Meal Plan 10/17-10/21

  Even if you are not following my weekly meal plans do you have your own plan?  How do you decide?  I know some people have a specific day they have a certain meal (taco Tuesday)  Some people plan their meals based on the sales circulars.  Do you continue to make the same meals?  How often do you challenge yourself to a new recipe?

  I look on the Internet for most of my meals.  Sometimes I go to a specialty page and scan for a recipe other times I just make a generic search for porkchops recipes.  I do however shop before I pick my menu.

  My small list of regular necessities are dairy items, cereal, fruit, meat/fish, pasta, beans and veggies.  After that I let loose in the store and grab whatever to create.  I usually shop for the month.

10/17 pasta
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/52130/cheesy-pasta-alfredo-with-salmon/

Sauce
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/214183/quick-alfredo-sauce/

10/18 Meatless
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/zucchini-burgers/

10/19  Chicken
http://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/2014/04/fiesta-ranch-chicken-pasta-bake.html?m=1

10/20 Ground meat (this for me is usually turkey)
http://www.food.com/recipe/yes-virginia-there-is-a-great-meatloaf-54257?nl

10/21 Leftovers

  What are your plans for the week?  I'm hungry just thinking about it.

Meal Plan 9/26 - 9/30

  I have found that a meal plan works for so many reasons in my home.

1.  I know at 0800 what I'm eating and what time to start cooking because I will also know how long it will take me.

2.  Saves me an excuse of eating out as I already have a plan.

3.  Helps clear out my pantry.

4.  I can easily gauge groceries we need for the week or ahead of time based on meals.

5.  It does save money both with minimal or at least planned shopping.


  I surf the Internet and find new recipes as well as use some recipes from my favorite bloggers and tried and true recipes I have on hand.  The meals will vary weekly from slow cooker, vegetarian, seafood or good old breakfast for dinner.  I may have a random night out and a leftover night but for the most part everything will be done at home!


9/26 Tuna Casserole
http://wholesomemommy.com/real-food-remake-cheesy-mac-tuna-casserole/

9/27 Gnocchi Soup
http://therecipecritic.com/2016/09/creamy-chicken-gnocchi-soup-olive-garden-copycat/

9/28 Chili
http://mixandmatchmama.com/dinner-tonight-sweet-corn-chili/

9/29 Chicken
http://www.plainchicken.com/2013/05/chicken-lazone.html?m=1

9/30 Leftovers
It is every man and child for themselves!

  Ok there it is.  There are a couple things I still need to buy to make this work so we shall see how close I get this week.  After our grocery shopping I will plan for the month of  October.

Meal Plan 11/9-11/13

  This week we are going to have a little fun.  We are touring the world.  Not just one day; but the whole week.  Four days this week because you know I only give you for dinners with hopes of having leftovers on Friday will be from different countries.  Some recipes I have had before; however for some others this will be a first for me.

 This week will have only one vegetarian meal and no crock pot meals.  But this week will be quick meals as I usually try to make.  This week will be fun as its always nice to have different meals.  Ones we do not commonly eat. 

11/9 Monday: American
Hotdogs and hamburgers  (store bought)
Potato Salad (my recipe is very simple - decide how many potatoes, hard boil a couple eggs, add mayo to your desired consistency, paprika for flavor and sweet pickles or relish (in a pinch)))
Homemade baked beans (I use a recipe similar to this- I change up the beans I may use either cannellini or navy beans)
http://addapinch.com/cooking/southern-baked-beans-recipe/

11/10 Tuesday: Italian
Spaghetti  (homemade sauce- 1 can of tomato sauce, paste and diced tomatoes)
Green beans
Focaccia http://allrecipes.com/recipe/125583/exquisite-yeastless-focaccia/

11/11 Wednesday: German
Bratswurst
Sauerkraut (I have made this once before but have a jar in my fridge that needs to be gone)
German Apple Pancakes
http://www.food.com/recipe/german-apple-pancake-zells-74083

11/12  Thursday: Middle Eastern
Falafel
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/183947/baked-falafel/

Tabouli http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/israeli-couscous-tabouli-recipe.html

11/13  Friday: Asian
Chicken fried rice
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16954/chinese-chicken-fried-rice-ii/

Eggrolls
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-vegetarian-egg-rolls-recipe.html


  As you see this week I actually have 5 days instead of 4.  That's because I anticipate the majority of meals to be consumed.  So sadly I will be lucky if we even have leftovers this weekend.

  Thank you for following and I hope you find something this week to try and enjoy along the way!