Sunday, December 30, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Still having to find creative ways to use up leftovers- like the havarti from my cheese tray and the huge bags of potatoes......Did pretty good last week though!

Sunday: Pork Stir Fry, rice, eggrolls

Monday: New Year's Eve: Depending on plans:
Option 1: Breakfast for dinner, eggs and toast, then going to friends for apps, dessert and games
Option 2:Crab Legs, fingerling potatoes, salad

Tuesday: New Year's Day: Also depending on plans above.
Option 1: Crab Legs, fingerling potatoes, salad
Option 2: Turkey Dinner

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Ham and Bean Soup in the crock pot, rolls

Thursday: Scott cooks.Tacos

Friday: Pizza Night

Saturday: Havarti Ham and Cheesy Potatoes, vegies

Sunday, December 16, 2012

menu plan monday for 2 weeks....

sunday: pulled pork, mashed potatoes, carrots

monday: breakfast for dinner: eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, toast

tuesday: bacon and parm pasta, garlic bread, salad

wednesday: scott cooks. taco bake, salad

thursday: choir concert, scott "cooks". chili in the crockpot

friday: pizza night

saturday: the 4 days of christmas begins!. The boys and I are visiting the (great) grandparents, scott is working for part of the day... take-out

sunday: christmas with my family

monday: quiet christmas eve, church with my parents

tuesday: christmas with scott's family- I'm cooking prime rib, baked potatoes, salad, rolls

wednesday: back to work and school. scott cooks. i'm thinking pizza night gets bumped here.

thursday: scott cooks. TBD

Monday, December 3, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Steak, baked potato, green beans, bread

Monday: Breakfast for Dinner: Waffles?

Tuesday: Enchiladas, salad

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Baked sweet and sour chicken (adding peppers), rice, pineapple

Thursday: Scott "cooks". Steak and potato soup in the crockpot, rolls from the freezer

Friday: Pizza, salad

Saturday: My best friend's daughter's birthday party.... Boys are on their own. Lasagna from the freezer, breadsticks, salad

Monday, November 26, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots

Monday: Smoky Sweet Potato and Chicken Stoup, rolls

Tuesday: Buffalo Chicken Wraps, sweet potato fries, fruit salad

Wednesday: Kids Cook Night. Red Beans and Rice, bread, salad

Thursday: Scott cooks. Crock pot roast beef sandwiches, chips, vegies

Friday: Happy Birthday Scott. Dinner out.

Saturday: Pizza night, salad

Monday, November 19, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Chicken with Boursin cheese, roasted potatoes, carrots

Monday: Jake has Nordic ski pizza and waxing party so the rest of us are having pulled pork sandwiches, chips and fruit salad

Tuesday: Scott cooks. Lemon pepper tilapia, rice, vegies

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Steak Fajitas, chips and salsa

Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Waddle 5K in the morning, lunch at mom and dad's (cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes), dinner at sister-in-laws (rolls, cranberry sauce, non-pumpkin dessert)

Friday: Pizza night

Saturday: Lasagna bowls, breadsticks, salad

Monday, November 12, 2012

menu plan monday

Sunday: Parchment baked fish, rice, steamed vegies (this was booted)

Monday: Breakfast for dinner. Omelets with potatoes and cheese, toast, fruit

Tuesday: Dentist day- probably soup in case our teeth are sore.... chicken noodle?

Wednesday: Boys cook. Korean-style chicken bowls, egg rolls (They did great)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Hotdish, green beans

Friday: Pizza night

Saturday: I'm at girls night, chili in the crockpot? Lasagna from the freezer?

Monday, November 5, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Chicken thighs, rice, roasted broccoli, grapes

Monday: Birthday dinner out with parents-

Tuesday: Fish, roasted potatoes, vegies

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Chicken fajitas, chips and guac

Thursday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic breadsticks, salad

Friday: Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Cajun meatloaf patties, mashed potatoes, green beans

Monday, October 29, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots

monday: breakfast for dinner: eggs, hashbrowns, toast, fruit

tuesday: butternut squash risotto,  salad

wednesday: Scott cooks. Happy Halloween! tacos, chips and salsa

thursday: Scott cooks. Spicy ravioli with pesto, garlic breadsticks, salad

friday: pizza night

saturday: Saturday night steak night at the parents....

Monday, October 22, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

sunday: stuffed shells, garlic bread, salad

monday: philly cheesesteak sloppy joes, chips, fruit salad

tuesday: breakfast for dinner: biscuits and gravy, fruit

wednesday: pulled pork, mashed potatoes, vegies

thurday: tator tot hotdish, green beans

friday: pizza, salad

saturday: TBD- I need some inspiration!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork tenderloin, spaghetti squash, beer bread, green beans

Monday: Chili

Tuesday: SW chicken alfredo lasagna, breadsticks, salad

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Korean Beef, rice, eggrolls, broccoli

Thursday: No School. Lunch: Macaroni and cheese. Dinner: Scott cooks. Fish (Tilapia) and chips (oven fries), salad

Friday: No School. Lunch: Chicken nuggets and fries, Dinner:  Pizza Night

Saturday: I'm out with friends.... Girls Night! Maybe Scott will want to make something with his dad's venison? I can't eat the stuff..... but they can!

Sunday, September 23, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: Buffalo chicken pizza, salad

monday: Chimmichurri Steak Sandwiches, oven fries, fruit

tuesday: Scott cooks. baked potato soup in the crockpot, rolls

wednesday: Scott cooks. Breakfast for Dinner.

thursday: Scott cooks. Hotdogs/brats, beans, chips

friday: Pizza night? chicken?

saturday: Grandma;s Birthday Party

Sunday, September 16, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: grilled chicken and pepper kabobs with spicy sweet chili sauce ( my friend Amanda had given be some burning bush peppers last week- It scared me with what to do with them because I have only ever had habeneros in jerk chicken... so, instead of a salsa, I made a sweet chili sauce with them and we used it for a dip... it made enough for 2 dinners so we are having the other batch this week), rice and eggrolls

monday: breakfast for dinner. Chive and cheddar frittata with home fries, fruit

tuesday: scott "cooks". Crockpot beef stew, bread

wednesday: scott cooks. Baked Potato bar, salad, fruit

thursday: scott "cooks". Crab Alfredo Pasta with breadsticks, salad

friday: pizza night! Can I push my luck and make a roasted potato, rosemary and goat cheese flatbread? that could be 3 potential vegie days this week? Will Scott and the boys notice?

saturday: roasted chicken with lemon and herb butter, roasted potatoes, carrots


Can you tell by my menu that potatoes were on sale BOGO last week?

Sunday, September 9, 2012

menu plan monday

Sometimes events dictate an easy week of cooking.... and sometimes that makes me a little sad that I don't have time to try all the new recipes that I've pinned.....

Sunday: Key West Chicken,, Vegie Kabobs, rice

Monday: Easy Night. School Board meeting. Hotdogs, beans, fruit salad

Tuesday: Beef pho.

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Grilled pork tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans

Thursday: Scott cooks. Jakes CC meet. Open House for new office. Leftovers, eggs and toast or grilled cheese and tomato soup

Friday: Pizza night. Buffalo chicken pizza, salad

Saturday: Scott cooks. Otsego Festival. Pasta, salad, garlic breadsticks

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Scott's best friend Jerry gave us some poblanos and jalapenos from his CSA basket. Apparently, they were too spicy for him and his family...so they will be making an appearance this week in several dishes. Scott's dad is going to the hospital this week for his 2nd hip surgery so he is no longer eating with us.

Sunday: roast chicken, baby new potatoes, corn

Monday: Poblano and Corn Lasagna, watermelon

Tuesday: Scott cooks. Chicken Fajitas with poblanos and peppers, watermelon

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Red beans and rice, vienna bread,

Thursday: Scott cooks. Jake's Cross Country meet. Easy cooking. Hotdogs, beans, chips

Friday: Pizza, salad

Saturday: Two sauce lasagna bowls, vienna bread salad

Sunday, August 26, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: Renaissance Festival- how many non-historically accurate, bad for me foods can I eat today?

monday: lunch: pizza
dinner: Jake's first cross country meet, shredded BBQ pork sandwiches, chips, melon, vegies

tuesday: lunch: fish and chips
dinner: New Orleans style shimp en papillote, rice, salad

wednesday: lunch: raviolis
dinner: Open House. chili, scoops

thursday: lunch: sandwiches, chips, vegies
dinner: pasta, salad, garlic bread

friday: lunch: buffalo chicken wraps, fries, vegies
dinner: asian style steak pizza, salad

saturday: lunch: mac and cheese, vegies
dinner: chicken, potatoes, green beans

Sunday, August 19, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: lunch: hotdogs, chips, fruit salad
dinner: risotto with corn, roasted peppers and pepperjack cheese, corn muffins, melon, pretty good recipe- though it needed some crunch factor- the texture was kind of blah...

monday: lunch: sandwiches, chips, vegies
dinner: bbq chicken, grilled potato packets, corn, melon

tuesday: lunch: buffalo chicken wraps, vegies
dinner: Shredded pork, mashed potatoes, green beans

wednesday: lunch: taquitos, fruit
dinner: scott cooks. spaghetti, garlic bread, salad

thursday: lunch pizza
dinner: scott. cooks. stuffed peppers, (though we are adding a little ground pork per scotts request), salad, melon

friday: lunch: chicken nuggets, fries
dinner: pizza night, salad (too hot to start the oven so I grilled some pork chops- made a cheater bag of idaho mashed potatoes, watermelon and salad)

saturday: lunch: raviolis
dinner: roast chicken, baby new potatoes, carrots (once again too hot to roast in the oven.... and my mom delivered me a ton of cherry tomatoes again so I used the leftover sausage from spaghetti night and made a quick pasta with the tomatoes, sausage, and lots of garlic! I'm thinking with the rest of the tomatoes that I will oven roast them and make "sun-dried" tomatoes....

Monday, August 13, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: lunch: quesadillas, melon
dinner: bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, berries

monday: lunch: sandwiches, chips, vegies
dinner: vietnamese noodle salad (with shrimp)- sort of like a spring rolls without the roll! melon

tuesday: lunch: buffalo chicken wraps, chips, vegies
dinner: taco monkey bread, lettuce, chips/guac

wednesday: lunch: pizza
dinner: scott cooks. crockpot orange chicken with stirfry vegies, rice, eggrolls

thursday: lunch: chicken nuggets, fries
dinner: scott cooks. steak, potatoes, salad

friday: lunch: sandwiches, chips, vegies
dinner: pizza night, salad

saturday: lunch: kids' choice
dinner: pasta with white ragu, garlic bread, salad

Monday, August 6, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Lunch: Taquitos, grapes
              Dinner: Pesto Pasta with sausage and garden cherry tomatoes, bread, salad

Monday: Lunch: Kids choice
              Dinner: At parents- I'm bringing fruit

Tuesday: Lunch: Thai beef cabbage cups, fruit
              Dinner: Night to Unite with neighbors, hotdogs, chips

Wednesday: Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, vegies
              Dinner: Scott cooks. Beef and Jalapeno sausages, mac and cheese, salad

Thursday: Lunch: Chicken nuggets, fries, vegies
              Dinner: Scott cooks. Turkey Dinner casserole, green beans

Friday: Lunch: Leftovers
              Dinner: Pizza, salad

Saturday: Lunch: Kids' choice
              Dinner: Buffalo chicken wings, sweet potato wedges, fruit, green beans

Monday, July 30, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday:Lunch: pizza grilled cheese, chips, vegies
Dinner: Pasta with sausage and cherry tomatoes, salad, garlic bread

Monday: Lunch: Ravioli, vegies
Dinner: Breakfast for Dinner. Eggs? fruit

Tuesday: Lunch: taquitos, fruit
Dinner: Chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad

Wednesday: Lunch: Pizza
Dinner: Steak, baked potato, salad

Thursday: Lunch: Chicken nuggets and fries
Dinner: Tacos, fruit

Friday: sandwiches, chips, vegies
Dinner: Pizza Salad

Saturday: Lunch: Kids choice
Dinner: TBD-

Monday, July 23, 2012

menu plan monday

Sunday: Lunch: chicken nuggets and fries
Dinner: Boursin chicken,baby new potatoes, green beans

Monday: Lunch: kids choice
Dinner: Breakfast for dinner. Eggs, hashbrowns, toast

Tuesday: Lunch: Chicken quesadillas
Dinner: Ravioli with pesto, garlic bread, salad

Wednesday: Lunch: pizza
Dinner: Salmon, rice, peas

Thursday: Lunch: buffalo chicken wraps, chips, vegies
Dinner; Grilled cheese and tomato-basil soup

Friday: Lunch: Fish sticks and fries
Dinner: Pizza night, salad

Saturday: Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Something in the crockpot as I am at my 20 year reunion!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Menu plan Monday

Sunday: Lunch: Quesadillas, peppers
Dinner: Brisket, mashed potatoes, carrots

Monday: Lunch: Kids Choice
Dinner; Breakfast for Dinner: Puff Puff Pancake, fruit

Tuesday: At the Lake with Wenda and James

Wednesday: Lunch: Mac and Cheese, cucumbers
Dinner: Scott cooks. Tacos, fruit

Thursday: Lunch Pizza
Dinner: Scott cooks. Ham and Cheesy potatoes, green beans

Friday: Lunch Sandwiches, chips, vegies
Dinner: Friday Night Pizza night

Saturday: Lunch Kids choice
Dinner; Chicken breasts with lemon herb pan sauce, rice, salad

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Lunch:TBD
              Dinner: Chicken thighs, roasted baby potatoes, sweet corn, salad
Monday: Lunch: Kids' Choice, probably ravioli's
              Dinner: Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday: Lunch: Hotdogs, fries and fruit
              Dinner: Chicken fajitas, chips and salsa
Wednesday: Lunch: pizza
              Dinner: Scott cooks. turkey dinner hotdish, green beans
Thursday: Lunch: Chicken nuggets, fries, peppers
              Dinner: Scott cooks. burgers, beans, chips, fruit salad
Friday: Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, vegies
              Dinner: Pizza, salad
Saturday: Lunch: Kids' Choice
              Dinner: Family BBQ at sister-in-laws

Monday, July 2, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: Lunch: Out while boating
             Dinner: Out at friends (bringing chocolate chip cookie cheesecakes)
monday: Lunch: hotdogs, chips
             Dinner: I'm going out for a girls night, Scott and boys are eating pork chips, rice and green beans
tuesday: Lunch: taquitos
              Dinner: Drew's birthday: dave and busters
wednesday: Happy 4th! Lunch: brunch
              Dinner: Steaks (with chimichurri sauce- my herbs are growing like crazy with all the heat!), potatoes, melon
thursday: Back to work.... Lunch: Pizza
             Dinner: Scott cooks. spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
friday: Lunch: chicken nuggets and fries
             Dinner: Friday Night Pizza Night, salad
saturday: lunch: kids' choice
             Dinner: Chicken stir fry, rice, eggrolls

Monday, June 25, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: lunch: fish sticks, chips, peppers, oranges
             dinner: BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, coleslaw

monday: lunch: kids' choice
              dinner: pasta? (Jake has CC run from 6-7.... )

tuesday: lunch: grilled cheese and tomato soup
              dinner: turkey enchiladas, fruit, chips and guac

wednesday: lunch: pizza
              dinner: Scott cooks. Ham and bean soup (or pasta from monday)

thursday: lunch: ravioli
              dinner: Scott cooks. swedish meatballs, rice, green beans

friday: lunch: chicken nuggest and fries
             dinner: pizza night

saturday: lunch: kids' choice
             dinner: tbd

Sunday, June 17, 2012

menu plan monday

Sunday: Lunch: Hotdogs, chips, fruit
             Dinner: At Parents (I'm bringing the salad maybe this strawberry spinach one or this one with peaches?)

Monday: Lunch: Kids choice
              Dinner: Breakfast for Dinner.

Tuesday: Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Wraps, fruit, vegies
              Dinner: Firecracker pork tenderloin (Homemade "BBQ" sauce: apricot preserves, hot sauce), sweet potato fries, carrots

Wednesday: Lunch: Pizza
              Dinner: My Birthday Dinner at Benihana's (ummmm sushi and hibachi.....)

Thursday: Lunch: fish sticks, fries and vegies
              Dinner: Scott cooks. Tacos, grapes, chips and salsa

Friday: Lunch: grilled cheese and tomato soup
              Dinner: Friday Night Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Lunch: Kids Choice
              Dinner: Pasta TBD

Sunday, June 10, 2012

menu plan monday

Kids are off school now, so I need to also plan lunches:

Sunday: Lunch: sandwiches, chips, melon
              Dinner: stir fry, rice (High of 95 today- avoiding the oven)

Monday: Lunch: Kids Choice. Pizza or Raviolios, peppers
                Dinner: Turkey Wild Rice Soup, rolls

Tuesday: Berry Picking
                Lunch: Sandwiches, chips, berries
                Dinner: Chicken Marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans

Wednesday: Scott cooks.
               Lunch: Pizza
               Dinner: Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, english muffins, berries

Thursday: Scott cooks.
               Lunch: Mac and Cheese, vegies
               Dinner: Brats, chips, beans, fruit salad

Friday: Lunch: Chicken Nuggets and fries
             Dinner: Pizza, salad

Saturday: Lunch: Kids Choice, Pizza or Raviolios, cucumbers
             Dinner: Ham, Cheesy potatoes, green beans

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Beef Roast, carrots, potatoes

Monday: Jalapeno popper mac and cheese, fruit

Tuesday: Breakfast for Dinner: Jake's request. Sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad

Thursday: Scott cooks. Salmon, Rice, Green beans

Friday: Pizza, salad

Saturday: Pork Stir Fry, egg rolls, rice

Monday, May 28, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Turkey Dinner (my last one from my Thanksgiving stock up): Roast Turkey with garlic sage butter, stuffing, green beans, rolls

Monday: Memorial Day: Greek Grilled Chicken and Vegetables, homemade pitas, fruit

Tuesday: I'm working this week so Scott cooks.Breakfast for Dinner- Egg Sandwiches with garlicky swiss chard (though I think I will use the Kale from my zuppa toscana)

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Steak Fajitas, fruit (Grillmates has a new Mexican Fiesta Marinade that I really like - If I'm cooking, I usually make up my own spice rubs and marinades, but for Scott I need something easy- this definitely fits the bill!)

Thursday: Scott cooks. Band Concert Turkey Noodle Soup, rolls

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night, salad

Saturday:  Sweet and Sour Pork Stir Fry, Rice, eggrolls  Changed to this Chicken Taco recipe with Kale and Salsa Verde, watermelon

Last week I made an awesome no bake cheesecake- I picked up some boxes of jello pudding on sale- one of which was an oreo flavor- mixed with 2 packages of softened cream cheese and a little cold milk, folded in a half carton of cool whip and some extra crushed oreos and put into an oreo crust...YUM!

Monday, May 21, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: roast greek chicken, rolls, salad, berries

monday: puff puff pancake, berries

tuesday: pasta with pesto and grilled shrimp, salad, garlic bread (last pesto from the freezer)

wednesday: scott cooks: grilled cheese with homemade tomato-basil soup (last one from the freezer)

thursday: scott cooks: pork chops, mashed potatoes, green beans

friday: friday night pizza night, salad

saturday: zuppa toscana, bread

Monday, May 14, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: mom's off/ boys cook. grilled brats, beans, coleslaw and fruit salad

monday: breakfast for dinner: eggs, hashbrowns, bacon and fruit

tuesday: beef pho

wednesday: jake's last track meet (he'll be hungry)/ scott cooks. Beef and Bean Tacos, chips, salsa, grapes

thursday: scott cooks. hotdish, green beans

friday: anniversary. kid's pizza, mom and dad date

saturday: greek chicken, quinoa salad, salad (bumped for saturday night steak night at my parents)

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Cajun Chicken Pasta, French bread, salad - score! i may have used a little too much spice...it was pretty hot but it was tasty!

Monday: Buffalo chicken wraps, chips, fruit, vegie crudite

Tuesday:Pork Tenderloin Saltimbocca, rice, asparagus - other than the asparagus that scott always complains about- a major winner with this recipe!

Wednesday: Take-out. Jake has a track meet and with Scott and I both going, let's face it- neither of us will want to be cooking at 7 pm....

Thursday: Scott cooks. Grill Night. Burgers, beans, fruit salad, chips

Friday: Pizza Night (Nacho Pizza), salad- sadly, not a very flavorful recipe...

Saturday: Prime Rib (Leftover rack frozen in freezer from Christmas), loaded potatoes, salad

Saturday, April 28, 2012

menu plan monday

I wonder if I am low on potassium and vitamin C- I seem to have a lot of potato and peppers this week.....

sunday: maple mustard chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, peppers and onions, salad

monday: baked potato bar (chili, broc and cheese, bacon), salad

tuesday: BBQ sandwiches (leftover meat in the freezer from the pulled pork a few weeks ago), oven fries, grapes, vegies

wednesday: Scott cooks. chicken fajitas, chips and salsa, grapes

thursday: Scott cooks. tator tot hotdish, mixed vegies

friday: Friday Night Pizza Night: Thai chicken pizza, sliced cucumbers/peppers

saturday: cajun chicken pasta, rolls

Sunday, April 22, 2012

menu plan monday

Sunday: Brisket, mashed potatoes, green beans

Monday: Breakfast for dinner: Eggs, hashbrowns, english muffins, fruit

Tuesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Pork chops with mushroom gravy, rice, peas

Thursday: Scott cooks. Ham and potato soup, rolls

Friday: Pizza night, salad

Saturday: Burgers, beans, melon, grilled vegies

Monday, April 16, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Picking up parents at airport over the dinner hour- Pulled pork in the crock pot, freezer mashed potatoes in the oven, can of green beans- Scott should be able to pull dinner together in 5 minutes after getting home!

Monday: Scott's out with friends. Breakfast for Dinner- Egg sandwiches or puff puff pancakes- Kids choice, fruit

Tuesday: I'm working. Scott cooks. Turkey Casserole (with leftover mashed potatoes from Sunday and Turkey from the freezer, green beans

Wednesday: Scott's Request- Two Sauce Lasagna Bowls, garlic breadsticks, salad

Thursday: Scott cooks. Pork Chops in creamy mushroom sauce, rice, peas ( I realized that I didn't have pork chops in the freezer as I first thought so this was skipped and we pulled out some chicken breasts, marinated with a mexican marinade packet that I had in the cupboard and served with cilantro rice and vegies)

Friday: Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Drew's request- Buffalo Chicken sandwiches- sweet potato fries- salad

Jake starts Track this week- so I am sure there will be no leftovers! ( and there really wasn't much!)

Monday, April 9, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Easter Brunch at my parent's, Easter Dinner at my sis-in-law's... I am in charge of dessert for both- planning on these lovely bite size treats: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites, Twix Cheesecake Bites, Cadbury Cream Cookie Cups, and Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs- Dipped in White Chocolate! I love the bite size treats- no extra dishes needed! Who wants to do more dishes after eating dinner?
Updates: Cheesecake bites rocked! and the homemade eggs where just as good as the storebought- actually better because they were prettier! Cookie cups were way too sweet- they tasted like the eggs, but just too sweet too eat a whole one- probably could try again using a mini muffin tin!
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner: Eggs, Hashbrowns, Bacon, Fruit

Tuesday: Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter, Rice, asparagus

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Lasagna (from the freezer), garlic bread,salad

Thursday:Scott cooks. Oven Baked Chili dogs, fries, fruit salad

Friday: Pizza Night, salad

Saturday: Beef Pho



Sunday, April 1, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

sunday: turkey dinner: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls

monday: fettucini with alfredo sauce, garlic bread, salad (I may had some sun dried tomatoes to the sauce.... or I could go cajun style and add some spicy grilled chicken or shrimp???)

tuesday: BBQ pork ribs, potato wedges, vegies

wednesday: Scott "cooks" (really he just has to add the noodles). Turkey noodle soup, rolls

thursday: Scott cooks. taco salad, fruit

friday: TBD- I know Scott would love to have some chicken with boursin sauce, but I think I will be potatoed out for the week so maybe a stir fry?

saturday: friday night pizza night (scott's off on sunday for easter so I don't have to worry about leftovers for his work meal.....)

Sunday, March 25, 2012

menu plan monday

sunday: crock pot pulled pork sandwiches, potatoes, carrots, melon

monday: breakfast for dinner; scrambled eggs, sausage and gravy over biscuits, melon

tuesday: garlic shrimp pasta with peppers, onions and feta, garlic bread, salad

wednesday: scott cooks. pulled pork lettuce wraps, egg rolls, pineapple

thursday: scott cooks. ham and cheesy potatoes, green beans

friday: pizza night, salad

saturday: oven baked lemon chicken, rice, asparagus

Sunday, March 18, 2012

menu plan monday

3 scott cooks this week- I must be spoiled (or just working at the other office)...

sunday: chili beef stir-fry, rice, eggrolls

monday; breakfast for dinner- omelets, fruit

tuesday: scott cooks. lasagna (from the freezer), garlic bread, salad

wednesday: scott cooks. BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes, carrots

thursday: scott cooks. tacos, fruit

friday: pizza night, salad

saturday:  turkey fritters with chipotle mayonnaise, oven fries, green beans

Sunday, March 11, 2012

menu plan monday

I got an email this week from Jeff and Sally (our CSA farmers)- after last summer's eventful trip to the ER for Scott, I found out that the over-abundance of certain vegetables could have been a contributing factor. Since the certain vegies were a big part of our CSA, we made a decision, therefore, to not sign up again this year and see if we can avoid further complications. I am going to try to grow some additional things myself (last year, I did some cherry tomatoes, leaf lettuce, jalapenos and green peppers, and of course the herbs- this year, I am thinking I will try to add some peas, green beans and  maybe 1 okra plant for me- if I can keep the rabbits away....101 market typically has great romas for making spaghetti sauce and salsa, zucchini and of course corn)

sunday: sweet and sour chicken, rice, egg rolls
monday: breakfast for dinner: eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit
tuesday: chicken, chorizo and tortilla soup (though I am using leftover turkey from the freezer)
wednesday: scott cooks. Bean and chorizo burritos (with some vegies added), fruit, salad
thursday: scott cooks. swedish meatballs, rice, green beans
friday: pizza night for the kids / Dinner out for adults
saturday: TBD-

Monday, March 5, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, eggrolls (due to a clogged sink in the kitchen, we actually went out here until scott could fix it!)
Monday: Ham and bean soup, homemade rolls (this became frozen pizza- no dishes needed)
Tuesday: Shrimp and pasta, breadsticks, salad (Sink fixed- so we had the ham and bean soup here)
Wednesday:Salmon, rice, vegies
Thursday: Leftover turkey dinner casserole, green beans
Friday: Pizza Night, salad
Saturday: Saturday Night Steak Night, potatoes, vegies (I actually made steak sandwiches with sauteed peppers and onions and a little provolone cheese on top, homemade baked beans with the extra beans that I didn't need for the soup and fruit salad)

Monday, February 27, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Turkey Dinner bumped from Saturday due to the turkey still feeling a tad frozen
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Beef Pho
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Ravioli with pesto(from the freezer) sauce, garlic bread, salad
Thursday; Scott cooks. Chili (from the freezer), chips, fruit
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Chicken Stir fry, egg rolls

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Ham, cheesy potatoes, asparagus, rolls

Monday: Scott's out with friends, Puff Puff Pancake for me and the boys, fruit smoothies

Tuesday: Happy Mardi Gras! Red bean and rice, salad, bread

Wednesday: Scott cooks. Stir Fry, egg rolls

Thursday: Scott cooks. Tator Tot Casserole, green beans

Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night, Salad

Saturday: Turkey Dinner: Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegie, rolls

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Pork tenderloin with spicy apricot glaze, smashed yukon gold potatoes, carrots, corn bread
Monday: Leftover Lasagna, garlic bread salad
Tuesday: Out
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Vegetable Beef soup (with leftover prime rib), rolls
Thursday: Scott cooks. Tacos, fruit
Friday: Pizza night
Saturday: Chicken stir fry, egg rolls, rice

Monday, January 9, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Havarti Ham and potatoes, green beans, rolls
Monday: Shrimp stir-fry, rice, egg rolls
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas, Fruit, Chips and Salsa
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Beef stew, rolls
Thursday: Scott cooks. Lasagna, garlic bread, salad
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Christmas Prime Rib (from the freezer), mashed potatoes, vegies

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Menu Plan Monday

Sunday: Pork roast with rosemary and garlic, carrots, acorn squash
Monday: Turkey and black bean enchiladas, salad
Tuesday: Greek chicken thighs, quinoa, vegies
Wednesday: Scott cooks. Breakfast for Dinner- TBD
Thursday: Scott cooks. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
Friday: Pizza Night
Saturday: Ham and Havarti potatoes, green beans