Now on week 6 of our rotating year long meal plan I can say this has definitely made my nights easier, and allowed me to get more creative in the kitchen. Not having the stress about what to cook at 5pm saves me time and energy, as well as lots of frustration.
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While this week includes Valentine’s Day I’ll still be cooking at home. We never go out on Valentine’s Day because it’s crazy overpriced, and instead find other times to celebrate with the same sentiment. Besides after a full day of work + kids all I want is a fire, some funny TV, and my hubby to sit with on our big couch.
First, let’s recap some changes I made to last week’s menu.
Week Five Menu: Week of February 6th
Monday: Bone-in chicken breasts, rice, buttered green beans, cornbread
I didn’t have time for the cornbread, so we skipped it and I added some sliced fruit.
Tuesday: Gluten-free pancakes, bacon (drool), fruit salad, smoothies
I used Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix. 3 out of 4 kids approved. Since it was freezing out we skipped the smoothies in favor of fresh orange juice.
Wednesday: “Mix Night” nacho chips, tacos, tortillas, taco beef, leftover chicken, and lots of sides.
I know it’s boring, we do it every week, but it’s my favorite meal since it’s easy and everyone loves it.
Thursday: Pot roast, roasted potatoes w/ bacon, salad
Moved this meal to Sunday night, and had leftovers instead.
Friday: Make your own pizzas and side of salad
Sandwiches and fruit were all we had time for since we had to be at school for science night at 5pm.
Saturday: Clean out the fridge night.
Another night of hodge-podge meals makes for an easy night off cooking.
Sunday: Roasted chicken, rice, broccoli.
Rosemary Roast (see recipe below), baby potatoes, and buttered green beans.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. organic chuck roast
- 1/8 cup bacon grease
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- garlic salt
- fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I like Trader Joe’s brand)
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Cut onions roughly and garlic roughly. (large chunks are ok) Line bottom with mix of onion and 2 cloves of garlic.
- Place chuck roast in baking dish.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper on roast and press into roast on both sides.
- Coat with bacon grease.
- Take remaining garlic and push into roast on top and sides.
- Cover top with sprinkling of garlic salt, and fresh rosemary leaves (be sure to sprinkle some on onions as well).
- Create marinade with barbecue sauce and hot water, if desired add splash of red wine.
- Stir marinade, and then pour onto prepared roast.
- cover with foil and place in fridge for 4-6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350º. Place roast in lower half of oven with foil still in place.
- Cook for one hour with foil in place.
- Remove foil after one hour and continue to cook until roast reaches desired temperature. (approx 30 minutes for well done)
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with roasted new baby potatoes, green beans or salad.
Week Six Menu: Week of February 13th
Monday: Split chicken breasts, Brown Rice, Salad, Fruit Salad
Tuesday: Valentine’s Day! <3 I’ll be cooking something simple for the kids, and making sirloin steaks, roasted green beans, and roasted potatoes for our kid-free dinner. I’m also planning to make a cake from a mix (gluten-free of course) for dessert. Obviously we’ll be staying in, noshing, and most likely watching Cougartown. A perfect evening for us.
Wednesday: Gluten-free pasta, broccoli, garlic bread, cheese & sauce, salad
Thursday: Cider glazed pork loin, gluten-free corn bread, salad
Friday: Pizza night, garlic bread, salad
Saturday: Clean out the fridge night
Sunday: Stir Fry night (shrimp, steak, veggies) with rice and salad
What’s on your menu this week?
Kelly
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