My 4 Top Steps to Meal Plan Success
1. Taking a survey of what’s in my pantry, fridge and freezer.
Goal- use what I already have- because it’s already been paid for and there is nothing worse then having to throw away something because it didn’t get used before it’s expiration date.
2. Review our schedule –
- this helps to have meals that are realistic for what activities are going on
- looking over the scheduled for the week helps me plan which meals I should make a crockpot meal for, or that I need to cook something ahead of time
3. Plan the grocery list at the same time as meal planning and surveying fridge/freezer/pantry
I have tried many different grocery lists. This is my favorite and what we are currently using. On Google Keep making lists and sharing them is super easy! Then multiple people can add to lists and if they pick items up they can select it so that it gets taken off of the list!
4. Prep ahead of time
- Cook or prep meat
- Wash and cut veggies
- Separate things into containers as needed
Basically anything that will take a step or 2 away the night of your meal is helpful to do before hand!
Monday:
BBQ Meatballs with baked sweet potatoes and green beans
Tuesday:
We love making Tacos at our house! Here is a quick and easy recipe for taco seasoning! If you want this can be made in larger batches and kept in an airtight container! Enjoy!!
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Wednesday:
Leftovers
Thursday:
Indian Butter Chicken by Paleo Running Mama click here for the recipe
Friday:
Soup and Sandwiches
I am trying this Zuppa Toscana from Paleo Running Mama- click here for the recipe
Saturday:
BLT Chicken Chopped Salad- see recipe here by The Salty Marshmallow
Sunday:
Cauliflower Crust Pizza & Salad
- Riced Cauliflower
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp basil
- spaghetti sauce
- hamburger
- cheese
Cook the riced cauliflower according to package
Drain the cauliflower rice really well. The more water you can get out, the crispier the crust will be!
Add in the egg
Put on a cookie sheet on aluminum foil & flatten it out
Cover with an egg wash and then seasonings
Bake for 16 min at 450 , then flipped and baked for another 5 min
Put desired sauce & toppings on the top and bake for another 8 min or so
My Favorite Meal planning tools:
Thanks for stopping by & Happy Meal Planning!! For even more weekly menu inspiration- check out Organizing Junkie’s page!
Faith ♥
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