Meal Planning...

I know, I know, I have done meal planning in the past and it hasn't worked so well, but I am giving it another try, as everyone in the house is trying to eat healthier and less eating out. So here is my plan for the next 2 weeks.

Meal Plan

Tues:     Spiced Rubbed Chicken with Twiced Baked Potatoes, Salad

Wed:     Meatball sandwiches, Edemame

Thur:     Hamburger steak, egg noodles with beef gravy

Fri:        Meatloaf, mashed potatoes

Sat:       eat out

Sun:      Roasted Chicken, roasted veg, salad, rolls

Mon:     Chicken Stir fry

Tues:     Soup-Chicken Tortilla

Wed:     Soup-Lasagna

Thur:     Soup-potato

Fri:        Chicken Parmesan, salad, garlic bread.

Sat:       eat out

Sun:      Beef Roast, steamed rice, salad rolls

I got a late start this week but oh well, I am getting there.  

So how did your weekend go?  Mine was busy.  I was at the Engaged Austin Bridal Show and here are some of my creations.

As you well know I love using pink and I love Peonies so these creations were fun to create.  

Have a Great Week!!!!!

Meal Plan Monday...

I am meal planning this week, because I am tired of eating out and the kids are home all week. So here goes:

Monday:       Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (no meat for me)
Tuesday:       Chicken Stir fry ( brown rice for me)
Wednesday:  Chicken Alfredo and Brocolini
Thursday:      Grilled Ahi and veggies
Friday:           Hamburgers and Turkey burgers sweet potato fries

Do you have a meal plan for the week?  If so share it, I would love more ideas.

Weekly Planning...

Yes after a week off I am blogging again at least I hope I will keep it up this week. So...
I am starting off the blogging week with my Weekly Dinner Plan, since I have time to cook this week (I have no sports practices this week, can I get a Woo Hoo!!!)

Meal Plan for October 25-29
      Monday:      Shiner Bock Beef Fajita Tacos with Poblano Peppers and Sweet Potatoes, Rice and Beans
      Tuesday:      Thai Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice
      Wednesday: Red Beans and Rice with Andouille
      Thursday:     Chicken Stir Fry
      Friday:         Tortilla Soup

What do you all have planned for you meals this week? Tell me about it, I love new meal ideas.

What I am reading this week:

Books
 

Fan Fiction:




What are you reading, book and fan fic recommendations are encouraged.

Music Monday post tomorrow...

Meal Plan Sunday...

Now that Sunday is almost over I have finally came up with a meal plan for the week.  

Sunday:    Baby Back Ribs, Corn on the Cob

Monday:   Pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches, tater tots

Tuesday: Chicken Enchilada casserole rice and beans

Wednesday: Lasagna, salad and bread

Thursday: Crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots

Friday: Hamburgers

Saturday: day off, eating out

Have a good week everyone and if you want a recipe ask I will give it.

Meal Planning and Pantry Staples

Pantry Staples Checklist According to Real Simple Magazine

For your Pantry:

Olive oil

Vegetable Oil

Red Wine Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt and Pepper (Sea Salt, Peppercorns)

Various Spices (garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, rosemary)

Canned tuna

Canned Beans (pinto, red, kidney, cannelini)

Broth (chicken, beef, vegetable)

Canned tomatoes, tomato paste

Jarred Marinara Sauce

Red and White Wines

Rice

Pasta

All purpose Flour

Sugar

For your Refrigerator 

Potatoes 

Garlic

Onions

Butter

Milk

Eggs

Plain Yogurt

Parmesan Cheese

Carrots

Dijon Mustard

Lemons

For the Freezer

Frozen Vegetable (peas, spinach, mixed, onions and peppers)

Bacon

Bread

Nuts

Is there anything that you would add to this list, if there is tell me

This Weeks Meal Plan

Sunday: Roast

Monday: Indian Spiced Chicken

Tuesday: Lasagna

Wednesday:  Bacon wrapped Chicken

Thursday: Spanish Rice Bake

Friday: Meatloaf

Meal Plan Sunday

Monday:  Teriyaki Chicken With LoMein
Tuesday:  Spaghetti and meat sauce
Wednesday:  Tacos and Quesadillas, taco salad
Thursday:  Seasoned Grilled Chicken with steamed veggies and mac &cheese
Friday:  Spanish Rice Bake
Saturday:  Eat out
Sunday: Crock pot Roast

Forgotten in my Hungover state

Yes I just realized that I forgot to post yesterday. I have a good excuse though, the girls and I got together at my house and had a "game night", it is in quotes because we didn't play Taboo very long and it ended up being a game of "Have you ever", which I not going to say the answers too for the privacy of my friends but 4 bottles of wine several beers, a Vodka shot that ended up coming out of my nose and a broken entertainment center we all learned a little bit more about each other.  Just remember my friends I love you all and your secrets are all safe with me.

Yeah the broken entertainment center resulted from me falling off a rolling chair and it consequently rolling into  it.


Weekly Meal Plan:

Sunday: Beef Fajitas
Monday: Italian London Broil
Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday: Swedish Meatballs
Thursday: Spanish Rice Bake
Friday: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Lets see if I can stick to the meal plan this week.

Meal Planning...again

So I am going to try to start meal planning again as part of my reorganization of my life.  I need to eat healthier and to do that my family and I need to eat more homemade meals.  I am really going to just plan the main course this time, trying to make it easier on me. So here is this week's main courses.

Slow Cooker Asian Sweet Chili Pork

Grilled Chicken Cesaer Salad

London Broil w/sauteed mushroom and onions

Chicken enchiladas

Hamburger Steak

Chicken and Beef Fajitas

Of course my meal planners are not complete without beer and wine because you know I need it.

Yes, my beer fridge and my wine rack are now fully stocked again since I spent two freakin' hours at the grocery store and $289.  Ugh, I guess If I didn't buy the beer and the wine or the cosmo with Kellan Lutz and Paul Wesley in it my bill would have been cheaper.

All I can say is yum, it was worth the $3.99