First off, I'm shocked that I have stuck with meal planning as long as I have. This is week 30 of 2015 and we're still going strong! Meal planning has made my life so much easier and has made dinner time less of a struggle at our house. This week I really tried to tailor my meal plan to what we already have in the kitchen and what is on sale at the store.
MONDAY: Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwiches
We have leftover pizza sauce and pepperoni from last week's homemade pizza so this meal is a perfect way to use those items up! I think I'll even throw some veggies on mine this time.
TUESDAY: Nachos
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti with Green Beans and Garlic Bread
Green beans are on sale this week at the store and what goes better with them than spaghetti?
THURSDAY: Kebabs on the Grill with Peach Salsa
I was inspired by this recipe but it sounds way too complex for me. I always have chicken or pork on hand for making kebabs and peaches are on sale this week too.
FRIDAY: Turkey Burgers on the Grill with grilled potato slices
I like to take red potatoes and slice them thin with some onions and olive oil, salt and pepper and put them in a foil packet on the grill. They can cook up right alongside our burgers.
What's for dinner tonight at your house?
I need to get back on a healthier eating track. I did really well before our cruise and lost 10 lbs but since then I've let my eating get a bit out of control. And as much as I hate to admit it, I gained about 5 of those lbs back. My plan is to sneakily (that's a word right?) bring my family along on my healthy eating journey. I'm also going to get back on my smoothie kick each morning. I've grown quite fond of the iced coffee in the morning but I know the smoothies are a much better choice for me!
MONDAY: Salad Bar
Everyone creates their own so there is no complaints! I've been loving strawberries on my salad lately.
TUESDAY: Chicken Fajitas
I can make mine heavy on the veggies and even leave out the tortilla if I want. I even make some homemade fat-free refried beans over the weekend to go alongside our fajitas. And of course I'll use some of my homemade taco seasoning.
WEDNESDAY: YOYO
You're On Your Own - I saw this on another meal planning blog and loved the idea. Fend for yourself, mama is not cookin'
THURSDAY: Chicken Parm Sloppy Joes
I'm going to make this recipe in the crockpot, I hope it turns out well!
FRIDAY: Homemade Pizza
We love making pizza at home, it's cheaper, tastier and way better for you since you can control what goes on top :)
Happy Monday! Hello to this new week, let's see what's for dinner!
MONDAY: Chicken a la King
I enjoy a good crock pot recipe so that dinner is practically ready when I walk in the door.
TUESDAY: Dinner out at our favorite Mexican restaurant
I asked what everyone wanted for Taco Tuesday and was told "let's go out!"
WEDNESDAY: Pasta Bake
THURSDAY: Crispy Breakfast Quesadillas
The kids can have a breakfast item of their choosing but the husband and I will try out these yummy looking quesadillas.
FRIDAY: Grill out
We'll throw a bunch of stuff on the grill and hopefully eat outside!
