Menu Plan 03.20.15

First of all Happy Birthday to my MIL! Although her birthday is today, we will celebrate with lunch in Abilene tomorrow. Then on Sunday I go with my younger daughter to help pick out a wedding dress/get ideas. This will also happen in Abilene. Her appointment is at 4 pm, so the guys will be on their own for dinner Sunday night. Last weeks plan went great. This is the plan for this week, hope it goes just as well:

Friday
Date Night

Saturday
Birthday lunch for MIL in Abilene
Bacon jalapeno popper quiche* with Fruit

Sunday
Sweet Bacon Wrapped Venison Tenderloin with Veggies (L)
YOYO

Monday
Chicken Pot Pie with Salad (L)
Saucy Venison Sausage Balls with Baked Cabbage*

Tuesday
Chicken Tenders with Fries (L)
YOYO

Wednesday
Spicy Sausage Rice Skillet with Spinach

Thursday
Simple Lasagna with Garlic Bread

*New Recipe

Menu Plan 03.13.15

Ok, so the last two weeks have been so crazy that I did not even attempt a menu plan last week. It looks as though things are starting to settle down. I'm still not completely sure of my work schedule for this week but to the best of my knowledge the only day I will be off is Wednesday so here is the plan for this week:

Friday
Chicken Tenders with Squash (L)
YOYO

Saturday
Burgers with Onion Rings

Sunday
Sausage Wraps with Fries

Monday
Easy Chicken Bake with Veggies

Tuesday
Beans with Cornbread

Wednesday
Chinese with Egg Rolls

Thursday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread (L)
YOYO

Menu Plan 02.27.15

Wow, I can't believe February is almost over! I have one carry over from last weeks menu, the fish. I was just too tired! For now this is the plan for the coming week:

Friday
Battered Fish with Fluffpuppies and Slaw (L)
Date Night

Saturday
Overnight Chia Breakfast Pudding* (B)
Spaghetti with Salad and Garlic Bread (L)
Corndogs with Chips

Sunday
Breakfast Pizza* (B)
Chili Mac with Salad (L)
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Monday
Burgers with Fries (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Sausage Wraps with Veggies

Wednesday
Fish Tacos with Beans

Thursday
Shepherds Pie with Roasted Squash (L)
Frito Pie with Jalapeno Poppers

Menu Plan 02.20.15

Had a great time visiting with my mom this last week. This coming week is rather iffy but this is the plan for now:

Friday
Salad with Grilled Chicken
YOYO

Saturday
Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza

Sunday
Chicken Pot Pie with Salad

Monday
Venison Chili with Mexican Cornbread

Tuesday
Quiche* with Fruit

Wednesday
Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Bread

Thursday
Battered Fish with Fluffpuppies and Slaw

*New Recipe

Menu Plan 02.13.15

My work schedule changed slightly this past week but did my best to keep dinner plans in tact. Had to work Wednesday night, then moved Thursday lunch to dinner; of course there was an advantage to this, I will now be off Saturday night, woohoo! Had a GREAT week in Dallas with the honey. Now to get back into the swing of things, as much as possible anyway. John will be leaving on Monday for South Texas and be back on Wednesday. My moms birthday is today, so I will go down on Tuesday for a visit and plan to be back on Wednesday. So here is the plans:

Friday
Cheesy Fish with Slaw

Saturday
Valentine's Date Night

Sunday
King Ranch Casserole with Salad (L)
YOYO

Monday
Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

Tuesday
Gone to Momma's

Wednesday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread

Thursday
Chicken Tator Tot Casserole with Veggies (L)
Date Night

Menu Plan 01.30.15

This past week the plan went okay with a couple of switches, Hope this week goes as well. Here is the plan for this week:

Friday
Quick Shrimp Enchilada Bake* with Salad (L)
YOYO

Saturday
Aussie Chicken with Veggies

Sunday
Venison Chili with Cornbread?

Monday
Venison Burgers with Fries

Tuesday
Italian Crescent Casserole with Veggies

Wednesday
Shredded BBQ Chicken on a Bun with Chips

Thursday
Sausage Wraps with Fries

*New Recipe

Menu Plan 01.23.15

Had to make some changes to this weeks plan, life happened, lol, things change. This is the plan, such as it is:

Friday
Date Night - Headed to Abilene and Abuelos!

Saturday
Burgers and Fries (L)
Chicken Tenders with Veggies

Sunday
Chicken Tamale Pie with Beans (L)
Slow Cooker Mexican Cheese Soup

Monday
Brunch Pie* (B)
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken (BBQ Chicken for Mom) with Chips
YOYO

Tuesday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and Salad

Wednesday
Sweet Bacon-Wrapped Venison Tenderloin* with Veggies (L)
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Thursday
Battered Fish with Onion Rings (L)
Date Night

Date night will be a night early this week, since this is my week to work the weekend.
*New Recipe - I have actually made the venison tenderloin before, I just forgot to take pics and didn't post, so it's still new to this blog.

Menu Plan 01.16.15

Only one minor change to last weeks menu plan and nothing to carry over. So starting this weeks plan from scratch. Want to try something new this week, this is more of a challenge now with more people to cook for, one with many dietary restrictions/dislikes. I have searched through my Pinterest Boards and found a recipe I think we can live with - Italian Crescent Casserole! I pinned this THREE years ago finally it will be Sunday's lunch!!  I also came across a recipe for Crock Pot Huevos Rancheros Casserole that will be breakfast Saturday morning, pinned just a short TWO years ago. Now here is the rest of the menu:

Friday
Shrimp in Garlic Wine Sauce with Orzo (L)
Date Night

Saturday
Crock Pot Huevos Rancheros Casserole* (B)
Salad with Baked Chicken (L)
Grilled Cheese with Soup

Sunday
Italian Crescent Casserole* with Veggies (L)
YOYO

Monday
Chicken Mole with Beans

Tuesday
Pizza

Wednesday
Sausage Rice Skillet with Veggies

Thursday
Slow Cooker Chicken Tator Tot Casserole with Green Beans

*New Recipe

Menu Plan 01.09.15

This has been a crazy busy week, but I have enjoyed every minute of it. Weekend in Pearland, trip to Austin to celebrate my sisters 50th and then an unplanned trip to West Texas with my Honey! Now trying to get back to normal and get a plan made for the week so I can go do my weekly shopping!

Friday
Chicken Pot Pie with Salad (L)
YOYO

Saturday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and Salad

Sunday
Fish with Slaw and Beans

Monday
Venison Chili with Cornbread

Tuesday
Shredded BBQ Chicken on a Bun with Fries

Wednesday
Saucy Venison Sausage Balls with Jalapeno Poppers

Thursday
Glazed Pork Chops with Roast Butternut Squash with Feta and Honey (L)
Chili Tortilla Soup with Crackers

A little later than usual, but that's the plan!

Menu Plan 01.02.15

Wow! 2015 is here and it is starting out with a bang! We are leaving Brownwood today, heading to Pearland for the weekend to see two of the kiddos and the oldest granddaughter. We will be back on Sunday. Then I head out Tuesday for Austin for a late 50th birthday celebration for my sister and will be back on Wednesday. Busy, busy. Here is the plan for the menu:

Friday
Date Night - Stopping in Austin after a visit with the folks in Bastrop, then on to Pearland.

Saturday
Pearland - eating out

Sunday
Lunch Out
Corndogs and Chips

Monday
Burgers with Fries (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Out with the Sisters in Austin!

Wednesday
Grab Lunch on the way Home
Cheesy Catfish with Slaw

Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie with Salad (L)
Date Night

Menu Plan 12.26.14

Last weeks plan went off with just a few minor adjustments, so nothing carried over. Which means I have to come up with a completely new menu! Well, here goes:

Friday
Chili Dogs with Onion Rings (L)

Saturday
Battered Fish with Slaw (L)
Date Night

Sunday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and Salad (L)
YOYO

Monday
Creamy Tomato and Tortellini Soup with Crackers

Tuesday
Taco Quesadillas with Beans

Wednesday
King Ranch Casserole with Veggies

Thursday
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup

Menu Plan 12.19.14

This weeks plan:

Friday
Spaghetti (made with ground venison) with Garlic Bread and Salad (L)
YOYO

Saturday
Chicken Tamale Pie with Beans

Sunday
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Egg Rolls

Monday
Slow Cooker Mexican Cheese Soup (made with ground turkey instead of chicken)

Tuesday
Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken* with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Wednesday
Nikki is coming over to cook us dinner - Appetizers: Avocado Cream Cheese Wraps, Meatballs, and Spinach Dip; Main Course: Fettuccine with Homemade Alfredo Sauce and Baked Chicken, Cheddar Bay Biscuits and Salad; Dessert: Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, White Chocolate Fudge (my contribution), Chocolate Pie and Cookie Butter Dip with Pretzels and Fruit; Beverage: Crock Pot Hot Chocolate. LOTS of food.

Thursday
Feta and Spinach Scramble* with 100 Cal Cinnamon Pancakes* and Turkey Bacon (Brunch)
Saucy Venison Sausage Balls with Veggies

*New Recipe - If I actually remember to take pics, I may actually post these!

Menu Plan 12.12.14

Not a bad week. Have just one carry over that I didn't get made this week. Next week we will be having the twins first birthday party here, so a big week ahead! Here is the plan:

Friday
Date Night

Saturday
Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches* with Fresh Fruit (B)
Battered Fish with Sweet Potato Fries (L)
Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Veggies

Sunday
Easy Chicken Bake with Salad (L)
Slow Cooked Venison on a Bun with Onion Rings

Monday
Spaghetti with Garlic Bread and Spinach Salad (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Birthday Party!
Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup or Chips

Wednesday
Bacon Burger Pizza (L)
Venison Chili  with Crackers

Thursday
Chicken Tamale Pie with Beans (L)
Date Night - a night early this week since this is my one Friday out of three to work

*New Recipe

menu plan 12.05.14

Some of the past weeks menu items were either flipped around or put off entirely, so there will be some repeats this week. For now this is the plan:

Friday
Slow Cooker Chicken Tator Tot Casserole with Spinach Salad (L)
Date Night

Saturday
Cheesy Catfish with Slaw (L)
General Tso's Chicken with Egg Rolls

Sunday
Breakfast Tator Tot Casserole* (B)
Shepherd's Pie (L)
YOYO

Monday
Ravioli with Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread and Salad

Tuesday
Corn Dogs with Fries

Wednesday
Sausage with Mac and Cheese

Thursday
Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Veggies

*New Recipe

menu plan 11.28.14

Hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Here is the plan for this week:

Friday
Meat and Potato Patties with Veggies (L)
YOYO

Saturday
Honey Pecan Chicken with Beans

Sunday
Corn-dogs with Fries

Monday
Spaghetti with Salad and Garlic Bread

Tuesday
Taco Soup with Crackers or Cheese Biscuits

Wednesday
Chicken Tator Tot Casserole

Thursday
Venison Meatballs with Veggies (L)
Chinese with Egg-rolls

Menu Plan 11.21.14

Well half of last weeks plan didn't happen - unplanned trip to Abilene, time constraints and so on. So this week there will be a lot of repeats as well as a planned trip to Bastrop. My family is getting together this Saturday for an early Thanksgiving celebration. It will be a dinner celebration but due to the long drive, lunch is up in the air right now. I'm putting something down but it is questionable as to whether it will happen. So with that in mind here is the plan for the week. Hope it goes better than the last one.

Friday
Date Night

Saturday
Beef and Bean Taco Casserole with Guacamole (L) ?
Thanksgiving Dinner in Bastrop - Dishes I plan to make: Crockpot Meatballs*, Toasted Chickpeas*, Raw Beet Salad* and Simple Fudge. I may pare it down to two or maybe three, it will depend on what I have time for.

Sunday
Venison Backstrap with Roast Butternut Squash (L)
Sausage with Onion Rings

Monday
Meat and Potato Patties with Veggies (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken with Spinach

Wednesday
Venison Chili with Cheddar Biscuits (L)
Corn Dogs with Fries

Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving!

Menu Plan 11.14.14

Last weeks plan went off without much of a hitch, hope this week goes as well. This is the plan:

Friday
Chili Dogs with Onion Rings (L)
Date Night

Saturday
Meat and Potato Patties with Veggies (L)


Sunday
Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Bread and Salad (L)
YOYO

Monday
Venison Burgers with Fries

Tuesday
Sausage with Spinach Salad

Wednesday
Venison Filet Mignon with Roast Butternut Squash

Thursday
Beef and Bean Taco Casserole with ?

Menu Plan 11.07.14

Well instead of a mystery meal this past week, I decided to take a trip to Bastrop to see my folks. I went down Wednesday and spent the day. So lunch and dinner didn't happen according to plan Wednesday then Wednesday's lunch was moved to Thursday and Wednesday's dinner became lunch Saturday. We decided to do date night on Thursday night so that dinner moved to Friday's lunch. This is the plan for now:

Friday
Burgers with Fries (L)
YOYO or

Saturday
Roast Beef Sandwiches with Onion Rings

Sunday
Slow Cooked Chicken Tator Tot Casserole with Salad

Monday
Ravioli with Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread and Salad

Tuesday
Slow Cooked Pork Chops with Red Potatoes and Green Beans

Wednesday
Nacho Soup with Tortilla Chips

Thursday
Chicken Pot Pie with Veggies (L)
Bacon Chicken Sandwiches with Chips

Menu Plan 10.31.14

Heading out to the state park Friday for the weekend! This will likely be the last time we take the RV out until Spring. I switched Tuesday and Thursday this week so that I could have something simple Thursday night since I will be doing most of our shopping for the next week that day. For now here is the plan:

Friday
? Date Night ?

Saturday
Eggs and Bacon (B)
Fish Tacos  with Slaw and Beans (L)
Corn Dogs with Chips and Veggies

Sunday
Eggs and Venison Sausage (B)
Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Fries (L)
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chips and Tomato Soup

Monday
Spaghetti with Salad and Garlic Bread (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken with Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower

Wednesday
Sausage with Spinach and Strawberry Salad (L)
Roast Beef Sandwiches with Onion Rings

Thursday
Mystery Meal ? (L)
Burgers with Fries

My Mystery Meal may be on a day other than Thursday. I just know that John is leaving on Monday and won't be home until late afternoon/evening on Thursday. My in-laws like going out for lunch so I figure there will be at least one day that I will be on my own - thus the mystery meal. Something I will throw together for a one person meal.

Menu Plan 10.24.14

I have decided to start posting my menu plan on Fridays for Friday thru Thursday. With my rotating schedule I will be shopping mostly on Friday but will occasionally have to go on Thursday, like next week when we plan to take the RV out for one final weekend before winter. The juicing is going well so far. 8 - 8 oz glasses of juice per day. 4 veggie juices in the morning and 4 fruit juices in the afternoon and much water in between! I just hope this weeks menu doesn't totally undo what we're doing, lol. Here is the plan:

Friday
Juicing Day 2/Final Day

Saturday
Sausage, Egg and Biscuit Casserole* (B)
Burgers with Onion Rings (L)
Date Night

Sunday
Creamy Crunchy Chicken Bundles with Spinach Salad (L)
Beef Corn Dogs with Chips

Monday
Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas* with Rice (L)
YOYO

Tuesday
Chili Queso with Tortilla Chips

Wednesday
Pizza with Salad

Thursday
Venison Chili with Crackers