I did a horrible job of menu planning this summer. It not only made life harder, but it cost more money also. Most of the summer was to hot to think about cooking - let alone eating. So, we had salads, sandwiches and anything that was quick and easy.
With school back in full swing, (yes - I'm three weeks behind) I need to get dinner on the table at a reasonable time, and we need a more structured evening routine - if that is possible with a teenager.
Monday: Grilled Pork Steaks, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Homemade Applesauce
Tuesday: Pasta Con Broccoli, Green Salad, Garlic Bread
Wednesday: School Picnic
Thursday: Breakfast Burritos, Orange Juice
Friday: Pizza, Green Salad,
Saturday: Grilled Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Apple Slices
Sunday: Pioneer Woman's Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Applesauce
Whats for dinner at your house this week?
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I have Monday planned and that is it...I have been in a rut with my meal planning. But am ready to get back on board this week ~ post up folks, I need some [healthy] ideas! Tonight is Honey Lime Salmon [Schnucks Cooks recipe] at my house. Mondays have been designated as Fish Mondays in my house because I have to weigh in at WWs on Tuesday and I like a light dinner the night before. And we have no BBQ plans for the day :)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of designating one night a week to fish. I would like to put more fish in your diets, but can't stand to pay the price. What do you think is an ok price for fish.
DeleteDierbergs often runs specials on a variety of individual fish filets 10/$10 so a dollar a piece and I can justify spending a dollar or even two per person on protein for one night out of the week. It certainly beats going to someplace like Chile's that charges $12-13 dollars for a salmon dish. Plus much healthier too :)
DeleteAldi's talapia is a good value - around 10 fillets in the bag for around $5. I just broil it on the stovetop with a spritz of lemon and sprinkle with spices like lemon pepper and paprika.
DeleteLunch today was leftovers - salsiccia, swiss cheese and brown rice in a tortilla wrap with cucumbers in blue cheese dressing on the side. Dinner will likely be taco scoops so I can start using up my 30 taco seasoning packets :)
Jeri, keep in mind that an adult-sized portion of fish is only 4 oz compared to 6 oz of red meat or fowl. Seafood is denser and has a higher protein concentration, so you get more bang for your buck in all the right ways! I'll buy anything that is less than $5 a pound for seafood, as an every-day type meal. More for fresh-caught wild salmon, never-been-frozen scallops, or raw shrimp that I don't have to peel.
DeleteThanks for the info on what you will pay for fish. I want to add more to our diet - I just need to bite the bullet and pay for it.
DeleteI just made a board with clips for each day of the week and lots of little color coded meal cards to hopefully solve this problem! Each card is the color of the dish type, ie fish, beef, quick &easy, etc. The front has the menu, the back has the shopping list for the meal. In theory, I will grab 7cards each week, make the grocery list off the cards, put the cards on the board, then check the pantry/freezer before heading to the store. I will let you know if it works out!
ReplyDeleteHi pixie_bit - Keep us posted on how your new system of meal planning works.
DeleteDon't you just love the pot roast recipe?! And so yummy in the end. I like that your meals are nicely balanced with veg and/or fruit. I try to do that. Visiting from Menu Plan Monday!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, I haven't tried a Pioneer Woman recipe yet that the family didn't love. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThanks for linking our recipe! It's one of our favorites! To help you in your menu planning, we also do leftover recipes every Thursday using the leftover meat from the recipes we cook. In our family, we love to cook too much and use the meat in different ways throughout the week. Check it out!
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