Category: Menu Plans

Weekly Meal Plan – February 1, 2015

Posted on by Sarah Marshall

The first month of 2015 has come and gone but I’m still committed to being more intentional – my ONE WORD for the year. I’ve gotten my meal plan done just about every week but haven’t had the time to post them up here.

Yesterday I was a rock start and got so much done – including prepping for this week’s meals. The Chicken Noodle Casserole is something we had for dinner last week but I made two so we’re eating the extra one this week. Chili has been made and is in the fridge. I’m hoping to get the Turkey Meatloaf Bites made today.

In my Day In The Life post earlier this week, I mentioned that even though it was a Thursday, which we’ve designated as Grilled Cheese & Popcorn Night, we had breakfast burritos due to the lack of bread in the pantry. Those breakfast burritos were a hit so we’re making those a much more regular thing! Right now I’m putting them in Fridays to alternate with pizza nights. I’ll probably also keep them on deck for nights that are busy for one reason or another.

Needless to say, I’m feeling good going into this week!! Here’s the meal plan:

Meal Plan February 1, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday – Brats & hot dogs, chicken wings and assorted snacky stuff
Monday – Chicken Noodle Casserole from the freezer
Tuesday – Chili that’s waiting in the fridge
Wednesday – Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites
Thursday – Grilled Cheese & Popcorn Night
Friday – Breakfast Burritos

Do you have a meal or two that you have every week? Or do you mix it up??

This menu plan is linked to Org Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday link up.

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Weekly Meal Plan – Going For Two

Posted on by Sarah Marshall

Menu Plan Monday

This weekend Brooke had her first sleepover at our house and Keith was traveling with the football team so I’m impressed that I had time to get a meal plan together and grocery shop on Sunday. Not only that, I went ahead and planned for two weeks! Whoop!!

So here goes:

Meatball Subs
Chili – already made and in the fridge to be heated up!
Alton Brown’s Stove Top Mac n’ Cheese – Brooke’s suggestion for the meal plan
Where’s The Crust Pizza – I’be been wanting to try this for awhile. It should be perfect for Friday Pizza Night.
Creamy Broccoli Chicken Shells & Cheese – I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for a copule weeks and its definitely happening this time!
Skinny Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms – I had lunch with Brooke at her school on her birthday and salisbury steak was on the menu. I’ve been craving it, but good, since then.
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole – I have another one of these in the freezer if I need it!

In addition to these recipes, I also stocked up on a few quickies that I can throw together when needed:
Southern-Style Chicken Filets – Aldi carries these and they are like Chick-Fil-A chicken. We throw them on buns with the pickle and everything.
Hot Dogs
Hamburgers
Grilled Cheese & Popcorn – our regular Thursday night dinner

Throw in a leftover night or two and another night or two of eating out and we’ve got two weeks of meals planned and ready to get on the table. I’ll update next Monday and we’ll see how this two weeks at a time method is working for us.

How far in advance do you plan meals?

This menu plan is linked to Org Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday link up.

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Weekly Meal Plan – Still No Debit Card

Posted on by Sarah Marshall

Menu Plan Monday

After last Sunday’s Aldi debacle, I figured getting dinner on the table this past week could be a challenge. I was pleasantly surprised that it really wasn’t too bad. Things got a little tougher towards the end of the week but I think it showed me that keeping it simple is always a winning strategy. Simple pasta dishes and sandwiches will keep everyone’s belly full as well as something with a million ingredients and 2 million steps.

We still haven’t gotten our replacement debit cards (thanks for the urgency local credit union) so we decided to hit up Kroger after church for a few things we had to have to get us through the next couple days. It made me realize how much I’ve grown accustomed to shopping at Aldi and has inspired a new post for me.

It was a busy weekend and this is my first chunk of time at the computer so I’m gonna keep this short & sweet and just share the plan for dinners. Breakfast and lunches don’t change much around here so it feels a bit redundant.

Popcorn Chicken Parmesan
Taco Ring
Bobby’s Favorite Goulash
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Shells & Cheese
Grilled Cheese/Panini Night

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This menu plan is linked to Org Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday link up.

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