Monday, September 14, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #600

Last week was kind of a free-for-all after a three-day weekend away. This week, I'm trying to get back on track.

Sunday:  Quiche with Sausage, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Cheese in Homemade Crust, and Air Fryer Potatoes

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

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Lib's Late Night! Leftover Quiche and Salad

Thursday:  Fish and Rice Bowls with PW Glazed Salmon

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

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

Monday, August 31, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #599

Looking forward to cooler temperatures... Not sure when they are coming, but definitely looking forward to them.

Sunday:  Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie in Double Tender Crust with Chicken, Black Beans, Corn, Onion, Peppers, etc., and Salad

Monday:  Japanese Curry Chickpeas with Carrots and Potatoes over Rice

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Peruano Beans

Wednesday:  Lib's Late Night Leftovers! Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie and Salad

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

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 

Monday, August 24, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #598

The years are short but the days are long...

Sunday:  Pizza with Salami, Jalapenos, Fresh Mozzerella, and Hot Honey and Napa Caesar Salad 

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

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Lib's Late Night! Playing it by Ear... More Pizza?

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

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos 

Monday, August 17, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #597

Back to school time. 

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

Monday:  Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans 

Wednesday:  "Tutorial" Night Takeout! Orientation Day

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

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Dinner with Friends! 

Monday, July 20, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #596

Summer is flying. We're trying to stay away from salads until the explosive diarrhea outbreak calms down. It's hard! We usually eat salad a couple of times per week, and it so easy in summer when the temperatures are so high.

Sunday:  Dinner with Friends and Swimming!

Monday:  Carnitas and Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Green Sauce

Tuesday:  Scalloped Potatoes with Green Beans

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Fruit

Thursday:  TJ's Tartes and Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper!


Monday, July 13, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #595

After an amazing two-week vacation, we are back from Japan and back to meal planning. And we came home to the lovely cyclospora outbreak... so we're trying to stick to cooked veggies until we get more information.

Sunday:  Pizza with Roasted Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Mozzarella, etc.  

Monday:  Peruano Beans and Rice with Elote

Tuesday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chips, Guacamole, and Fruit

Wednesday:  Refried Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado, etc.

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

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's (Joint?) Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Fruit

Monday, June 22, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #594

Feeling HOT HOT HOT! 

Sunday:  Pepperoni, Pineapple, and Jalapeno Pizza with Fruit

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  Fun with Friends! Dinner with Lainey Lou

Wednesday:  Airfryer "Baked" Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, Broccoli, Sour Cream, Etc. and Caesar Salad

Thursday:  World Cup Party! USA vs. Turkey 

Friday:  Date Night! Joint Pick

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

Monday, June 15, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #593

 100+ days and warm breezy nights. 

Sunday:  TJs Chimichuri Chicken Skewers with Corn Ribs and Airfryer Sweet Potatoes

Monday:  Refried Beans and Tamales from the Tamale Store

Tuesday:  Spicy Miso Pasta with Salad

Wednesday:  Spicy Fajita Potato Tacos with Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Avocado

Thursday:  Aldi General Tso's Chicken and Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Chicken Biscuits, Eggs, and Fruit

Monday, June 8, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #592

Another week, another meal plan. Looking at things that are relative quick and do not require the oven often. It's hot, y'all!

Sunday:  Salad with Grilled Chicken, Artichoke Hearts, Pepperoncinis, and Roasted Peppers with Shaved Parmesan and Croutons

Monday:    TJs BBQ Chicken Pizza and Fruit

Tuesday:  Carnitas and Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Tomatillo Sauce and Refried Beans with Avocado

Wednesday:  TJs Falafel and Hummus Wraps with Cucumber, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Onion, and Lettuce with Tzatziki Sauce

Thursday:  Aldi Sweet Sesame Ginger Chicken Skillet and Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

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

Monday, June 1, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #591

Summer, summer, summertime!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Creamed Spinach and Rice

Monday:  Superior Bathhouse Brewery Copy Cat Salad with Bacon and Air-Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Chicken Caesar Avocado Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries and Corn Ribs

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

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

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

Monday, May 25, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #590

School's out for summer! School's out forever (as a teacher)!

Sunday:  D-Bomb's Tuna Melts

Monday:  TJ's Japchae

Tuesday:  TJ's Ravioli

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice

Thursday:  Tamales and Refried Beans 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Double Date Night! Guru Palace

Monday, May 18, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #589

ONE MORE WEEK!!!

Sunday:  Sausage Dogs with Peppers, Onions, & Mozzarella/Provolone and Sweet Potato Fries and Corn Ribs

Monday:  The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans

Tuesday:  Thai Curry Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  TJs Orange Chicken and Rice with Steamed Broccoli 

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches

Monday, May 11, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #588

Two more weeks.

Sunday:  Chicken Fajita Burritos with Fundido?,  Refried Beans, Cheese, Avocado, Jalapeño, and Sour Cream

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Tuesday:  The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

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

Friday:  Sheri's Birthday! K-Pot

Saturday:  Who Knows? Prom

Monday, May 4, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #587

 Three more weeks of school!

Sunday:  Spinach, Potato, Bacon, and Gouda Quiche in TJs Pie Crust

Monday:  Pepperoni, Jalapeno, and Fresh Mozzarella Calzones in Tender Crust with Salad

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

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

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick 

Satuday:  Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos

Monday, April 27, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #586

Four more weeks of school. 

Sunday:  K&K Wedding Reception

Monday:  Honey Garlic Chicken (ALDI) and Rice with Steamed Broccoli

Tuesday:  Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

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

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Giant Pancake with Bacon

Monday, April 20, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #585

Five more weeks of school.

Sunday:  Chicken Philly Pockets in Tender Crust with Salad

Monday:  Chef Salads with Turkey, Bacon, Eggs, Cheese, Croutons, Avocado, etc.

Tuesday:  The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Spicy Korean Chicken Bowls with Cabbage, Carrot, Corn, Mukimame, Jalapeno, and Avocado 

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches

Monday, April 13, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #584

State testing is over. AP test prep is on. Six more weeks. 

Sunday:  "Cajun" Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, and Conecuh Sausage 

Monday:  The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans 

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  TJ's Handheld Chicken Potpies with Asparagus or Green Beans

Thursday:  Barrio Bagel and Slice Anniversary BOGO

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick - Burgers with Friends

Saturday:  Conecuh or Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches with Hashbrowns and Fruit Smoothies

Monday, April 6, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #583

7 more weeks - state testing continues this week.

Sunday:  The Tamale Store Tamales with Guacamole and Refried Pinto Beans

Monday:  Superior Bathhouse Brewery Copycat Salad with Mixed Greens, Air-fryer Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, Dried Berries, and Pepitas

Tuesday:  TJ's Orange Chicken with Rice and Edamame

Wednesday:  TJ's Tartes and Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Cheater Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Carrots, Cabbage, Jalapeno, Avocados and Rice Bowls

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick

Saturday:  Phoenix Rising FC with Friends - Stadium Food?

Monday, March 30, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #582

8 more weeks of teaching...

Sunday:  Pepperoni, Sausage, and Jalapeno Pizza and Spinach Salad

Monday:  The Tamale Store Tamales (FM) and Homemade Refried Beans 

Tuesday:  Cornish Pasty Tikka Masala Pasty with Vegetable Samosas (TJs)

Wednesday:  Kung Pao Chicken (TJs) and Rice

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

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick

Saturday:  Breakfast for Supper! 


Monday, March 23, 2026

Meal Plan Monday #581

Nine weeks to go...

Sunday:  Roasted Butternut Squash and Cheese Ravioli with Browned Butter and Pepitas and Salad

Monday:  Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Cornbread Dressing

Tuesday:  El Norteno

Wednesday:  Spicy Bare Chicken Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Pizza Night! Pepperoni? Jalapeno? Toppings TBD

Friday:  Date Night! Anniversary Pick!

Saturday:  Anniversary Brunch!