MEAL PLAN MONDAY: OCT 31 2011

Well, Mr C is on the big VACAY this week so it’s all about cookin’ for my man!  Here’s my plan for this week.

Monday

Was Halloween, we ate out.

Tuesday

• Turkey Breast Roast  <3
• steamed potatoes (best bakers you’ll ever eat!)
• corn on the cob
• rolls
• gravy

Wednesday

• spaghetti
• garlic toast
• salad

Thursday

• Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
• Rice
• steamed carrots n broccoli

Friday

• fend for yourself night (everyone will probably do pizzas)

Saturday

• Make your own taco/burrito night

Sunday

• EZ Sausage and Tator Bake
• mac n cheese
• rolls
• salad

Additionally:

At some point I will be working in a pumpkin pie, since I’ve been wanting one for over a week.  Mr C has requested Ugly Snowman Cheeseball  so he will have something yummy to snack on all week, so I will be making that here in a bit.  I’ll also be making him a cheesecake on Sunday.  *phew*

 

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: OCT 24 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

 

MONDAY

Pot Roast

TUESDAY

BarbQue (made with leftovers)

WEDNESDAY

Meatloaf
Mashed Potatos
Green Beans
Mac N Cheese
Rolls

THURSDAY

Soup (made with leftovers)

FRIDAY

Pizza (build your own)

SATURDAY

*fend for yourself night*

SUNDAY

Breakfast for dinner

Meal Plan Monday: Oct 3 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

 

MONDAY

Cashew Chicken
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Carrots

 

TUESDAY

Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Rolls
Salad

 

WEDNESDAY

Chicken Nuggets
Fries
Salad

 

THURSDAY

Pizza

 

FRIDAY

Oven Fried Chicken 
Baked Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Rolls
Salad

 

SATURDAY

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin 
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Carrots
Rice
Salad
Rolls

 

SUNDAY

Lasagna
Garlic Toast
Salad

 

 

How bout you?  What's on your cooking agenda this week?  If you need more ideas, swing by:

Chicken Pot Pie

• 4 cups chicken (cooked, chopped)
• 1 cup celery (chopped)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 cup carrots (sliced)
• 1/2 cup flour (all purpose)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 can sweet peas (undrained)
• pastry for 9 inch pie shell

In a large skillet – sauté onion, celery, and carrots in the butter for at least 10 minutes.  Add the flour and stir well.  Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  In a large bowl combine the broth and milk, and then gradually add to the vegetables in the skillet.  Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. (Like making gravy)  Stir in the salt, pepper, and parsley.  Add the peas and chopped chicken.  Mix well, and then dump into a 2 qt casserole dish (or 10 inch DEEP pie shell).  Top with the pie pastry.  Cut slits in the top for venting and bake at 400 (f) for about 40 minutes.  Makes 1 large “pie” or 2 smaller 9 inch pies. 

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: Sept 5 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MONDAY

Pizza (KIDS NIGHT)

 

TUESDAY

Sloppy Joes
Fried Potatoes

 

WEDNESDAY

Whole Wheat Penne with sausage sauce
Salad

 

THURSDAY

Hot Dog (build your own night)
toppings like: kraut, cheese, chili, relish, etc

 

FRIDAY

Oven Fried Chicken 
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Beans
Rolls
Salad

 

SATURDAY

BarBQ Pork Chops (shake n bake)
Baked Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Mac n Cheese
Rolls

 

SUNDAY

Grilling *weather permitting*

 

How bout you?  Whats on your cooking agenda this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: AUG 22 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

 

MONDAY

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin (it was DELICIOUS! But – pan ruining.)
Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Carrots

TUESDAY

Oven Fried Chicken
Homestyle Mashed Potatos
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Rolls

WEDNESDAY

Spaghetti
Garlic Toast
Salad

THURSDAY

Pizza/Fend for Yourself Night

FRIDAY

Burgers
Fries

SATURDAY

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Chips or Sweet Potato Fries

SUNDAY

Sloppy Beef Rolls

 

 

So, there’s our week.  How about you?

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE and TOMATOES

• 2 TBSP Olive oil
• 2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 cup yellow onions (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomatoes (22 oz), (drained and chopped)
• 1 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 12 oz pasta (I like wheat penne or bowtie)
• 3 TBSP fresh parsley (minced)
• grated Parmesan Cheese

 

In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil.  Add diced onions and garlic.  Sautee for two or three minutes, until onions start to go clear.  Crumble in sausage and brown.  (You can drain off some of the grease if you think its too much, but leave some for flavor).  Add tomatoes, cream, and salt.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken.

In a large pot prepare pasta and drain.

Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.