July 11, 2022
Menu Plan 7•11
August 23, 2021
Menu Plan 8•23
February 1, 2021
Menu Plan 2•1•21
I love that fresh start feeling when a new week, month and menu all start on the same day. Just me? Probably. A Monday is a Monday I suppose. I shouldn't say that because Im really trying not to hate Mondays. I need to stop saying Monday. Whatever.
So, new week, new menu. Ive got ours all planned out and it should be a nice and easy week full of meals for us all. Ive been trying to make at least one meatless meal that we can all eat together. Last week I had a few bites to many of meat and my body is just kinda dragging this morning. But clearly I was in need of a little more protein. Trying to read my body and know what it needs is hard. Le sigh. So, lets see whats on this weeks menu.
December 7, 2020
Menu Plan 12•7•20
And just like that it is Monday again! Two days of weekend go by much faster than any two week days. Le sigh. But I was ready for today no matter what kind of crazy it could bring. It has been actually kinda of great and that includes both boys going to the doctor and 5 different needles, so... I got this!
True story, we were going to go grocery shopping yesterday, but then we got hungry. And we all know you can NOT go to the store hungry. And since we were out running errands we just grabbed a pizza on the way home and called it a day. So now, we have to head to the store later today. But the menu is planned at least, so Im not totally failing. Lets take a look
November 16, 2020
Menu Plan 11•16•20
Another week, another menu. This week caught me off guard and I needed a few things that I didn't trust the store shoppers to get for me so I had to actually go into the store! The horror. Actually, I had to go to three. It was a long day for a person who never leaves the house. But I found everything on my list plus some and didn't go over my budget.

The menu is a little all over the place. Everyone has their own taste and this week no one was super sure about the recipes I sent them, so I just put all of it on the list and gave them a leftover day. And declared that if there were no leftovers come Friday, David is in charge of feeding them. Sounds fair right?
Here is what landed on the menu for this week
October 26, 2020
Menu Plan 10•26•20
Happy Monday! Today is feeling like a good day for a fresh start. Or is that just the weather that Im feeling? Its been a cool morning after some rain last night. And tomorrow is supposed to be freezing. Texas freezing, not like real freezing. So in the 50. And rainy. So I better enjoy the energy I have now, because it will be hard to find it tomorrow.
And while Im at it, I figure I should get my menu up. Its planned. Ish. I don't have specific days and meals planned but I know what I have to make. For the guys only. Im still working on what I want to make for myself. Last week I decided that making 2 or 3 meals and prepping them for the week was the best way to make sure I ate it all. I hate throwing away food. Even the 30 cent cilantro. So in order to stop tossing so much at the end of the week, I decided to just make less. And it seems to be working. Here is what we have lined up for the guys this week.
July 20, 2020
Menu Plan 7•20•20
June 29, 2020
Menu Plan 6•29•20
March 4, 2020
The Easiest Artisan Bread Ever
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There is something a little magical about warm fresh bread. We try not to eat too much of it, but we also can't stay away. It reminds me of growing up when dad would make his English Muffin Bread. That's another favorite of ours. I don't remember if I have shared that recipe here or not. I should. I should make a few loaves too, so I can take pictures and such. All in the name of the blog! Anyone else drool over bread pictures?

April 1, 2019
Menu Monday: 4•1•19
But first I need to get my week planned out because I have been winging life lately and it's not working so great at the moment. When I don't have a clear plan laid out I tend to fall off and under the bus. I forget my medication, I get sucked into binge watching Netflix and run late getting dinner started. It's the worst. So I am kicking off the month on the right foot. Exhaustion be damned, I have things to do! First up is this weeks menu. Here is what we will be cooking up...
March 25, 2019
Menu Plan: 3•25•19

November 17, 2018
Cranberry and Cinnamon Goat Cheese Tartlets
The holidays are here! And we are finally feeling the spirit around here! There has been more cold days than hot it seems. Which is a little different for us here in South Texas. But we are embracing it and determined to enjoy it!
For us the holidays are special because they bring us all together. Family. Friends. Neighbors. This is the time of year to slow down and take time to be thankful for things that we might not have realized are blessings to us. And we can't forget about all the food. Am I right.
July 23, 2018
Menu Plan Monday { July 23rd }

This weeks menu is not as light and Wednesdays dinner takes a little extra time, but its all delicious. Here's what we are cooking up this week.
July 16, 2018
Menu Plan { July 16th }

Confession time! I just now finished getting my groceries ordered. I know I might have said that I was done with this curbside business, but I tried going into the store and wanted to run someone over with my cart less than 5 minutes later. Plus, it's just SO much easier to pull up to the store, have them load my groceries and then leave. No crowded isles, no last minute additions, no people coughing on me (yes that happened) and I'm always under budget! I really do love HEB but I can't stand to go into the actual store. This works! Now about that menu...
February 5, 2018
Menu Plan Monday { February 5th }

MONDAY
- Meatball Casserole/Subs
- Salads
- Steak Fajita Rollups
- Refried Beans
WEDNESDAY
- Lumpia
- Fried Rice
THURSDAY
- Pancakes
- Eggs
- Bacon
FRIDAY
- Salsa Verde Chicken
- Salads
So we have 3 new recipes this week. I know. What am I thinking? I have asked myself that a few times just this morning. But nothing sounds good, and the guys didn't have any suggestions other than the lumpia (that I was secretly craving last week) so I just scrolled through Pinterest and picked something where it stopped. Menu Roulette? Whatever, it works.

I joked with David earlier about how other people have breakfast for dinner and they live. My guys usually require a more filling meal, but figured if I'm shaking things up this week why not give it a try. So fingers crossed, they aren't channeling their inner hobbits and thinking it's just dinner and that there will be supper later. Hobbits are cute, but they never stop eating! I'm a nerd. Don't judge!
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January 18, 2018
When Life gives you Lemons. Make Lemon bars!
So as a thank you for the lemons, I made her a batch of lemon bars! I don't know where this recipe came from because it was typed out with a bunch of other recipes my dad passed along over the years. But its one of my favorites. They hold together so well and are sweet but tart. And apparently irresistible. I walked away for a minute and there was magically a bite missing from my bar. But who ever stole a bit was sure to shake more powered sugar over it in hopes that I wouldn't notice. Sigh.

Pre Heat Oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, mix the 2 cups of flour with the powdered sugar and cut in the butter with a pastry blender to crumb size.

It's a good thing I love all things lemon. So what exactly did I do with all the lemons? Well
I froze half of them. I sliced and halved them and laid them out of a piece of parchment on a cookie rack in the freezer for a few hours. Then I shook them loose and packed them up in bags. I throw them in water or tea. Adds a little flavor and keeps you cold drinks cold. Plus cool down my tea with out watering it down!
Lemon Pepper Turkey brought smiles to the table last week. We love this dish. Its easy, inexpensive and delicious.

This Salmon Recipe was a big hit too. It was even better with lemon juice squeezed over the top of it.
I have also made a few batches of homemade lemonade.
And I still have lemons left. I have no idea what I am going to do with them yet but I have created a Board on Pinterest just for all things Lemon. I think maybe I will try the Homemade Garbage Disposal Lemon Bombs I pinned. And maybe the lemon crumb muffins! YES!
What I really need is my own lemon tree. I guess I will have to work on that once spring comes around. Which is welcome to come any day now. I think I am officially over the cold.
Hope everyone is having a great week!
October 15, 2017
Menu Plan Monday: October 16th
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I didn't get to making the Curry Meatballs last week. I couldn't find the right curry paste in the store. Then I remembered the new Thai Market and of course we found some there this weekend. The Mushrooms and the other Meatballs on Friday will help me knock out my goal to try 4 new recipes this month! Boom. And yes, we are having meatballs twice this week. Mostly because the boys love meatballs, Im willing to be it's more so for their name than anything else. Boys. Somedays I can't even with them! Other days I can't help but laugh with them. As long as they eat right?!
- Yellow Curry Meatballs (didn't get to it last week)
- Cauliflower Rice
- Herb Roasted Chicken
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Salads
- Chicken Tacos
- Lemon Pepper Turkey
- Brown Rice Pilaf
- Steamed Broccoli
- Honey Sriracha Meatballs
- Leftover Brown Rice
- Salads
We eat a lot of bird y'all. But I don't eat red meat anymore other than a burger here and there. And the last time I was going to buy some steak for tacos, David about had a heart attack at the price of it. He's used to chicken prices HAHA! And we like pork chops, but the boys favorite way to have it... fried. Mmmmm. But not much gets fried around here anymore, so pork isn't something we buy often either. Just chicken and turkey. Almost always chicken and turkey. Does it get old? Yes, but nothing a variety in flavor cant fix.
October 9, 2017
Menu Plan: October 9th


And because 2 new recipes were not enough, I found Buffalo Chicken Tenders in the Paleo Cookbook I checked out on Friday. We don't eat strictly paleo. Or strictly anything for that matter.
Someone recently messaged me when one weeks menu seemed a little more heavy that usual. She, like me is living with liver disease and asked me how I managed to eat what we were eating and not hurt. Its no big secret. Most nights, I don't eat dinner. Or if I do, its only a few bites while I'm fixing every ones plates. These days I don't sit down for dinners unless its just for the conversation. Eating makes me really uncomfortable so I am usually done eating anything filling by the time the boys get out of school. If I made meals that were based on what I can eat, David and the boys would miss out on way to much. So I cook for them, eat what I can and stick to smaller meals and my shakes. And yes, I know, I don't look like someone who hardly eats, but thanks to yet another illness that fights me on the whole fat loss battle front.
Eating anywhere but the dining room table is a rare thing in this house. Unless we are watching a movie, food stays in the kitchen or dining room. That's how my family did it growing up. As dysfunctional as we were, when Dad called us to dinner we all came quickly, prayed and ate together. The first time I ate at Davids house, we made our plates and went to his bed room. I couldn't even finish my dinner I felt so weird eating anywhere other than a table.
Happy Monday Everyone. Hope you have those menus ready to go! Click the button above for some inspiration :)
August 6, 2017
Menu Plan: August 7th

October 5, 2016
Beef and Broccoli. Dinner tonight. Lunch tomorrow.
My favorite thing about packing lunches for all 3 of my guys is that I know exactly what they are eating. I know its balanced and something they like. My least favorite thing is all the dirty lunch containers. I take that back. The worst part is when



The possibilities are endless. You can find many more HERE. But I knew my Beef and Broccoli would be the first recipe we tried in the new Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Containers. This is Davids go to food when we eat out, but here in Texas we have yet to find a restaurant that makes the dish to his standards. And it seems there is a reason here in the states they call it Broccoli Beef...because you get all broccoli and only a few slices of beef.

Ingredients
2T Cornstarch
1t Sugar
1t Baking Soda
1T Soy Sauce (low sodium)
1T Vegetable Oil
2lbs Beef (sliced thin)
Broccoli (cut into bite size pieces)
1C Soy Sauce (low sodium)
2T Brown Sugar
1T Oyster Sauce
5 Garlic Cloves (minced)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients.
2. Add the beef to the bowl and toss, making sure all of the beef is coated.
3. Cover and put the beef mix in the fridge to marinate for at least one hour.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the last 4 ingredients and set aside.
5. Heat 2T of oil on medium/high heat and add in the broccoli for a few minutes. Remove from pan.
6. Reduce the heat to medium.
7. Add 1T of oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add in the beef.
8. Add half of the sauce, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan so nothing sticks.
9. When the meat is no longer pink, add in the broccoli and remaining sauce. Stir well.
Serve over white rice. After its cooled pack some up in a Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Container and enjoy it again for lunch the next day!

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