Meal Plan Monday #284

How are you boo-ing?! This week is shaping up to be another busy one. Halloween is Wednesday, and there are lots of after school activities. Happy Halloween!

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

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Sausage

Tuesday:  Corn and Potato Chowder with Biscuits

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Chicken Philly Crescent Pockets and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #219

It's almost Easter! I'm looking forward to a short week. I could use a long weekend to catch up! I'm having some friends over Monday for dinner, so I'm making lasagne to feed a crowd. I'm actually making it Sunday, then I'll put it in the oven when I get home from work on Monday, and it'll be ready for dinner!

Sunday:  Fish Tacos and Fruit Salad

Monday:  Lasagna Primavera with Caesar Salad and Brown Sugar Pound Cake

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice with Egg Rolls

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Cast Iron Seared Steak, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #202

Hooray! I get a week off for Thanksgiving. I'm going to try to get caught up on grading and finish writing recommendation letters for my students applying to college. It's going to be busy, but I'm also looking forward to some R&R.

Sunday:  Baked Chicken and Rice with Roasted Brussels Sprouts  and Pretzel Rolls

Monday:  Chicken (#2) Quesadillas with Refried Beans and Avocado

Tuesday:  Cast Iron Seared Steak, Baked Potatoes, and Salad

Wednesday:  Oven Broiled Sandwiches and Chips

Thursday:  Thanksgiving Dinner!

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 #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 #158

We're back to work after a week off for Thanksgiving break, and a whirlwind visit to see family and friends on the west coast. But the countdown is on to exams and Christmas break!

Sunday:  Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya with Pretzel Rolls and Salad

Monday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Spinach Salad

Tuesday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks, Scalloped Potatoes, and Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Chicken (#2) and Cheese Quesadillas with Refried Beans

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #146

Another week, another meal plan.

Sunday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks and Twice Baked Potatoes

Monday:  Ravioli with Sautéed Bell Pepper and Onion

Tuesday:  Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Caesar Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #142

When we moved into our new house last month, we knew we would have to buy a refrigerator. What we didn't know, is that the doorways in this house are so narrow, that many refrigerators won't fit! We didn't know that until they came to deliver the first refrigerator and couldn't get it in the kitchen. So we had to order a different refrigerator, which took 3 weeks to arrive... It finally came on Friday, so instead of semi-homemade meals and daily or every-other-day grocery trips, we can get back to meal planning and grocery shopping once a week! Hooray!!

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

Monday:  Cheese Tortellini with Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach, and Basil (meatless, but similar to these)

Tuesday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Avocado, and Lime and Refried Beans

Wednesday:  Crockpot Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fries, and Baked Beans

Thursday:  Pita Pizzas with Pepperoni, Sausage, & Veggies and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick! and Lib's Parents in town!

Meal Plan Monday #139

Summertime and the livin' is easy! I'm going to work some in my lab this week and on my syllabuses for next year, but I'm kind of taking it easy! I hope you're enjoying your summer!

Sunday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks with Broccoli-Cheese Baked Potatoes and Caesar Salad

Monday:  Ravioli Primavera with Carrots, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash (inspired by PW)

Tuesday:  Pepperoni, Salami, Mushroom, and Pepper Pizza

Wednesday:  Chicken and Portabella Mushroom Fajitas

Thursday:  Cajun-Spiced Tillapia with Rice and Fresh Boiled Corn

Friday:  Date Night! Darren'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 #116

Thanksgiving is over, and we have lots of turkey left over. College football's biggest weekend is over, and both of my teams (Ole Miss and Mizzou) came out on top! It was a great weekend with family!

Sunday:  Turkey and Sausage Jambalaya and Salad

Monday:  Meatless Monday! Black Bean Quesadillas with Grilled Peppers & Onions and Cheese

Tuesday:  Cornbread Skillet Casserole

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take Out!

Thursday:  Cast Iron Steaks and Sweet Potato Fries

Friday:  Date Night! Lib'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 #82

This week should be a regular work week for both of us. The weather is nice, and days are getting longer, so I'm hoping we'll be able to get back to using the grill in a few more weeks. Until then...

Sunday:  Potato, Spinach, and Gouda Quiche with Bacon

Monday:  Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and Salad

Tuesday:  Darren's Chicken Enchiladas 

Wednesday:  Crock Pot Potato Soup with Pretzel Rolls

Thursday:  Cast-Iron Seared Steaks with Broccoli

Friday:  Date Night! Michael's Birthday Party!

Meal Plan Monday #73

Sunday:  Macaroni and Cheese Throwdown

Monday:  Chicken Quesadillas with Refried Beans

Tuesday:  Cast Iron Seared Steaks, Salad, and Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday:  High School Preview Night and Raising Cane's

Thursday:  Bacon Cheeseburger Hashbrowns with Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Saturday:  The Last AZ Ole Miss Club Watch Party of the season

Meal Plan Monday #70

Fall is slowly arriving in the desert. When we go out running in the mornings, it is nice and cool. By the time I head out for work, it has already begun to warm up. Still, cooler evenings make for heartier dinners, so we're going to have an increasing amount of foods that require the oven, now that it's not so dang hot!

Sunday:  Chef Salads with Ham and Turkey

Monday:  Cajun-Style Jambalaya with Spinach Salad

Tuesday:  Seared Steak with Crash Potatoes and Salad

Wednesday:  TJ's Tarte with Salad

Thursday:  Darren's Enchiladas & Halloween!

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #68

It's fall break here, but I'll be plenty busy trying to take care of those tasks that I never seem to have enough time for while school is in session - taking my car in for service, spending a day at the outlet mall, having lunch with friends...

Sunday: Chipotle-Lime Broiled Salmon with Broccoli and Rice

Monday: Cajun-Style Jambalaya with Salad and Pretzel Rolls

Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas with Refried Beans

Wednesday: TJ's Tartes and Salad

Thursday: Bulgogi-Marinated Sirloin Steaks and Orzo with Spinach and Parmesan

Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #65

We've found some really great sales at Fry's lately. Recently, they've had chicken and ribs on sale buy one get two free. That is a deal too good to pass up! We've got the ribs stashed in the freezer, and we're planning to cook those up on a Saturday when we have lots of time to do a good job with them.

Sunday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Avocado

Monday:  Black Beans and Rice with Biscuits

Tuesday:  Chicken Quesadillas with Guacamole and Fried Corn

Wednesday:  Seared Steak with Salad and Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Thursday:  Breakfast for Dinner!

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #56

This week, I am going to visit my best friend for a few days. Darren will have to feed himself, which probably means lots of spaghetti, tuna salad, and egg dishes.

Sunday: Tacos and a Concert

Monday: Steaks with Salad and Grilled Vegetables

Tuesday:  Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Wednesday: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos

Thursday: D-bomb's Tuna Melts

Friday: Los Reyes de la Torta as seen on Man v. Food

Meal Plan Monday #36

Sunday: Ham and Chipotle Cheddar Quiche

Monday: Ham Steak with Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cornbread

Tuesday: Take-out Pizza and Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Mandarin Oranges (Lib's Birthday!)

Wednesday: Baked Beans and Hamburger with Sweet Potato Fries and Cornbread

Thursday: Seared Steak with Salad and Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Valentine's Day!)

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Saturday: Lib's Birthday Party!

Meal Plan Monday #22

As far as I know, neither of us has any after work commitments this week, so we can eat whatever we choose every night without worrying about time as much.

Sunday: Chipotle-Lime Glazed Salmon with Roasted Potatoes

Monday: Seared Steaks and Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Tuesday: Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake

Wednesday: Oven Sandwiches and Salad

Thursday: Chicken Quesadillas with Black Beans and Guacamole

Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick!