Every week I make a meal plan and then kind of ignore it because life or sheer laziness get in the way of the plan. This week was no exception!
This is what I planned:
1. Peruvian chicken with green sauce, potatoes (or not) tossed salad
2. Frikadellen (German hamburger patties) green beans, keto German "potato" salad
3. Chicken Tinga (3rd time's a charm?) shredded lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole
4. Sloppy Joes (ball game meal) coleslaw
5. Meat sauce over spaghetti or zoodles, tossed salad (TheHub's request meal)
6. Maurice salad
7. Take-out
This is what changed:
Monday: TheHub called about midday (which he never does) mentioning that he wanted to pick something up for dinner. I have no qualms about not cooking, but he has this wonderful way of letting you know what he is in the mood for without actually telling you. He started saying "I could pick up something from Captain D's or I could go to Purple Onion, or I could stop by Captain D's or I can call La Fiesta, or I can grab something from Captain D's.
Captain D's seafood platter
Tuesday: I was cleaning the fridge Monday and found 2 portobello mushrooms that I had forgotten about. Since they had to be used, the plan was altered__again!
Stuffed portobello
Wednesday: I meant I was going to make the chicken tinga since it had been on the meal plan (unmade) for 3 weeks running.
Chicken Tinga, coleslaw
Thursday: Tuesday I had run by The Pig to pick up some ground pork which meant I was bound to making the German hamburger no later than Thursday. This was the first time I had tried this recipe and it was really delicious. The consistency was more like a meatloaf patty than a traditional burger, but we were eating it as a patty anyway so it didn't matter.
Frikadellen, marinated tomato onion cucumber bell pepper salad
Friday: Ball game night! The first round of the regional softball tournament games began Friday. And if Alabama is playing a tournament game we will be watching.
Sloppy Joes on keto buns (shhh! Don't tell TheHub) lots of pickles
Saturday: Since the softball game was on early, we did not have to have a ball game dinner. Instead a different meal plan detour happened. The day was so gorgeous it screamed at us to use the grill for dinner.
Sesame crusted grilled tuna steaks, asian coleslaw
Sunday: The day was another gorgeous day and would have been perfect for grilling. We had watched softball during the afternoon, then TheHub watched the PGA tournament (Congrats to Phil Mickelson for being the oldest person ever to win it.) so we ate later than I would have liked to be cooking outside. The meal was so good I am really glad I cooked inside even if it did heat up the kitchen.
Peruvian Chicken with green sauce, green beans, tossed salad
Summer is here now, so our meals will get a little lighter. This is the time of year we like to sit on the screened porch at night with a cold beverage listening to the crickets, katydids, and tree frogs.
This is what is planned. Will it happen or not? Who knows!
1. Pasta salad or keto pasta salad
2. Meat sauce with spaghetti or zoodles, tossed salad*
3. Squash casserole, tomato slices, collards, keto cornbread
4. Fat head dough pizza crust with some sort of toppings*
5. Toasted cheese or BLT, Brussels sprouts *
6. Thai lettuce wraps
7. Taco salad
Have a great week staying on plan, going off plan, or with no plan at all.
* The asterisk is just for my personal benefit to make sure I use things that are lingering and need to be used this week
mushrooms
shredded parmesan
brussels sprouts
cauliflower
mozzarella
We keep getting teased about Summer coming. It might be on it's way but might only stay a minute or two before it is cold and rainy again. Loved singing along with Nat. Your weekly menus sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWe have hit HOT now and it will not let up until mid October!
DeleteIf I tried to sit on my back porch right now I'd need a snorkel, so lucky you!
ReplyDeleteIt has been gorgeous and hot. We could use a little rain. We have a screened porch so it is relatively mosquito free and has the added bonus of being able to use it during rain storms. I love sitting there when there are thunderstorms over the valley.
DeleteHowever things work out, it all sounds delicious - you ate well and will eat well again this week! :)
ReplyDeleteWe eat too well nearly every day!
DeleteNow that I am visiting my uncle, I do not have to worry about food. He prepares everything. He is a fan of Mediterranean food so, we are having all sorts of healthy food. Love this life! Whenever I go to visit my sister, I cannot get out of the kitchen. I guess I should stay put. Lol!
ReplyDeleteIt does not get better than having someone make things for you! Happy visit and happy eating!
DeleteWe have enough fresh asparagus to have it every day this week!
ReplyDeleteI love asparagus. That would be a fantastic problem!
DeleteWell done you.
ReplyDeleteI have been too tired to cook (and even to eat). Hopefully the coming week will be better.
I hope you are feeling much better!
DeleteSounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Peruvian chicken and German hamburger if you wouldn't mind sharing the recipe or link. Please and thank you!
I am going to post the chicken later the week
Deletefor the burgers
1 lb ground chuck
1/3 lb ground pork
2 slices plain white bread crumbled (stale bread works best)
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (the hot kind)
small bunch of parsley, chopped
1 small red onion minced
salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon each(?)
1 egg
1 tablespoon oil
mix everything together well and form into balls. Put the oil into a non stick skillet and bring the temp to about med high. Put in the burger balls and cook for about one minute. Using a spatula, flatten them into burger shapes. Cook about 5 minutes on each side until done. I served ours with spicy whole grain mustard and it was delicious
Thanks so much! Sounds tasty!
DeleteWho is Maurice and why did you take his salad?
ReplyDeleteMaurice was a kid who lived down the block when I was young. He stole my "Build Me Up Buttercup" 45 and I vowed revenge!
DeleteSounds like it was a good week, no matter whether you actually ate what you planned or not! Flexibility is the key!
ReplyDeleteI can wing it with the best of them.
DeleteNow I want to eat grilled cheese or blts outside. Yum.
ReplyDeleteMore than likely the BLTs will win. I found gorgeous tomatoes at our local produce market
DeleteWe've been travelling so we've not been eating the best, so it's time to eat a little lighter now that we're home. I see a vegetable heavy week coming.
ReplyDeleteI had a fake pasta salad last night using cauliflower instead of pasta. Totally vegan, but not really that good.
DeleteLove your menu plans! I always get so many good ideas from you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, but I rarely actually wind up sticking to the plan.
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