I love meal planning. In the 6 years I've been doing it I know it's helped save us money, time and hassle. I started planning weekly menus when we were saving to buy a house. It was purely about saving money at that point. And, to be honest, I can't even remember how we grocery shopped or cooked before that. Without a list of recipes and ingredient lists, how the heck did I know what to buy? Or cook on a Tuesday?
That being said, there are plenty of weeks I struggle to create a meal plan. Sometimes, like this week, I'm so inspired by blog posts or cravings that I have my meal plan done early in the week. Other weeks it's Friday afternoon and I'm desperately trying to finalize our shopping list when nothing sounds appealing. But I still meal plan because at this point I don't know any other way to cook meals for my family.
Sunday - Pork Chop and Hash Brown Bake: I didn't get to make this last week so I'm carrying it over. The mystery casserole from the freezer will have to wait another week.
Monday - Chicken with Creamy Chive Sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans: I first saw this recipe on Jessy's blog but have since seen others on my cooking board make it and rave about it. I can't wait to try it.
Tuesday - Hoagies
Wednesday - Taco Rice: Another Cassie recipe that I know won't steer me wrong. I love tacos and whenever I make them SP is always asking for rice on the side, so this is brilliant and perfect for us.
Thursday - Crispy Parmesan and Garlic Chicken, pasta and salad: I finally joined Pinterest and this was one of my first pins.
Friday - Homemade pizza
I feel the same way about meal planning. How in the world did I get by without it? What did we EAT?! I haven't been doing it for nearly as long as you have, but now I can't imagine my life without it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're going to love the taco rice. Like, love it. I have absolutely no doubt.
I can't wait to make the rice. :)
DeleteUh oh...you jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon?!? :) I hear it's addictive, so I'm staying far, far away for now. Menu looks great!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, so far I don't see the appeal. I haven't been on since I signed up and pinned a few things.
DeleteYay for chicken with creamy chive sauce! I'm so glad to know that other people after mystery food in the freezer. LOL
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make it tomorrow! And I ended up replacing the mystery casserole with Pork Chop and Hashbrown Bake because I didn't get to make it next week. Casserole will have to wait. :)
DeleteI'm all over the chicken with creamy chive sauce. Very me. I'll try to get it on next week's menu.
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