Meal Prep Monday

LadyMillil · July 2016

What's cooking this week?

LadyMillil · July 2016

I'm moving soon so I'm trying to use up everything in my cupboards, fridge and freezer

Monday - casserole made with tortillas, ground beef, salsa and cheese; avocado; salad
Tuesday - chicken burrito bowls
Wednesday - DH's choice
Thursday - tacos
Friday - grilled chicken, roasted potatoes and mixed veggies

laurad75 · July 2016

We have a blue apron delivery today so we will see what I'll be cooking when it arrives.

Nelbetron · July 2016

This week is crazy for us- surgery for Dh later this week, so not much planning going on! But I will be making lasagna, his favorite, maybe tonight or tomorrow

swanbrooner · July 2016

I prepped a tasty summer veggie salad to have as an easy go-to lunch side for the week. I just chopped up cucumbers, sweet onion, and cherry tomatoes from a local produce stand and then seasoned it with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, chile pepper, and lime juice. So easy and tasty! Plus, it's one of those dishes that gets better after day one.

marybpoppins · July 2016

Turkey & biscon burgers. I'll eat it over a salad! I'm hoping this lasts most of the week (I'm so lazy during the week).
Lunch all week is Sweet Italian chicken sausages with kale, mashed sweet potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts!
Snacks are strawberries and tuna/kale mix.

eggplantface · July 2016

I went to Costco on Friday and bought chicken wings because I really wanted chicken wings for dinner that night (I mix Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Sauce with ranch dressing as the sauce). The problem is you can't buy just one small thing of chicken wings at Costco and I didn't feel like going somewhere else to get them, so now I have 112 chicken wings left. So for dinner this week: chicken wings.

I'm channeling Bubba: There's buffalo, barbecue, Old Bay, honey bbq, plain...

linzrunz · July 2016

Love this thread. I need ideas!!! I made this last night since my chicken didn't defrost in time. (note to self... Take the chicken out of the freezer sooner than 1 pm... Duh). Eggs, spinach, sliced turkey, and cheese. Healthy and delicious. It has become my go to when I don't want to cook because it's easy and I always have these things on hand. Now to figure out the rest of the week.

letyourheartbeyourguide · July 2016

I'm just here for the inspiration/ideas! I've only thought as far as the iced coffee and cookies I'm about to have

saralee797-2 · July 2016

Anyone have a good stuffed pepper recipe?? Someone gave us a ton of fresh peppers.

RedBreast35 · July 2016

Oooh, @ladymillil, thanks for starting this!!

Tonight is risotto with shrimp and asparagus.
Tomorrow is buffalo chicken quinoa.
Wednesday I'm attempting to make grilled pizza. If (when) that doesn't work, there is a good chance we will order pizza

Then DH goes back to his crappy work schedule where he isn't ever home for dinner, so I'll probably eat veggie quesadillas for the rest of the week. They're easy, pretty yummy, and I only dirty one pan making them

bswishe4 · July 2016

Monday - Grilled chicken salads
Tuesday - Beef tips with corn on the cob and grilled potatoes
Wednesday and Thursday I will be at my grandmas to help her a few day; so I come home from work to a home cooked meal and my husband is left to fend for himself for a few days. Unless he is super nice then maybe I will make him something before I leave.
Friday - We are camping so hot dogs and smores!

marybpoppins · July 2016

@Saralee797 Philly Cheesestead stuffed pepper!!!
https://www.food.com/recipe/philly-cheesesteak-stuffed-peppers-513064

mrsdaddario · July 2016

@marybpoppins That stuffed pepper recipe is one of my go to's!! So delicious and carb free so guilt free!

DH and I live 45 minutes away from the nearest box store/grocery store so I HAVE to meal plan!

Tonight its its meatloaf and mashed potatoes and corn.
Tuesday is turkey kielbasa veggie hash
Wednesday is lasagna from the deep freezer with salad
Thursday is chicken cordon bleu with rice and green beans
Friday's are DH's turn to cook!!

But I bring the fixings for a grilled chicken wrap to lunch every day of the week, and Greek yogurt with berries for breakfast! All stuff I can throw together on Sunday's and pull out of the fridge/freezer during the week.

EBrigner84 · July 2016

Monday: toasted ham and swiss english muffins with banana peppers.
Tuesday: hamburgers, corn on the cob, watermelon.
Wednesday: BBQ polish sausage and Mac and cheese.
Thursday: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Friday: dinner at the local classic car show
Saturday and Sunday will probably consist of more hamburgers and whatever else I can find in the cupboard!

MandyBeeSLP · July 2016

Today: Leftover pulled pork and Gazpacho
Tuesday: Garden Veg. Omelet
Wednesday: Roasted Root Vegetables cobbler
Thursday: Tomato Soup and Beet Grilled Cheese
Friday: Eggplant Lasagna Rolls or Ratatouille
Saturday: Curried Cauliflower

Some of these will probably change days throughout the week.

Ekzerr · July 2016

@Saralee797 I work at Safeway in the meat dept and we take green peppers and stuff them with a mix of lean ground beef mixed with the clubhouse dry meatloaf mix, bread crumbs and a can of tomato sauce, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top

stillclever17 · July 2016

Psssht. Monday, also known as IDGAF day, means takeout. Going back to work was traumatic enough without having to also cook dinner. What do I look like? Lol.

PepperAT · July 2016

I love reading all your tasty ideas! I almost never meal prep, but it sounds like a great idea. I got lots of great deals on meat at the store yesterday and it is supposed to be crazy hot all week long, so my meal prep is basically throwing whatever we have out on the grill.

Tonight: Grilled chicken and veggie skewers. They turned out amazing!

@Saralee797 I have been wanting to make stuffed peppers lately. Let us know if you find a good recipe!
@eggplantface Yuuummm! Chicken wings sound amazing!

magnolia131 · July 2016

I love this thread! Cooking is a huge hobby of mine and I'm always looking for new ideas...especially healthy ones.

Monday is DH's day off from the gym, so we have a little more time in the evenings and usually go out. Today we went to a local healthier-fare place that we frequent...it's whole appeal is that it's a paleo-friendly restaurant which is great since both of us are trying to drop a few pounds.

Tuesday- Baked salmon with this corn/green onion/zucchini side dish that I make a lot (kind of like a succotash I guess but I really just wing it) and a side salad.

Wednesday- chicken sausage cooked with Italian dressing, bell peppers, and onions.

Thursday- parents will be in town for a relative's birthday so we will likely go out to eat.

Friday- I haven't shopped for this far ahead yet but I'm leaning towards either a veggie lasagna or a beef and broccoli stir fry with brown rice.

GrabberBlue2010 · July 2016

@soemthingclever - LOL that was my exact thought. I was sitting there reading everyones responses thinking "damn everyone has their life together. I am just happy I made it through the day." As I munched on molten lava cake and smores cupcakes....

maybe today will be better. *laughs hysterically*

stillclever17 · July 2016

@GrabberBlue2010 The lies we tell ourselves... Lol! My H said maybe having a baby will help us plan meals and eat at home. I hope he's right.

LadyMillil · July 2016

@soemthingclever @GrabberBlue2010 I started meal planning when I started commuting 1.5-2 hours each way because I just did not have the mental capacity to try to figure out what to cook once I got home from work. It also gave me motivation on the drive home - like, I know i'm having this really yummy chicken dish once I get home so I'll think about how delicious it's going to be instead of how much this traffic sucks

Breesy14 · July 2016

I know it's Tuesday already, but I like reading and sharing this kind of stuff. We are getting brand new windows this week and I'm heading out of town just me, my mom, and my 2 year old son. I would say that it makes things a bit different from the usual, but there's always SOMETHING that makes each week different from the usual. Here goes:

Monday - Yesterday we had stuffed mushrooms and red pepper fries (they are just lightly breaded with potato flakes because my 2 year old will actually eat them), plain salad
Tuesday - Spinach and mushroom quesadillas (trying to use up the rest of the mushrooms), guacamole salad
Wednesday - Spinach omelette (so easy I can make ahead and save for DH), BLT salad
Thursday - DH is on his own. I'm crockpotting ribs with a raspberry chipotle sauce tonight for him to eat then.
Friday - Baked potatoes with the leftover rib meat plus DH's own add-ons.

I won't be home until Sunday so DH is SOL on Saturday. He won't starve.

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