Menu Plan Monday, Labor Day
On my rare day off, Mike has to work. Figures. So the kids and I are enjoying a lazy summer day. I wish the week could continue in such a lazy manner, but my week at work promises something different than lazy.
Maybe I’ll aim for lazy cooking instead. 
Monday - Mexican chicken rice
Tuesday - Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps (from the latest Rachael Ray magazine)… We have to have something quick since I have to be at Eliza’s PTO meeting and Open House all evening.
Wednesday -chicken and yellow rice
Thursday -taco soup
Friday - I’m flying to New Orleans for a girls weekend, so I’m thinking I’ll put BBQ in the Crock-pot for Mike and the kids to have for dinner when they get back from dropping me at the airport.
Saturday/Sunday - Mike and the kids can eat leftover taco soup and BBQ while I’m gone. I’ll leave hot dogs and deli stuff for sandwiches.
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Menu Plan Monday - the first week of school edition
It’s a big week for us. Mike’s classes start again. Griff starts middle school, and Eliza starts kindergarten, which makes it a big week for the mama, too. We’re eating comfort food to ease the transition.
Sunday - burgers and fries from Five Guys - It’s the last day of summer vacation, so I let the kids choose.
Monday - Red Beans and Rice - One of Mike’s favorite comfort foods… Seems like the perfect thing to make for dinner for the first night of school, and it’s a traditional Louisiana Monday night meal.
Tuesday - Chicken Saltado - Mike and I had dinner last week at The Columbia where I had the most amazing Chicken Salteado. I did a search and found a recipe that I’m tweaking a bit. If it works, I’ll post the recipe.
Wednesday - Chel’s Cooking Class continues with roast beef, cheesy mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. I make an amazing carrot.
Thursday - Leftover RB&R
Friday - Leftover roast beef … on hoagie rolls melted with provolone.
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Menu Plan Monday - the anniversary edition
I get annoyed with making these lists, but I find that when I don’t, I end up leaving the grocery store with a mish-mash of ingredients that rarely yield a week’s worth of meals. And then, we end up eating out more than we’d anticipated, which doesn’t mesh well with Mike’s new frugality/pay everything off plan.
So here we go.
Sunday - pancakes for breakfast… burritos for lunch (everyone keeps raving about the Amy’s brand, so we’re gonna try them)… spaghetti and meatballs (I hate meatballs, but I’m thinking I can buy them pre-made and add them into my Ninja sauce)
Monday - chicken alfredo (with broccoli, of course)
Tuesday - loaded baked potatoes
Wednesday -brinner - My kids would eat breakfast for dinner every single night of the week if I’d let them. So here’s our weekly omlet night.
Thursday - IT’S OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY!! I ordered deep dish Chicago pizzas from the place I liked the best when we visited in July. We’re going to share anniversary pizza with the kids.
Friday - The cousins are coming to visit. I think we’ll start the weekend with chicken spaghetti, one of my favorites.
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Menu Plan Monday
As much as I love to eat out, I’m looking forward to some home cooking this week. We’re really horrible about eating dinner at the huge coffee table in front of the tv, and I want us to stop doing that, but it’s a real challenge now that the kids are accustomed to it. My goal is going to be for us to eat every dinner at the dining room table this week.
Sunday - BBQ chicken, mashed sweet potatoes and parmesean rolls
Monday - Chel’s Cooking Class meets again… BBQ chicken pizza (leftover chicken from Sunday evening)
Tuesday - Sausage and Pepper Pasta with turkey smoked sausage and three colors of bell peppers
Wednesday - pork tacos with groovy toppings (from the Food Network magazine)
Thursday - chicken panini and cucumber salad
Friday - leftover pork tacos
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menu plan monday
We just got back from the beach, and I’m worn out. We’ve had a fabulous July, but it’s been exhausting. I’m thinking way easy foods this week. We’ll supplement the main dish with whatever is fresh at the outdoor market each day.
Sunday - pizza casserole … with ice cream sundaes for dinner since it’s National Ice Cream Day
Monday -chicken sandwiches
Tuesday - leftover pizza casserole
Wednesday - omlets and biscuits
Thursday -chicken and couscous salad
Friday - pizza (and a movie on the sofa… come on, it’s Friday!!)
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