Hey, let’s take a walk down memory lane and do a Menu Plan for the week ahead!
Ha. Sorry. It’s just been quite a while since I’ve done a real menu plan, I’ll admit it. Hubby’s currently medical situation has really turned a lot of things upside down and food has certainly been the #1 thing.
He goes in for treatment #3 on Tuesday and just told me this evening that he’s very nervous about this one for some reason. I would make a safe guess it’s because he flies out on Friday morning and well, what if he does feel like crap?? Then what?
It will be fine. I told him so, therefore, it will be. 😉
I’m trying to do a little mini-pantry/freezer challenge this month as well … to save a little money and to clear out some of the clutter food stuff we have hanging around too!
Here’s what we are looking at for the week!
Saturday – bacon and mushroom burgers on the grill with a wedge salad (we did stop and pick up the ground beef)
Sunday – Lemon Basil Chicken Thighs and Roasted Potatoes (chicken in freezer, taters from Trader Joe’s several weeks back) … recipe coming soon on the other blog!
Monday – Takeout Fakeout (will use the Mandarin Orange Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice from freezer – Trader Joe’s)
Tuesday – Hubby will either be on a feeding frenzy or a food boycott … I just don’t know as first time, no food, 2nd time, couldn’t eat enough and this time (3rd time) we have no idea what to expect! Grilled cheese and tomato soup for all
Wednesday – going with a Wingin Wednesday theme and cooking up some wings. Wings are in the freezer (Costco) and balance of ingredients in pantry and fridge
Thursday – Hubby will be disconnected from his 48 hour infusion so hopefully he won’t feel too bad … he needs to eat as he flies out early in the morning so I’m going to see what he wants (that we have on hand!) and let him choose
Friday – I’m a single girl this evening and I think I will make some Steak Bites as it’s been a long time, hubby can’t really do steak any longer AND I have some NY Strips in the freezer to use up …
What are YOU making this week??
Ohhhh I think I would like that Island Pork!
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The Island Pork is actually a P90X recipe. Some of the recipes have turned out to be tasty, surprisingly enough! I will have to make a point & get some more posted soon.
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Your menu looks yummy 🙂
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Hi! Happy MPM! I love the way you are using things you have on hand! I never can remember to use things I have in my freezer. Your menu looks great this week. Thanks for sharing.~Holly
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Hey Holly, thanks for the compliment! I need to use up what I have on hand as I have waayyy to many things in the freezer and pantry! Appreciate you stopping by and happy MPM to you!
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Your menu looks yummy! Good for you for shopping your pantry/freezer.
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Alicia, thanks for stopping by! Yes, I am determined to get the freezers and pantry emptied a little more so I have room for the new year!
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Your menu for the week looks great. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Why thank you Miz Helen … I appreciate the compliment, comment and your stopping by to visit!
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Your menu plan looks great. We just love Chili Cheese Dogs. Thank you for sharing and you have a wonderful week!
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I have GOT TO GET WITH IT with my menu plans this summer. Hoping to get one together today. Your plan sounds great!!!
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Your menu sounds great! I love your blog by the way! 🙂 Been a lurker lol!This pizza crust is awesome. It's no knead and it's pretty light if you roll it out thin. I use storebought crust for most but this reheats really well and I always use it.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quick-and-Easy-Pizza-Crust/Detail.aspxI always end up missing something for my cookaheads, it always goes like that lol. I do a big restock in the beginning of the month and add to what we lack as the month goes on. Not that I'm a picky eater…nooo lol. 🙂
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hehe…thanks for coming out of lurkdom for a few minutes! 🙂 I've got some excellent pizza crust recipes but for some reason I used this particular one … told Hubby I should have known something was up since I had no comments written on the paper!
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I'm doing a pantry/freezer clean out as well, and so far I can't tell a difference. Which I think has to do with the fact I'm cooking for one instead of a family. But I'm making progress, I guess. Hopefully, this week I'll make a real dent.I use KAF pizza dough recipe. Perfect every time! http://lifelovelibrarianship.com/2011/04/white-pizza-with-spinach-and-2/Visiting from Menu Plan Monday,Elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth! Yes, I know what you mean … IF I was feeding the family and all the heathens that are usually around, the pantry and freezer would be a lot more empty. The only complaints I've heard so far are \”regular chips?\”, \”sour cream?\” and \”cheese?\” … just like that as a question. Like, are you kidding us?
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Woohoo good for you- I am thinking about doing a pantry challenge, too. We have way too much stuff accumulated- thanks for the inspiration! Happy Monday! Ally @ Tiny Wallet Style
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Hey Ally, thanks for stopping in … I try to do it a few times a year but usually bail within the end of the 2nd week … more than anything it's the bad habit of MUST GO TO THE STORE because I'm out of something. 🙂 Go for it!
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Sorry to hear about the pizza crust — I see a few folks have left their favorites for you, and I'll mention that we have a whole wheat, no-rise crust that we love on my blog. Hope you have a good week, even if it is a little quite.
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I found your blog through Menu Plan Monday. I always check out other posts on Saturday when I do my menu planning for the next week. I am curious what the Pantry challenge is that you referred to. We just moved to South Alabama, Fort Rucker, and noticed you are in South Florida. Any suggestions on fun things to do in this part of the world?
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Hmm..delicious food for a week, yummy!Hi, I followed your blog. And I invite you to follow mine, thanks.indonesiatooverseas
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Tell your hubby that empty freezers waste energy! The more food in there, the better it holds its temp. 😉
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Sorry to hear of your bummed soup- but yeah, it happens. Makes good dogfood around here 😉
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Pork chops on the grill sounds great! I may have to change up my menu.
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I'm going to take your challenge and clean out my pantry! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!
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You can do it! I'm always a little amazed (and slightly embarrassed) when I see how much stuff I really have!
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