Happy Mother’s Day! Okay, yeah, I know it’s next week, but I’ll be in Africa so we’re celebrating today! So, I’m just throwing my weekly menu up as fast as possible and then getting back to enjoying my day!
MONDAY:
– Green Noodles a.k.a. No. 3
TUESDAY:
– Taco night
WEDNESDAY:
– Pesto Tortellini Soup with crusty bread
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Eat out (I leave for MALAWI, AFRICA!)
SATURDAY:
– Eat out (yes, again!)
SUNDAY:
– English muffin pizzas
Click here for the free printable of this week’s menu plus the shopping list!
You know the drill, we NEED you to share your menus for the week because it’s the best! Thank you!
Enjoy your trip and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Due to a lot of leftovers last week I have a couple carryovers this week.
Sunday – Chicken alfredo w/peas, garlic bread
Monday – Meatball hoagies on toasted buns, baked fries
Tuesday – Hotdogs, mac & cheese, applesauce
Wednesday – Chicken patty sandwiches, loaded potato skins
Thursday – Turkey sausage hoagies w/peppers & onions, onion rings
Friday – Leftovers
Saturday – High school band sub, potato salad, coleslaw
I love weeks with lots of leftovers and carryovers – makes planning so easy! 😉
Monday: Vegan Garlic Alfredo with noodles & garlic bread
Tuesday: Brazilian Chicken Stew with Coconut, Lemongrass, and Cilantro and rice
Wednesday: Sweet and Sour Chicken, rice, and green beans
Thursday: Bacon-Cornbread Stuffing, Herb Lemon and Garlic Chicken Thighs, and Roast Asparagus
Friday: Stuffed Shells & Fresh Spring Salad
Saturday: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven “Fried” Breaded Pork Chops, and Green Goddess Wedge Salad
Sunday: Steak Fajita Flatbreads
Africa! So jealous! when my son was about 4, we took a family vacation along the Maine seacoast, when we returned, he told his daycare teachers we had gone to Africa, lol
Sat — out
Sun — grilled pork chops, rainbow red cabbage salad, early corn on the cob
Mon — buffalo chicken lettuce wraps, fries
Tuesday — beef and veggie stir fry
Wed — hot dogs, rainbow red cabbage salad
Thurs — stuffed mushrooms, veg
Fri — eggs, home fries
that is SO funny! haha!
Wow, Africa! So cool!
Here’s my plan for the week:
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2015/05/03/meals-workouts-53-59/
I know, I’m SO excited!
The germ factories (AKA the children) brought home a lovely GI bug. I’ve managed to stave it off, but everyone else is afflicted at this point. This week’s menu was requested by the kids. Not bad choices…We’ll see how many nights go as planned.
Sunday: Club crackers and ginger ale.
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Baked chicken nuggets
Wednesday: Florida dinner: rice, black beans, and cornbread
Thursday: Homemade pizzas
Friday: Tacos (a late nod to Cinco de Mayo)
Saturday: Out
gotta love those little germ factories :/ hope everyone gets better soon!
sunday – Burgers on the grill, cole slaw and cucumber salad
monday – chicken breast, asparagus, and potatoes
tuesday – shredded pork in the crockpot, rice and coleslaw
wednesday – sausage with peppers and onions
thursday – leftovers
friday – out
saturday – pizza
so our kitchen remodel is finished! so great to be back in the kitchen cooking!
congratulations on the remodel! so exciting!!!!
Sun – Pizza and salad
Mon – Sloppy joes, waffle fries, broccoli
Tues – Daughter Tennis out of town grab a sandwich
Wed – Chicken Patty sandwich, pasta salad
Thur – Tennis out of town again tbd
Fri – Roast in crockpot?
Sat – Oldest daughter graduating from college! Celebrating with family at Wings, etc.
happy graduation to your daughter!!
Sat- steaks on the grill, sweet potato fries, raw veggies
Sun: pesto turkey burgers, salad
Mon: chef salad
Tues: BBQ chicken, grilled asparagus, peppers & onions
Wed: cheese ravioli in vodka sauce, broccoli
Thurs: BFD- pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruit salad
Fri: not sure yet
Happy Mother’s Day and HAPPY MALAWI WEEK!!!! How long will you be gone?
Sunday-Buffalo Chicken Pizza (I found this new dough recipe that is made entirely in the food processor in 5 minutes. I’m skeptical, but intrigued.)
Monday-Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread
Tuesday-Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread
Wednesday-BLTs with Avocado, Chips, Fruit
Thursday-Breakfast Burritos, Fruit
Friday-Vodka Pasta, Bread, Zucchini
Saturday-Leftovers
thanks, sara! I’ll be gone about a week – can’t wait! (I’m going to be TIRED but it will be worth it!)
Have a fabulous and safe trip to Africa!
Sun: Business conference
Mon: Spaghetti, salad. garlic bread
Tue: Happy Cinco De Mayo! White cheddar chipotle chicken sliders, corn chips, and margaritas
Wed: Lemon garlic shrimp skewers, corn on the cob
Thu: Baked fish nuggets, veggies
Fri: Cashew chicken, quinoa, green beans
Sat: Out
thanks, kim!
Happy Early Mother’s Day to you! What a good idea to celebrate early 😉
We’ve had some CRAZY times in our house the past few weeks (including spine surgery for my husband!) so I couldn’t even tell you what we’ve eaten. It’s all a blur… Starting to get back on track this week!
Sunday – Pancake Night
Monday – Quesedillas
Tuesday – Chicken Cesar Pasta Casserole
Wednesday – My mom’s homemade spaghetti (she will even be here to make it!)
Thursday – Salsa Verde Enchiladas
Friday – Maybe eat out?
Saturday – BBQ
Have a wonderful and SAFE trip to Africa! Now I need to go get caught up on your blog!
hope you’re husband heals quickly! when it rains it pours, huh?
thanks for the well wishes!
Sun – chicken Caesar wraps
Mon – chicken fried rice
Tues – hamburgers/hot dogs/corn on the cob on the grill
Wed – beans and rice
Thurs – pantry night – Mac n cheese or ravioli?
Fri – tacos
Sat – daddy dinner (aka most likely pizza rolls)
mmmmm…we haven’t had chicken caesar wraps in a while, might have to incorporate that soon!
Bourbon St chicken, rice, green beans
Taco salad
Meat Lover’s skillet (new recipe), broccoli
Subway (son’s last track meet of the season out of town)
Cheesy chicken & rice casserole
I usually only plan five meals because my husband usually cooks weekend dinners or we go out
that’s about what I plan, too! 5 meals is most realistic to me given how life normally goes down!
Have a great safe trip !
My GF menu for the week
Sun – meatloaf, sweet pots, and cucumber salad
Mon – marsala mustard pork tenderloin and cauliflower
Tue – tacos, guac, chips, and pineapple margaritas
Wed – chicken parm meatballs & salad
Thu – Sat – my boyfriend is at a conference so i will just eat whatever i feel like ! leftovers, cheese & wine & crackers, cereal, etc. I’m so excited not to have a plan or make any “meals” and to just eat whatever i want out of the cupboard no matter if it goes together or not 🙂
i predict a few lb weight gain 🙂
but lots of fun and ease
thanks, tara! and enjoy your time eating alone – I kind of love those days when it’s only me I have to worry about, but it does mean a lot of cheese and bread! 😉
Monday: Sloppy Mikes and Salad
Tuesday: Pork Schnitzel and Green Beans
Wednesday: Fish in a Rich Tomato and Onion Sauce and Peas
Thursday: Grilled Skirt Steak with Parsley Sauce and Fresh Veggies
Friday: Roast Chicken and Carrots
Saturday: Tandoori Chicken and Mixed Veggies
Sunday: Mother’s Day, I’m not cooking 🙂
what is a sloppy mike? curious!
I think with ground sausage instead of ground beef?
Sarah is right, and we love them with the Italian sausage 🙂
M: grilled shrimp on kale salad/garlic potato wedges
Tu: Happy Cinco de Mayo! chicken enchiladas/lime-cilantro rice & black beans/chips & guac/mango margaritas & smoothies
W: l/o
Th: Open House night at school… Heading to Olive Garden for dinner and homemade ice cream shop for dessert as part of school fundraiser.
F: mom in town for Mother’s Day weekend! BBQ ribs/baked potatoes/salad/garlic bread
Sa: beach day…heading to Joe’s Crab Shack for late lunch/early dinner
Su: Happy Mother’s Day! Hubby & son making dinner…lasagna, salad, & rolls.
bruschetta, olives, cheese and baguette, proscuitto
roasted chicken with potatoes and onions, garlic green beans, salad w/ homemade ranch dressing (I love Ree Drummonds recipe – that woman is amazing!)
Broccoli Cheese Soup, bread w/ butter
Hamburgers, chips, carrots and celery w/ ranch
Chicken Alfredo Pasta, zucchini
Have a great time in Africa – so exciting!
thanks, carmen! and ree is awesome, I agree! 🙂
Sunday: leftovers (because I’ve been sick and our pork chops expired…boo…)
Monday: Pasta shells with cheese or pesto, mango, corn
Tuesday: Sausage and peppers
Wednesday: Black bean and sweet potato burritos
Thursday: Family fends while I have my night class
Friday: Chili dogs, chips, and fruit
Saturday: Baked eggs on good bread, fruit
Have a wonderful, safe trip!
Mon – Cheesy Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
Cinco de Mayo – Chicken Tacos, Beans, Lettuce, Tomato & Guacamole
Wed – Pork Roast, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans
Thurs – Turkey Sloppy Joes, Chips, Salad
Fri – Grilled Steak, Rice, Peas
Sat – Eat out
Mother’s Day – Ravioli Bake, Salad, Garlic Bread
thank you, tracey!