Whether we order delivery from our favorite pizza joint or we break out my stovetop pizza oven, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. And since we’re already breaking rules, why not have pancakes or cinnamon rolls for dessert? -) Pizza Wednesdayĭinner on Wednesdays is all about pizza. Keep it simple with scrambled eggs and bacon, or get your protein fix with this breakfast casserole. Breakfast For Dinner Tuesdayīreakfast for dinner (or “B for D” as some like to call it) is super easy to execute and it’s a fun way to mix things up. There are endless ways to combine Mexican staples like tortillas, beans, rice, etc., so Mexican Monday can always look (and taste) a little different! Try these honey-lime chicken enchiladas one week, then baked tacos the next, and so on. Weekly Meal Plan Template – Example #2 Mexican Mondayįrom ultra-authentic to Tex-Mex and beyond, we love all kinds of Mexican food in this family.
For something a little more hearty, make a big batch of my Instant Pot chili. Sundays are for rest, so I like to keep things simple with soup or salad (or soup and salad!) Use up leftover veggies by stirring them into some spring mix or toss together this tasty spinach salad. Saturdays are for surprises! This could include getting take-out from your favorite restaurant, trying a new local spot, or clearing out the fridge and creating something new out of whatever leftovers you had on hand! Soup/Salad Sunday But during the warmer months, I’m all about that “straight off the grill” flavor!įind out which store brand products OGT readers love even more than their name brand counterparts! Continue Reading “Surprise Me” Saturday Grilling FridayĪnother thing the Nystul family loves is grilling! Even during the winter I’ll make things like spare ribs in the Instant Pot or tri-tip in the oven. Thursday dinners are one of my favorite family traditions! I usually stick with crowd-pleasers like Instant Pot pot roast or meatloaf served with mashed potatoes. Rotisserie Chicken Wednesdayĭid you know that there are over 20 ways to use a rotisserie chicken? From chicken salad to taco soup, it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Family Dinner Thursday Nothing says effortless like a “dump dinner!” These are meals you assemble and freeze in advance so you can just dump them into a slow cooker or your Instant Pot when you’re ready to cook them.Ĭheck out these three “dump chicken” recipes, then check out this post for 5 more make-ahead-and-freeze meals. Skipping meat once a week is great for your wallet and the planet! Try a vegetarian option like my quick and easy meatless lasagna! Dump Dinner Tuesday
Weekly meal planning template pdf#
To make it even easier for you, I also put together a free PDF printable of Weekly Meal Ideas that you can download near the bottom of this post! Weekly Meal Plan Template – Example #1 Meatless Monday It’s not so much a planning system as it is a reminder about meals that you and your family enjoy!įeel free to steal/borrow the examples I’ve provided below, or use them as inspiration for your own templates. Note: I find this system really helpful, but if it’s not a good fit for you for whatever reason, check out my Go-To Dinners List printable instead. I’ve included two of my own meal plan templates below so you can see how it’s done. Instead of deciding arbitrarily what to cook each night, your meal plan template will have a theme or category for each day that will help narrow your options and give you more to work with.īut sticking to the same plan each week can start to feel repetitive, so I recommend having two templates you can rotate through to keep things interesting. This system involves creating your own weekly meal plan templates, which is sort of like having a plan for coming up with a meal plan. Continue Reading How A Dinner Planning Template Saves You Time And Effort Nothing cuts through stubborn hard water stains and soap scum quite like this two-ingredient shower cleaner.
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