Meal Plan Monday #318

The semester is winding down, but there is much to be done. I ALWAYS think of Robert Frost at the end of each semester, and this stanza from "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening":

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon and Salad

Monday:  Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli and Pepitas

Tuesday:  Corn and Potato Chowder and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Easy Peasy Bean-n-Cheesy Quesadillas

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

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 #277

Work work work! School school school! Everyone is so busy!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes and Salad

Tuesday:  Chicken Fajitas with Refried Beans and Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #267

School is out! Graduation was Saturday. Now on to summer and projects. This week, I'm just working on laundry and house chores...

Sunday:  Brunch at Lion Hills Center

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Salad

Tuesday:  Spinach and Mushroom Quiche and Fruit

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Thursday:  Darren's Choice - Leftovers or Fried Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #263

And... we're back! Last week Darren was out of town for a conference, and I was busy with field trips and things. Spring has sprung, and the kids are counting down the days until graduation. Thirty-three days to go!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Black-eyed Peas with Ham and Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Tuesday:  Bachan's Potato Casserole and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

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 #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 #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 #200!

After spending half of last week at a conference, I am glad to be back on a regular schedule. This semester is flying by...

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Salad

Monday:  Quick Korean Beef Bowls with Edamame

Tuesday:  Chicken Fajitas with Refried Beans and Avocado

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #194

We got to see the Rebels kick major butt this weekend! Hotty Toddy! I hope they do as well for the rest of the season. By the end of the game, I didn't really recognize the names of the players, which was great for those young men who work so hard but seldom see a down of football. I hope this week goes smoothly...

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon with Salad

Monday:  Grilled Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crockpot Baked Beans and Chips

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Broiled Sandwiches with Chips and Salad

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 #185

This is the last week of summer vacation. I start school again on Friday.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Rice and Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Monday:  Hamburgers and Macaroni and Cheese

Tuesday:  Tuesday Night Takeout!

Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and Cheesy Garlic Bread

Thursday:  Chicken Fajitas and Guacamole

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #183

Happy Independence Day! Our summer has been good so far. We had a wonderful vacation to Colorado and got to see friends and make new ones! We went all the way to Colorado to meet a couple that lives in the next town - small world!

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon and Rice

Monday:  Ribs, Baked Beans, and Sweet Potato Fries

Tuesday:  Creamy Chicken-Bacon-Broccoli Pasta and Salad

Wednesday:  Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups, Chips, and Fruit

Thursday:  Chicken Tacos with Roasted Corn Guacamole

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #181

It is getting HOT here in the dirty. And I'm trying to get my summer projects done, so I don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Last week, I spent a day at the laundromat washing up all of the winter blankets and storing them for the summer. More projects to come this week...

Sunday:  Chef Salad with Turkey

Monday:  Hash Brown Casserole and Eggs

Tuesday:  Fruit and Yogurt with Granola

Wednesday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Sautéed Asparagus

Thursday:  Catfish, Cole Slaw, and Hushpuppies

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #167

For the first time in a long time, we had a nice relaxing weekend at home. We went to the dog park, and Halley got to play chase with another dog. We went out to eat, ran errands, and took care of some of those things that just seem to get pushed back until "later." This week should be a regular week with no extra commitments, until Saturday, when I have to work... All in all, life is good.

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

Monday:  Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Gyoza and Salad

Tuesday:  Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas with Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Supreme Meat and Veggie (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, sausage, jalapeños) Pizza with Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #157

Students and teachers alike are counting down the days until Thanksgiving break. I am looking forward to some extra time to relax with family and friends, but this week is a regular one, so meal planning is a must!

Sunday:  Broiled Salmon with Rice and Spinach Salad

Monday:  Peanut Noodles with Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage and Zucchini and Edamame

Tuesday:  Loaded Baked Potatoes and Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Chicken Quesadillas with Refried Beans and Avocado

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #155

It's November! I can hardly believe how fast this year is going. There were so many things I wanted to do in October, and accomplished approximately none of them. That's okay - I did some fun things anyway, and the work will still be there waiting for me when I get around to it. It has been raining here, and I am sure I will be suffering from sleep schedule changes this whole week (thanks, Halley), so I'm going to try to keep suppers simple. I miss living in AZ and not having to deal with time changes.

Sunday:  Caesar Salad after Brunch at Lion Hills and the Blue Notes' Concert

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower and Mashed Potatoes

Tuesday:  Bacon, Potato, and Mushroom Quiche with Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Pepperoni French Bread Pizzas with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Saturday: To Football or Not to Football...

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 #148

We spent the weekend with my family, celebrating my dad's birthday and the first home game football weekend at Ole Miss. And it's Labor Day, so we got some extra time to just rest and relax!

Sunday:  Proffitt's Porch

Monday:  Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Rice and Caesar Salad

Tuesday:  Carnitas Enchiladas with Avocado and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday: Baked Beans with Sausage and Cornbread

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!