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October 2011 Moms
Anyone plan out meals by the week?
I'm feeling lazy, it's grocery day but I haven't planned a menu.
What's on your menu for the week?
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Re: Anyone plan out meals by the week?
I do
I find if I don't plan the week's meals I end up buying whatever's on sale/looks good and have trouble putting together actual meals when it comes time to cook haha!
this week's menu = taco salad, springy shells, french bread pizza (homemade), linguine with ham and peas, and veggie pizza
I know, two pizzas and two pasta dishes probably sounds like a lot. I just can't handle meat-heavy meals these days. I've been trying to make my pizza/pasta recipes lighter by using low-fat cheese and whole grain pasta. For lunch I'm living off egg/tuna/or chicken salad wraps for breakfast it's always cereal.
It's too hot to cook inside, so we'll probably be grilling all week. DH is making pizza on the grill today with fresh mozzarella and basil. We'll also have a salad with homemade raspberry balsamic dressing.
We bough some grass-fed beef and pork chops at the farmers market, so burgers tomorrow (with grilled corn) and grilled pork chops with asparagus on Friday. I'll also make a carrot salad to go with it.
King crab legs and buffalo shrimp this weekend.
ETA: I also eat a fresh Caprese salad every single night these days, with tons of fresh basil.
Somehow watermelon just made it onto my list...
Great ideas thanks ladies. Now to planning and writing the list.
Hahaha, someone likes watermelon
BFP #1 3/13/13, MMC 4/17/13, D&C 4/19/13
BFP #2 8/7/13, Beta at 4w6d = 3,796
Sunday - Lamb burgers with spinach and feta and curried rice.
Monday - We grabbed out since we had infant and child CPR class.
Tuesday - Lazy girl risotto: Brown rice with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
Wednesday - Roast beef sandwiches
Thursday - Wild Rice Casserole
I do!
Monday: we had Chicken parmesan
Tuesday: I worked, so I ate at the restaurant and brought home hubby some dinner
Tonight: Beef Tenderloin with roasted red potatoes and asparagus
Thursday: Tacos
Friday: Shrimp and Grits with green beans
Saturday: Grilled Pork Chops, grilled apples, and wild rice
Sunday: Creole Cod with Cous Cous and corn on the cob.
Monday was chicken Saag and rice
tuesday DH wasn't here, so leftovers...
tonight - turkey meatloaf https://allrecipes.com//Recipe/healthy-turkey-loaf/Detail.aspx, broccoli and a baked potato
thursday - salad, whole wheat pizza w/ fresh mozzerella, mushrooms and turkey peperoni
friday - restaurant
We shop mid-week, so it's a little off:
Wednesday: Salmon, mixed veggie, brown rice
Thursday: Grilled chicken on a green salad (cucs, carrots, greens)
Friday: Grilled pork chops, mac & cheese, broccoli
Saturday: NY Strip steak, baked potatoes, vegetable
Sunday: (Less healthy day) Homemade hamburgers and hot dogs, onion rings, potato salad
Monday: pasta with red sauce and ground turkey
Baby Girl #2 is on her way!
Here's what I came up with, I don't ever plan particular days of the week and all meals are from scratch and gluten free.
Chicken Parm with salad and garlic toast (DH Birthday Dinner)
Brinner! (breakfast for dinner) veggie omelets, roasted potatoes, bacon
Cheeseburger macaroni, frozen green beans
Black beans and Brown Rice, zucchini
Grilled Pork Tenderloin, sweet potato & onion packets on the grill and broccoli
Leftover Night
Anything goes night - could cook, could eat out
I don't usually plan weekly menu's but I really should start. Maybe after our move on the 1st I'll start! I have to second that this should be posted weekly, loving the ideas!
Sunday - Pork chops and oven potatoes and a green salad
Monday - Grilled hamburgers, grilled onions, fries, and a green salad
Tuesday - LAZY! I spent the day in agonizing pain with a kidney stone/kidney infection after spending Sunday/Monday night and morning in L&D having contractions. SO after a dose of phenagren and Dilaudid I was able to eat! We had chicken and fish sticks, lol!
Wednesday - Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Rice Bake - From Here https://picky-palate.com/2011/04/25/chicken-and-black-bean-green-enchilada-rice-bake/
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday - We'll be at a wedding
Saturday - Mexi-Chicken Campanelle - From Here https://picky-palate.com/2011/03/03/mexi-chicken-campanelle-dinner/
Unless it's too hot, then we'll be grilling some salmon.
Sunday - I think we'll be topping wine at my parents and hopefully we'll be having a yummy dinner there