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!