Despite a few evening activities this week I’ve worked out meals that will still allow me to cook most nights. We’ve eaten out far more than I would like recently and I’m ready to get back into the kitchen!
Dee’s Menu
Monday
Mondays are always busy days for me around the house so a slow cooker meal is a good idea.
- roast in slow cooker (or slow cooker function on Instant Pot)
- carrots, potatoes and onions (also in slow cooker)
- salad
- biscuits
Tuesday
David and I both have a meeting at 5 p.m. That’s another part of the reason I’m cooking a roast on Monday – easy meal from leftovers!
- burritos made with leftover roast beef
- chips and salsa
- lettuce and tomato salad
Wednesday
I have choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. so easy cleanup is a priority for me. One pot meals are perfect for this.
- vegetable beef soup (using the last of the leftovers from Monday’s roast)
- dumplings in the soup
Thursday
- spaghetti (I’ll simmer the sauce all afternoon in the oven)
- French bread
- salad
Friday
At home date-night!
- roasted chicken
- mashed potatoes and gravy
- green beans
- salad
- a nice bottle of wine
Saturday
We have a music event this evening at a local coffee shop which serves delicious food. We’ll probably eat there.
Sunday
Mexican food after church and save half for a light supper after Music in the Park.
What’s on YOUR menu this week?
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I’m doing better than I expected at keeping to my menus. I’m having the odd day where I have something else, or end up making more of something so have something that was originally planned for one day for two days instead. But I’m mostly keeping to my menus, and I’m remembering to make them, so there’s progress. There’s less take-away or eating out too, which is a good thing.
Anyway, here’s this week’s menu:
Monday: Pizza. I know, I said there’s less take-away, and the first thing I list is pizza. Hey, I said there was less, not none. 😉
Tuesday: Cheesy mixed vegetable fries.
Wednesday & Thursday: Vegetable korma with brown rice and pitta bread (which I’m determined to actually make this time). I’ll make enough to have leftovers for Thursday.
Friday & Saturday: Quiche and potatoes with mixed vegetables.
Sunday: Coconut bacon and sweet potato fries with cauliflower and broccoli cheese.
I don’t always stick to mine 100% because sometimes plans change. But it at least gives me a starting point.
Vegetable korma sounds delicious. I love Indian food!
Have a great week!
I love Indian food too, but hubby doesn’t. He loves Chinese, but not Indian for some reason. More for me that way though, so I don’t mind too much. 😉 Oh, and – in case you’re wondering – I did finally get my korma.
My husband is a bit like that, as well. Loves Chinese but not as fond of Indian food. He’ll eat it if I cook it but wouldn’t go out of his way to order it in a restaurant. Glad you got your korma! My mom loves Indian food and there is a great Indian restaurant in the nearest city. It’s about time I take her again.