Meal Plan Monday #308

The last few mornings have had just an edge of fall to them. The afternoons scream that summer isn't ready to let us go...

Sunday:  Pork Chops with Lima Beans and Corn Pudding

Monday:  Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Browned Butter and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Tuesday:  Roasted Potatoes with all the Fixings and Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Corn Relish and Rice

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 #247

The holiday season has started. We are gearing up for Christmas parties around here. The first one I have is a week from Monday, but it's never too early to start planning dishes!

Sunday:  Spinach and Ricotta Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Salad

Monday:  Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza with Salad

Tuesday:  Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick (& Birthday)!

Meal Plan Monday #246

The last few weeks have been crazy - D and I have pretty much alternated weekends of being out of town. Now we're both back. The next few weeks leading up to the end of the semester will be crazy, I'm sure...

Sunday:  Turkey Pot Pie and Fruit Salad

Monday:  Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Potatoes, and Cranberry Sauce

Tuesday:  Red Beans and Rice with Ham & Sausage and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib'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 #233

Teacher days started on Friday, and classes start on Wednesday. The 2017-2018 school year is here! I know my schedule will ramp up quickly and stay packed until the end of May. This is my last week without tutorials until December. Here we go!

Sunday:  Cheeseburgers with Sweet Potato Fries and Fruit

Monday:  Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas with Avocados

Tuesday:  Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Zucchini and Spinach Salad

Wednesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Salad

Thursday:   Panko-Crusted "Fried" Chicken with Roasted Cabbage

Friday:  Date Night! Lib'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 #231

I can hardly believe summer is almost over! Our AC has been on the fritz, so we're keeping things simple this week. Hopefully, it will be back in proper working order by Wednesday!

Sunday:  Sweet Peppers Deli

Monday:  Chef Salad with Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado

Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Carnitas Quesadillas with Guacamole

Wednesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado

Thursday:  French Bread Pizzas and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib'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 #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 #223

Two days of classes remain, then exams begin. The seniors have graduation practice and their picnic. The juniors have the state history test. Everyone has the honors convocation and taki tiki. It's a busy week!

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables with Sausage and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

Monday: Darren's Spaghetti with Pesto

Tuesday: Slow Cooker Carnitas Burritos with Rice, Black Beans, and Corn Relish

Wednesday:  Fried Rice and Egg Rolls + Baking for Frog-a-thon

Thursday:  Science Department End-of-Year Party (Stuffed Jalapeños)

Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #221

Sunday:  Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Fruit Salad

Monday:  Darren's Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas and Guacamole

Tuesday:  Pepperoni, Bell Pepper, and Mushroom Pizza with Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #214

February is almost over. The weather has been crazy the past few weeks. The temperature has been above 75 several days, but we've still had some freezing temperatures at night. We've got application review coming up at work, and I'm counting down for spring break! I'm ready for a break.

Sunday:  Grilled Pork Chops with Roasted Vegetables and Pretzel Rolls

Monday:  Cheese Raviolis with Spinach and Mushrooms and Salad

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Red Beans & Rice with Sausage and Cornbread

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #211

Hooray! It's February! I love February. My students compete in our Regional Science Bowl in February. That means extra practices and busy evenings, so some quicker suppers.

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetables with Italian Sausage and Pretzel Rolls

Monday:  Honey Garlic Pork Loin and Cheesy Grits with Salad

Tuesday:  Tuna Steak Sandwiches with Avocado and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches and Chips

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #209

Sunday:  Ham, Scalloped Au Gratin Potatoes,  and Salad

Monday:  Oven Slow-Cooked Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries and Salad

Tuesday:  Black-eyed Peas with Ham, Cornbread, and Roasted Cabbage

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-out!

Thursday:  Vegetarian Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #208

The weather has been crazy, but I'm still craving winter foods - stews, beans and rice, and hearty casseroles.

Sunday:  "Grilled" Chicken with Macaroni & Cheese and Salad

Monday:  Red Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread

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

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take-out

Thursday:  Darren's Fried Rice with TJ's Applewood Smoked Uncured Ends & Pieces and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #203

Thanksgiving is over. We had a great, but very short, visit with Darren's family in California. Darren used the StoryCorps app and interviewed his grandparents. We learned a lot. It was really special. I hope you had a wonderful time with your family.

Now that we're back, it's Christmas party season... in fact, I have two this week. It's CRAZY! Both of the ones this week are pot luck, so I'll be making some things.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Roasted Vegetables with Salad

Tuesday:  Ham Steak and Baked Sweet Potatoes

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Mississippi Pot Roast with Potato Casserole (Christmas Pot Luck #1 - Loaded Potato Casserole)

Friday:  Christmas Pot Luck #2 - Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Brownies with Cheesecake Swirls

Meal Plan Monday #201

The weather has finally cooled off here, and I'm getting ready for Thanksgiving! I've also been doing some Christmas shopping, and I think I'm almost done. Now for the wrapping...

Sunday:  Chicken Pot Pie, Lima Beans, and Salad

Monday:  Cheese Raviolis with Wilted Spinach and Mushrooms and Garlic Bread

Tuesday:  Crockpot Carnitas Tacos with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Avocado

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  TJ's Tartes and Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!