It was a big birthday weekend for Owen and me! So, here I am on Monday planning the menu. Better late than never, and I need it.

MONDAY:

• Takeout night (because I am just now planning!)

TUESDAY:

• Lasagna-Baked Ziti

WEDNESDAY:

• Grilled chicken with rice and salad mix

THURSDAY:

• Slow Cooker Sweet Korean BBQ Beef (gonna do rice bowls this time)

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout night

SUNDAY:

• Caprese Paninis

Your turn, please share your own menu below! And thank you all for your love and healthy sentiments on last week’s menu post. I am feeling SO much better, I appreciate it so much! Happy eating and sending love and health back to you all.

Hey everyone. The last two weeks we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 in our home. Nate, Anna (13) and I all came down with COVID-19 (yes, we are all vaccinated and, yes, we were all symptomatic). First off, I am so grateful we are all coming out of this healthy. Secondly, I am grateful we were vaccinated because I definitely would not have wanted symptoms to be worse. COVID-19 really threw Nate and I for a loop! Bottom line, whether or not you are vaccinated, be careful out there! Wear a mask! Wash your hands! Watch out for eating indoors at restaurants (the source of our cases). 

Last Sunday I was probably asleep in a tent in the backyard, hence no menu. I also did not cook all week – we relied on ready-made meals delivered by my wonderful sister-in-law, Cora. Today I actually feel more like myself again and am looking forward to getting back to work, hugging my kids as much as I want, and making food for our family!

MONDAY:

• Crispy Parmesan Chicken (Hello Fresh)

TUESDAY:

• Thai Coconut Pork Meatballs (Hello Fresh)

WEDNESDAY:

• Slow Cooker Sweet Korean BBQ Beef (gonna do rice bowls this time)

THURSDAY:

• Lasagna-Baked Ziti

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout

SUNDAY:

• Grill Night

One more thing…Hello Fresh vs. Blue Apron!

For those of you wondering if I like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron better…I ended up giving two weeks of Blue Apron meals to my sister-in-law (thanks, COVID). The meals we DID have were delicious. I like Hello Fresh’s packaging much better, though, and I think the meals are a little more successful for every member of the family. Plus Hello Fresh has more choices each week. So, Hello Fresh is the winner for me! Also, they give me better referral deals…let me know if you want a free box in the comments, I currently have six to give away! You can also get $100 off if you join at this link.

Your turn to share your weekly meal plan in the comments below! Have a healthy week and stay safe!

Happy day after the holiday weekend! We were gone all weekend for a small, outdoor wedding in San Luis Obispo, which was beyond lovely. Even though I’m a bit late to the game this week, still need to get my dinner brain organize! We have some Blue Apron meal kits to power through this week. (Related: we are liking Blue Apron, but I think Hello Fresh is my favorite…but going to give it a few more meals before deciding!)

MONDAY:

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

TUESDAY:

• Garlic Caper Chicken

WEDNESDAY:

• Oregano Chicken & Olive Pan Sauce

THURSDAY:

• One-Pan Beef & Udon Noodle Stir Fry

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Sheet Pan Pork and Sour Cherry Sauce

Share your own meal plan in the comments below! Thank you!

I must have jinxed myself two weeks ago, declaring I was back in the meal planning game. We have had a very big two weeks in our family and meal planning quite simply was an afterthought. But I am (for real) back now. 

I had a very sweet friend give us a very generous Blue Apron gift card after my last surgery, so we are trying it for the first time this week. Will be fun to compare to Hello Fresh!

MONDAY:

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

TUESDAY:

• Cheesy Pork Chorizo Enchiladas

WEDNESDAY:

• Garlic Caper Chicken

THURSDAY:

• Leftovers

FRIDAY:

• Rachel Sandwiches

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Smoked Meat Night

Let’s see those menus, you guys are the best!

Hello! Menu time!

MONDAY:

• Street Cart-Style Shawarma Bowls (Hello Fresh, one of our favorite recipes!)

TUESDAY:

• Saucy Pork Burrito Bowls (Hello Fresh)

WEDNESDAY:

• Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos with Crispy Taco Shells

THURSDAY:

• Carne Asada Salad with Cilantro Crema

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Balsamic Fig Chicken (Hello Fresh)

Your turn! Please share your menus in the comments section below! Thank you and have a wonderful week!

Hello! Long time no talk! In the 14+ years of writing this blog, I have never taken a summer break from meal planning. But this year, with my hand and two somewhat complicated trips (including getting a puppy!), I gave myself some space and it was the right thing to do. But now it’s back to real life, including the weekly menu! I am allowed to start using my hand like “normal” again this week, so cooking is in our near future! (Thumb update: I can bend the joint, it’s still not normal, and it will take quite some time to see the ultimate result…but we’re making progress!)

MONDAY:

• Cream of Mushroom Soup

TUESDAY:

• Thai Basil Beef

WEDNESDAY:

• Homemade Hamburgers

THURSDAY:

• Asian Spinach & Chicken Salad

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Smoked Meat Night with Salad

Your turn! Share those meal plans, no matter how plain or fancy! Have a great week, everyone! It’s good to be. back!

Well, I got completely caught up in Father’s Day fun yesterday and spaced menu planning. But we need it! Here we go…

MONDAY:

• Leftovers & Takeout Night (because I am just now planning!)

TUESDAY:

• Thai Basil Beef

WEDNESDAY:

• Homemade Hamburgers

THURSDAY:

• Dinner from a friend

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Midsummer celebration with my family!
• Swedish Meatballs
• Limpa bread
• Other Swedish goodies

SUNDAY:

• Roadtrip to pick up our new puppy! (What am I getting myself into? Also, I am so excited!)

Your turn! Share your meal plans in the comments below! Thank you!

Hello everyone! I’m back! I’ve actually missed posting the weekly menu, but I really have tried to force myself to scale back and take it easy after this last hand surgery. But today I am feeling up for getting the weekly menu pulled together! 

MONDAY:

• Grammy’s Orange Chicken with Rice and Salad (in the freezer lovingly made by my mother-in-law)

TUESDAY:

• Spaghetti and Meatballs (another freezer meal from Pat waiting to be eaten!)

WEDNESDAY:

• Leftovers

THURSDAY:

• Dinner from a friend

FRIDAY:

• Eat out night

SATURDAY:

• Homemade Hamburgers

SUNDAY:

• Smoked Meat Night

Your turn! Share those menus in the comments below!

Hello, everyone! I took an unexpected meal planning hiatus, but we’re back! This is my last week before the {hopefully} final hand surgery, so I am cooking myself, my recipes, no Hello Fresh. 

MONDAY:

• Bolognese, Pasta and Salad

TUESDAY:

• Chicken Pot Pie

WEDNESDAY:

• Spicy Chicken Tacos with Fresh Masa Tortillas

THURSDAY:

• Cilantro Sour Cream Enchiladas

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Smoked Meat Night with salad and potatoes of some sort

Your turn! Share your menus in the comments below!

Hello all! Let’s get down to business, shall we?

MONDAY:

• Middle Eastern Steak with Rice Pilaf

TUESDAY:

• Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken

WEDNESDAY:

• Banh-Mi-Style Beef Tacos

THURSDAY:

• Saucy Pork Burrito Bowls

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Smoked Meats Grill Night

Your turn! Please share your meal plan in the comments below!