September Meal Plan

 

I posted an easy recipe for busy nights, today I am coming at you with a plan to help combat those crazy busy nights. Now I will be 100% transparent in saying that I don't always get all these meals cooked each month but having ideas ready to go for the week makes life so much easier. 

I also think having a plan laid out helps my kids eat better, it's almost like they know what's coming and they are ready for it. I get them involved in the plan as well I ask them what they want to see on the menu and I try to incorporate those meals into the month somewhere. 

Hope this helps you and yours! If you have any questions please feel free to ask! 

September Meal Plan

Wednesday 9/1- Big Mac Salad

Thursday 9/2- Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans

Friday 9/3- Breakfast (Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs)

Monday 9/6- Broccoli Beef Stir Fry

Tuesday 9/7- Taco Salad

Wednesday 9/8- Ham and Cheese Stromboli with Veggies and Ranch

Thursday 9/9- BLT’s, Chips, Cottage Cheese

Friday 9/10- Tic Toc Roasted Tomato Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Monday 9/13- Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Slaw

Tuesday 9/14- Shrimp Boil

Wednesday 9/15- Stuffed Pepper Skillet

Thursday 9/16- Olive Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast and Bread Sticks

Friday 9/17- Make your own pizza

Monday 9/20- Lemony Shrimp Alfredo

Tuesday 9/21- Asian Lettuce Wraps

Wednesday 9/22- Roast, Noodles, Green Beans

Thursday 9/23- Bacon Cheddar Quiche

Friday 9/24- Chicken and Noodles

Monday 9/27-Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

Tuesday 9/28-Baked Apple Pork Chops, Broccoli, Wild Rice

Wednesday 9/29- Beef Stroganoff

Thursday 9/30-Chicken Tacos

Friday 10/1- Leftovers or Takeout!

Shrimp Fried Rice

If the hustle and bustle of back to school, fall sports, and yikes HARVEST starting soon have you desperate for quick and easy dinner solutions this and I mean this is the perfect recipe for you! I literally had it done from start to finish in under 20 minutes last night! Score right?!?!?!

I also adore a meal that can it a basic process, but ingredients can be switched up to change it up and fit your likes and dislikes. Fried rice is becoming a favorite of my kids, well rice in general is the jam, this method keeps all of the meal in one pan and gets some veggies in their life.

If you guys are non-shrimp eaters just switch it up with chicken, strips of beef, even tofu (but that would make me sad), you also can switch up the veggies, add some broccoli, or water chestnuts, even pineapple would be awesome. Make it how you guys like it and let me know if you love it as much as me!

 

Shrimp Fried Rice

1 lb Shrimp (Peeled)

2.5 cups Minute Rice (prepared, and cooled down a bit)

1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots

3 Eggs (beat)

Sauce-

¼ Cup Hosin Sauce

½ Cup Soy Sauce

1 tsp hot sauce

1 tsp Ginger

1 tsp Garlic

1 tsp Sesame Oil

Cook rice and set aside to cool a bit (this could even be done the night before and placed in the fridge). In a large skillet drizzle some EVOO and sauté shrimp until pink and cooked through, remove from skillet, and set aside. While shrimp is cooking mix together sauce ingredients. Once shrimp is out of the skillet return to heat and add the eggs scramble until done. Add in rice sauce and veggies cook until all are heated through and beginning to form some crispy edges, make sure to scrap the bottom of the skillet. Add shrimp back in and serve!

March Meal Plan!

 It may be the ninth hour and way behind schedule...but I promised a monthly meal plan to each of you and to  myself so here is March it should be a yummy one and it is Lent friendly! My personal favorite is Shrimp and Grits!!!

3-1-Ham and asparagus quiche and tossed salad

3-2-Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli

3-3-Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry

3-4-Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

3-5-Shrimp and Grits with Salad

3-8-BBQ Meatballs, Buttered Noodles, Green Beans

3-9-Chicken Gyros

3-10-Pork Chops Brussels and Stuffing

3-11-Make your own pizza

3-12-Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

3-15-Lemon Pepper Pork Loin with Wild Rice a Broccoli

3-16-Chicken Scampi Pasta

3-17-Corned Beef and Cabbage with Buttered Potatoes

3-18-leftovers

3-19-Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Slaw

3-22-Ruben Sandwiches

3-23-Chili

 3-24-Chicken Portobello Stacks

3-25-Ham Broccoli and Rice Casserole

3-26-Greek Shrimp Pasta

3-29-Salisbury Steak, Mashed potatoes, Green Beans

3-30-Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

3-31-Loaded Nachos

4-1-Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad

4-2- Mexican Shrimp Salad

One Skillet Creamy Mushroom and Green Bean Chicken

I love a meal that tastes amazing and looks fancy but seriously is on the table in under 30 minutes and this one checks all those boxes. Plus it can easily be kept low carb for anyone living that lifestyle. 

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (I used the thicker ones for this)

1 Pint of Button Mushrooms (sliced) 

1 Bag Frozen Green Beans 

1.5 Cups Heavy Cream 

1/2 Cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan 

1 TSP Lemon Juice

2 TBSP EVOO

2 TBSP Butter

Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large oven safe heavy bottomed skillet melt butter and EVOO together, turn the heat up to high. Season Chicken Breasts with Salt and Pepper, and place in skillet if your skillet isn't very big brown breasts in batches, you want a good brown crust on them, do not worry about getting them cooked all the way through the oven will finish them. Once the chicken has browned nicely on each side remove from skillet to a plate you will add them back in a bit. Brown mushrooms in skillet once browned add cream and green beans. Cook until sauce has began to thicken, add in cheese and lemon, season to taste. Place chicken back into skillet and finish cooking in a 350 degree oven until chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Serve with rice, or couscous or eat it as is to keep it low carb. 

February Meal Plan!

 

Here I am with your February Meal Plan, hahaha I’m so catchy! Regardless of my awesome way with words I am here again this month with your layout for your week of evening meals.

The above picture has nothing to do with meal planning but who can resist a cute kid and a cute pig! I’m trying out a few new recipes this month and sticking with some classics. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

 2-1- Steak Fajitas

2-2- Crockpot Cube Steaks and Gravy with Rice and Green Beans

2-3-Grilled Pork Chops Asparagus and Cheesy Rice

2-4- Thai Chicken Peanut Wraps (NEW) 

2-5-Leftovers

2-8-Taco Pasta

2-9-Chicken, Broccoli, Potato Sheet pan Bake

2-10-Ham and Cheese Sliders with Veggies and Chips

2-11-Smoked Pork Loin, White Cheddar Mac, Salad

2-12-Chicken Noodle Soup

2-15-Pork Verde Enchiladas

2-16- Shrimp Creole

2-17- Pizza Link

2-18-Hawaiian Fried Rice

2-19-Eggplant Parmesan Boats (NEW) with Grilled Chicken and Salad (double your chicken to have it ready for next weeks meal) 

2-22-Honey Garlic Baked Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, and Broccoli

2-23-Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Salad Link

2-24-Cheeseburgers, Tots and Fresh Veggies

2-25- Chicken Tacos Link

2-26- Cajun Shrimp Pasta

January Meal Plan

I have seen this meme shared so many times since the beginning of the year honestly, I sent it to my sister in law after she sent out a cry for help one day for an idea for supper. Seriously though figuring out what in the Sam heck to cook each and every night, night after night after night is exhausting. I adore cooking and I have said to The Hubs multiple times if he would just tell me what to cook for an entire week, I would be so happy. Well that was never, I repeat NEVER going to happen, this is when my need to meal plan was born.  Several people say that they really enjoyed my meal plan posts so here go nothing. I am not promising to be a better blogger, but here is what I am promising a monthly meal plan shared with you guys.  I am also promising links to some of the recipes in the meal plan, as well as meals that are good to make double of so that you can have one to freeze or share.

What would you like to see in the meal plans? Weekly grocery lists? Please please please let me know. Also, I’m getting ready to record a session I am doing for a conference, my session is on having your freezer ready for your busy seasons…I’m hoping once I have it complete, I can get a post together on all thing’s freezer meals/freezing food in general.

1-4- Broccoli Chicken with Rice Link (the linked recipe is served with noodles this month I did rice)

1-5- Roast with noodles and Green Beans

1-6- Smoked Sausage and Roasted Veggies Sheet Pan Supper

1-7- Stuffed Pepper Skillet and Salad Link

1-8-Shrimp Tacos Link

1-11- Everything Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce and Salad

1-12-Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Slaw (Double and Freeze)

1-13-Cheeseburger Salad

1-14- Round Steak with Rice and Tomatoes and Green Beans

1-15- Shrimp and snow pea stir fry

1-18-Parmesan Pork Chops broccoli and couscous

1-19-Shrimp Boil and Ice Cream Cake

1-20-Spaghetti and Garlic Bread

1-21-Nacho Soup Link

1-22-Leftovers

1-25-Breakfast

1-26-Lettuce Wraps Link

1-27-Chicken green bean and mushroom skillet

1-28-Chicken Tortilla Soup (Double and Freeze) Link

1-29-Steak potatoes and salad

I hope this makes a few of your nights a little easier!