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!

Broccoli Chicken Lo Mein

I posted a photo of my supper Saturday night and several of my Facebook friends asked for the recipe so hence the blog post...because let's get honest I am a terrible blogger. I wanted to say that this recipe is super freezer friendly as a meal kit something I do regularly. I have included the instructions for the freezer method in the recipe as well. The recipe is also great to switch up vegetables and even meats with, plus in my home anything with noodles is consumed very well. I hope you all enjoy! 

I wanted to take a second and say that I really want to get back to blogging on the regular, I really do just with two little ones and two busy jobs my poor blog keeps finding it's way to the back burner. So if you are reading this thanks for sticking with me. I hope all of you are having a blessed Monday. 

Broccoli Chicken Lo Mein 

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

1.5 lbs. Chicken Breast Diced

4 Broccoli Crowns

¼  cup Soy Sauce

¼ cup Teriyaki Sauce

¼ cup Hoisin Sauce

1 TSP Minced Garlic

1 TSP Rice Vinegar

1 TSP Sesame Oil

1 Can Bamboo Shoots drained

1 Can Water Chestnuts drained

1-2 tsp Cornstarch mixed with water (if needed to thicken) 

½ lb Linguini Pasta Cooked until just al dente  

In a medium size bowl mix Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Vinegar and Oil pour over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Steam broccoli for 5-6 minutes to soften. Heat EVOO in a large nonstick skillet add in the chicken and sauce cook through. Add in broccoli and cook until desired tenderness stir in bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. If the sauce is too thin you may need to thicken with cornstarch. Just before serving stir in noodles to coat with sauce and mix in the vegetable through.

Freezer Ready Directions-In a medium size bowl mix Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Vinegar and Oil Place Chicken in a quart Ziploc bag pour sauce mixture over it and seal. Place broccoli in a quart Ziploc bag. Take a gallon Ziploc bag and add each quart bag to it.

Cooking day! Thaw bag in the refrigerator all day. When you get home pour chicken into a nonstick skillet and cook through add broccoli and cook until desired tenderness. Serve over rice, or ramen.