Meal Plan Monday #321

We're looking ahead to a three day weekend! In the meantime, it's the usual grind. I'm testing some new vegetarian recipes and trying to incorporate quinoa so they are more filling. I don't like vegan cheese, so I'm sticking to the real deal.

Sunday:  Vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Casserole (real cheese) with Salad and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Corn and Potato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Salad

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sourdough Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches with Hashbrowns

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #294

This week is going to be killer. I have TWO days of traveling with students this week, which is time away from my classes and time away from my office. I can feel the papers piling up...

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables with Ham and Sourdough Toast

Monday:  Breakfast For Supper! Potato, Egg, & Cheese Burritos

Tuesday:  "Grilled" Chicken Tenders and Broccoli Casserole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Fried Corn Relish, Rice and Salad

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 #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 #232

This is the last week of summer break. Teacher work days start on Friday and classes begin next Wednesday. I'm going to try to squeeze the last bits of fun out of it!

Sunday:  Cajun-Style Jambalaya, Rolls, and Salad

Monday:  Snack Supper – Tuna Salad, Fancy Cheese, Crackers, etc.

Tuesday:  Spaghetti with Pesto and Italian Sausage

Wednesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! (aka Last Night of Freedom! 😉)

Friday:  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!

Meal Plan #229

We've both been traveling, so we haven't been meal planning or really even eating at home. We're both back at home and trying to get back on a regular schedule...

Sunday:  "Grilled" Chicken Tenders, Scalloped Au Gratin Potatoes, and Salad

Monday:  Carnitas Tacos with Cabbage and Cheese

Tuesday:  Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups and Salad

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken (#4) Sandwiches with Cream Cheese and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (similar to the Mugshots burger), Fruit, and Chips

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Waffles, Bacon, and Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #228

We've had a lot of rain here. It makes me so sleepy! A couple of mornings post-rain, it has been really pleasant outside, but it only takes a couple of hours for the heat to creep back up... I remember childhood summers when it seemed to rain every afternoon.

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables

Monday:  Cheeseburger Broccoli Macaroni and Salad

Tuesday:  Cedric's Post-Defense Dinner @Anthony's!

Wednesday:  Pesto Pasta and Cheesy Garlic Bread

Thursday:  Breakfast for Dinner! Pancakes and Bacon!

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #226

I'm facilitating workshops this week, so it'll be like a regular work week. I'm not looking forward to it... back to my 5:00 am alarm for five more days, then summer really begins! We're keeping meals simple this week.

Sunday:  Macaroni and Cheese and Salad

Monday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Fruit

Tuesday:  Sausage & Mushroom Pizza and Salad

Wednesday:  Marinated Pork Loin, Rice, and Fruit

Thursday:  Breakfast Burritos with Bacon, Eggs, Cheese, and Hashbrowns

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #224

Last week was a whirlwind! I went to LA for a few days for ISEF, then back here for Senior Recognition and graduation! This week should be fairly normal. School is out, but I still have workshops and things to prepare for.

Sunday:  Pork Tenderloin, Unexpected Cheddar Grits, and Caesar Salad

Monday:  Chef Salad with Turkey & Avocados and Pretzel Rolls

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Fruit

Wednesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes, Sausage, and Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #218

This spring is super busy - it seems like we have some commitment or other every weekend. I'm ready for a break! ~50 days until graduation - I think I can!

Sunday:  Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes and Sausage with Fruit

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

Tuesday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Avocado, & Lime and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #206

School's out for winter break! I've got lots of plans for baking and candy making. We're keeping dinners simple because the holidays are coming, and big dinners are ahead!

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables and Pretzel Rolls

Monday:  "Grilled" Chicken and Spinach Salad

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Salad

Wednesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits with Hashbrowns

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches and Chips

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #171

We went to Oxford for the weekend to spend Easter with my family and to see an Ole Miss baseball game (which was pretty awful). We had a nice visit with my family and the weather was beautiful until we drove home today.

Sunday:  Breakfast for Supper! Eggs in a Basket

Monday:  Cheeseburger Hashbrowns with TJ's Unexpected Cheddar with Sweet Potato Fries

Tuesday:  Spinach, Bacon, and Gouda Quiche with Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #69

We had a BBQ on Saturday afternoon, and as usual, I prepared entirely too much food, so we will be eating left overs for a couple of days.

Sunday:  Grilled Chicken with Ro-Tel Macaroni and Cheese and Spinach Salad

Monday:  Ribs with Baked Beans and Salad

Tuesday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Fruit Salad

Wednesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips

Thursday:  Breakfast for Dinner! Eggs, Hashbrowns, Conecuh Sausage, and Biscuits

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Saturday (Surprise) Sticky Buns

Darren has been feeling a bit under the weather this week, so I decided to make him a special breakfast treat - sticky buns! I made these using parts of a few different recipes.

The cast of characters:

I forgot to put the white sugar in this picture.

Melt the butter. I did this in the microwave in the baking dish to save on cleanup.

Add vanilla, brown sugar, and honey to the butter and mix well.

The spread chopped pecans over this mixture.

Unroll the crescent dough and spread some melted butter on it. Then liberally sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar.

Then sprinkle on the remaining pecans and roll it up along the long edge.

Then cut it into 16 pieces and spread them over the butter-brown sugar-honey mixture and press them down slightly.

Cook them until the tops are golden and then cool them in the pan for 10 minutes.

Flip them out onto a plate or platter and serve warm.

This might have been easier done with a round pan and a regular plate. Live and learn, and eat sticky buns soon!

Mount Breakfasuvius

Today we made a mountain of breakfast with scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese and sausages.

Cook hash browns in a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Brown some sausages and drain well. Scramble some eggs. Layer eggs, cheese, hash browns, and cheese on a plate. Serve with sausages.

Mount Breakfasuvius!