Good morning!
So, I actually planned my menu yesterday and got all the grocery shopping done already. I might have to make this my new routine because it’s really nice going into the week not having to worry about getting to the store. We’ll see, I’m the worst at getting into a routine so it probably won’t last!
MONDAY:
– Green Noodles a.k.a. No. 3
TUESDAY:
– Taco night
WEDNESDAY:
– Pesto Tortellini Soup with crusty bread
THURSDAY:
– Grammy’s Orange Chicken
– Rice and veggie
FRIDAY:
– Leftovers
SATURDAY:
– Take out night
SUNDAY:
– Swedish pancakes and fruit
Click here for the free printable of this week’s menu plus the shopping list!
As always, really looking forward to seeing all of your menus! And don’t be afraid to share, no matter what kind of menu you have planned!
Here’s my plan for the week!
http://www.livehalffullblog.com/2014/04/27/meal-plan-427-53-challenge/
Sun: Traveling home after a week of business travel. Can’t wait to be home!
Mon: Salmon, green beans
Tue: Grilled chicken, baked beans, salad
Wed: Spaghetti & salad
Thu: Leftovers
Fri: Halibut, corn on the cob, cucumber salad
Sat: Firefighter Banquet
Sunday – homemade ham and cheese stromboli
Monday – bean soup and bread]
Tuesday – spaghetti with sausage
Wednesday – tuna steak, asparagus and fries
Thursday – leftovers
Friday- out
Saturday – leftovers?
I love those weeks where I feel all organized and on top of everything to start the week. It happens about once a year 🙂 Ah, the joy of having kids! 🙂
Sunday-Spinach and Artichoke Quiche, Bacon, Fresh Fruit
Monday-Beef Stew, Buttermilk Biscuits
Tuesday-Calzones, Green Salad with Homemade Ranch
Wednesday-Leftovers
Thursday-Roasted Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots
Friday-Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread
Saturday-Leftovers
M: take out
We have an evening baseball game so we’re picking up Chinese food on our way home
Tu: pork pad Thai/veg egg rolls
W: l/o
Th: sausage-stuffed zucchini/lemon-kale pasta w/ goat cheese
Thanks for the recipe Maria!
F: l/o
Sa: grilled lemon chicken/grilled potato wedges/cucumber-tomato salad
Su: salad bar night/garlic- parmesan bread
Amen to pre-planning. That’s the only way we stay sane!…and fed. This is the 3rd week in a row making Cauliflower Rice. If you’re looking for more GF options (or expanding veggie options), give it a try.
Sunday: Chicken sandwiches on homemade buns and cauliflower rice
Monday: Shrimp sushi bowls and Asian green beans
Tuesday: Pumpkin pancakes (in the oven) and mashed sweet potatoes
Wednesday: Homemade pizza
Thursday: Spicy turkey nachos
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out.
Sat: steak tips, new potatoes, grilled asparagus
Sun: pork chops, couscous with carrots/raisins, green beans
Mon: hot dogs, salad
Tues: fish chowder, Cesar salad
Wed: Greek pizza
Thurs: leftovers
Fri: chef salads
Sunday – Baked hake, garlic buttered noodles, carrots
Monday – Ham, green beans and potatoes (ham from freezer from Easter)
Tuesday – Meatloaf, rice and peas, carryover from last week
Wednesday – Stuffed pork chops, mac and cheese, broccoli
Thursday – Pizza and salad
Friday – Ranch chicken legs and thighs in crockpot, ramon noodles, corn
Saturday – Leftovers
i could never handle not doing my shopping on the weekend. if i had to stop at the store during the week i would be so frazzled over i think and probably just go with take out instead or junk food ! Good for you ! Here is my GF menu for the week
Sun – Meatball subs (i used to love subway meatball subs since i cant eat gluten i havent had one in years, so i decided to make my own and it was sooooo good !
Mon – Pork tenderloin & mashed cauliflower
Tue – Leftover meatballs & salad
Wed – Smothered Chicken & veggies
Thu – Apple Brie quesadilllas
Fri – Flank Steak Tacos
Sat – Out for Dinner after going to the Clev Museum of Art (need something different to do for some fun !)
Let me tell you sister… it’s the only way for me, I check my pantry and fridge for items on hand, make a menu and head to the store. This week is a scant week for us, so having a stocked pantry and freezer helps, it also makes you think creatively.
Sunday: Grilled smoked sausage,with honey bbq sauce, macaroni and cheese,with steamed green beans.
Monday: Pounded thin chicken breasts, breaded, and oven fried with garlic rice, and green peas.
Tuesday: Baked spaghetti with beef, corn, and parmesan garlic bread.
Wednesday: Mashed potato bake, with bacon, green onion, and sour cream.
Thursday: Grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches, with cold beet salad.
Friday: Leftovers, but it’s payday, so we may treat ourselves out.
I agree with you and Tara!……and it is this blog that taught me the importance of planning meals. I feel good knowing I have a plan & everything we need for the week so when it’s crazy busy, we still eat well.
Before I started meal planning and shopping for the whole week on a Saturday or Sunday, we spent much more money on food. I would go to the store every other day and get items on a whim….no idea until I was in the store. Crazy.
Sat – turkey bacon paninis, parmesan potato wedges
Sun – salmon, carrot/lemon risotto
Mon – chicken Caesar salad
Tues – tortelloni primavera
Wed – crispy chicken snack wraps, fries
Thus – quiche lorraine
Fri – BFD, leftover quiche
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner–Bacon Corn Griddle Cakes and Raspberry Rhubarb Muffins and Fresh Fruit
Tuesday: BLOAT and Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
Wednesday: Beef and Onion Pasties and Salad
Thursday: Tortilla Crusted Chicken Tenders and Chorizo Potatoes and Corn
Friday: Oven Roasted Barbecue Salmon and Peas
Saturday: Out To Eat
Sunday: Meatball Lasagna and Broccoli
This week begins a month of eating from the freezer. There will be some items from the pantry, but most meals are based off what I already have in the freezer. (Salads obviously are not from the freezer.)
Part of next month will involve another kid during the day. I was hoping to not need to go shopping much during those times, as this kid has as much energy as the current preschooler I have at home. It is hard enough going with that one, I don’t relish going with two of them who have that level of energy. 🙂
Orange chicken and taco night sound very yummy right now.
Lunch:
1. Eat out
2. Salad
3. Chipotle-Chocolate Chili, cornbread muffins
4. Spicy Pan Fried Steak with Noodles, peas
5. Spaghetti and Meatballs
6. Sliced ham, pickled beets, peas, rice
7. Sandwiches – salami or turkey salad, chips, pearsauce
Supper:
1. Leftovers
2. Breakfast for Supper
3. Salad, cloverleaf rolls
4. Chicken enchiladas, rice with salsa
5. Tomato soup
6. Tangy Black Bean Soup, cornbread muffins
7. Shakes or Dad’s Choice
We just got back from my niece’s wedding. What a great time we had! But after the long car ride, we are ready for some home cooking!!
Mon – On the road
Tues – Pasta Primavera w/Italian Turkey Sausage
Wed – Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Salad
Thurs – Tostados
Fri – Picnic/BBQ at the park w/extended family here in Southern California
Sat – Arroz con Pollo, Spinach Salad
Sun – Fish & Chips, peas
Sat –
Sun – Split pea soup w/garlic toast
Mon – Fried mac & cheese, chicken fingers, sauteed veggies
Tue – Baja fish tacos, cilantro lime rice, black bean salad
Wed – Picnic with takeout (it’s getting nice in the NW)
Thu – Shrimp bagels
Fri – Pizza
Sat – ??