I get a bit of a break this week since my brother-in-law is getting married.  I love not having to cook for 2 nights!  Even though it’s a busy week, I had to make a menu plan.  I skipped planning for 2 weeks and paid for it, literally with cash 😉

Monday
Chicken Thighs over rice with corn

Tuesday
Burgers on the grill with fries and squash

Wednesday
Mushroom and Swiss Chicken with rice

Thursday
Possibly dinner with hubby’s grandparents

Friday
Rehearsal dinner

Saturday
Wedding

Sunday
Pork ribs with potatoes & fresh veggie

Menu shared at Org Junkie

Back to reality after a week of having the kids home.  I did enjoy not having to rush Monkey Boy to get out to the bus on time.

Monday
Ham & broccoli braid (recipe to follow)

Tuesday
Sweet Italian Sausage subs (didn’t make last week)

Wednesday
Chicken stir fry over rice

Thursday
Shredded Beef in crockpot with potatoes

Friday
Dinner out

Saturday
Dinner out

Sunday
Enchilada’s using shredded beef with refried beans

Also making Chewy Granola Bars

I didn’t put together a menu plan last week.  I did okay with cooking dinners without it, but I had to be a bit more creative.  We only went out to eat once, and that was planned.  Can you tell I’m proud of myself?

Monday
Crockpot Chicken with red potatoes and carrots

Tuesday
Chicken broccoli and rice casserolewith bread from breadmachine

Wednesday
Sweet Italian Sausage subs with sweet potato fries

Thursday
Enchiladasusing crockpot chicken

Friday
Leftovers

Saturday
Easter dinner with my in-laws

Sunday
I might cook our family a big dinner, TBD

I’ve over extended myself this week, so my menu will be rather simple.  We might even be eating sandwiches instead of me cooking one night.  I’ve vowed to avoid fast food, so I’m hoping I can stick with my plan.  My fridge and freezer are bursting, so with hubbies help on the grill we should be good.

Monday
Sausage with Mushrooms and zucchini over rice

Tuesday
BBQ chicken on grill

Wednesday
NC style BBQ from crockpot with fries (didn’t make last week) Here is a recipe idea – not sure if I’ll use it this time

Thursday
Taco’s or Turkey Taco Skillet

Friday
Homemade pizza

Saturday
Leftovers

Sunday
Hubbies choice

It’s cold!  We had nice weather until the official first day of spring.  What happened?  I had visions of cooking on the grill and fresh salads.  All I can think of now is starting a fire! 

Monday
Kids having Chick fil A with daddy

Tuesday
Turkey Chili with crackers

Wednesday
Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole

Thursday
Soup – no idea what kind yet (ideas are welcome!)

Friday
Turkey Taco Skillet with chips (1st time making)

Saturday
Dinner out for a b-day party

Sunday
BBQ Pork in crockpot (recipe to follow) 

Freezer Meals:
Cooked black beans
BBQ Pork (eat Sunday, freeze remaining)
Chicken & Black Bean Burritos
Brown Bag burritos
Chewy Granola Bars – not for freezer

I’ve been on a hunt for new recipes.  I have magazine pages torn out everywhere.  I took an inventory of my stockpile and came up with a few new recipes to try this week.  I’m also trying to get back into the one meatless meal a week routine.

Monday
Chicken Primavera with Pasta using FREE Philly Cooking Creme

Tuesday
Nachos with ground chicken

Wednesday
Tomato Soup with White Beans and Pasta with bread from bread machine

Thursday
Leftovers – Hampton Roads blogger meet at my house

Friday
Dinner out

Saturday
Chicken Thighs with honey & soy over rice with corn

Sunday
Hubby’s choice on grill

My big meal this week is on St. Patrick’s Day with the rest of the week being rather simple.  If we can get a babysitter on Saturday night, we’ll going out on a date night.  And by babysitter I mean grandma 🙂

Monday
Easy chicken enchilada recipe from free Philly cooking creme

Tuesday
Hot dogs on grill with pasta salad

Wednesday
Corn Chowder with bread from bread machine

Thursday
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage

Friday
Pizza

Saturday
Date night

Sunday
Steak on grill with potatoes

*I’m also planning to make homemade organic yogurt