Rice and Edamame

Wednesday:  Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Cabbage, and Conecuh Sausage

Thursday:  Research Visits! Takeout!

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #268

It's summer! I've got lots of projects planned, but I want to take some time to relax, too. 

Sunday:  Broiled Salmon, Rice, and Salad

Monday:  Turkey and Avocado Sandwiches with Fruit Salad and Chips

Tuesday:  Baked Sweet Potatoes or Regular Potatoes and Summer Squash

Wednesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Salad

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Eggs, Biscuits, Sausage, etc.

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #267

School is out! Graduation was Saturday. Now on to summer and projects. This week, I'm just working on laundry and house chores...

Sunday:  Brunch at Lion Hills Center

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Salad

Tuesday:  Spinach and Mushroom Quiche and Fruit

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Darren's Choice - Leftovers or Fried Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #266

Woo hoo! School's (almost) out for summer! The kids are done. I've got a few teacher days this week, and then Senior Recognition on Friday and Graduation on Saturday.

Sunday:  Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Refried Beans and Avocados

Monday:  Insane Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken with Salad

Tuesday:  Baked Potatoes and Salad

Wednesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Thursday:  Grilled Cheese, Chips, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #265

It's two weeks until graduation, but I know these next several days will be super busy. Here's to quick dinners!

Sunday:  Corn and Potato Chowder and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Edamame

Tuesday:  Spinach and Ricotta Pasta 

Wednesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Fruit

Thursday:  Breakfast for  Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches and Cheesy Corny Grits

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #264

The school year is almost over. This is the last full week of classes - and the last week of tutorials. I think there is something going on nearly everyday. The countdown to the end of school is on!

Sunday:  Science Bowl Party! Pizza, Brownies, and Fun!

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli with Sautéed Vegetables and Salad

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial night Takeout!

Thursday:  Grilled Chicken Quesadillas with Guacamole

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #263

And... we're back! Last week Darren was out of town for a conference, and I was busy with field trips and things. Spring has sprung, and the kids are counting down the days until graduation. Thirty-three days to go!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Black-eyed Peas with Ham and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Tuesday:  Bachan's Potato Casserole and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #262

Time for another super busy week...

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice (meatless) and Steamed Edamame

Tuesday:  Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Grilled Cheese and Fruit Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #261

April is going to be super busy. I have lots of competitions and things going on with my students. Darren is approaching the end of his semester. It's probably going to be a wild ride.

We're done with Meatless March, but we're going to try to eat less meat and continue to incorporate more plant-based meals into our menus.

Sunday: Easter Sunday! Leftovers!

Monday: Meatless Monday! Roasted Vegetables and Fruit Salad

Tuesday: Grilled Porkchops, Baked Sweet Potatoes, and Salad

Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday: Sautéed Vegetables over Rice

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #260

March is almost over, our anniversary is Monday, and Easter is almost here. We're both looking forward to having a day off work on Friday! Pajama day? Maybe... In the mean time, we've still got to cook and eat, so here's what's on the menu:

Sunday:  Vegetable Thai Curry and Jasmine Rice

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli and Sautéed Asparagus and Salad

Tuesday:  Black Bean Corn and Sweet Potato Stuffed Poblano Peppers (my edits)

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Easy-Peasy Bean-n-Cheesey Quesadillas and Fruit Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #259

Spring Break is over, but that means the end of school is just around the corner... There's so much to do, but I know the next 10 weeks will FLY!

We're still trying to eat meatless at home, so there's a lot of veggie based meals this week. We did go out for lunch on Friday, and the place had colcannon, which reminded me of eating rumbledethumps with coworkers when I was first teaching. I probably haven't eaten it in over 15 years.

Sunday:  Peanut Noodles with Vegetables

Monday:  Rumbledethumps and Avocado Toast

Tuesday:  Vegetable Curry with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #258

Countdown to SPRING BREAK! Meatless March is on, too! I'll be trying new recipes out, because I usually only cook vegetarian maybe once per week... here we go!

Sunday:  Roasted Root Vegetables and Salad

Monday:  Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado, Sour Cream, and Salsa

Tuesday:  Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Garlic Bread and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Burrito Bowls with Rice, Black Beans, Corn, Onion, Bell Peppers, and Cheese

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #257

The countdown to spring break is on! This week and next week are going to be very busy because this is a busy time of year and because everyone is trying to fit in last minute things before spring break. I'm going to try to keep things simple this week.

We're also going to try to kick off Meatless March and not eat meat (at home at least) during March.

Sunday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli and Salad

Monday:  Braised Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Carrots and Pretzel Rolls

Tuesday:  Orange Roughy Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Black Bean, Corn, and Sweet Potato Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #256

Friday, my students competed in the National Science Bowl regional and WON! Woo hoo! And I get a three day weekend! We had a great weekend in Birmingham visiting with friends of mine from graduate school.

Sunday:  Crackers and Snacks after lunch @ P.F. Chang's

Monday:  Turkey, Avocado, and Bacon Sandwiches on Sourdough with Chips

Tuesday:  Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Hash, Corn Casserole, and Ham

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Sliced Baked Potatoes with Unexpected Cheddar and Bacon and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Here's a picture of true love! Happy Valentine's Day!

Meal Plan Monday #255

This is possibly the busiest week of second semester for me... It's also my birthday week!

Sunday:  Spinach Salad with Pears and Goat Cheese

Monday:  Darren's Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Tuesday:  Hamburgers and Zapp's Sweet Potato Chips

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #254

February is packed to the gills with stuff to do. We both volunteered at the Middle School Regional Science Bowl on Saturday. It's always a lot of fun, but it's a super busy day. We have obligations every weekend for the rest of the month... busy busy busy!

Sunday:  Fruit and Salad (after Lion Hill's Brunch)

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

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Spinach Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Halley snuggles!

Meal Plan Monday #253

The semester is in full swing for both of us! It's time to get back into a schedule for meals.

Sunday:  Panang Curry with Chicken and Jasmine Rice

Monday:  Pressure Cooker Carnitas Burritos with Black Beans and Rice

Tuesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, & Avocado, and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Fruit and Chips

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #252

Another week, another meal plan... The weather has warmed back up here, so this should be a regular work week - no more snow days. The semester is already off to a busy start.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Bacon Brussels Sprout Pasta with Fruit Salad

Tuesday:  TJ's Tartes and Spinach Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Pretzel Rolls

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Meal Plan Monday #251

Three day weekend! It was nice to have a three day weekend. We went to Birmingham and ate at Hattie B's Hot Chicken (awesome!). We visited family for a bit and then did some shopping. It was a nice, if very cold, day, and we had some great food! Now it's back to routine.

Sunday:  Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprout, & Ham Hash (with Fried Egg for Darren) and Biscuits

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Ham and Edamame

Tuesday:  Pressure Cooker Red Beans (with Ham) & Rice, Salad, and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Red Bean Burritos with Jack Cheese and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Woof Wednesday

Halley pup is back!

Meal Plan Monday #250

We are way behind on meal plans. With semester exams, holidays, travel, and all, we didn't do a lot of meal planning, but now we're back in the grind! This semester, Darren and I have different late days at work. It's harder on us, but it makes things easier on Halley pup - we try to consider all family members when making big decisions.

Two semesters ago, when we both got home late on Wednesdays, Halley was unhappy. She was off schedule and anxious. This semester, we trying late nights on different days, so she's never just home alone in the evenings. I hope it helps her be less anxious. She's a good dog friend, and her health and safety are important to me.

Sunday:  Macaroni and Cheese (with MSU edam) and Roasted Vegetables

Monday:  Hamburgers and Chips

Tuesday:  Ham, Corn Pudding, and Green Beans

Wednesday: Darren's Fried Rice

Thursday:  Lib's Chef Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #249

The holidays are coming to an end. We had a lot of fun with friends and family. Of course, there's never enough time to do everything we'd like to do, but I feel relaxed and revived after spending time with loved ones.

We both had new year's day off, but different start dates. Darren started on Tuesday, so I tried something new. I started on Wednesday, so we reserved a simple supper for the first day we were both back at work.

Monday:  New Year's Day! Black-eyed Peas (Southern tradition)

Tuesday:  Short Ribs with Rutabaga and Carrots, Edam Cheese Grits, and Roasted Cabbage

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken (#5) Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Pepperoni, Sausage, Peppers, and Mushroom Pizza

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!