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 #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 #197

My schedule will be unusual at work this week. I don't have Wednesday tutorials, but I do have an evening outreach activity on Thursday, and we have weird schedules on Tuesday and Wednesday due to other things going on at school. I also have several recommendation letters that I need to complete in the next two weeks.

Sunday:  Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin, Spinach Salad, and Biscuits

Monday:  PW's Fried Round Steak with Crash Hot Potatoes, Caesar Salad, and Pretzel Rolls

Tuesday:  Pepperoni and Salami Pizza Roll-ups with Salad and Chips

Wednesday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Fried Corn and Salad

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Edamame

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #180

We're hosting workshops at my school this week, so things will be more hectic than a typical summer week for me. It's pretty warm here, but we haven't replaced the propane tank on the grill, so we're still cooking inside. Maybe I can do that one day this week after the workshops.

Sunday:  Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta with Salad

Monday:  Busy Day Take-out! Jimmy John's Sandwiches!

Tuesday:  Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets and Sweet Potato Fries

Wednesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Spinach Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #165

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you had a great day. We don't go all out for Valentine's Day, because it's just two days after my birthday, and I'd rather focus on holidays that mean something to US, instead of to everyone else. :) Still, there's nothing wrong with a delicious dinner at home!

Sunday:  Cast Iron Steaks with Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Salad

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli with Bell Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms (similar to this)

Tuesday:  Chicken Philly Pockets with Sweet Potato Fries and Salad

Wednesday:  "Grilled" Chicken Tenders with Mushroom-Butter-Beefy Rice and Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole

Thursday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #153

We had a beautiful fall weekend. We walked to a local pizza place for supper Saturday night. It was a great night for a walk. We've been thinking about foods we haven't had in a while and trying to revive some old favorites.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Glazed Salmon with Spinach and Parmesan Orzo and Salad

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli tossed with Sautéed Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, and Onions, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Tuesday:  Philly Chicken Pockets with Chips and Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Slow Cooker Porkchops with Mashed Potatoes and Pretzel Rolls

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #127

It's almost spring break - just five more days of classes! I am hoping to get in some visits/lunches with friends next week, so I'll be bopping around and trying to finish up graded work for the end of the term... the life of a teacher.

Sunday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Monday:  Chicken Philly Crescents, Chips, and Salad

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Tacos

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Hamburgers and Sweet Potato Fries

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #120

Five day week headed into a three day weekend! Hooray!

Sunday:  Creamy Chicken, Bacon, Broccoli Pasta and Salad

Monday:  CrockPot Red Beans and Rice (similar to this)

Tuesday:  Chicken Philly Pockets with Chips

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-Out

Thursday:  Ravioli with Bell Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #112

It has really gotten cooler here. We decided a couple of months ago that we were going to try meatless Mondays, but I keep forgetting! This week, I remembered. Last week, we got some crispy jalapeños to go on a salad. There were delicious, and we thought they would make a great topping for macaroni and cheese, so that's going to be our meatless Monday this week.

Sunday:  Pepperoni Pizza Rollups with Salad

Monday:  Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Jalapeno Topping

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Dinner! Bacon, Eggs, Grits, and Biscuits

Wednesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Avocado

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #97

It's the last week of classes! Exams begin after Memorial Day. HOORAY for the end of the school year!

Sunday:  Papa Murphy's Pizza and Salad

Monday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips

Tuesday:  Philly Crescent Pockets with Sweet Potato Tots

Wednesday:  Slow Cooker Round Steak over Mashed Potatoes

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #94

It's almost May! All of the end-of-the-school-year activities are just around the corner. Senior dinner is this Friday, and prom is in two weeks. In the middle of that, we have Mother's Day. Exams and graduation will be here in a flash!

Sunday:  Chipotle-Lime Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Fried Rice

Monday:  PW's BBQ Bacon Sliders (as juicy lucys) and Chips

Tuesday:  Chicken Fajitas with Avocado and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Roll-ups with Salad

Thursday:  Bachan's Potato Casserole with Ham

Friday:  Senior Dinner!

Saturday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #90

Hooray for Spring! The weather has been beautiful lately, and with the warmer temperatures and longer days, it is about time to start grilling!

Sunday:  Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes

Monday:  Spicy Chicken and Sausage Pasta and Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets with Sweet Potato Fries

Wednesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips

Thursday:  Cheeseburger Macaroni and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #87

Count down to spring break is on! Two weeks!

Sunday:  Salad, Seared Steaks, and Roasted Potatoes

Monday:  Pepperoni Roll-Ups with Salad

Tuesday:  Green Chile Enchiladas with Guacamole and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Ham Steak, Corn Pudding, and Sauteed Green Beans

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #86

It's getting warm here in AZ, and our meals will be changing soon to lighter fare and things cooked on the grill. Until then, I want to indulge in a few more hearty "winter" meals.

Sunday:  Chipotle-Lime Salmon with Fried Rice and Salad

Monday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (something like this)

Tuesday:  Grilled Pork Chops with Black Beans and Rice

Wednesday:  Pizza Roll-Ups and Salad

Thursday:  Breakfast Tacos and Quesadillas

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #81

Hooray for three day weekends! We took the opportunity of the long weekend to add a new family member. Other than that, things are just rolling along as usual.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Ribs with Baked Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Stir Fried Vegetables

Wednesday:  Pepperoni and Salami Pizza Roll-ups with Salad

Thursday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #80

This is the first week of second semester classes for me. I am enjoying the cooler weather here in Arizona and using the crockpot at least once per week. I also have a freezer full of sausage that we brought back from Mississippi after Christmas, so we are probably going to eat sausage fairly frequently.

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables with Conecuh Sausage

Monday:  Potato Casserole with Broccoli

Tuesday:  Mississippi/Pepperoncini Pot Roast with Cheese Grits and Pretzel Rolls

Wednesday:  Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets

Thursday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #78

We are back from spending a week with my family to celebrate Christmas! We had a good visit, and got to see lots of people.

Sunday:  Papaya Thai (Curry and Sticky Rice)

Monday:  Chef Salad with Turkey

Tuesday:  Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups

Wednesday:  Black-eyed Peas and Cornbread (in my new pan)

Thursday:  Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables

Friday:  Date Night! Joint Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #51

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER! Saturday's graduation was lovely, and I am proud of all of the graduates. I am also immensely glad for the rest that summer will bring. I've had enough of 60-80 hour weeks for a while.

Sunday: Quesadillas and Guacamole

Monday: Chicken Lazone with Salad

Tuesday: Grilled Italian Sausage Dogs with Bell Peppers, Onions, and Provolone

Wednesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Crescents with Homemade BBQ Sauce, Chips, and Salad

Thursday: Grilled Tuna Steaks, Eggplant, and Corn

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #39

We have had lots of really great sales on meat at our Fry's stores lately. Twice recently, they have had chicken on special, buy one get two free. Our freezer has been pretty stocked lately! I can't turn down free food, when I buy chicken weekly anyway.

Sunday: Grilled Cheese Throwdown

Monday: Spinach and Artichoke Ricotta Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas with Black Beans and Guacamole

Wednesday: Grilled Pork Chops with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Pretzel Rolls

Thursday: Pizza Roll-ups with Caesar Salad

Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #28

It's time for EXAMS! I am super busy this week at work, and my friend Mai-Li and I hosted a cookie exchange Sunday. I'll put up pictures and recipes soon.

Sunday: Grilled Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Guacamole

Monday: Baked Beans with Hamburger

Tuesday: Darren's Green Chili Enchiladas

Wednesday: Caesar Salad and TJ's Tartes

Thursday: Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick.