I’m trying to get back on the wagon with meal planning. Lately our lives have been kind of upside down with work, kid’s activities, freaky snowstorms, and renovations (more on that soon).
This week is pretty straightforward. I’ll be out of town Thursday and Friday (YAY for eating uninterrupted!), and we generally eat out on Saturdays or have a clean-out-the-fridge meal.
Monday: Baked organic chicken (bone-in), roasted potatoes (maybe these garlic/bacon/parm potatoes from Savor the Thyme), salad with pears and cranberries.
Tuesday: Whole wheat pasta with sauce and toppings, garlic broccolini, and salad for the kids. I’ll make an egg/broccolini bake for myself (and for lunches or breakfasts this week).
Wednesday: Taco night with my ground beef recipe and all the fixins’.
Thursday: Dinner in Atlanta with Home Depot!
Friday: Airport snacks and a late night meal at home (preferably with wine).
Saturday: Eating out or cleaning out the fridge.
Sunday: Crock pot meal-not sure what yet. We always have a busy Sunday with grocery shopping, some work time, and some housework so a crock pot meal only makes sense.
Do you have a favorite crock pot meal you can share? What’s on your menu this week?
Kelly
Ooh another good one! Now I have weeks of ideas! I really need to stay on the ball with meal planning-you’re right it’s a great motivator to cook!
Oh wow that looks tasty. I have to try that!
Looks delicious! I’ll have to use gluten-free pasta, but the kids will never know the difference. 😉
Yummy! I never thought about making taco filling in the crock pot! Great idea.
That looks perfect for an autumn Sunday dinner. Thanks!
Was great to cook with you on Saturday! So nice to not have to do the cleanup too. 😉
Will check it out-looks tasty!
Oh I so understand! My kids eat ketchup on their ketchup. My 5yo even loves it with apples. (gross!)
Looks so good! thanks for sharing.
Sounds yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
Try this Kelly! http://www.savoringthethyme.com/2011/04/slow-cooker-bison-meatballs-and-whole-grain-spaghetti/
We made this yesterday for the first time and it was DELISH. We didn’t need to do the last sauce thickening as it suggests though:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/slow-cooked-german-short-ribs/detail.aspx
We also love pork tacos– just dump green salsa and pork (roast or boneless chops) into the crock post and a few hours later you have taco filling!
I love my crock pot and use it at least twice a week.
Here is one of our favorite recipes
Thai BQQ Rack of Pork
http://thebkeepsushonest.blogspot.com/2011/10/slow-cooker-thai-bbq-rack-of-pork.html
I made Slow Cooker Jambalaya last night. It was really easy and so delicious! I was inspired to create it after the cooking event with Bottom Dollar. It’s actually my first recipe!
http://www.mamaknowsitall.com/2011/11/frugal-chefs-slow-cooker-jambalaya-and.html
The menu sounds yummy! We’re big fans of roasted potatoes here, though the kids insist on having ketchup with theirs.
Here’s a crockpot onion soup that looks interesting. I’m hoping to make it later this week: http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2011/11/on-menu-monday-week-of-november-7-2011.html
I love to make pulled chicken in my crockpot. (You could do this with pork, too, but we keep kosher). It’s a delicious and easy meal that I pair with whole wheat rolls and broccoli slaw (I just buy the pre-cut stuff and dress it). http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/zesty-slow-cooker-chicken-barbecue/detail.aspx