Meal Plan Monday: Aug 15 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week. 

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week. 

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MONDAY

  • Ravioli with spinach and tomatoes
  • Garlic toast
  • salad

TUESDAY

  • Burgers
  • Fries

WEDNESDAY

  • Sausage and Potato Bake {recipe}
  • Green Beans
  • Dinner Rolls
  • salad

THURSDAY

  • Broiled Ranch Chicken
  • Steamed Potatoes and Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Mac n Cheese
  • Rolls

FRIDAY

  • Make your own Pizza Night

SATURDAY

  • FEND FOR YOURSELF NIGHT *YAY*

SUNDAY

  • Meatloaf Pie {recipe}
  • mac n cheese
  • Salad
  • Rolls

So there is my week of dinners.  It’s my “goal” anyway.  Here’s hoping we stick relatively to it!  Have a great FOOD WEEK!