Meal plans

[sweptaway]

What are we eating when it's one million degrees out?

[tinyjoys]

Our heatwave was last week and I did a lot of low/no cook.
SATURDAY: airfryer coconut shrimp, fries
SUNDAY: (FATHER'S DAY) smoked ribs, pasta salad, COTC
MONDAY: leftovers/caprese panzanella
TUESDAY: BLT naan sandwiches, chips
WEDNESDAY: went out for Hibachi for nephew's birthday
THURSDAY: grilled chicken, leftover salads from throughout the week
FRIDAY: california sushi roll bowls

This week, our weather is much milder (highest we get is 85):
SATURDAY: pizza night salad, garlic bread; (naan pizza for the kids)
SUNDAY: smoked chicken, mac & cheese, maybe mexican street corn salad
MONDAY: leftovers
TUESDAY: philly cheesesteak sloppy joes & tater tots
WEDNESDAY: summer garden pasta with italian sausage
THURSDAY: my birthday & I haven't decided yet, maybe Thai takeout
FRIDAY: turkey burgers & sweet potato fries

[sweptaway]

Yes last week was hotter! But I'm over it.

We did spaghetti with sauce from the freezer, grilled cheese sandwiches and, my favorite from the week- pretzel chicken tenders over Cobb salad.

Tonight homemade pizza which we're doing in the oven against my better judgement.

Egg roll in a bowl
Salsa Verde chicken with Spanish rice and corn
Pork tenderloin with rice pilaf and salad

[justbecause]

I went on my biannual Costco trip today so I’m excited for this week!

Rotisserie chicken, budget bytes macaroni and cheese, squash, salad

Burgers and tater tots

Sandwiches, chips, veggies and dip

Naan pizza, salad

Spaghetti and meatballs, sautéed veggies, cottage cheese, garlic bread

[skategirl128]

Sunday: we had a cookout at my sisters so I made tabouli and a big fruit salad
Monday: tomato, basil, mozzarella naan pizzas and fruit salad
Tuesday: grilled chicken taco salads with all of the toppings
Wednesday: burgers, brats, corn
Thursday: avocado blt salads
Friday: spaghetti with meatballs, salad
Saturday: steak and chicken skewers with veggies over rice

I’ve made banana bread and I’ve got plans to make pickles this week. I’ve also got to make a small batch of black currant jam per DS1’s request.

[mathrun]

Last night - bacon mac and cheese with chicken nuggets
Monday - club sandwiches and pasta salad
Tuesday - chicken and black bean burritos
Wednesday - Biner
Thursday - pork roast and air fryer potatoes
Friday - bagel pizzas
Saturday - Fish and chips

[angelashly]

Sunday: our new favorite: one pan sausage, zucchini, green pepper I served it over rice pilaf this time and it was even better

Monday: steak, baked potatoes, corn on the cob
Tuesday: breakfast for dinner: French toast, bacon, and fruit
Wednesday: some kind of chicken thighs with salad
Thursday: tacos

[overboard]

I have a summer class that’s kicking my butt so I’ve been letting the kids cook most of the time. It’s been interesting.

Last night was shrimp fried rice (team effort)
Tonight is Frito pie (kid 1)
Tue: red beans and rice (me)
Wed: something with fish filets (kid 2)
Thur: heading to N.O. for the weekend

[allthekristys]

I don't have much, but here is what I do have:

Monday: Skinnytaste Food-Cart Style chicken (love this recipe! simple and delicious) www.skinnytaste.com/food-cart-style-chicken-salad-with-white-sauce/
Tuesday: Pulled Pork Tacos - www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-best-pulled-pork-crock-pot/
Wednesday: My DD1 turns 9! So it's her party that night, not sure what the plan is for food yet...

For the rest of the week, I will have to wing it. I do know that I will use the pulled pork for nachos for dinner one night, and probably use of the last of it and fry up taquitos

[STP]

Tonight is pot roast; it's too hot for it but DH has a craving.

Tuesday: Herb Roasted Chicken and Veggies (sweet potatoes), honey oat rolls

Wednesday: Baked Ziti, garlic bread, salad

Thursday: Cheddar Ranch Chicken, rice, broccoli

Friday: lemon garlic walleye, green beans, sourdough rolls

Saturday: tater tot casserole bc I NEED IT AND I SHALL HAVE IT MIDWEST LYFE FOREVER

[angelashly]

Jun 24, 2024 9:39:18 GMT -6 STP said:

Tonight is pot roast; it's too hot for it but DH has a craving.

Tuesday: Herb Roasted Chicken and Veggies (sweet potatoes), honey oat rolls

Wednesday: Baked Ziti, garlic bread, salad

Thursday: Cheddar Ranch Chicken, rice, broccoli

Friday: lemon garlic walleye, green beans, sourdough rolls

Saturday: tater tot casserole bc I NEED IT AND I SHALL HAVE IT MIDWEST LYFE FOREVER

Which tator tot one? My mom made one as a kid and I always liked it and it was the one thing she could make

[AmyG]

I need to do this
Otherwise dh has a thing about tacos. I love tacos but 8 days a week is a bit much

[coffeecake]

We have eaten out way too much lately and I am over it, although I also don’t feel like cooking.
S-We went to our favorite Italian place
M-Greek chicken pita sandwiches, cucumber and tomato salad
T-Chicken tortilla soup and cornbread (too bad it’s hot, I’m making soup anyway)
W-Stuffed peppers
Th-Steak fajitas
F-We will have guests and will probably go out

[tinyjoys]

Any ideas for travelable snacks? We do a tailgateesque (get there early, kids play yard games, etc) outing with my in-laws on for a town's fireworks. My SIL is bringing pizza this year and I'm bringing snacks. So far, I have the tube popsicles (doubling as my ice packs in the coolers) and watermelon. I'm not sure what else I want to make/buy to take.

[sweptaway]

Jun 24, 2024 15:56:15 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

Any ideas for travelable snacks? We do a tailgateesque (get there early, kids play yard games, etc) outing with my in-laws on for a town's fireworks. My SIL is bringing pizza this year and I'm bringing snacks. So far, I have the tube popsicles (doubling as my ice packs in the coolers) and watermelon. I'm not sure what else I want to make/buy to take.

Chips and salsa
Veggies and ranch dip
Popcorn

[angelashly]

Jun 24, 2024 15:56:15 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

Any ideas for travelable snacks? We do a tailgateesque (get there early, kids play yard games, etc) outing with my in-laws on for a town's fireworks. My SIL is bringing pizza this year and I'm bringing snacks. So far, I have the tube popsicles (doubling as my ice packs in the coolers) and watermelon. I'm not sure what else I want to make/buy to take.

Chips and dip or salsa
Veggies
Popcorn
Fruit
Cheese and crackers
Hummus

If you have plates and stuff you could do a pasta salad

[angelashly]

Or do they have to be cold?

[tinyjoys]

Jun 24, 2024 16:32:48 GMT -6 angelashly said:

Or do they have to be cold?

They don't have to be cold, but they do need to be prepped early since we also have a birthday party that afternoon. H mentioned making a smoked queso since he can toss it in the smoker on a timer and it can cook while we're at the party.

[coffeecake]

Jun 24, 2024 15:56:15 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

Any ideas for travelable snacks? We do a tailgateesque (get there early, kids play yard games, etc) outing with my in-laws on for a town's fireworks. My SIL is bringing pizza this year and I'm bringing snacks. So far, I have the tube popsicles (doubling as my ice packs in the coolers) and watermelon. I'm not sure what else I want to make/buy to take.

When we tailgate for football we always have chips, fruit and veggie trays and cookies in addition to the main dish. I would just go easy and not worry about actually making too much.

[AmyG]

Jun 24, 2024 15:56:15 GMT -6 tinyjoys said:

Any ideas for travelable snacks? We do a tailgateesque (get there early, kids play yard games, etc) outing with my in-laws on for a town's fireworks. My SIL is bringing pizza this year and I'm bringing snacks. So far, I have the tube popsicles (doubling as my ice packs in the coolers) and watermelon. I'm not sure what else I want to make/buy to take.

if it's going to be hot, then freeze grapes and they are a quick cool down snack.
or your watermelon but maybe do a whole fruit salad starting with your watermelon and add frozen fruit mix add apples strawberries whatever fruit looks good, and keep it in what would usually be an insulated drink container, scoop out into bowls and provide tooth picks for eating lol.

[klw]

Didn't plan alot this week, but have stuff in the freezer that can be used if needed:

Chicken lettuce wraps
Fried shrimp, smashed potatoes, corn
Parmesan chicken foil packs with pasta
Picked up a rotissorie chicken from Costoc so that will be used for Chicken quesadillas

[angelashly]

I made this the other day and it was so good. I added quinoa in

pinchofyum.com/grilled-chicken-with-pepperoncini-garlic-butter

[sweptaway]

My husband came back from Costco with 4 pork loins, which is basically my least favorite thing to eat. But we're eating it tonight.

[angelashly]

Jun 27, 2024 9:21:31 GMT -6 sweptaway said:

My husband came back from Costco with 4 pork loins, which is basically my least favorite thing to eat. But we're eating it tonight.

www.skinnytaste.com/mexican-adobo-rubbed-grilled-pork/

[sweptaway]

angelashly, thanks! My husband is a KILLER cook so whatever he does with it will be great, probably. It's just not my fave. I'll definitely share that one with him though because I love those flavors for sure.