Big game for our Barrington Broncos today, we are 4-0. Let’s make it 5-0!

Aside from football, we’ve got a lot of family fun going on today. In the midst of it all though, as always, it’s time to work on our menu plan! Here’s what’s going down in our kitchen this week.

On Sunday night, the big boys are on their own at the Cubs game, how fun and special for L! I’ll be taking advantage and getting my favorite salmon on the grill, along with some grilled veggies. Glass of wine alone, ahhhhh. 

Oh my goodness these need to happen on Monday. Healthy so I’m happy, buffalo chicken so M is happy.

Tuesday is a football night, which means a quick meal. Have you made this one yet? Amazing.

Wednesday night mom is OUT! Can’t wait to hang with my favorite ladies, who also just happen to be my family (!!!), here.

Back to reality for Thursday. That means juggling football, carpool, and getting dinner on the table, which needs to happen quick. This is one of my favorite crock pot meals, ever. And oh my dear I need to update that photo… but that’s how long we’ve been eating this recipe. Since before I knew how to actually photograph food. 

That brings us to Friday and to the eve of having roughly 22 families over Logan’s birthday. Pray for no rain, please, will you? I’d appreciate it so much. Since I’m sure I will be fretting over flowers and hiding aluminum bats  and motorcycles and setting tables and making antipasto platters and cleaning like crazy, well, take out from here sounds pretty. darn. good.

That’s our kitchen line up for the coming week. I’d love to hear about yours! Will you share this week’s menu plan in a comment below?

After a much appreciated week off from all the planning, it’s time to get back in the saddle and put together my menu plan! Here is what is going on in my kitchen this week.

Sunday is all about football! L is playing with the (3-0!!!) Broncos, and apparently the Chicago Bears are on as well. I’m thinking pulled cheesy chicken nachos are in order.

For Monday, let’s lighten things up a bit. Always a good idea after vacay. This oh so pretty soup is light enough to serve in warmer temps. 

A crock pot meal is always a good idea on a football night. This recipe is out of this world perfect for a Tuesday night.

Hmmmm… let’s go with this super simple and oh so elegant cacio e pepe for Wednesday night.

Thursday night needs to be quick and kid friendly. I’m testing this one out and, as always, will keep you posted.

That brings us to Friday and to our pizza.

What’s cooking in your kitchen this coming week? I’d love for you to leave a comment below; you might even inspire someone else!

B would like you to see the awesome fish he caught. 🙂 

Ok, even on a looooong summer weekend, it’s good to take a break to work on the coming week’s menu plan, am I right? It just makes Monday so much easier. Well, Tuesday in this week’s case. Here’s our kitchen line up for the week! Hope it gives you a little inspiration for your own menu plan.

Sunday will be spent at our friends’ pool. Not entirely sure the food plan yet, but I do know these chocolate chip cookies will be in tow. I’m kind of not allowed there without them.

Monday is up in the air as well, which is so nice! Might leave it a family day, might bbq with friends. Either way, this Mediterranean platter sounds like an excellent idea.

That brings us to Tuesday and to a football night. T-ball tacos are complete in under 10 and are a family fav.

On Wednesday we finally get a break from the heat. This chipotle turkey chili with crisp apples sounds like a perfectly healthy dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Sausage heroes work great on a busy Thursday! They come together in 15 minutes and 15 seconds, to be precise.

And that brings us to Friday. I’m hoping for a family night in, munching on this pizza.

What’s cooking in your kitchen this coming week? Let’s chat about it in comments below!

Yippee! Birthday weekend are always fun. Thanks for all the love, gifts, cards, texts, and calls. Seriously, much appreciated.

But now it’s time to take a break from all the fun and get to work on this week’s menu plan. Here is what is going down in our kitchen this coming week!

On Sunday night we are off to my mom’s for a birthday dinner. She always keeps what she is making a surprise, so, time will tell. I do know it will be delicious!

Summer has returned! While the tease of fall was fun, I am so glad HOT is back. Let’s cool off with these grilled chicken tacos on Monday. 

Tuesday is a football night, so I’m going to let my crock pot do all the work with these healthy turkey sloppy joes. Whole wheat buns and pickles to go with. Shhhh, don’t tell the boys there are veggies in there.

Oooohh! On Wednesday, let’s get this one going on the grill while the tomatoes and basil are still oh so delicious.

That brings us to Thursday and to another football night. Something quick… hmmm. 10 minute black bean tostadas sound just about perfect. 

And that brings us to Friday night. Let’s kick back with some steaks on the grill, a good glass of wine, and this roasted fennel and lemon mozzarella. Unreal. 

Are you putting together your menu plan for this week? I’d love to know what’s cooking in your kitchen! Leave me a comment!

Alright! Another week, and school and sports are in full swing. Let’s keep our menu plan simple, fresh, and healthy this week!

On Sunday night, we have plans to be lazy and grill at home. Perfect. This looks like an awesome new mediterranean grilled chicken recipe to try out. We’ll be serving it up with grilled veggies on the side. 

These salsa verde tostadas come together oh so quickly, and we gobble them up. Perfect for a quick cooking meal on Monday.

Tuesday is football, so we need something hearty, healthy, and quick. I will prep these awesome italian sausage kabobs during the day and just throw on the grill whenever we have the time to eat. A whole meal on a stick, perfect!

A nice big bowl of this pasta sounds perfect for a Wednesday night. Mixed green salad on the side.

Thursday brings another night of football, and these crock pot italian beef sandwiches will be ready to go when we are. Yum.

And that brings us to Friday. I’m thinking a family date night out is in order!

What’s cooking in your kitchen this week? I’d love for you to share your menu plan in a comment below!