Menu Plan Monday 6/3/13

Since moving in to Mom and Dad's home I've been a bit neglectful of my meal planning duties.  With the end of school arriving, and the trip my Mom took, there really wasn't anyone home to cook for.  I can feel such a difference and it's not a good difference.  My intake of anything green is almost non existent.  Needless to say, this week will be focused on some green!
I tried to take requests, but my family isn't forthcoming with preferences so this week's menu is mainly about me and my wants and desires.  I hope I don't have a lot of leftovers :)

SUNDAY



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Taco Salad

(lots and lots of veggies)

Corn Muffins

To Do:  Make taco meat, defrost chicken, make chicken salad for week, take out cubed steak for overnight defrost

MONDAY

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Cubed Steaks with Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Green Peas

Leftover Green Salad

To Do:  Put pork chops in the frig with marinade separate, ask Tan to put them in the morning.

TUESDAY

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Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

Rice

Grilled Balsamic Asparagus

To Do:  Warn my mom she has to cook...I'm working late!

WEDNESDAY

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I'll be late, late, like I'm packing breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

I'll probably have a salad and a veggie burger

THURSDAY

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Chicken and Pasts Toss with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Green Salad

To Do:  Nothing, eating leftovers

FRIDAY

Leftovers or Freezer Food

No one is usually home on Friday night.

This menu will hopefully be liked by most members of my family.  I'm not used to cooking for six, so either I'll cook too much or too little until I get used to their appetites.
Have a great week and....
as always.....
happy Monday :o)

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Menu Plan Monday 5/20/13

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I'm settled in my temporary housing now (thank the Lord) and only have to move once I've found another home to purchase.  I just want to extend thanks and gratitude to all of the people who offered their help, although I wouldn't wish moving on anyone.  Cathy Clark, I am so going to need you to help me design and decorate my new place :D
My kids are sick of takeout/fast food things and I have my lovely Mom's pantry and freezer at my disposal....so the sky's the limit.  Needless to say she has a well stocked frig and pantry with numerous ingredients that need to be rotated, and I'm just the person to take on that task.  Of course we still need fruits, veggies, and milk from the store.....you know I couldn't get off that easy!
Have a great week and be blessed.

SUNDAY

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Barbeque Ranch Chicken Pizza

Nutella Strawberry Pizza

Green Salad

MONDAY

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Chicken Tetrazzini

Sauteed Squash

Garlic Toast

TUESDAY

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Grilled Turkey Mignon

Rice-a Roni

Grilled Asparagus

WEDNESDAY

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Bonefish Grill for

Bang Bang Shrimp Wednesday

THURSDAY

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Chicken Stir Fry

Rice

FRIDAY

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Meatloaf

(freezer meal)

Scalloped Potatoes

Butter Peas

(This meal is only made if people are home, if not...I'm saving for next week)

This menu is completely heavy on poultry as that's what is in the freezer.  By next week we should be looking at more variety although we will need to purchase some meat.  As far as the pantry goes....we have a few months before any shopping is necessary.  Have a great week....

as always......

happy Monday :o)

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Moving Stinks Monday aka Menu Plan Monday 4/29/13

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Just in case you don't have a housing move fresh under your belt, I'm here to tell you it stinks!!!! (Four exclamations needed) Especially when you've been in the same home for 10 years and never had any intention of moving.  

I would stomp my feet and whine incessantly if I thought it would do any good.  Actually I think I've tried both already,lol.

The most ironic part is that I will have a gap between living in one home and moving to another which means I get to do the moving bit twice.  I am so lucky wouldn't you say?

With all seriousness, we are lucky. Our house sold in a lagging market.  We are able to stay with my parents for the next thirty to forty five days or until closing date for our next residence and there are enough bedrooms and parking spaces for all of us while we're there.

Mom, Dad....in advance we are sorry for the chaos we are sure to bring, and if not for you we would be vagabonds.

We packed the kitchen over this past weekend, so menu planning will be quite minimal until we are moved and settled in our new home.  I've donated most of my stockpile and will be working hard over the next month to plan (using coupons) to replenish.  I'm also replacing most of the cleaning items eg: toilet brush, broom, etc, etc, so coupons and sales here I come.
Be blessed

SUNDAY

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Chicken and Rice
Sun Dried Tomato Garlic Bread

MONDAY

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Chicken Bacon Subs
Pasta Salad

TUESDAY
Leftovers and Freezer Food Clean Out

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with a green salad and lots of leftover bits from the pantry!

WEDNESDAY
Eat Out

THURSDAY

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Breakfast for Dinner

FRIDAY
YOYO

If you think the pickin's are slim this week....wait until next.  I think by the time we're settled again, we won't want to look at another fast food item for quite some time.
as always....
happy Monday :o)
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Menu Plan Monday 4/22/13

I have a perfect way to not save money.....don't meal plan!  With all the hustle and bustle of my life, I have gotten out of the habit.  It happens quickly albeit in my case, some circumstances contributed.  Now that we're getting closer to being on track, my dilemma is to figure out how to use up a good portion of my stockpile while supplementing with fresh vegetables and meats.  I have decided though, that anything that doesn't get eaten is going to be donated to our local food bank during the move.  I'll start over in the next house.  It will challenge me to search for bargains and benefit someone who might not have enough to eat.  That's my plan.....

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SATURDAY

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cheese Quesadillas

SUNDAY

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Chili Dogs

Shredded Cheese

Chopped Onion

Jalapeno Chopped

Chocolate Chip Bread

MONDAY

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Peanutty Chicken Pasta

Green Salad

TUESDAY

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Ravioli with Browned Butter Sauce and Parmesan

Frozen Vegetable Medley

AKA whatever is in the freezer

WEDNESDAY

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Vegetarian Night

Boxed Potatoes or Noodles

Corn Bread

Canned Veggies

THURSDAY

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Cheeseburger Chowder

(from freezer)

Leftovers from the week.

FRIDAY

YOYO

This pretty much sums it up.  I guess you could say this is a sort of pantry challenge made necessary by moving.  However I'll definitely have to supplement for lunches and for the protein in my dishes.  

Be blessed and as always......

happy Monday :)

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Menu Plan Monday, Thankfulness, and Faith 4/15/13

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I haven't posted any meal plans, or for that matter any posts in about a month, so today I'm trying to get back on track.  Unfortunately, a hospital stay along with surgery sidelined all of my organizational endeavors.  I'm also faced with the enormous prospect of moving from a home (quick close date combined with health issues) that I've lived in for the past ten years....right after I locate a place to go.  With all of the mishaps/missteps that have happened, I still am thankful for the blessings in my life.  Two beautiful sons who would move the earth for me, family that loves me dearly, great friends to lift my spirits and check on me, really more blessings than I can name.   

Even though it seems that everything, and I mean everything, is more difficult for me at this stage of my life.....I know that things will become smoother and more settled in the months to come.  I have faith.  

On to our meal plan for the week.  Nothing complicated and a big mwah kiss to my boys in advance for all of their help with cooking and dishes.  

1. Green Chicken Curry with Rice
2. Grilled Pork Chops
3. Lentil Tacos
4. Eat Out
5. Breakfast for Dinner

Menu Plan Monday 3/4/13

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What in the world is up with the weather here in Florida?

All of my plants and trees look exactly this photo, blowing in the wind.

Air conditioning on in the morning, heat turned on in the afternoon. And despite the low humidity and cool weather, a good hair day is out of the question!  Just saying.......

Last week's menu was very successful and the only mishap occurred because of a communication deficit between Boy #1 and myself.  He apparently thought the leftover pork was fair game so no Cuban calzone was made.  Instead, I made a turkey turnover (basically the same thing with turkey, cheese, and spicy ranch sauce).  I think the version that I made was the better of the two, so we'll just say he must have had a feeling :D

Lots of tennis this week and I still have a healing hand.

Easy is required.

Sunshine and butterfly kisses.

SATURDAY

Chicken Noodle Soup

(freezer ingredients)

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SUNDAY

Eating with my neighbors, yay Chicken Enchiladas!


MONDAY
Meatloaf
(making meatballs for this freezer recipe)
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

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Okay, so I'm going to be honest with you.  I had every intention of researching some easy menus, and most importantly shopping,
 over this past weekend.
It didn't happen so....here are some ideas for the remainder of the week since I have no ingredients, nothing is written in stone.  I'll let you know if any standouts occur next week!

Ham and Cheese Pot Pie
Sloppy Joes
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Pork Barbecue in the Crock

B o r i n g,   I  know!

and as always..
happy Monday :o)
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Menu Plan Monday 2/25/13

Yet again this week, no significant progress on the healing of my finger :(

 However, I did cook 4 out of 5 weekdays!  Basically, my goal is to keep preparation to a minimum, reducing the time my finger is involved in chopping, washing, and wiping.

The final menu for last week included Italian Beef (in the crock), Pork Schnitzel, Macaroni and Cheese, and Homemade Pizza.  Not super exciting but definitely easy.  I used pantry and freezer items for dinner, only buying fruit and lunch items at the store last week, which made the menu cheap too!  My plan this week is to continue with easy meals, but increase the variety to keep it interesting.

Since we're all about tennis right now..... 

May your week be full of aces and volleys.

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SUNDAY

Ravioli Primavera

Green Salad

Garlic Toast

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MONDAY

Sausage,Peppers, Mushrooms, and Onions

Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Squash

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TUESDAY

Cuban Pork Roast

(saving some for sandwiches later in the week)

Yellow Rice

Peas

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WEDNESDAY

Parmesan Dijon Chicken Breasts

Noodles

Green Veggie or Salad

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THURSDAY

Cuban Calzone

(using pizza dough)

Chips

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That's all I'm planning this week!
Happy Monday :o)
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