Back to School and Beyond

Friday - (date night, YM Concert, Shell) easy/out

Saturday - (Shell, Sam's reception) 

Sunday - red beans and rice, fruit, veggies

Monday - (OHS and CVJH back to school, VB) Asian chicken salad make ahead, rolls or bread

Tuesday - (7th Grade Day, Shell) taco salad, toppings

Wednesday - (VB, YM, Shell movie) orecchiette and prosciutto, fruit, veggies

Thursday - skillet creamy mac and cheese, fruit, veggies

Friday - (flight)

chicken taquitos, carrots, fruit salad

Meals Ideas while the parents are away

leftovers

chicken patty sandwiches

taquitos

hoagies

ramen

eggs

frozen pizza

Three Kids

Thursday - (Pioneer Day) Hawaiian Haystacks

Friday - (Ruby babysit, Xavier's Reception) Sloppy Joes, skillet zucchini and yellow squash

Saturday - (Logan's Reception) easy/out

Sunday - meatloaf, baked potatoes, fruit, rolls

Monday - (Alton's braces) pasta with ham and peas

Tuesday - (David) homemade pizza (dough - make ahead; sauce - make ahead)

Wednesday - (Relief Society Visits) lemon garlic chicken bites, lemon ricotta pasta

Thursday - (Griffin's wedding) taco time style bean burritos

Friday - (Hello Dolly opens)

cherry cream cheese pie

chicken taquitos, carrots, fruit salad

berry and brie flatbread

fresh tomato pasta

Jonah's Farewell

Friday - (VB, date night, Shell) easy/out (early dinner 4:30-6, Chicken in the Kitchen, Provo?)

Saturday - (funeral, BBQ at Pa's, Shell)

Sunday - (farewell, devotional 5:30, cookie walk)

Monday - (Space Center, Shell Concert) homemade pizza (free after 4:30)

Tuesday - (Wingers, MTC devotion 7-8:30)

Wednesday - (Jonah to the MTC, basketball, YM)

Thursday - (Pioneer Day)

Friday - (Xavier's Reception)

Home MTC Take 2

Thursday - (Shell) Greek Pastitsio, squash

Friday - (VB, Shell, date night) easy/out

Saturday - (VB, Shell) family dinner at Syringa Cottage: take watermelon and watermelon salad

Sunday - (setting apart) French Dip sandwiches, fruit, fries

Monday - (Shell) Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff, Brazilian Cheese Bread, fruit, veggie

Tuesday - (Shell) spring rolls, ramen or rice, fruit, veggie

Wednesday - (Basketball, Shell movie) dinner at the park?

Thursday - (Shell, meet the candidates) hoagies and chips

Friday - (Shell, date night) easy/out

Saturday - (Shell)

make scotcheroos, pick up brownies

cook meats, prepare toppings

Sunday - (farewell open house)

Monday

Tuesday - Wingers?

feta and rotini vegetable salad

cherry cream cheese pie

Summer League

Thursday - spaghetti and meatballs

Friday - (4th of July) hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon

dinner: leftovers and watermelon feta salad (add cucumbers)

Saturday - (Summer League, date night) easy/out

Sunday - (Fast Sunday) sweet pork burritos, fruit, salad or carrots

Monday - (Summer League) leftovers

Tuesday - (Summer League) feta and rotini vegetable salad

Wednesday - (basketball, YM, Shell movie) beef empanadas or this or this, guacamole (savory), Spanish rice

Thursday - (Shell) Brazilian stroganoff, Brazilian cheese bread

Friday - (Shell, VB)

cherry cream cheese pie

chicken taquitos, carrots, fruit salad

lemon ricotta pasta

berry and brie flatbread

June to July

Thursday - (YM Camp) Anxiety Soup

Friday - (YM Camp, date night, dinner for Hardmans) Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, fruit, rolls or bread - make double and save for Sunday dinner

Saturday - (The Fork) quesadillas, Mexican rice, fruit, veggies

Sunday - Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, fruit, rolls or bread

Monday - sausage, gnocchi, and vegetables, fruit

Tuesday - (The Play That Goes Wrong) yum yum bowls

Wednesday - (BB, YM) hoagies, chips, fruit

Thursday -  lemon chicken pasta, broccoli, fruit

Friday - (race)

chicken taquitos, carrots, fruit salad

lemon ricotta pasta

berry and brie flatbread

Camp

Friday - (date night, night games, Shell) easy/out

Saturday -  (Shell closing night) quesadillas (good tortillas and queso), Mexican rice, fruit

Sunday - (cookie walk) corn chip casserole. broccoli, fruit

Monday - (Shell concert) bahn mi sandwiches

Tuesday - (neighborhood party) lasagna, salad, and bread at the party

Wednesday - (YM, basketball) chicken taquitos, carrots, fruit salad

Thursday - (YM camp)  sausage, gnocchi, and vegetables, fruit

Friday -  (YM camp) easy/out

Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, fruit, rolls or bread

Father's Day

Thursday - Hawaiian Haystacks

Friday - (Shell, date night, night games) easy/out
Saturday - (Shell) BLT sandwiches, chips, fruit

Sunday - (Father's Day) at Syringa Cottage: boneless BBQ ribs, fries, green salad, corn on the cob, bread, angel cake with berries and cream

Monday - (Shell) Trader Joe's Tri-tip potatoes, fruit

Tuesday - (Shell, ministering interviews) feta and vegetable rotini salad

Wednesday - (YM, Shell movie, basketball) black beans, rice, cheese balls, fruit

Thursday - (Officer's Training, Temple) Swedish Meatballs, boiled potatoes, fruit, rolls or bread

Friday - (date night)

corn chip casserole

oatmeal cookies

John's Day

Friday - (well checks, date night, Shell)

Saturday - (John's Day, Summerfest, Shell)

Sunday - kalua pork, mac salad, fruit

Monday - (Shell) tacos supreme, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, avocado, sour cream

Tuesday - (Shell) quinoa patties, carrots, fruit

Wednesday - (OHS VB camp, Shell movie, Bentley - BB) BLT sandwiches, chips, fruit

Thursday - (Shell) white enchiladas, Spanish rice, fruit, carrots

Friday - (couples date night)

black beans, rice, cheese balls, fruit

Swedish Meatballs, boiled potatoes, fruit, rolls or bread

Joyful June

Friday - (youth conference dinner) chicken taco salad, 

Saturday - (date night) easy/out

Sunday - (fast Sunday) meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, fruit, rolls

Monday - feta and vegetable rotini salad

Tuesday - (SCERA) croque monsieur, chips

Wednesday - (RS Meeting, YM) hot dogs, potato salad

Thursday - black bean tacos, pico, cilantro lime rice, green rance

Friday - (date night)

Saturday - John's birthday

creamy basil pasta salad

strawberries and cream

Memorial Day

Friday - (graduation) easy/out

Saturday - (Shell concert) pasta with ham and peas

Sunday - (celebrate Charlotte)

Monday - (Memorial Day) hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon
Tuesday - (SCERA) Moroccan chicken skewers and green sauce, potatoes, fruit
Wednesday - (kids dentist, YM) homemade pizza, broccoli, fruit
Thursday - creamy garlic penne pasta

Friday - (Youth Conference)

feta and vegetable rotini salad

croque monsieur,  tomato soup?

strawberries and cream

Graduation

Friday - (date night, wedding) easy/out

Saturday - skillet creamy mac and cheese

Sunday - (seminary graduation) chicken souvlaki bowls

Monday - (golf and volleyball banquets)

Tuesday - (student council party) egg rolls skillet

Wednesday - (Lagoon, RS Pres. mtg) slow cooker Mexican beef

Thursday - (tiger spa set up) pasta with ham and peas

Friday - (graduation)

lunch ideas?

Senior Countdown

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - (Idaho wedding?) freezer food - John and the kids
Sunday - (Mother's Day) lunch: breakfast

dinner: at Syringa Cottage (take cake)

Monday - (Singers Concert, OHS Awards Night) hoagies and chips
Tuesday - (Mindy's award, soccer practice, Taco Tuesday party for Alton)  pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips

Wednesday - (YM) spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, fruit and vegetable

Thursday - (Singers at OHS) leftovers/freezer food

Friday - (Annika's wedding)

cheeseburger salad bowls

easy chicken gyros

Brazilian Stroganoff

It's Gonna Be May

Thursday - (senior pictures/faculty VB game) Costco chicken, rice, broccoli, fruit

Friday - (date night, Annika Thomas's reception) easy/out

Saturday  - (Tyler’s Reception,  choir concert) nachos - refried beans, chips, olives, salsa, sour cream

Sunday  - sheet pan Hawaiian Chicken, fruit; raspberry no bake cream cheese pie 

Monday - (Hope of America Rehearsal) Korean Beef Bowls, fruit

Tuesday  - (RS?) Taco Time style burritos, rice, carrots, fruit

Wednesday  - (YM) spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, fruit and vegetable

Thursday - (Hope of America) hoagies and chips

Friday - (date night)

cheeseburger salad bowls

easy chicken gyros

Brazilian Stroganoff

Dance Concert

Friday - (Alton's Sports party, Ruby's dance concert) pizza and gatorade

Saturday - (Ruby's dance concert, date night?) easy/out

Sunday - Mexican Pizza, Mexican rice, fruit, carrots

Monday - pasta with ham and peas, fruit

Tuesday - (volleyball) chicken tortilla soup, tortillas, sour cream, olives, fruit

Wednesday - (Senior Dinner Dance) homemade pizza, broccoli, fruit

Thursday - mini quiche or other breakfast for dinner

Friday - (Annika Thomas's reception)

cheeseburger salad bowls

easy chicken gyros

Brazilian Stroganoff

Easter

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - (volleyball tournament, Easter Prep)

Sunday - (Easter Sunday) lunch: monte cristo sandwiches

dinner: @Emily and Hugh's; take green salad, jell-o, and cake

Monday - (volleyball, Greyson's show) chicken teriyaki, white rice, Hawaiian Mac Salad or Hawaiian Mac Salad

Tuesday - (volleyball, golf) sloppy joes, chip, carrots, fruit

Wednesday - (volleyball game, YM) nachos - refried beans, chips, olives, salsa, sour cream

Thursday - (volleyball game @ Provo) leftovers or breakfast for dinner

Friday - (dance concert)

mini quiche

deviled egg spread

chicken tortilla soup

cheeseburger salad bowls

homemade pizza, broccoli, fruit

Awesome April

Friday - (Temple, date night) easy/out

Saturday - (Prom, William's show) easy/out

Sunday - (Alton's Birthday) dinner at Syringa Cottage, bring fruit salad

Monday - (volleyball practice, golf?) Sweeto Burrito, tres leche cake

Tuesday - (volleyball game, Relief Society) breakfast burritos (make ahead)

Wednesday - (volleyball practice, YM) pastistio casserole style

Thursday - (volleyball game)

Friday - (date night)

pasta with ground beef

croque monsieur,  tomato soup

 lemon chicken pasta, zucchini, fruit

Back At It

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - (general conference) lunch: hot Italian sandwiches and chips

dinner: broccoli cheese soup, rolls

buttermilk biscuit cinnamon rolls

Sunday - (general conference) lunch: German pancake, fruit

dinner: French Dip sandwiches, cheesy garlic smashed potatoes, fruit
Monday - pork and pineapple tacos

Tuesday - (OHS PTSA, golf, volleyball) pasta with ground beef

Wednesday - (Milo's Day, golf?) Milo's choice

Thursday - (volleyball, RS meeting) lemon chicken pasta

Friday - (volleyball)

 croque monsieur,  tomato soup

Spring Break

Friday - (date night) easy/out/leftovers

Saturday - Taco Time style burritos, rice, carrots, and fruit

Sunday -  Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, broccoli, fruit

Monday - (spring break)  red beans and rice, carrots, fruit

Tuesday - (spring break) cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole, fruit

Wednesday - (spring break) homemade pizza, salad, fruit

Thursday - (spring break)

Friday - (date night)

Hawaiian Haystacks

chocolate chip cookies

Almost April . . .

Friday - (Hello Dolly, date night) easy/out, Panda Express spirit night?

Saturday - (Hello Dolly) Taco Time style burritos, rice, carrots, and fruit

Sunday - (Sundae on Sunday) homemade pizza, salad, fruit

Monday - (Hello Dolly, Ruby to St. George) stovetop chili mac casserole

Tuesday - (volleyball, sophomore orientation) cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole

Wednesday - (YM) Hawaiian Haystacks

Thursday - (volleyball) red beans and rice

Friday - (Alton to BYU, date night)

Mid March

Friday - (date night, Hello Dolly?) easy/out

Saturday - (Ruby UHSDF, Hello Dolly) orecchiette and prosciutto, broccoli, fruit

Sunday - (Relief Society Devotional) crispy beef and bean wraps, guacamole, Spanish rice, fruit, carrots

Monday - (St. Patrick's Day) sheet pan balsamic chicken and vegetables, pasta

Tuesday - (volleyball, ministering interviews) pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, fruit

Wednesday - (YM, RS Pres Mtg) homemade pizza

Thursday - (volleyball, council awards dinner) leftovers, awards dinner

Friday - (date night, Hello Dolly?)

homemade white bread 

Ideas: 

Hawaiian Haystacks

cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole

stovetop chili mac casserole

Taco Time style burritos, rice, carrots, and fruit

Jonah's Day

Friday - (no school, date night, Ruby in St. George)

Saturday - chicken patty sandwiches

Sunday - (Jonah's birthday dinner at Syringa Cottage) bring Scotcheroos and Brownies

Monday - (no school) alfredo stuffed shells, broccoli, fruit

Tuesday - (volleyball at OHS) sloppy joes, chips or fries, carrots, fruit

Wednesday - (ACT day, YM, Jonah's Birthday) Wingers Take-Out

Thursday - (volleyball at OHS) Taco Time Burritos, rice, carrots, fruit

Friday - (couples date night)

Hawaiian Haystacks

cheesy broccoli chicken and rice casserole

Volleying

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - (Relief Society Dinner)

Sunday - Indian Butter Chicken - cookbook version, add potatoes?

Monday - (basketball party?) chicken patty sandwiches or pizza

Tuesday - (volleyball game, 7th grade registration) floating taco bowls

Wednesday - (YM) sweet pork burritos

Thursday - (Ruby to St. George, volleyball game) pasta with tomato cream sauce

Friday - (no school)

raspberry no bake cream cheese pie made with homemade pie crust instead of vanilla wafer crust

Indian Butter Chicken - Ingredients

1 T olive oil

5 T butter, divided

1 med yellow onion, diced

1 t ginger

1 jalapeno

2 cloves garlic

2 t garam masala

1 t chili powder

1 t cardamom

1/2 t coriander

1 1/2 c chicken broth

6 oz tomato paste

1 c heavy cream

1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken

1/2 t salt

1/4 t black pepper

hot cooked rice

cilantro for garnish

Marching

Friday - (Jazz game, date night) easy/out

Saturday - (Jazz game, Preference) leftovers/easy/out

Sunday - (linger longer) Ruby's ground beef salad stuff (cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, fried eggs)

Monday - (basketball practice, volleyball tryouts) pasta with ham and peas

Tuesday - (volleyball and golf tryouts) Hawaiian Haystacks

Wednesday - (YM)  homemade pizza

Thursday - (sophomore registration) Bentley and Sara - zuppa tuscana (Italian sausage, kale, heavy cream, chicken stock, potatoes)

Friday - (date night)

Wisdom Week

Friday - (Valentines Day)

Saturday - (Downey Reception) croque monsieur,  tomato soup

Sunday - (Mindy's Party) take Holiday salad

Monday - (no school, Ruby's wisdom teeth) ramen noodle bowls

Tuesday - Black beans, rice, cheeseballs

Wednesday - (RS Activity Meeting) homemade pizza

Thursday - (RS Presidency Meeting) steak, mashed potatoes, veggies, fruit

Friday - (date night, Jazz game)

Saturday - (Preference, Jazz game)

floating taco bowls, chips, toppings

Hawaiian Haystacks

Valentine's Day

Friday - (no school, basketball practice)

Saturday - (baptisms)  egg roll skillet, naan, fruit

Sunday - (Super Bowl) chili dogs at Syringa Cottage; take fruit or veggie tray

Monday - (dermatologist, basketball) corn chip casserole, broccoli, fruit 

Tuesday - black beans, rice, cheeseballs

Wednesday - (oral surgeon, OHS PAD showcase) pasta with ham and peas

Thursday - (dentist and orthodontist) Mediterranean Orzo skillet, bread, fruit

Friday - (Valentine's Day)

floating taco bowls, chips, toppings

Anything Can Happen

Friday - (Poppins performance) easy/out/leftovers

Saturday - (matinee performance, family dinner) Lucy's pizza, salad, breadsticks, dessert?

Sunday - meatloaf and baked potatoes, french bread, broccoli, fruit

Monday - (Poppins closing night) easy/leftovers

Tuesday - chicken pot pie, fruit - Mexican chicken rice skillet

Wednesday - (Val-O-Grams, YM) skillet mac and cheese, fruit, veggie

Thursday - (Val-O-Grams, RS meeting) egg roll skillet, naan, fruit

Friday - (no school)

black beans, rice, cheeseballs

Mediterranean Orzo skillet, bread, fruit

floating taco bowls, chips, toppings

corn chip casserole, broccoli, fruit 

Jolly Holiday

Friday - (evening Mary Poppins) ?

Saturday - (Stake Conference) hoagies (by John)

Sunday - (Stake Conference) slow cooker beef stew (from Mel's Cookbook)

Monday - (Poppins Rehearsal?, basketball practice) floating taco bowls, chips, toppings

Tuesday - Mediterranean Orzo skillet, bread, fruit

Wednesday - (Poppins dress rehearsal, YM) Monte Cristo sandwiches, chips, carrots, fruit

Thursday - (Poppins Opening Night) 

Friday - (Poppins Performance)

skillet mac and cheese, fruit, veggie

taquito casserole

Ingredients for Mel's Slow Cooker Beef Stew

2 T oil

2-3 lbs beef stew meat

1/2 t salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 T tomato paste

1 T soy sauce

1 T Worcestershire sauce

5 Yukon gold potatoes

6 medium carrots

3 cups beef broth

2 bay leaves

1/4 c flour

1 c frozen peas (or corn)

Step In Time

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - skillet mac and cheese, corn dogs or chicken nuggets Hoagies and doritos

Sunday - corn chip casserole, broccoli, fruit tacos at Syringa Cottage

Monday - (no school - Poppins) sloppy lasagna soup, bread, fruit beef and broccoli ramen, fruit

Tuesday - beef and broccoli ramen, fruit sloppy lasagna soup, bread, fruit

Wednesday - (Evening Poppins) Mediterranean Orzo skillet, fruit corn chip casserole, broccoli, fruit 

Thursday - (Evening Poppins) taquito casserole  chicken and veggie fajita bowls (keep warm in oven)

Friday - (Evening Poppins)

sloppy joes

chicken tortilla soup

Spoon Full of Sugar

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - (OHS dance) red beans and rice, carrots, fruit

Sunday - (Youth Broadcast) sweet pork burritos

Monday - (Poppins, A basketball) sheet pan balsamic chicken and veggies

Tuesday - (Poppins, B basketball) ground beef taco salad

Wednesday - (YM) skillet mac and cheese, corn dogs or chicken nuggets

Thursday - (Poppins, Elyse Nield's Reception) taquito casserole

Friday - (date night)

2025

Friday - (date night) easy/out

Saturday - baked potato bar

Sunday - (ordinations and fireside, Warren?) lunch: 

dinner: Greek Pastitsio Casserole, breadsticks, broccoli, fruit

Monday - (Poppins and basketball) chicken and vegetable skillet

Tuesday - (Poppins) red beans and rice, carrots, fruit

Wednesday - (BYU begins, YW/YM) broccoli cheese bacon soup, sour dough bread, fruit

Thursday - (Poppins, RS Meeting) Taco Time Style Burritos, Mexican Rice, fruit, carrots

Friday - (couples date night, costume workshop tomorrow)

Chicken Pot Pie

shepherds pie

beef empanadas or this or this, guacamole (savory), Spanish rice