I have decided to plan my meals for one entire month at a time. I used to plan on a weekly basis, but have strayed from this. When I planned, I was much happier and the family actually ate well. My act will be getting together and we will be eating better again shortly...
I will begin with theme days and then go from there: For example, Thursday's will be Mexican food days (Tacos, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Posole, Tamales, etc). Tuesday's will be Pasta days (Chicken Orzo, Chicken Parmigiana, Angel Hair Flank Steak Alfredo, Home Made Mac n Cheese, Lasagna, Spaghetti, etc). Monday's will be Meat and Potatoes (Steak, Chicken Fried Steak, Pork, Lamb, etc). Wednesday's will be Casseroles (Tater Tot, Green Bean, Tuna Noodle, etc), Friday's will be Something New (from magazines, etc). Saturday's and Sunday's are right now pending. I am thinking about fancy for Sunday's (Turkey, Pot Roast, Ham, Prime Rib, etc). Saturday's will be From the Sea (Fish, Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, etc). Lunches (for me and Dominic since Alli eats at Erin's and Sean doesn't eat lunch) will be leftovers from meals throughout the previous week that I have frozen or saved. I will let you know my finalized plan and the recipes next week sometime. I will compile them today and tomorrow and begin my new life of planned meals as of Sunday or Monday...
Wish me luck!
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4 comments:
That's a really good idea!
Wow Emily! You have to be one organized chick to handle that load! I'm impressed!
I usually TRY to meal plan weekly, based on what's on sale at the grocery stores. But, doing a theme might make it easier. That way I wouldn't have to commit to making tacos, and I could make enchiladas if roast is on sale...
I keep meaning to make a master list of things I cook and what is needed, hoping that will speed up meal planning. I have yet to do it but I did start the spreadsheet. Several times, in fact.
I do build leftovers in the weekly menu, usually twice a week since Richard isn't big on leftovers. But, if he's not doing the meal planning or grocery shopping or cooking or even the putting away of food after dinner is done, I don't think he can complain.
I'd be interested to see if I can plagiarize your monthly menus, ha ha. Actually, I know I can't cause Richard does not like casseroles in general. Anything with cream of "x" soup or too cheesy or sour cream is out of the question.
What would be even better is if you could cook it for me! Like you used to do for Dinner and Game Nights. I miss those. I keep looking at Taboo every time I go to WalMart. I almost broke down and bought it when it was on sale for $20. But, I have nobody to play it with since it's not really a 2 player game.
I am not this organized usually, but I am trying. It is my 'new years' resolution in October!
Char, my Wednesdays will not be casseroles as I originally thought. I have decided to use them as 'flex days' in case we go out to eat or to a friend's house for dinner I have a flex day planned (I will plan a meal that day...usually a casserole because everything can come from frozen to the oven, but probably not use it very often).
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