Meal plan week jan 3 -9

  Well I am picking back up with menuplanning!  This week we have a menu consisting of meat and meatless meals! Like I have stated before the reason I like to plan out my meals is because it's just peace of mind.  It's comforting to have one less thing to think about.

I also think that planning my meals encourages my family to try new things, helps me learn new cooking skills and provides us a healthier experience with all the variety.

This week's items offer a lot of classics that we have already eaten before.  No point of throwing those away but it is nice to try new things.  This will be our first time trying the recipe for stuffed shells.

Monday: Chicken
http://wholesomemommy.com/deconstructed-chicken-pot-pie/

Tuesday: Pasta
http://cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Ricotta%20Stuffed%20Shells

Wednesday: Meatless
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/black-bean-burger/

Thursday: Meatless
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/falafel-recipe.html

Last week recap

  I only scheduled 3 meals for last week and they were all a success.  They were all made, appreciated and with an exception of changing one dish to something else I stayed on course.

  I need to keep reading my books.  That is not going so well.  But there's always hope.

I had some more appointments last week and have a surgery scheduled for next week and finally know what is wrong with my foot.  After an MRI this week and having pains since August apparently I have a stress fracture or at least now I do.  Lol, at this point I will be amazed to be out of the boot by next year.

Meals from the week included:

Cornbread chili!

Broccoli, rice with chicken casserole!

Tuna patties with cauliflower mash and carrots!

I happily announce I met some number goals for the month of November and even though I actually didn't post my November goals I will get right on that to post my December goals!

Meal plan 11/30-12/4

  As I made my meal plan for the week I came to several realizations.   I have leftovers from last week so I will not be able to start the week off with new recipes until the old food (it's not even Turkey Day leftovers) is consumed. Bummer.  Second it really doesn't matter what day I make the meals so I will skip noting the day and just share the recipes!

  As always I will post 4 - 5 meals a week.  Offering variety and new recipes.  This week is a meatless, vegetarian week! Of course after I get the leftovers out the way.

Baked Spinach and Ricotta Rotolo:

 http://www.recipetineats.com/baked-spinach-ricotta-rotolo/

Spaghetti and Bean meatballs:
http://www.fitlivingblog.com/spaghetti-and-bean-meatballs-gluten-free/#comment-3407

Zucchini Burgers:
 http://m.ladybehindthecurtain.com/ys8aj0k/articles/59493/Zucchini-Burgers

Pasta with White Beans and Kale:
 http://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/pasta-with-white-beans-kale-0

Spinach Tortellini Tomato Soup:
http://diethood.com/spinach-tortellini-tomato-soup/

Happy eating everyone!