Meal Plan Monday #324

February is always a wild ride - so many extra activities and commitments. It's flying by, but it is exhausting!

Sunday:  Roasted Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Eggplant with Asian-Inspired Garlic Sauce and Rice

Monday:  Darren's Hawaiian Chili

Tuesday:  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Cabbage-Carrot-Radish Slaw and Pepitas

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Slaw

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #323

Middle School Science Bowl is in the books for another year. East Central Middle School is headed to Washington, D.C. The field of teams was great this year! BUT... this weekend was not long enough because we volunteered all day on Saturday and then came home and crashed out until supper time. Probably worth it.

Sunday:  Super Bowl Snacks! Vegetarian Fajitas and Nachos

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  White Beans with Pork and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Sandwiches with Cabbage and Avocado and Sweet Potato Fries

Meal Plan Monday #322

It's going to be a busy week. My school is hosting a middle school Science Bowl regional on Saturday, and both Darren and I are volunteering. I'll have a lot of prep work to do at school, as well as getting ready for some big things with my students.

Sunday:  Japanese Curry Lentils and Rice

Monday:  Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Baby Lima Beans, and Fried Cabbage

Tuesday:  Eggplant, Bell Pepper, and Potato Stir Fry with Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Salad

Friday:  MSSB Volunteer Dinner

Saturday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #319

Exam week is finally here! I'm looking forward to two weeks off and spending time with family and friends.

Sunday:  Cornbread Casserole - Pizza Style (Pepperoni, Sausage, Mozzarella, and Jalapenos)

Monday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Now on Monday!

Tuesday:  Shortcut Japanese Curry with Rice

Wednesday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Faux Maque Choux and Rice

Thursday:  Vegetarian Peanut Noodles

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #300

Wow! 300 meal plans! When we started this blog, I had big plans for all the things I was going to do - share my recipes, review recipes I found online, write about restaurant meals, post photos, and all sorts of things. I might not have done them all (or done any of them consistently), but this has been a great way for us to stay organized and minimize food waste.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Salad

Monday:  Mongolian Beef with Broccoli and Carrots, Edamame, and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Assorted Spring Vegetables with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Tutorial night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #298

Sunday:  Mongolian Beef with Broccoli and Carrots over Coconut Rice

Monday:  Chicken Philly Pockets and Salad

Tuesday:  Penne Pasta Bake and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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!

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 #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!

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 #239

We had an adventurous weekend. We found a dog running in the street, and people were honking at him, so we brought him home with us to keep him safe. I hope we find his owners. I'm going to get him scanned to see if he's chipped. he doesn't have a collar...

Anyway, this week is extra busy, and not just because we have an extra mouth to feed. I've got some after school meetings, so I'm trying to keep suppers quick and easy.

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables and Salad

Monday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Edamame

Tuesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Salad and Chips

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #238

It might be starting to get a little cooler. Regardless, I'm in the mood for heartier food - root vegetables, noodle dishes, casseroles, etc. I'm also burned out on our regular rotation, so I'm trying out some new recipes.

Sunday: Mexican Food at La Terrazza (with HS friends)

Monday: Sheet Pan Korean Chicken over Rice

Tuesday: Gnocchi with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday: Sausage, Onions, Peppers, and Potatoes and Salad

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #236

Woo hoo! Headed into a three day weekend!!

Sunday:  Quick Korean "Beef" Bowls (trying with ground turkey) and Edamame

Monday:  Crescent Chicken Philly Pockets with Chips and Salad

Tuesday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Hamburgers and Sweet Potato Tots

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #234

Out AC has been fritzing out some, which is bad. It's August in Mississippi! We need the AC. Hopefully, it will get repaired tomorrow and we can keep our meal plan this week. We had to forego Thursdays meal in favor of dinner out to try to keep the house as cool as possible. I froze the chicken and will recycle that one this week.

This will be the first full week of classes. I hope this week is smoother than last - it was after 5:00 when I left work every day. Tutorials start this week, so Wednesdays will be either very quick suppers or takeout. Here's to another school year!

Sunday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit Salad

Monday:  Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chips, and Salad

Tuesday:  Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders, Roasted Cabbage, and Butter Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Oven Broiled Sandwiches, Chips, and Fruit Salad

Friday:  Science Department Beginning-of-School Pot Luck! (I'm taking Cheesy Black Bean & Corn Dip with Chips and an Emeril-Based Cookie Cake)

Saturday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #230

We had a great day trip to Memphis on Saturday. We went to the National Civil Rights Museum, had lunch at Central BBQ, and finished the day at Stax Records. It was a lot of fun! I'm trying to pack in a lot of fun before summer ends!

Sunday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Fruit

Monday:  Spicy Chicken Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sticky Buns from Aunt Marti's, Eggs, and Bacon

Wednesday:  Beef, Bell Pepper, and Green Bean Red Curry with Jasmine Rice

Thursday:  Oven Broiled Sandwiches and Chips

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!