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?
Run on over to We Are That Family for tons of great ideas!
Jennifer says
Thanks for the list. I’ll have a few more options for my last minute plans 😉