{"id":8464,"date":"2011-09-26T10:56:28","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T15:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blessingsmultiplied.com\/?p=8464"},"modified":"2020-09-27T15:14:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-27T20:14:04","slug":"whats-for-dinner-our-weekly-menu-plan-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blessingsmultiplied.com\/?p=8464","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s for Dinner: Our Weekly Menu Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blessingsmultiplied.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/4088699532_ae44f04b7dc.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8205\" title=\"Whats for Dinner Our Weekly Menu Plan Menu Planning Meal Plan\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blessingsmultiplied.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/4088699532_ae44f04b7dc.jpg?resize=466%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blessingsmultiplied.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/4088699532_ae44f04b7dc.jpg?w=466&amp;ssl=1 466w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blessingsmultiplied.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/4088699532_ae44f04b7dc.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am ready for another week of menu planning!\u00a0 It has been wonderful getting each day started with a plan of action in place.\u00a0 I typically look over the menu the evening before to see if I need to pull out any specific items (like meat out of the deep freezer), the next morning I go over the what needs started, prepped or put in the crockpot, and as I am wrapping up homework time with the girls in the late afternoon I start putting together the last few items for the evening meal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Weekly Menu Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday (Beef Entree)<\/strong>:\u00a0 Homemade Pizza (Hamburger &amp; Pepperoni), Ranch Salad (using lettuce from the Garden &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blessingsmultiplied.com\/2011\/09\/living-on-a-budget-groceries-40-for-4-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Kit<\/a> we got from the box sale and only used half of the kit from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blessingsmultiplied.com\/2011\/09\/whats-for-dinner-our-weekly-menu-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a previous week<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday (Seafood or Pork Entree)<\/strong>:\u00a0 Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish, Parmesan and Romano Rice, Fresh Fruit Salad<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday (<strong>Chicken<\/strong> Entree)<\/strong>:\u00a0 Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Jasmine Rice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday (<strong>Pasta or Vegetarian<\/strong> Entree)<\/strong>: Four Cheese Pasta, Steamed Vegetables<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday, Saturday, &amp; Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong> Leftovers, Family Preference, and Hosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I have a general pattern I try to follow for my weekly Menu Plan (for example Monday we have a beef entree, Tuesday a seafood or pork entree and so forth).\u00a0 It is my goal, at least in the beginning, to have at least the main dish and one side planned.\u00a0 I will put together the remaining side dishes (veggies \/ fruits) based on the food items that need to be used up first and compliment the main entree.<\/p>\n<p>Setting a weekly menu plan helps me utilize my time better, thus freeing up extra time to spend with my family.\u00a0 On the days that I am working longer hours I can prep the meal in advance so it will be easier to pull together once I am home.\u00a0 As I go through the menu planning process I will try to share some of our favorite family recipes.\u00a0 If there is a specific recipe you would like please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate (some recipes are a toss together meal and I do not use any set measurements).<\/p>\n<p><em>As a family of four our life can get busy.\u00a0 What&#8217;s for Dinner is our weekly menu planning series and one of the ways to help keep us organized, on schedule, and within budget.\u00a0 Our family typically eats 6 to 7\u00a0 dinner meals at home a week.\u00a0 We do try to go out to eat at least once a month as a special treat.\u00a0 Breakfasts are eaten at home before work and school, lunches are eaten at work, school, or home, so dinner is our main meal together as a family.\u00a0 Dinner is our time to reconnect, share, and enjoy being together after a busy day.\u00a0 Our weekly menu plan covers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only because the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) is our time to spend with family and friends.\u00a0 The weekends tend to be more spontaneous and my husband (who is the better cook) likes pitching in therefore we keep the menu open for variety.\u00a0 We use up the leftovers throughout the week for our lunches and on the nights that we are busy or can&#8217;t cook.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/perspicacious\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liz<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am ready for another week of menu planning!\u00a0 It has been wonderful getting each day started with a plan of action in place.\u00a0 I typically look over the menu the evening before to see if I need to pull out any specific items (like meat out of the deep freezer), the next morning I go over the what needs started, prepped or put in the crockpot, and as I am wrapping up homework time with the girls in the late afternoon I start putting together the last few items for the evening meal. Our Weekly Menu Plan Monday (Beef Entree):\u00a0 Homemade Pizza (Hamburger &amp; Pepperoni), Ranch Salad (using lettuce from the Garden &amp; Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Kit we got from the box sale and only used half of the kit from a previous week) Tuesday (Seafood or Pork Entree):\u00a0 Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish, Parmesan and Romano Rice, Fresh Fruit Salad Wednesday (Chicken Entree):\u00a0 Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Jasmine Rice Thursday (Pasta or Vegetarian Entree): Four Cheese Pasta, Steamed Vegetables Friday, Saturday, &amp; Sunday:\u00a0 Leftovers, Family Preference, and Hosting I have a general pattern I try to follow for my weekly Menu Plan (for example Monday we have a beef entree, Tuesday a seafood or pork entree and so forth).\u00a0 It is my goal, at least in the beginning, to have at least the main dish and one side planned.\u00a0 I will put together the remaining side dishes (veggies \/ fruits) based on the food items that need to be used up first and compliment the main entree. Setting a weekly menu plan helps me utilize my time better, thus freeing up extra time to spend with my family.\u00a0 On the days that I am working longer hours I can prep the meal in advance so it will be easier to pull together once I am home.\u00a0 As I go through the menu planning process I will try to share some of our favorite family recipes.\u00a0 If there is a specific recipe you would like please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate (some recipes are a toss together meal and I do not use any set measurements). As a family of four our life can get busy.\u00a0 What&#8217;s for Dinner is our weekly menu planning series and one of the ways to help keep us organized, on schedule, and within budget.\u00a0 Our family typically eats 6 to 7\u00a0 dinner meals at home a week.\u00a0 We do try to go out to eat at least once a month as a special treat.\u00a0 Breakfasts are eaten at home before work and school, lunches are eaten at work, school, or home, so dinner is our main meal together as a family.\u00a0 Dinner is our time to reconnect, share, and enjoy being together after a busy day.\u00a0 Our weekly menu plan covers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only because the weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) is our time to spend with family and friends.\u00a0 The weekends tend to be more spontaneous and my husband (who is the better cook) likes pitching in therefore we keep the menu open for variety.\u00a0 We use up the leftovers throughout the week for our lunches and on the nights that we are busy or can&#8217;t cook. 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