alysee Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hit me with your meal plan. I love finding new things to cook. We are having: 1. Veg Shepherds Pie(BudgetBytes) 2. Grilled Cheese & Veg Soup 3. Pizza Quesadillas 4. Lentil Soup 5. Egg McMuffins w Fruit(toast for me) 6. Alfredo Pasta Bake 7. Leftovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraClark Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I'd love ideas too. I'm kind of in a food rut. Here's ours for the week: Sat: some kind of red meat (DH is in charge-he cooks those kinds of things better than I do) Sun: we always do breakfast for dinner. Mon: meatloaf, roasted potatoes, some kind of vegetable Tues: cheesy chicken spinach casserole & vegetable Wed: our vegetarian night: tostadas Thurs: fish, rice, and a vegetable Fri: deep dish pizza (the kids will be sad that I've "ruined" pizza-ha!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 What is your Veg Shepherds Pie recipe? I'm on the lookout for different recipes for that. I found one on the NYT cooking site that I really like that uses French lentils. Our kids are all moved out now, but when they were home, we tended to mix things up a lot. However, each week always included one night of homemade pizza, and another night of some kind of legume soup/stew -- often lentil. Also, every Sunday night we watched a family movie and ate popcorn, cheese, and apples on the floor on a big blanket. That was my dh's family tradition growing up and our kids always loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Look at you people, starting off on the right foot! 😆 The past 5 or so weeks of holidaying have turned me off of food, lol. This week, I will be pushing raw produce, seeded breads, basic eggs, baked lean proteins, and water, water, water. In a way, that does sound like the right foot, but it’s really just about wanting to put in 0 kitchen effort and recovering from ridiculously dense foods. The fridge is stocked for everyone to do their own thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysee Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, J-rap said: What is your Veg Shepherds Pie recipe? I'm on the lookout for different recipes for that. I found one on the NYT cooking site that I really like that uses French lentils. Our kids are all moved out now, but when they were home, we tended to mix things up a lot. However, each week always included one night of homemade pizza, and another night of some kind of legume soup/stew -- often lentil. Also, every Sunday night we watched a family movie and ate popcorn, cheese, and apples on the floor on a big blanket. That was my dh's family tradition growing up and our kids always loved it. I haven't made it before but here is the link. I will probably add cheese to the mashed potatoes. https://www.budgetbytes.com/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Tonight: Dairy free chicken enchiladas with refried beans and Spanish rice Sunday: Mini pizzas with ground beef and bell pepper. Also kale and spinach salad. This week: Tamales, Van De Kamp's Fish Fillets, Lemon pepper chicken, ... I'm not sure what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I just refilled the Christmas candy jar. Does that count? 2 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 minute ago, TechWife said: I just refilled the Christmas candy jar. Does that count? Yes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Chx enchiladas and salad Shepherd’s pie and green beans Soup - variety tbd Stuffed peppers and a veg side Meatloaf and sides Leftovers Kielbasa, cabbage, and onion. Tofu stir fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 We are only planning for 4 days at a time. Tonight: chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, corn, black beans Tomorrow: lasagna, salad, bread Monday: beef stew (beef braised in red wine, mushrooms, herbs, potatoes, carrots, onions), leftover bread and salad Tuesday: leftovers - burrito bowls, stew over noodles, salad We'll grocery shop/meal prep on Wednesday, plan a light meal, and then prep through the weekend to both have meals through Saturday and things in the freezer for homemade options on busy nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Portobello panini sandwiches with roasted red peppers, spinach, scallions, avocado, hummus, and lots of other good things Spring rolls with crispy tofu and peanut dipping sauce Baked black bean quesadillas Creamy herb potato and kale stew Vegan carbonara pasta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 I’m trying to start this year off right, so am back to planning every week. I’m also having Green Chef deliveries starting this week so those will be included in my list. Today - spaghetti and meatballs Tomorrow- chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, fried okra (oldest requested) Monday - beans and cornbread Tuesday - Mediterranean chicken w/brussel sprouts (Green Chef meal) Wednesday - salmon w/ butternut squash and broccoli (Green Chef) Thursday - Greek salad flatbreads (Green Chef) Friday we will get takeout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Until I decide to buy groceries, all I have on hand is the following: spaghetti and meatballs beans, fried potatoes, and corn bread chef salad and baked potatoes chicken and rice soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Today: dh grilling steaks, asparagus, baked potatoes + salad Sunday: pork chops with baked rice, green beans, maybe corn Monday: bacon, egg, cheese sandwiches and grits Tuesday: mushroom + Swiss burgers with onion rings Wednesday: enchiladas Thursday: rigatoni and meatballs Friday: quesadillas with leftover enchilada stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Sun: Falafel-Waffles with Greek Salad, spicy sauce and Tzatziki Mon: Instant Pot tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich Tue: Beluga lentil salad with mango and pomegranate (got it from this board and love it!) and toasted pita bread Wed: vegan Black eyed peas stew with rice and homemade vegan aioli Thurs: Roasted eggplant Pan pizza Fri: Poblano potatoes breakfast tacos Sat: Danish Abelskeivers and vanilla yoghurt with berries 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Tonight: cauliflower parm Sunday: black bean soup & cornbread Monday: wings and probably a frozen vegetable, maybe rice, too Tuesday: barbecue chickpea-stuffed sweet potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts Wednesday: lasagna Thursday: veggie fried rice (probably DH will put in some eggs, too) Friday: chickpea flour broccoli omelets Saturday: vegan Mexican (store-bought tortillas with black beans, tomatoes, corn, guacamole, a leafy green, store-bought salsa) Sunday: winter root soup--By then it should stop feeling like spring!--and flatbreads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Roast beef and vegetables in the crock pot Chicken fajitas over rice Spaghetti Salmon with cauliflower rice and sweet potatoes Vegetarian chili Hamburgers and bakes beans Tater tot cassarole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 My last bulk cooking day I did: enchiladas - some red some green with cream sauce pioneer woman meatloaf - I double the recipe then make three meatloaves from that. Her recipe is for a two pound meatloaf and that's pushing it for us even though we like the leftovers. ravioli lasagnas - two with hot Italian sausage and two Bolognese-style Next time I need to do a big batch of veggie soup, some gumbo, and some pizzas Tonight I was going to make fried rice, but it's almost 8 and I'm not feeling like cooking at all. I'm hoping everyone will fend for themselves and clear out the leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 13 hours ago, Carrie12345 said: Look at you people, starting off on the right foot! 😆 The past 5 or so weeks of holidaying have turned me off of food, lol. This week, I will be pushing raw produce, seeded breads, basic eggs, baked lean proteins, and water, water, water. In a way, that does sound like the right foot, but it’s really just about wanting to put in 0 kitchen effort and recovering from ridiculously dense foods. The fridge is stocked for everyone to do their own thing. My home could benefit from a salad cleanse. We've eaten an obscene amount of dairy lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 We aren't doing the healthiest meals this week. I have all the kids home, so DD is helping me cook but she is also wanting some of her favorite comfort foods because college food has been a big disappointment. Tonight - cheeseburgers w/ homemade buns, oven fries, peach slices with cottage cheese Tomorrow - Pulled pork, rolls or biscuits, and carrots Monday - roasted chicken, rice, veggie of some sort Tuesday - Tacos Wednesday - homemade individual pizzas Thursday - chicken burgers, chips Friday - date night for DH and I so take-out for us and frozen pizza for the kids Saturday - corned beef, cabbage, soda bread, colcannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Today we had malted waffles, sausage, eggs, and mandarins for lunch. It was 72 degrees here and a big storm was moving through, so I took a break from cooking and we just had leftovers for dinner (stroganoff, spaghetti, kringle, etc.). https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240590/easy-malted-waffles/ I currently have ingredients for: corned beef, buttermilk soda bread, green smoothies (I had a craving for St Patty's Day food) chili, crackers apple walnut oatmeal ham, multigrain muffins, bananas pizza, salad chicken BLT, chips Tomorrow I'm going to work on a 7 day menu, so I can get curbside pickup on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 18 hours ago, alysee said: Hit me with your meal plan. I love finding new things to cook. We are having: 1. Veg Shepherds Pie(BudgetBytes) 2. Grilled Cheese & Veg Soup 3. Pizza Quesadillas 4. Lentil Soup 5. Egg McMuffins w Fruit(toast for me) 6. Alfredo Pasta Bake 7. Leftovers It might help you to make a master list of meals. I use it to pull ideas from but keep the original on my computer. If you have 40-60 meals in your rotation, you’re pretty set. I divide them by meat (chicken, pork, beef, seafood/fish) and vegetarian. My vegetarian is lacking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I don't meal plan. NY strip and asparagus will make an appearance this week, because the steaks are defrosting as I speak (from our half a steer last year). Other veggies we have beets, Koginut Squash, Black Futsu Squash, zuchinis, and yellow squash. Meats as usual we have beef and chicken, maybe I'll do a pot-roast this week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Sunday: smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw Monday: fajitas Tuesday: Escarole and white bean soup Wednesday: grilled Thai pork skewers with baby bok choy and/or broccoli rabe Thursday: French onion soup Friday: takeout for movie night Saturday: doner kebabs with garlic potatoes Should have gotten some fish in there. 😬 Maybe next week. Edited January 2, 2022 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Sun-turkey meatloaf, roasted butternut squash, veg or salad Mon-Mediterranean salmon, roasted cauliflower, veg or salaD Tue-spiced grilled pork tenderloin, red cabbage and apples, veg or salad Wed-Thai chicken chili Thur- cod with tomato-fennel sauce Fri-lamb Rogan Josh, rice, spinach Sat- broccoli-carrot fritters Sun-grilled sirloin tips, roasted carrots, veg or salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Seven day menu is done. Wed D chicken southwest salad, garlic baguettes Thurs L cottage cheese, fresh fruit, English muffins Thurs D lemon garlic chicken, pasta, side salad Fri L chicken salad sandwiches, fruit cup Fri D sloppy joes, chocolate pudding Sat L wienies and beans, malt loaf served with honey butter Sat D teriyaki chicken, rice or ramen, frozen Asian vegetables Sun L doughnut muffins, sausage patties or eggs, fruit Sun D apricot glazed chicken, baked potato, green beans Mon L leftovers, fruit cup Mon D tater tot casserole, veg Tues L beef jerky, chocolate almond butter on toast, fruit cup (we have a large box of fruit cups that expire next month) Tues D spaghetti-ohs with meatballs (making a double batch to freeze for an easy meal later) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idalou Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 20 hours ago, Carolina Wren said: Tuesday: barbecue chickpea-stuffed sweet potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts I make a lot of barbeque oyster mushroom stuffed sweet potatoes, now I need to try it with roasted chickpeas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/1/2022 at 2:12 PM, mathnerd said:Tue: Beluga lentil salad with mango and pomegranate (got it from this board and love it!) Poblano potatoes breakfast tacos I’ve googled and found a few of the beluga lentil salads. Which one do you use? Also, how do you do your poblano potato tacos? I love poblano peppers so much. This sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Alte Veste Academy said: I’ve googled and found a few of the beluga lentil salads. Which one do you use? Also, how do you do your poblano potato tacos? I love poblano peppers so much. This sounds great. I use the recipe from Bad Manners for the poblano potato tacos. There is a lot of swearing in there, so, please edit those parts out! I like a lot of the vegan recipes in there: https://www.badmanners.com/recipes/poblano-potato-breakfast-tacos Recipe for the beluga lentil salad is the one I got from an older thread on this forum. I use the recipe exactly as written without alteration and it tastes awesome! Here is the link: Edited January 3, 2022 by mathnerd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 23 minutes ago, mathnerd said: I use the recipe from Bad Manners for the poblano potato tacos. There is a lot of swearing in there, so, please edit those parts out! I like a lot of the vegan recipes in there: https://www.badmanners.com/recipes/poblano-potato-breakfast-tacos Recipe for the beluga lentil salad is the one I got from an older thread on this forum. I use the recipe exactly as written without alteration and it tastes awesome! Here is the link: Thanks so much! The tacos look amazing! As for the lentil salad, I can’t wait to try something described as “vegan crack!” 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 This week’s menu: Red Beans and Rice Spaghetti Mexican Rice Bowls Baked Potato Soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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