Like I said, I didn't do a menu plan post last week, because I didn't get it done early enough. But, it's just as well, because I didn't cook a full meal for most of the week.
The recap: 
Monday, we had dinner at our friends' house, so all I did was pick up some bread and bake brownies. Tuesday we went out with my family. Wednesday we had caregroup, so Hubs suggested I heat up some leftover pasta for a quick and easy meal beforehand, which, of course, was fine with me! Thursday I was tired and popped a frozen pizza in the oven. Friday, I finally cooked and made a big batch of Rodeo stew (have we discussed Rodeo Stew yet?) (it's reeeally easy), so I'd have extra to freeze for the next too-tired-to-cook night. The Hubs cooked on Saturday. Last night I made fried rice and felt very on top of things, because I made extra rice and chopped started chopping the onions for tonight.
This week:
I'm getting back in the kitchen, but still stickin' with simple. And some of it I don't quite have figured out yet, but here's the basic idea...
- Monday - spicy beans and rice from BHG New Cook Book (yes, I'm on a beans and rice kick, but this is a new recipe!) with corn
- Tuesday - Hubs will be grilling chicken. Marinade and sides TBD.
- Wednesday - putting a roast in the crockpot, green beans and mashed potatoes on the side.
- Thursday - going to whip up something with the rest of Tuesday's grilled chicken (if we do an Asian marinade, I'll make stir fry)
- Friday - pita pizzas with chunky vegetable tomato sauce and whatever toppings we feel like (and can find in the fridge)
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Photo by me.
lol, beans and rice kick! Ha, that's me, too. Doesn't get easier than that, does it?
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to take a week of from cooking sometimes, but at the end of the week I always miss it. Sounds like you had a lot going on last week.
Have a great week, Stephanie!
Hey! Simple is great! Love summer because it means grilling and when we grill, I don't cook, DH does! So, it's a welcome change. I also love spicy, so I am anxious to hear how your new spicy beans and rice turn out. BTW, I am "resting" my personal blog and concentrating on chivetalkin. So, if I can come up with a food related epic poem I will post one... I am thinking about it but I can't say for sure. Just wanted to give you a heads up! :-D Thanks again for joining the Chive Talkin Menu Plan Blog Roll - I love having you! Cheers! Jenna
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you for menu planning!!
ReplyDeleteI have tried to do that, but I can't get my husband to cooperate: by that I mean that he changes his schedule constantly, so I never really know what I'll have time to cook. Instead I keep reliable ingredients on hand so I'm always prepared for "whatever"...