Last week I did not create a menu plan. That oversight, coupled with a busy week, meant that I ended up sending my teens to get take out TWICE last week. We go whole months with out eating out, so twice in one week is pretty shocking for our household. I am determined not to make the same mistake this week, so below you will find our dinner menu for this week:
Monday – Guadalajaran Swiss Chard Quesadillas, Rice and Black Beans. I will be making an Earthquake Cake for dessert.
Tuesday – Pork Roast, New Potatoes and Green Beans, and Strawberry Spinach Salad (A lot of this food is coming directly from my garden, so I am going to be insufferable as I point out each item that I lovingly grew to my family.)
Wednesday- Spaghetti, Salad, and Gluten Free Crusty Boule Bread
Thursday –Use leftover pork roast to make Crock Pot Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, and a Garden Salad
Friday – Cheese Pizza using this gf recipe for the dough, fruit salad and a garden salad
Saturday – Use leftover spaghetti sauce, baked beans and black beans to make Miracle Leftover Chili, Gluten Free Crusty Boule Bread and salad
Sunday – Grilled Ahi Tuna, Brazilian Rice and Peas, and a salad
My lettuce is making the climb that comes right before it starts to flower, so next week’s menu is going to be salad heavy. If you have any salads that you love, please leave a link in the comments. I am going to be trying my hardest to make it look like we are eating something different every night!
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rainbowcreek says
I envy you for the fresh homegrown veggies. I have no luck here with gardens, but maybe next year.
Our favorite salad meal is a Fiesta Chicken Salad. I usually make this when I have leftover grilled chicken and grilled corn on the cob. I cut the corn off the cob and make a salsa with (rinsed, drained) black beans, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice(I also add cucumber, tomato, celery or whatever else I have needing to get used.) Top big bowl of greens with warm diced chicken, the corn salsa, sprinkle of cheese if desired, Salsa Ranch dressing, and crumbled tortilla chips. Enjoy!
RobbieKay says
Thanks for the reminder. I have been worrying about what I am going to bring to the church picnic on Sunday and your meal plan just reminded me that my husband had requested I make strawberry spinach salad for the next potluck. Dilemma solved!
Annie Jones says
I have a menu plan, but I'm having trouble using up all the veg. that are coming in from the garden, so I've been having to change it up quite a bit. I think I'll try the Guadalajaran Swiss Chard Quesadillas tomorrow for lunch. Thanks for posting it!
Sheila says
Your menu sounds wonderful. I have been leaving things to last minute myself and it is so frustrating. I know I have to cook every day but I put off making a decision until late in the day. I need to get into the menu plan mode myself. I'm the only one who drives–besides Kevin but he is at work during the day–so we don't get take out often–I hate the drive to get food more than making a decision on what to cook.
Melissa says
Your menu sounds great! I know how it is not to have a plan–in fact, I haven't yet planned beyond tonight's dinner–but I'll finish that today.
Enjoy your homegrown produce, and the fun of pointing it out to your family. 🙂