Another week in the books! Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by? I feel like it was only yesterday when we ushered in the new year. We’re sitting at week 34. That’s 34 weeks of menu planning. Yowzers! Okay, so I missed a few weeks and my waistline and wallet suffered for it. But I’m focused and dedicated. Having a menu plan makes mealtime much easier, and keeps your budget on track.
Rugby season is in full swing and The Texan is busy two nights a week through October and there are matches on the weekend. Having a consistent menu plan is super important for us this time of year.
Monday – Rugby night. We’re having homemade chicken soup using the leftover chicken and {homemade} stock from the crockpot chicken I cooked on Saturday.
Tuesday – Grilled steak and fish with broccoli slaw. I making the broccoli slaw the morning you’re going to eat it is best. Any sooner and it is too soggy, and later and it is too crunchy.
Wednesday – Lobster. Because Lobster on Wednesday is yummy. Lobster prices are unbelievably low this year due to the warmer ocean temperatures and the overfishing of cod (a natural predator to lobsters). It’s a sad reality, but we have been enjoying lobster more often because of the lower price point.
Thursday – Rugby night means Turkey Tacos! On rugby nights, if I decide to cook, I like to prepare meals that The Texan and I can enjoy at different times, but will still taste great to both of us.
Friday – I desperately want pizza, but don’t want the calories and fat that come from delivery pizza. We used to make our own pizzas before The Boy was born, I think we’ll try that again.
Saturday – Did you know that Saturday is the first Saturday of the College Football season? That calls for wings, artichoke and spinach dip, and the best cole slaw ever!
Sunday – Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomatoes with Sweet Potato fries
What are your favorite easy recipes? I’d love you to share them in the comments below.
I’m off to link up with I’m an Organizing Junkie, she hosts a wonderful Menu Plan Monday link up and there is always so much inspiration there!
