If you are ready to feel less stress in your household, give a week of dinner planning a try!
There is something peaceful about getting our dinners planned for the week. Something as simple as sitting down for 15-30 minutes to plan our meals out, leads to nights that run smoother and are less hectic. An added bonus, you don’t have to continue to make decisions about dinner 7 times, just once. That is a win to me!!! If you are new to meal planning, start with my step by step guide to *How to weekly meal plan*
Monday:
Tuesday:
Home Chef : Smoked Almond and Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Wednesday:
Mama’s lasagna
Making this delicious comfort food is like giving your family a big old hug!! It also makes the best leftovers!
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb sausage
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 TBL parsley
- 1 TBL basil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can tomatoes
- 2 6 oz can tomato paste
- 10 oz lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cottage cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 TBL parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
- 1 lb mozzarella, sliced
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Brown meats
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Add next 6 ingredients and simmer, uncovered until sauce is thick (30 minutes)
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Cook and drain noodles according to package instructions
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Combine cottage cheese with egg, spices and parmesan cheese
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Place 1/2 noodles in a 9 x 13 pan
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Spread 1/2 the cottage cheese mixture
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Spread 1/2 of mozzarella
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Spread 1/2 of meat mixture
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Repeat layers
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Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes
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Let stand 15 minutes & enjoy!
Thursday:
Pizza and salad
I have found that having at least 1 meal that you just have to heat up is really helpful. We came across these yummy pizzas that have crusts made from sweet potatoes- and they are delicious!
Friday:
Leftovers
Having a leftover night planned is a must! It cuts down on food that is wasted & gives 1 less night of actual planning!
Saturday:
Sunday:
Taco Bowls
Have you given a week of dinner planning a try? I would love to hear how it went? What were your favorite recipes?
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Thanks,
Faith ♥
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