Meal Plan Monday: January 18th - 24th

Dang January has been cray cray crazy!  We celebrated hubby's birthday on Friday and a Patriots win on Saturday.  Too much fun over here.  It was over way to fast.  But this coming weekend promises to be just as fun unless it snows.  Or should that say because it's going to snow?  I guess that is like a glass half full/half empty thing.  Are you team Yay Snow or team Boo Snow or somewhere in between?

Monday: Chili
Recipe from Ortega

Tuesday: Baked Chicken Fajitas
Recipe from budgetbytes.com

Wednesday: Cheddar Baked Potato Soup with Broccoli and crusty bread
Recipe from From Forks to Fitness

Thursday: Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce
Recipe from Food Network

Friday: Panera Bread
Competition season is beginning.  First dress rehearsal!

Saturday: State Dinner at Church
I am representing Virginia with Ham Biscuits and Brunswick Stew.  Hubby is representing Connecticut with his famous clam chowdah.

Sunday: Cheesy Party Burgers and Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Burger Recipe from Kevin and Amanda.com
Cauliflower Bites from Fixate

Meal Plan Monday: December 28th - January 3rd

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful holiday.  I have to tell you I was exhausted last night.  I tried having a cup of coffee to help me stay awake and get things done.  I totally fell asleep mid cup. We were having fun but we were on the go a lot and my youngest didn't feel well for most of it.  Between the holiday and she being sick I never planned out the entire meal plan for this weekend. I'm not even sure I know what I feel like having for dinner those days.  Maybe you can suggest somethings?  Yesterday I was so anxious that I hadn't gotten in a workout.  I was rushing around like crazy trying to get it done before the 1:00 football game and decided to stop five minutes in and just hang out with my daughters during the game.  It was nice to sit and be with them.  Something I would like to do more this year.  I was still able to do 30 minutes of the 21 Day Fix after the game so it all worked out and I was less stressed.

Are you ready for the New Year?  I have this feeling that it is going to be a great year.  I have ordered the new Beachbody program, Hammer and Chisel.  I will be officially starting that on January 4th.  Until then, I am following the Beachbody on Demand workout program.  I will keep you updated on my thoughts for that program.  I have a few other things in the works for the year that I can't wait to share with you.  Stay tuned!

Anyway, this week is all about fast dinners and catching up with friends since the girls are out of school and dance is closed.

Monday:  Healthified Copycat Turkey Bacon Ranch Wrap
A quick dinner before heading out to see Star Wars!
Recipe Here

Tuesday:  Taco Tuesday
I got the taco rack for Christmas.  I'm so excited to try it out.

Wednesday:  Crock-pot Ravioli and Salad
Recipe from Life in the Lofthouse

Thursday:  New Year's Eve Party
I am bringing a 21 Day Fix(ish) approved 7 layer Dip.  It's a combination of these two recipes from FantasicFood and Beachbody.  I'll write mine down and post it.  I am going to use sour cream instead of the Greek yogurt since I am taking it to a party.  I'm never sure how that substitution will actually be so I'd rather use the tried and true ingredient for a party and try the substitution at home.

Friday: Cranberry Pork Tenderloin, Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
I had some cranberry sauce leftover from Christmas so we are having this instead of apples and sauerkraut.
Pork recipe from My Recipes.com

Saturday:

Sunday:

Meal Plan Monday: October 5th - October 11th

What a start to October.  As I am writing this the sun is finally making its first appearance in six days.  Of course, it is setting at the same time but it has me looking forward to tomorrow.  This week has the possibility to go by very quickly or very slowly.  We are taking the girls to Disney for this first time this Saturday.  So it will go by quickly because we have so much to do.  Or it will drag because we are all so excited.

Here is what we are having for dinner this week:

Monday: Cashew Chicken
Recipe from Wegmans
We love this recipe and have not had it in forever.  Can't wait!

Tuesday: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
Meatloaf Recipe from this month's Cooking Light Magazine
Mashed Potatoes Recipe from The Chic Life

Wednesday: Restaurant Fundraiser
This is a fundraiser for my daughters dance company.

Thursday: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage-Walnut Butter
Recipe from Food Network the butternut squash instead of cheese.
This is one of those super easy recipes that comes together so nicely that it feels like a restaurant meal at home.  Great for a date night in.
The girls are having their regular Kid Fresh Mac and Cheese.

Friday: Wegmans Pizza
It is going to be a busy night.  Going with an easy dinner!

Saturday: Leave for Disney!!

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Meal Plan: May 3rd - May 9th

I took a week off last week.  Work has been crazy busy and when I sat down to write my brain just couldn't do it.  Most of ours meals were pretty regular except we did have Kentucky Hot Browns in honor of the Derby.

Here is what we having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Chicken Scaloppine With Pesto and Cheese and Roasted Asparagus

Chicken Recipe from Weight Watchers  
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup marsala wine
2 tablespoons pesto
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Monday: Turkey Bacon Ranch Wraps

Wrap Recipe 

Cinco de Mayo Tuesday: Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Guacamole

Recipe from Six Sister Stuff (minus the green sauce)

Wednesday: Sesame Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Brown Rice

This was originally a chicken recipe put we were on a poultry roll so I changed it up.

From Weight Watchers

Ingredients

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
sliced green onions (optional)

Notes / Directions

1. Prepare Grill
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. 
3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet. 
4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with sesame seed mixture. Place on a serving platter; garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve immediately. 

Thursday: Crock Pot Cheesy Ravioli Tortellini (The store was sold out of the ravioli I wanted)

Recipe from Life in the Lofthouse

Friday: Grabbing dinner after dance recital pictures.

Meal Plan: March 29th - April 4th

It's Spring Break week!  With as cold as it has been, I can't really say I'm excited about it.  We don't have anything planned.  Just looking forward to having a slower week.

Here is what we are having this week:

Sunday: Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes

Recipe from My Recipes

Monday: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs and Eggplant Cutlets 

Tuesday: Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

Recipe from My Recipes

Wednesday: April Fools!!  Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes

Recipe from Courtney's Sweets

Thursday: Ravioli with Roasted Zucchini and Mac and Cheese Ravioli
Recipe from Real Simple
Mac and Cheese Ravioli found at Wegmans

Friday: Homemade Fried Rice

Recipe from Family Dinners Blog

Saturday:  Cheeseburgers on the Grill

Meal Plan: December 14 - December 20

This meal plan was put together with the help of my husband.  The girls and I had a busy weekend of Christmas pageant rehearsal, a Bake-a-batch fundraiser, cookie baking, the actual pageant and our annual trip to see the Nutcracker.  What we didn't count on was the house getting sick.  So far we have stayed on track but it's just not in the cards tonight.

Here is what we are having/had for dinner:

Sunday - Baked Ravioli 
My friend came over for dinner with her daughters.  I wanted to make sure I made something they would enjoy so I consulted her Pinterest page.  Her girls had seconds so I say it was a hit. I also frozen an extra one for a quick dinner one night.
Recipe from: Tasty Kitchen

Monday - Illness really took over this night.  My hubby was down for the count and my carpool friend's daughter was sick.   Not wanting to start dinner at 7 we switched our Thursday plan of fast food to Monday.  The Subway app saved the day!  Dinner was ready when we walked in.

Tuesday - Skinny Sloppy Joes
It was made and then mom (me) threw in the towel and admitted I was sick.
Recipe info

Wednesday - It was supposed to be my favorite Cashew Chicken but no one feels like cooking tonight.

Thursday - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
It's funny that I as I write this I'm watching Damaris make Homemade Tomato soup and Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches.

What cheese do you use for grilled cheese sandwiches?

Friday - Looks like we don't have a plan.  Perhaps it will be the Cashew Chicken.

Meal Plan: August 31 - September 6

Sunday: Slow cooker Chicken and Noodles
Recipe from Going Jane
This didn't get made last week so we decided to make this dinner for my parents when they visited. It taste very similar to our family's traditional Chicken and Dumplings.

Monday: Labor Day Cookout with Cheeseburgers, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Baked Beans

Cole Slaw Recipe












Tuesday: Chicken Enchiladas
This recipe brought me back to college when I would make these enchiladas for my roommates.  I pre-made this dinner and popped it in the freezer.  All I have to do tomorrow is bake it for 45.  I used one of my bags of pre-shredded chicken to make this recipe go even quicker.

Wednesday: Chicken Breast Lombardy
I was first introduced to this recipe in a Weight Watchers cookbook magazine.  I found it again on My Recipes website.  This recipe has mushrooms, marsala wine, mozzarella cheese and butter.  I'm excited to make it again.  It's been a long time.

Thursday:   Crock Pot Ravioli 
Trying this recipe for the first time.  Throwing it all in the crock pot and heading to dance.

Friday: Wraps
Our first night of company rehearsal.

Saturday:  11th Anniversary Dinner