The traditional weekly menu plan is not my friend. I’ve tried to make the relationship work, but I just don’t like to be told what I am going to eat and when I am going to eat it.
I need some sort of organization though, or I get in a food rut. Last week was one of those ruts, so I called a family meeting and we brainstormed some meal ideas.
You are all familiar with the Day of the Week menu themes: Mexican Monday, Italian Tuesday, etc. My hubby decided to use that idea to plan a master menu with the results of our brainstorming session.
All I have to do is look at the list and choose a meal for the day that matches the ingredients I have on hand. Organized chaos – that’s how I roll! 😀
Here is the list we made, in case you need some fresh ideas:
~Mexican Monday~
- Burritos
- Nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Enchiladas
- Taquitos
- Fajitas
- Carne Asada
- Taco Salad
- Carnitas
- Salsa Verde Beef
~Italian Tuesday~
- Spaghetti
- Lasagna
- Baked Ziti
- Pesto Pasta
- Skilletini
- Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
- Ravioli
- Tortellini
- Chicken Parmesan
~Whatever Wednesday~
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Meatloaf
- Fried Pork Chops
- Chicken Spaghetti
- Breakfast
- Sub Sandwiches
- Fish
- Beef Stew
- Fried Chicken
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
~Grillin’ Thursday~
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- BBQ Chicken
- Sausage
- Pork Chops
- Steak
~Fun Friday~ (we watch a movie & eat junk food)
- Pizza
- Stromboli
- Calzones
- Sausage Balls
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Smokies
- Rotel Cheese Dip w/sausage
- Corn Dogs
- Popcorn
- Fried Pickles
- Frito Pie
What meals would you add to my list?
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