My goal is to start helping to make meal planning a bit easier for you all.
I know you all have fabulous recipes and family favorites of your own, but sometimes you just need to mix it up and get a few new ideas :)
Below is a basic guide to help you get organized. Especially in these challenging times when (maybe like me) you are only going to the grocery store once per week.
I've laid out an example of what a typical month looks like in our house for meals.
I would LOVE you to comment on what you are making and any favorites your family asks for time and time again :)
WEEK 1:
Monday ~ Hamburgers / Fries
Tuesday ~ My friend Jen's Enchiladas (recipe below)
Wednesday ~ Turkey Slop I have been making my slop for years and my family loves it - great as leftovers too or to place in tortillas as burritos - I will post a picture my mom sent me (she now makes it :)
Thursday ~ Turkey Burgers / Chips
Friday ~ Local Take Out
WEEKEND: Leftovers / Frozen Lasagna (I grew up on Stouffer's :),Baked or SW Potato Bar
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WEEK 2:
Monday ~ Turkey Chili
Tuesday ~ Mole' Tacos
Thursday ~ Stir Fry , Teriyaki Bowls, Cauliflower Rice, TJ's Vegetable Fried Rice
Friday ~ Local Take Out or Leftovers
WEEKEND: Shredded Chicken or leftover Mole' Quesadillas / "breakfast for dinner"
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WEEK 3:
Monday ~ Turkey Kielbasa Broccoli Pasta
Tuesday ~ Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Wednesday ~ Build your own pizza
Thursday ~ Spaghetti and Meat Balls
Friday ~ Tortilla Soup
WEEKEND: Pizza delivered / Grilled Panini's w/ soup / Naan Bread, Hummus,Veggies
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WEEK 4:
Monday ~ Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps I love using butter lettuce- good recipe
Tuesday ~ Pasta and Bolognese Sauce
Wednesday ~ Meatloaf and Sweet Potato Fries Like this recipe
Thursday ~ Ground Turkey or Beef Tacos
Friday ~ Take out or Leftovers
WEEKEND: Pasta dish of your choice / Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup / Eat Out :)
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Breakfast Ideas : Yogurt and fruit parfait / scrambled eggs and avocado toast /
Kodiak Protein pancakes or waffles and fruit salad /
Lunch Ideas: Salad with tunafish and Italian dressing / Tuna sandwich /
Egg Salad Sandwiches / Deli Sandwiches with Chips
Both of these help keep me organized!
Happy Cooking!!
XOXO
Elisa
Love the photos and great ideas. Definitely plan to try the broccoli fried rice
tomorrow with left over chixbreast.
Thanks for all the great ideas! The broccoli fried rice is legit! Mmmmm :)