Gentlemommy Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 1/3-cheeseburgers, brussel sprouts, corn, cabbage salad 1/4-roast chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, and onions, green salad 1/5- Mexican casserole (rice, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, chilies, corn, sour cream and avocado) homemade guacamole and chips, green salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Jan. 1: BBQ tri tip, salad, rolls Jan. 2: stuffed apple and bacon pork roast,veggies, rolls Jan. 3: pizza Jan. 4: bbq beef sandwiches, carrot and celery sticks Jan. 5: Chicken soup, rolls Jan. 6: mac 'n cheese, steamed veggies Jan. 7: tacos, rice Jan. 8: baked potatoes, salad Jan. 9: stir fry, rice Jan. 10: pizza Jan. 11: grilled pork chops, pineapple rice Jan. 12: roast, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls Jan. 13: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread Jan. 14: chicken soup, rolls Jan. 15: quesadillas, rice Jan. 16: mac 'n cheese, steamed veggies Jan. 17: pizza Jan. 18: scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls Jan. 19: baked pork chops, mashed potatoes, salad Jan. 20: pasta bake, garlic bread Jan. 21: tacos, rice Jan. 22: dd's birthday, dinner out Jan. 23: stiry fry, rice Jan. 24: Mom's birthday, dinner out Jan. 25: pizza Jan. 26: roast, mashed potatoes, rolls Jan. 27: mac 'n cheese, steamed veggies Jan. 28: grilled chicken, veggies Jan. 29: baked potatoes, leftovers Jan. 30: stir fry, rice Jan. 31: pizza Breakfasts: cereal, toast, bagels, pancakes, oatmeal, cream of wheat, eggs, muffins Lunches: sandwich (pb & j, tuna), salad, leftovers Snacks: Sliced vegetables, crackers, cheese, muffins, fruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Ok, just came back from whole foods - they were still out of turkey thigh, which is what I use for burgers. but there was a big family pack of chicken legs for $3. So i need a meal for tomorrow - and really, they dont like chicken legs. I'm thinking of pressure cooking them and shredding and doing bbq or salad sandwiches . . . i'd rather make chicken and dumplings, but dh kinda hates that and I think I already did it last month, so i really should wait another month . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ok, just came back from whole foods - they were still out of turkey thigh, which is what I use for burgers. but there was a big family pack of chicken legs for $3. So i need a meal for tomorrow - and really, they dont like chicken legs. I'm thinking of pressure cooking them and shredding and doing bbq or salad sandwiches . . . i'd rather make chicken and dumplings, but dh kinda hates that and I think I already did it last month, so i really should wait another month . . . My kids hate legs, so I like your idea of shredding them and covering them up with a dark liquid to disguise the color of the meat. :) You could always use the slow cooker, too. BBQ-chicken sandwiches sound great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I did it in the PC, which i'm in love with, and i actually found when i was looking to replace my slow cooker (the non-stick surface was peeling off . . . eww). It has a slow cooker setting, but I think EVERYTHING has come out better in the PC than it did in the slow cooker. The meat was very tender - maybe a tad more cooked than I wanted it, but close enough. It'll make an easy meal tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 I did it in the PC, which i'm in love with, and i actually found when i was looking to replace my slow cooker (the non-stick surface was peeling off . . . eww). It has a slow cooker setting, but I think EVERYTHING has come out better in the PC than it did in the slow cooker. The meat was very tender - maybe a tad more cooked than I wanted it, but close enough. It'll make an easy meal tomorrow. I don't own a pressure cooker, but now you have me curious. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I own the instant pot. I had never owned one before, but i'm smitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Ok, just came up with menu for the next week! (no idea why it copied my doc's font or how to undo it) also, there are veggies - some are part of the recipe and others i'll figure out at the store 1. r- turkey burgers 2. f - baked salmon / Cuban black beans and rice 3. st - spag (need sauce) 4. sn - turkey breast 5. m - tacos (need beans) 6. t - asian chicken breasts / rice noodles 7. w - salmon patties / fried tofu The rest of the family likes salmon, but i think i've developed an allergy. So i make them salmon and something else for me - tho teen and dh will likely have some black beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'm a little late on my second week.... Monday b-muesli & fruit l-winter caprese salad d-pork chops w/apples, couscous, salad Tuesday b-oatmeal w/strawberries & walnuts l-tomato coconut soup d-turkey, sweet potatoes, salad Wednesday b-cereal l-rice & bean salad d-ham & asparagus quiche Thursday b-sausage & english muffins l-spinach mushroom mac & cheese d-fish tacos Friday b-yogurt parfaits l-tuna sandwiches d-black bean enchiladas Saturday b-pancakes or muffins l-spinach baked potatoes d-Thai cabbage cups Sunday b-eggs l-tbd/leftovers? d-beef & noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Bumping for those that are weekly planners. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Sorry if this is inappropriate, but I just made cuban black beans for the first time - i followed this recipe almost exactly, except I used a little red wine i had in the fridge and a little sherry, and I added 2 chorizo . . . it was SOOO yummy! Teen ate a bowl but wont eat the leftovers. Dh had two servings, even tho he actually had salmon which he'd requested lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 S: Black bean and butternut squash enchiladas M: Rigatoni with a butternut squash sauce and a spinach salad T&W: Turkey burritos should make enough for leftovers the next night when we need to be out of the house by 5. T: Veggie korma with lime cilantro cauliflower rice F: probably some sort of soup using up the bits of leftover veggies in the fridge S: Homemade pizza S: Roasted chicken with ???? Breakfast is generally cottage cheese oat pancakes or I have an egg white omelette and steel cut oats with chia, flax, and some berries or applesauce mixed in. Lunch will be a combination of leftovers and some asparagus soup for days I don't have enough leftovers for all of us. Hope everyone has a great week with lots of yummy meals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Okay, this week is a little different because youngest gets to pick the menu but it's still all made at home. Big sis is out of town for most of the week and youngest gets all her favorites. Friday is big sister's choice because she gets back home that day. Monday - chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli Tuesday - egg rolls and fried rice Wednesday - baked ziti Thursday - ham, mashed potatoes (yes, again), peas Friday - mahi, oven roasted veggies, rice Saturday - chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Monday B-yogurt parfaits L-chicken soup D-black bean enchiladas Tuesday B-muesli and fruit L-cheddar apple sandwiches D-salmon, rice, carrots Wednesday B-egg sandwiches L-Thai fried quinoa D-London broil, egg noodles, beets Thursday B-cereal or granola L-tuna sandwiches D-turkey, mashed potatoes, broccoli Friday B-oatmeal L-soup D-Thai cabbage cups Saturday B-blueberry pancakes or muffins L-chicken salad D-cod and ?? Sunday B-eggs L-avocado wraps D-pork butt and ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 This week: S: steak, mac and cheese, roasted green beans M: chicken roasted w onions and potatoes, something green, mashed butternut squash T: meatball soup (made with ground turkey and oodles of veggies) W: chicken w pepperoni-marinara sauce (a Cooking Light recipe), either pasta or hm baguettes Th: cauliflower cheese, baked sweet potatoes, baguettes if we didn't have them on Wednesday F: chicken and wild rice salad (also from Cooking Light) Sa: the girls are making whatever they wish as dh and I are going to a special Sherlock event at the public tv/radio station :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I plan my weeks starting wed or thurs so I can avoid the saturday rush at whole foods - but I think I already have the following week planned. I'm still kinda amazed by all you who plan breakfast and dinner. Breakfast here is cereal with nuts or frozen bagel w pb. Lunch is leftover or sandwiches. R - 3 teacup chicken on rice, veggie F - sub sandwiches St - pot roast, mashed potatoes Sn - hot dogs, biscuits, cold veggies M - pork chops, baked beans, rice T - tacos W - roast chicken, potatoes, vegg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Okay, I am attempting to get back to meal planning (one of my goals/resolutions for 2014!). Here's what I have for this week: Sunday - homemade pizza Monday - steak, stir-fried broccoli Tuesday - hot dogs, french fries, carrots, and fruit (kids pick night) Wednesday - cheeseburger cauliflower, salad Thursday - pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit Friday - salsa chicken, salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 This week: Sun~soup&sandwiches Mon~calzones Tue~salsa chicken, rice, green beans Wed~swedish meatballs, noodles, broccoli Thu~mexican pork bowls with veggies, beans, rice Fri~crockpot ground beef casserole Sat~my birthday but a basketball game so????not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Sun~potato&ham soup/fish tacos Mon~scrambled eggs & toast, fruit Tue~bday E's choice: homemade pizza & oreo cheesecake Wed~white chicken chili Thur~bday J's choice: spaghetti & giant cookie Fri~fried fish & salad Sat~Cowboy beans & curried cauliflower/stir fry S~pancakes & eggs/roast chicken and vegetables M~chicken satay with broccoli T~baked potatoes and leftovers (or baked beans) W~chicken pesto lasagna rolls, salad Th~braised beef and noodles, steamed carrots F~homemade pizza S~chili/baked couscous with lemon & parsley chicken I want to give a shout out to the book Keepers which covers planning, shopping, and cooking dinner every night, especially with families and hectic schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Bumping for those doing weekly menu planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Here's mine for the coming week: Monday B-oatmeal L-turkey noodle soup D-Black bean vegetable stack Tuesday B-yogurt parfaits L-peanut noodles D-Spicy chicken thighs w/garlic rice Wednesday B-quiche L-leftovers/TBD D-hotdogs, beans, spinach salad Thursday B-Waffles L-Chicken/green bean salad D-Chili hash brown bake Friday B-Egg sandwiches L-Leftovers/TBD D-Pea soup Saturday B-Pumpkin bread L-out D-Chicken burgers and ?? Sunday B-eggs L-grilled cheese D-steak, baked potatoes, Caesar salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I just want to say how impressed I am! You guys have a lot of variety, and seem to cook something new every night. :hurray: I try to cook enough of an entree that we can eat it for two nights (usually not consecutive). We also have a lot of the same dishes over and over: salmon with rice and kale chips, chicken with vegetables, etc. Maybe it is because I have a dd who is dairy free, and we have to limit tomato and gluten products. Dairy, gluten and tomato seem to be part of so many delicious meals! :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhaddon Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Aw, I love that it was helpful :) I still am meal planning for the month and we are down to around $500 for a family of 6 for the month, worth taking the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A year ago or so when one of these threads was running, I joined in. I was really good for 4-5 months than had a busy month of work and then had a baby. Meal planning has been sporadic since. So I'm jumping in again. Here's what I've got for the next two weeks. Not all of them are actually recipes, just a vague idea of what I want to do and I'll create something on the fly when the time comes. I just plan suppers because I always cook enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day. Sunday Ravioli Mon Crockpot Cabbage Rolls Tues Chicken Fired Rice Wed Roast Sticky chicken Thurs Chicken Soup (either chicken noodle or white chicken chili) Fri Creamy Chicken Couscous Casserole Sat clean out leftovers Sun Ham Mon Ham and Broccoli Casserole Tues Steak, pesto noodles and green beans Wed Ham and potato soup Thurs Chicken and rice casserole Fri Homemade Pizza Sat not home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 How did I miss this? I love meal planning! I do 2 weeks at a time. I'm about to start the second week. I didn't feel like cooking, so I bought a bunch of premade dinners. Meatloaf and gravy, veggie burgers, spaghetti, and the like. I will be eating a lot of beans and rice and baked potatoes while my family eats the meats. Next week I think I am going to go fully vegan, to detox from all the junk we have been eating. Ugh. Cheese is not my friend. Now that I know about this thread, I will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just Kate Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm a weekly planner (well, I'm trying to be), so here goes! Monday - Salsa chicken, roasted veggies Tuesday - Rice and Beans Wednesday - Spaghetti, Salad Thursday - Grilled Chicken, ??? Friday - Mexican Meatballs, Noodles, Veggies Saturday - Homemade Pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Meal Plan for the week: We are back on LCHF :) Time to get those pounds off before summer :) Breakfast: Sausage or Ham egg and cheese muffin frittatas with onions and peppers --I'm making of 12 each of these for the week for everyone. Yum! Lunches: Will be leftovers from dinners Dinners: Monday night is Cafe Rio night--we will be having a fire roasted chicken salads Tuesday--Chicken, Bacon Chowder Wednesday--Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Peppers Thursday--Creamy Turkey Taco Soup Friday--Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Saturday--Chicken Parmesan, green beans with bacon and salad Sunday--Beef roast, salad Snacks: boiled eggs cheese sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 This week: Sun~mac&cheese, broccoli, cuties Mon~hamburgers, home baked fries, green beans, applesauce Tue~crockpot chicken marakesh over brown rice, frozen peaches Wed~pork "mexican" bowls with leftover rice, grapes Thu~lasagna, garlic bread, cauliflower,frozen strawberries Fri~sausage quinoa vegetable something(I'll wing this), mixed fruit Sat~No one will be home, I will take "picnic" items to the basketball tournament to avoid nachos and junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 I just made my menu plan for February! Anyone else working on theirs? I'm going to try some new meals this month: - Garlic cheddar chicken - Easy Mexican Casserole - Sour-cream pork chops - Slow cooker pepper steak That's assuming that the meats go on sale! I have a maximum price that I'm willing to pay for my protein source for each type of meat and when it goes on sale- I stock up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Plan for last week of February: Monday B-yogurt and berry sauce L-sloppy joe meatballs D-pea soup Tuesday B-oatmeal L-pasta salad D-rice and bacon casserole Wednesday B-eggs L-hummus & pita D-chicken burgers Thursday B-baked apples w/granola L-spinach salad D-latin chicken and rice Friday B-cereal L-steak soup D-onion tart and salad Saturday B-pumpkin bread L-leftovers D-mac & cheese Sunday B-eggs L-TBD D-TBD, roast chicken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This week's dinners (bfasts are open to anything and lunches are usually leftovers): Sunday: chicken and mushrooms in garlic white wine sauce (Cooking Light), noodles, broccoli Monday: tostadas (homemade refried beans and tortillas), salad stuff Tuesday: Dijon mustard chicken fricassee (Cooking Light), rice (?), something green Wednesday: Italian wedding soup, homemade baguettes Thursday: garlicky chicken noodle bake (?), something green Friday: samosas, butternut squash soup, naan (all homemade) Saturday: calzones (fillings of choice---various veggies, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella), salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm on my period, which means I HATE menu planning, HATE that I have to menu plan, and i'm not so sure about food in general :glare: :cursing: But the show must go on. Soon, not yet. My week has been going thursday - to -thursday, but they were out of ground turkey thigh again, so I was one meal short. I need to go shopping wed and have a plan for 7 or 8 days by then. wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Dh is gone again, so I'll need to plan so 5 pm isn't utter chaos. Monday- B-Greek yogurt with cocoa powder L-pulled pork sandwiches, homemade red cabbage slaw D-frozen pizza (we are going to meet friends at the mountain at 3, and we won't be home until 6 or so), brussel sprouts Tuesday- B-scrambled eggs for two, avocado for one L-chicken salad sandwiches, cabbage salad D-white bean, chicken, potato and kale soup Wednesday- B-cereal L-leftover soup, raw veggies for dipping D-steak, sweet potatoes, salad Thursday- B-Greek yogurt with cocoa L-turkey and cheese sandwiches D-asiago crusted chicken, steamed veg (not sure which one yet) Caesar salad Friday- B-scrambled eggs for two, avocado for one L-hummus with veggies and pita D-turkey teriyaki meatballs, rice, edamame Saturday- B-mini egg/spinach/turkey/cheese quiches L-bean and cheese quesadillas D-roast chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans Sunday- B-cereal L-leftovers D-life group, we will probably bring a side dish to share, but I'm not sure what yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 My weekly plan... Monday - Rice and Beans Tuesday - Pork Chops, Roasted Veggies Wednesday - Chicken and Bean Burritos Thursday - Italian Pot Roast, Noodles, Salad Friday - leftovers Saturday - usually homemade pizza night, but since Super Bowl is Sunday, need to come up with some other option (we will have pizza while watching Super Bowl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm planning the term this time (12 weeks), freezer cooking and trying to simplify, so I'm going for a two week rotation. Thursdays we eat out, and there are a few birthdays and other special days in there, so it works out to 66 days of regular meals. Monday: Week 1 Rogan Josh or week 2 Chicken Jalfrezi, precooked and frozen served on rice. Maybe with Naan bread if I'm extra organised Tuesday: Week 1 Sweet and Sour Pork or Week 2 Black Bean Beef. Stir Fry with veg, on rice (S/S Pork) or noodles (BB Beef). Meat is cut up and frozen, sauce is frozen and ready to cook. Wednesday: Week 1 Garlic Honey Chicken or week 2 Teriyaki Chicken. Both served on rice. GH Chicken with cucumber and carrot fingers, T.Chicken with baby corn, carrot, peppers etc Thursdays: out Friday: Week 1: Fish Cakes with salad Week 2 Hawaiian Pork Chops with mashed potatoes and vege. Saturday and Sunday: weather dependent, I have ingredients for BBQ (sausages, mince for patties), meat loaf (made from sausages and mince), pizza bases, meat pie options, etc, and a three meals of roast meats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I planned for 2 weeks, started Saturday. Dinners (not in order): Tofu and veggies in peanut sauce, rice Quinoa and Black Beans Ramen Noodle Soup and Japanese cabbage salad Black Bean and (homemade) salsa soup, churros, veg Potato Curry and rice Lentil soup and crumpets Lentils and spinach, rice Vegetable quinoa soup, homemade hash browns Barbecue veggie burger sandwiches and cole slaw Spinach and leek white bean soup and Greek salad Thai spiced tofu, stir fry veggies, spring rolls Bangkok stir fry, rice Pad Thai and spring rolls Breakfast and lunch: Cheesy scrambled eggs with herbs Egg in a hole Pear French toast Basic flapjacks apple-veggie bacon-cheese sandwiches Assorted beans and rice Cold cereal and milk Oatmeal Orange smoothies Assorted fruit smoothies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slartibartfast Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Today Pork Chops Crash Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tuesday~~Chicken noodle soup (homemade) + Sandwiches Wednesday~~I need to use up some smoked sausage, I am going to either throw it in potato soup or just make some hashbrowns, eggs, and have breakfast for dinner. Thursday~~Taco Salad Friday~~Chicken Curry Saturday~~Hamburgers Sunday~~Carne Asada Snacks Salad hardboiled eggs sandwiches fruit Breakfasts are pretty boring around here. Ds likes scrambled eggs and I usually make dd a couple eggs sunny side up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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