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