Well, week one back on the meal planning train went great. In fact, at one point last week Anna said, “What is this magical book that means home-cooked meals every night?” It was so cute! So far I am completely loving The Ultimate Meal Prep Cookbook. (Thank you, Bonnie!) Although this week it’s a mix up of their recipes and my own – looking to minimize time standing at the stove thanks to another warm week of weather!

MONDAY:

• Skillet Tortellini with Sausage and Tomatoes

TUESDAY:

• Homemade hamburgers

WEDNESDAY:

• Chicken Caesar Salad

THURSDAY:

• Spaghetti and meatballs (I have some meatballs in the freezer)

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout night

SUNDAY:

• Smoked pork butt with grilled veggies

Your turn! Share your own meal plans, recipes, whatever in the comments below! Have a great week!

Hello everyone! I hope you had a great summer! School started a few weeks ago, which was when I was planning to get back to meal planning. But then we tore out all our cabinet doors and painted the kitchen (still working on the cabinets) and then that heat wave hit. But my excuses are expiring, so it’s time to get serious again. I’ll be honest, I don’t really feel like planning menus, but I definitely need them back in my life. So, here we go!

Thank you to long-time menu contributor Bonnie Lawrence for telling us about America Test Kitchen’s The Ultimate Meal Prep Cookbook. This is my first week of using one of their weekly plans to a T. I’m excited!

MONDAY:

• Parmesan Chicken with Cherry Tomato Salad

TUESDAY:

• Chicken and Rice with Chorizo and Artichokes

WEDNESDAY:

• Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork with Lemony Broccolini

THURSDAY:

• Skillet Tortellini with Sausage and Tomatoes

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout

SUNDAY:

• Outdoor Grill Night! (I’ll buy the food for this dinner when I do next week’s shopping)

Please share your weekly menu in the comments below! I’m excited to be re-connected and see what you are all up to in the kitchen!