Our Meal Plan 1.17-1.23

Just realized that I never posted last week.... oops /-:

Anyhow here is what is on the menu this week!  I feel like the last week and a half has been crazy... not sticking to the menu like normal... eh.


Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti (I will record a video on this)

Halibut, Rice & Veggies

Butternut Squash/Ricotta Pasta Bake (creation :-)

Chicken Stir Fry

Turkey Chili (maybe... we may be going out twice this week)

Mommy Night Out -- boys had some easy freezer items from Trader Joe's

Day vacation... so out (-:


See.... funky!!  Somehow were busy right now lol... odd for January!

Hope you're having a great week!  <3

Minestrone Soup Recipe & Video How-To

Here is our Minestrone Soup recipe.  I think that it tastes a lot like Olive Garden's- only better because we add more of our favorite parts ;-)

3T Olive Oil
Medium Onion
Garlic (this is one that really depends on your family- we use lots ;-)

1 C Zucchini 
1 C fresh or frozen Green Beans
1/2-1 C Celery

4 C Vegetable Broth
4 C Water

1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Can White Kidney Beans
2 Cans diced Tomatoes (leave the juice)

1/2-1 C Shredded Carrot

2t Basil
2t Oregano
2t Salt (may need more or less to taste)
Pepper to taste

2-4 C Baby Spinach
1/2-1 C Small Pasta

Click here to see how to make the soup:  http://youtu.be/6uB1pcyBCBw

Hope you enjoy <3

1.2-1.9.13 Meal Plan (How-To Video!)

A little different this week... 

I did a requested video on how exactly I meal plan so I figured that I would link it here!  


http://youtu.be/JCcxQfzHNb8


Otherwise the recipe videos I plan to share this week are:

Enchilada Sauce
Minestrone Soup

Hope you're doing well <3

Holiday Meal Plan 12.22.12-12.31.12

To see how I planned this menu & what we bought for it check out this video: http://youtu.be/wBTwmswD9KQ

12.22 (dinner out)

12.23 Date Night Out - Mexican food!

12.24 A mini Thanksgiving

12.25 Christmas Dinner

12.26 Play Date at our house... Spaghetti

12.27 * Chicken & Potato recipe from seasoning packet 

12.28 * Halibut, Grain & Veggie

12.29  * My Parents House

12.30 * Chicken Enchiladas

12.31 Appetizers! 

* these nights can be swapped around (-;

I hope that you are all having a wonderful holiday season!  I wish you a VERY Merry Christmas & An Amazing 2013!  

12.11.12 to 12.17.12 Meal Plan

This weeks meal plan....

• Mexican Buffet (I am hosting a play date and always love serving something that is "build your own" for the kids!)

• Salsa Chicken Packets (this is a new one... my girlfriend just told me about this simple recipe!)

• King Crab, Halibut, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Mushrooms & Sourdough Bread (My Boys LOVE LOVE LOVE seafood!  So this one is for them ;-)

• Chili & Cornbread

• Chicken & Potatoes

• Spaghetti Squash served like Spaghetti

• Parent's House (so this night is a surprise ;-)

I hope that you are having a wonderful week!  If you would like to see any of these recipes please let me know!  

12.4 to 12.10 Meal Plan!

Ahhh two weeks in a row!  (=

Here is what is on our menu for this week:

• Chicken Avocado Salad (recipe here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPfX0SQT06w)

• Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry over Brown Rice

• Broccoli, Chicken, Rice & Cheese Bake (NO soup mix!!) & Salad

• Tortellini Soup 

• Giant Salads (speaking of I need to get some eggs boiling!) 

...okay eggs are on...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPfX0SQT06w

• Play Date at a friend's house (We already had this... maple/mustard chicken, broccoli & brown rice)

• Dinner Out (We already had this too... we went to a sports bar lol)

Okay so thats our week!
Please let me know if you would like to see any recipes!

11.27-12.3 Meal Plan

I suck at blogging.

I honestly love looking back on my old meal plans to get ideas as I easily forget some that we love... with that said here is a week that is full of super yummy meals!

• Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

• Turkey Chili (here is the recipe for that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEIPpb2CiaQ)

• Mac & Cheese and Artichokes

• Potato Soup & Salad (recipe for that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydDP6Zsvrjs)

• Turkey Meat Loaf & Veggies (just depends on what sounds good)

• Grab Night

• Parents House

Hope you have an awesome week!  (=