Meal Planning - August 10 - 17, 2020

Today was a better day, though there were still moments of extreme disregulation. I did get to go to my driving lesson, so that was something. I also made it to the grocery store, which we desperately needed. I couldn't bring myself to make a list beforehand, so I grabbed things and hoped I could create a menu for the week after I got home. As you can see, I did manage to do this.

Monday, Aug. 10

Chiles Rellenos
     I had picked over 24 poblano chiles in the garden, so had to make these. We make them every nine months of so, long enough to forget how tedious they are to make, but not long enough to forget how good they are.
Spanish rice
Chili
     From a can. We needed just a little bit more to make sure there was enough food for people.

Tuesday, August 11
This was the terrible, horrible day. Children made their own dinner.

Scrambled eggs
Toast

Wednesday, August 12

Garlic broccoli penne
     This is a family favorite, plus it's easy and relatively inexpensive.
Garlic bread 
Salad

Thursday, August 13

Coconut beef curry
     It's been a few weeks since we've had this. It's kind of comfort food, so it seemed a good thing to make. Plus, I still have a bit of steak still in the freezer.
Jasmine rice
Eggrolls

Friday, August 14

Hamburgers
     Still have ground beef as well, and I'm pretty sure G. will make buns
Garlic potatoes
Salad

Saturday, August 15

Pulled pork (or BBQ beef) sandwiches
     I can't remember what is in the freezer, so the exact type of BBQ will depend upon what I find.
Corn on the cob
     It's corn season here, and people have been anxious to enjoy it.

Sunday, August 16

Grilled chicken
    On sale at the store
Fried okra
     The okra in the garden is doing exceptionally well. I should be able to pick a bunch more before we fix it, but I have over a gallon already chopped and frozen if I need to add to it.
Salad

Monday, August 17

Ham
     I have another side of pork arriving somewhat soon, and I'm realizing that I need to create some freezer space.
Sauteed green beans
Wheat rolls
     From dough frozen in the freezer

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