Meal Plan Monday: February 15th - February 21st

I'm so happy that I can finally share our good news.  We are buying a house!  We close in two weeks. These last few weeks have been so busy.  Every spare moment has gone into purging and packing.  It has caused the blog to go out late and for that I apologize.

This week I'm trying to recipes from Hello Fresh.  There a ton of box meal subscriptions now but Hello Fresh has always peeked my interest.  I couldn't justify the extra expense when we already go to the grocery store every week.  And really if I meal prep its essentially the same as having all the food shipped to me prepped and ready to go.  Long story short is I as happy to see that they will give you their recipes on the website, some are from Jamie Oliver, and they offer family friendly recipes.

We are super excited for this weekend.  My daughter's are dancing in the Dance Company Showcase. It's going to be a busy weekend for sure but I'm excited to see their dances on stage.  They have been working on them since August.  This is also a big year for my oldest as this will be her first solo.  I'll probably be a wreck.

Monday - Jamie's Cool Mexican Bean Wraps with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Chili
Recipe from Hello Fresh by Jamie Oliver

Tuesday - Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Rosemary-Grape Salsa, Sweet Potatoes, and Roasted Broccolini Dinner

Recipe from Hello Fresh

Wednesday - Skinny Chicken and Rice 

Recipe from Yummy Healthy Easy

Thursday - Lettuce Wraps

Recipe from Damn Delicious

Friday - Ham Dinner
My mom is bringing us dinner since the weekend is packed with rehearsals before the showcase.

Saturday - Dinner out

Sunday - Baked Ziti

Bonus Lunch Recipe: Lasagna Soup

We are going to make this soup and serve it with salad on Saturday before heading out for the show.
Recipe Yummy Healthy Easy

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Meal Plan Monday: October 26th - November 1st

I can't believe I just wrote November.  The crazy holiday season is upon us.  We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween this year! It's always nice when it ends up on a weekend.  We have a tradition of picking up a Jack-o-Lantern pizza from Papa Murphy's on Halloween.  Do you have a tradition for Halloween?

Here's what we are having for dinner this week...

Monday:  21 Day Fix Sloppy Joes
Recipe from Fixate

Tuesday:  Taco Tuesday

Wednesday:  Breakfast Dinner

Thursday:  Buffalo Chicken Pita Pizzas
Recipe Coming Soon
Did you know that Franks Red Hot is free on the 21 Day Fix program?

Friday:  Pork Tenderloin and Chunky Applesauce with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Recipe from Cooking Light

Saturday:  Jack-o-Lantern Pizza and Baked Ziti
I need to change my Baked Ziti recipe because I used to add cream cheese too my sauce.  It's not really 21 Day Fix approved anymore.  I will definitely use the left over Fixate sauce I'm making for the Sloppy Joes.

Sunday:  Beef Marsala Stew
Recipe from Cooking Light
I have wanted to make this recipe for some time.  Perfect for Sunday dinner.

Meal Plan: December 29 - January 3

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas.  This week is all about recuperating and enjoying the girls break from school and dance. AND celebrating the New Year!

Sunday - Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

1 lb box of ziti noodles
16 oz of the Homemade Sauce we made for Christmas Eve
3 cups of shredded pizza cheese (mozzarella and provolone)
1 cup of shredded Parmesan

1/2 pound Italian Sausage

Quick Tip: Buy precooked sausage prepared by the grocery store.  Wegmans sells it in the prepared foods section with the pizza toppings.  It was half the cost and it was already cooked so meal prep was faster.

Monday - Leftovers from Saturday

Tuesday - Walking Tacos

Recipe from  Dine and Dish

Took me a few times to come up with using a bowl to help me add all the ingredients to the bags.

Wednesday - New Years Eve Party!

What is your favorite appetizer?

Thursday - Dinner with Friends; Watching Football  - Crusties (Pizza Rolls)

These were a favorite on my college campus.  The restaurant that sold them as since closed but the recipe is on Facebook.  

Friday - Lo Mein and Egg Rolls

Do pork egg rolls count as pork a sauerkraut?  What is your traditional New Years meal?  

Recipe from Wegmans

Saturday - BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Recipe from Cooking Light

Meal Plan: September 7 - September 13

Sunday: Dorito Pie
A tradition in our house for the first football Sunday.  I first saw this recipe on an episode of Rachel Ray.  It is Charlie Gibson's recipe called Enchilada Casserole but we renamed it.

Monday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Tuesday: Chicken Milanese
I love making this recipe because it is kid friendly without being too kiddy. I do put ranch on the girls salads rather than the lemon dressing.  Pair it with a box of Near East Rice Pilaf (Any flavor will do.  We are having the one with almonds)
Make it even faster by buying a bottle of Lemon Vinaigrette.
Recipe from My Recipes  

Wednesday: Baked Ziti
Making my first frozen dinner.  Out of the freezer into the oven!
Quick Four Cheese Baked Ziti recipe

First Frozen Ziti

Thursday:   Baked Potatoes and Salad
To save time I'm going to try this microwave method.


Friday: Dinner with Friends

Saturday:  State Dinner - Beer Brats and Fried Cheese Curds

Family Dinner Meal Plan: August 10 - August 16

With school on its way our busy schedule will be returning as well.  This year I plan on making freezer meals this year to take some stress out of dinner time.  I'm test driving a few recipes this week.

Here's what we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Frozen Pizza 
               Prepare Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken

Monday:  Pulled Chicken Sandwiches and Cole Slaw
Two bags of Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken for 4 Servings.  Reheat the chicken in your favorite bottle of BBQ sauce.  

Tuesday: Hot Dogs, Sausages and Baked Beans


Wednesday: Baked Bean Quesadillas

Thursday: Date Night during Dance Rehearsal
                   Chicken Nuggets and Mac and Cheese Packed Dinner

Friday: Baked Ziti (1 for dinner; 1 to freeze)
Quick Four Cheese Baked Ziti recipe

Saturday: Tailgating at Jimmy Buffet