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!