Meal Plan Monday #326

One week until Spring Break! And I'm staying pretty caught up on grading - it might be the first time ever...

Sunday:  Roasted Chili Mac-n-Cheese (One Pot? Not?) and Salad

Monday:  Easy Peasy Bean-n-Cheesey Quesadillas with Homemade Refried Beans, Avocado, Sour Cream, and Salsa/Hot Sauce

Tuesday:  Thai Curry Lentils with Jasmine Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Rice and Salad OR Diner's Choice - Loads of Leftovers

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #325

Two weeks until SPRING BREAK!!! These next two weeks will be busy, of course, but the countdown is on!!

Sunday:  Cheese Ravioli with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms

Monday:  Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes and Salad

Tuesday:  Darren's Fried Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Radishes, Carrots (Slaw?), Lime, and Avocados

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #324

February is always a wild ride - so many extra activities and commitments. It's flying by, but it is exhausting!

Sunday:  Roasted Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Eggplant with Asian-Inspired Garlic Sauce and Rice

Monday:  Darren's Hawaiian Chili

Tuesday:  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Cabbage-Carrot-Radish Slaw and Pepitas

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Rice and Slaw

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #323

Middle School Science Bowl is in the books for another year. East Central Middle School is headed to Washington, D.C. The field of teams was great this year! BUT... this weekend was not long enough because we volunteered all day on Saturday and then came home and crashed out until supper time. Probably worth it.

Sunday:  Super Bowl Snacks! Vegetarian Fajitas and Nachos

Monday:  Coconut Curry Lentils and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  White Beans with Pork and Cornbread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Sandwiches with Cabbage and Avocado and Sweet Potato Fries

Meal Plan Monday #322

It's going to be a busy week. My school is hosting a middle school Science Bowl regional on Saturday, and both Darren and I are volunteering. I'll have a lot of prep work to do at school, as well as getting ready for some big things with my students.

Sunday:  Japanese Curry Lentils and Rice

Monday:  Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Baby Lima Beans, and Fried Cabbage

Tuesday:  Eggplant, Bell Pepper, and Potato Stir Fry with Rice

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks with Salad

Friday:  MSSB Volunteer Dinner

Saturday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #321

We're looking ahead to a three day weekend! In the meantime, it's the usual grind. I'm testing some new vegetarian recipes and trying to incorporate quinoa so they are more filling. I don't like vegan cheese, so I'm sticking to the real deal.

Sunday:  Vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Casserole (real cheese) with Salad and Brazilian Cheese Bread

Monday:  Corn and Potato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Salad

Tuesday:  Breakfast for Supper! Sourdough Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches with Hashbrowns

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #320

Happy 2020! I have thoroughly enjoyed my two weeks off! I am not excited to go back to work, but I know I will enjoy seeing everyone once I get there. It's a new semester, so we've got a new schedule to get used to. I hope it doesn't take too long to adjust. I'm looking forward to teaching my favorite class this semester. I hope it goes well!

Sunday:  Sliced Baked Potatoes with Cheese, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Salad

Monday:  Cheesy Stuffed Peppers (I'm going to cook the spinach with onions and mushrooms) and Salad

Tuesday:  Vegetarian Peanut Noodles

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Quinoa Broccoli Bake, Salad, and Cheese Bread

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #319

Exam week is finally here! I'm looking forward to two weeks off and spending time with family and friends.

Sunday:  Cornbread Casserole - Pizza Style (Pepperoni, Sausage, Mozzarella, and Jalapenos)

Monday:  Tutorial Night Takeout! Now on Monday!

Tuesday:  Shortcut Japanese Curry with Rice

Wednesday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Faux Maque Choux and Rice

Thursday:  Vegetarian Peanut Noodles

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

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 #317

We had a nice Thanksgiving with good food and some relaxing times. We have the scraps/bone from a pork roast, so I'm going to make some beans this week. I'm pretty excited, and I hope they turn out how I am imagining them... we'll see.

Sunday:  Pineapple, Pepperoni, and Jalapeno Pizza with Salad

Monday:  Rumbledethumps with Skillet Green Beans

Tuesday:  White Beans with Pork, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread, and Roasted Cabbage

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Rice and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #315

We had a nice weekend watching Ole Miss rout the Aggies from New Mexico State. The weather was a little cold, but we had a great time!

Sunday:  Leftovers and Salad

Monday:  Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potatoes and Salad

Tuesday:  Goat Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries and Mandarin Oranges

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi with Faux Maque Choux

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #314

Cooler weather is here. I hope it stays. I'm excited about wearing sweaters and fleeces! I'm also excited about heartier dinners. 

Sunday:  Rumbledethumps and Salad

Monday:  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Toasted Pepitas and Avocado

Tuesday:  Corn and Potato Chowder topped with Bacon Bits, Cheese, and Crispy Red Peppers and Brazilian Cheese Bread 

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks, Rice, and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

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 #312

It's rec letter season, so I'm extra busy. I hope I can get everything done this week... We're still trying to eat less meat. Our goal is only one night a week of chicken, pork, or beef, plus one night of fish. Some weeks are better than others, and sometimes, you just need to satisfy a craving, like the jambalaya I made last week...

Sunday:  Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa with Goat Cheese, Browned Butter, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (like a deconstructed version of this ravioli dish)

Monday:  Chicken, Bean, and Cheese Quesadillas

Tuesday:  Black Beans and Rice with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Take Out

Thursday:  Blackened Mahi Mahi and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren'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 #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 #307

It's a short one this week...

Sunday:  Roasted Vegetable Orzotto

Monday:  Bacon-Brussels Sprout Pasta

Tuesday:  Turkey Sandwiches on Sourdough

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout!

Thursday:  Breakfast for Supper! Avocado Toast, Eggs, and Fruit

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #305

Another week... another meal plan. Here we go!

Sunday:  Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese with Salad

Monday:  Bean and Cheese Quesadillas

Tuesday:  Bacon Cheesy Baked Potatoes with Caesar Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Fried Corn Relish and Avocado over Rice

Friday:  Date Night! Lib's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #304

Aaaanndd... we're back! It has been a very busy summer for us, so I took off meal planning for a while. We were gone a lot, and it was often too hot to cook anyway. :)

We're still trying to eat less meat, so we're trying to limit the menu to one meat-heavy meal per week, with one fish option, and the rest vegetarian meals. I'm going to try making Mongolian beef sans beef. Since the sauce is what really makes the dish, I think it will turn out. We usually include broccoli and carrots in it, so I'm just going to up the veggies with cauliflower, bell pepper, and onions.

Sunday:  Darren's Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Monday:  Mongolian Vegetables over Rice

Tuesday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Salad

Wednesday:  Tutorial Night Takeout

Thursday:  Roasted Potato Fajita Tacos with Avocado and Corn Relish

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!

Meal Plan Monday #300

Wow! 300 meal plans! When we started this blog, I had big plans for all the things I was going to do - share my recipes, review recipes I found online, write about restaurant meals, post photos, and all sorts of things. I might not have done them all (or done any of them consistently), but this has been a great way for us to stay organized and minimize food waste.

Sunday:  Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Salad

Monday:  Mongolian Beef with Broccoli and Carrots, Edamame, and Jasmine Rice

Tuesday:  Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Assorted Spring Vegetables with Brazilian Cheese Bread

Wednesday:  Tutorial night Takeout!

Thursday:  Seared Tuna Steaks and Salad

Friday:  Date Night! Darren's Pick!