Meal Plan Monday #313

Sunday:  Escape Room and Dinner Out!

Monday:  Green Bean, Carrot, and Bell Pepper Curry with Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Everything But the Bagel Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Mahi Mahi Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #311

It's fall break! That means we get a three day weekend! Hooray for Monday off. I will be waiting on the plumber and finishing grades so I can turn them in on Tuesday.

Sunday:  Vegetarian Japanese Curry Lentils with Rice

Monday:  Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and Salad

Tuesday:  Roasted Vegetables with Quinoa and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi over Lib's Faux Maque Choux

Meal Plan Monday #309

I cooked pork chops at home last week, and they were delicious; however, I didn't want to eat any of the leftovers. It's not easy in our small town to find packages of meat for two, and I'm not good about using meat that goes into the freezer. And we're still trying to minimize our meat intake, particularly at home. So I think I'll just go back to a more pescatarian approach at home. 

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Quinoa 

Monday:  Vegetarian Japanese Curry with Lentils over Rice

Tuesday:  Corn and Potato Chowder with Cheese Toast

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Pan Seared Mahi Mahi and Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #240

It's the end of the grading period for me, so things are BUSY! We're trying to keep suppers simple this week so hopefully, I can get caught up on grading.

Sunday:  Red Curry Beef with Bell Peppers and Green Beans and Edamame

Monday:  Pizza with Pepperoni, Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms and Salad

Tuesday:  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and Pretzel Rolls

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

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

Friday:  Date Night! Lib'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 Monday #213

Science Bowl is over for this season. My team 1 was narrowly defeated in the finals. My team 2 was defeated by team 1 in the semifinals. It was a good day. Next up are all the senior activities this spring, but this week should be fairly calm. I'm looking forward to it, and a relaxing, unencumbered weekend coming up!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole with Roasted Cabbage

Tuesday:  Beef and Bell Pepper Curry with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Roasted Corn Guacamole and Chips

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #205

Our trip to Birmingham for Darren's birthday was a huge success! We both had a great time. We got to visit a little with my cousin and her 5 y.o. twins. We met them at a trampoline park and then had lunch. We had a great dinner at Texas de Brazil. We took Halley to Vulcan Park, and we did some shopping. It was a great relaxing weekend, and a fun birthday trip for Darren. Now on to exam week.

Sunday:  Panera Soup and Sandwiches

Monday:  Meatless Monday! Macaroni and Cheese with Salad

Tuesday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Root Vegetable Chips

Wednesday:  Trader Joe's Tarte's and Spinach Salad with Pears, Candied Pecans, and Cranberry Goat Cheese

Thursday:  Darren's Japanese Curry and Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #199

This week is going to be a busy one. I've got a lot to do, and more students ask for recommendation letters each week...

Sunday:  Meat and Veggie Pizza and Salad

Monday:  Panang Curry with Chicken and Vegetables and Rice Noodles

Tuesday:  Hamburgers, Salad, and Bachan's Potato Casserole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #192

I've got a busy week with several after school commitments. It might get a little crazy...

Sunday:  Beef and Bell Pepper Curry with Rice and Fruit

Monday:  Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos with Cheese, Avocado, and Sour Cream

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Waffles and Bacon with Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #186

School is back in session. *sniff* Good-bye, summer fun, flip-flops, and lazy mornings! Hello, grown-up shoes and grading...

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Monday:  Beef and Bell Pepper Red Curry with Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper with Unexpected Cheddar Grits, Bacon, Eggs, Biscuits, and Fruit

Wednesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Thursday:  Thursday Night Takeout!

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #178

School's out! Let's celebrate! Then I'll get started on all the things that have taken a backseat during the school year. It's hard, if not impossible, to do all of the things I would like to do during the school year. I have home improvement and decorating projects stacked up. I have furniture shopping that I want to do. And I'd like to fix up our sun porch. We bought this house almost a year ago, but once school started all of those things were put on hold.

Anyway, I'll need sustenance to fuel my plans!

Sunday:  Cast Iron Steaks, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, and Salad

Monday:  Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Sticky Rice

Tuesday:  Sausage, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, and Potatoes

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken and Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits, Bacon, Eggs, and Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #168

ALMOST SPRING BREAK!! I have so much to do this week. I have to submit grades on Friday before I go home, but I am so ready for break! I am taking a couple of short visits to family, and I am looking forward to that. In the mean time, I'm trying to keep things easy this week.

Sunday:  Darren's Japanese Curry with Rice and Fruit

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Onions and Salad

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Broccoli & Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-out!

Thursday:  Chef Salads with Turkey, Bacon, and Cheese

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #162

I have been looking back at old posts recently and realized there are some things I really like that we haven't made in a while. I'm also cold all the time these days, so I want hot, hearty dinners. I hope you're keeping warm wherever you are!

Sunday:  Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, Salad, and Pretzel Rolls

Monday:  Cornbread Skillet Casserole, Green Beans, and Salad

Tuesday:  Beef and Bell Pepper Curry with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas with Guacamole

Friday:  Science Bowl Training and Dinner with Volunteers!

Saturday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #161

It's winter here, so we're eating some hearty meals this week. We were just getting back into the routine, and then the three day Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend! Back to the grind on Tuesday, and no more holidays for a while.

Sunday:  Thai Curry with Chicken and Vegetables

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Cornbread and Banana Pudding

Tuesday:  Pepperoni, Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Mushroom Pizza with Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sausage, Eggs, Hashbrowns, and Biscuits

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #145

School, school, school! The year is rolling on! I've picked up a new activity this year, coaching the Science Bowl team, which will occupy additional time on Wednesdays, making cooking nearly impossible. Here's to takeout on Wednesdays!

Sunday:  Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta and Cheesy Garlic Bread

Monday:  Cheeseburger Hashbrowns (I'm updating my recipe.) and Salad

Tuesday:  Vegetable Thai Curry with Sticky Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial night takeout! Jimmy John's!

Thursday:  Baked Potatoes and Spinach Salad

Friday:  Date night! Darren's pick!

Meal Plan Monday #135

My students are taking the AP Chemistry exam this week. I am excited and nervous for them. Then next week, I have students competing at ISEF and Science Olympiad. It's a busy time for a math and science high school! So I'll be trying to keep dinners simple.

Sunday:  Quiche with Ham, Potatoes, and Cheese with Salad

Monday:  Crab and Rice Casserole similar to Dessert for Two's with Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Thai Red Curry with Rice and Edamame

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-Out

Thursday:  Dinner with Mary Kate!

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #130

It's Easter week, and of course, Darren and I do not get the same holidays... We won't get to spend much extra time with each other, but we will each get a day with our pooch, so that's good.

We mostly enjoy living in our small town, but we don't have access to some of the ethnic foods we could get in Phoenix, so I ordered some curry paste online, and we are having Thai curry at home for the first time since moving here. We've got two pretty good Thai restaurants in town, but we also like to make our own dishes at home. I also recently discovered Rachel Cooks Thai, so I am pretty excited.

Sunday:  Beef and Bell Pepper Red Curry with Jasmine Rice or Sticky Rice

Monday:  Cheese Ravioli with Wilted Spinach, Basil, and Parmesan

Tuesday:  Meat and Veggie Pizza Braid and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-Out!

Thursday:  BBQ Pulled Pork Burritos with Cheese and Jalapeños

Friday:  Good Friday! Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #107

Darren wants to start trying Meatless Mondays. I'm not against eating vegetarian, but I just don't have that many meatless main dish recipes.

Sunday:  Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Monday:  Sliced Baked Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, and Salad

Tuesday:  Mississippi Pot Roast with Cheese Grits

Wednesday:  Japanese Curry with Rice

Thursday:  Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Claussen Spicy Pickles and Sweet Tots

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #103

Wow! We've been gone for a long time. A lot has happened in the weeks we've been missing. We sold our house in Arizona. It was sad - our first house. But I have started a new job that I love! I'm working harder than I've worked in a while, but I love the school and the kids! And my new co-workers couldn't be more amazing!

Now that we're getting settled in our new digs, it's time to start cooking up some dishes! And since I'm back at work, meal planning is a must for me.

Sunday:  Fried Pork Chops, Slow Stewed Snap Beans, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Cornbread

Monday:  Hamburgers with Grilled Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms, and Sweet Potato Tots

Tuesday:  Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes

Wednesday:  Darren's Japanese Curry with Rice

Thursday:  Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Tortillas from the Farmers Market

Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #100!

And... we're back! Darren and I have both been doing some traveling. He went to Los Angeles for a week to visit friends and do some work, and then the next week, I went to Mississippi and Texas to look for a new place to live and to attend my brother's fellowship completion ceremony. Neither one of us did too much cooking for one, so we didn't do any meal planning. The next few weeks will probably also be hectic, because we are packing up for the move, but this week, at least, I'm going to plan some suppers!

Sunday:  Take Out - Hamburgers and Fries

Monday:  Chicken Pasta Bake

Tuesday:  Baked Beans with Conecuh Sausage and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Pepperoni Pizza and Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Beef Curry (with some adaptations) and Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!