plan weekly menus

It’s exhausting to stand in front of the freezer at 6pm hoping to be inspired. My family deserves so much better! I have accomplished meal planning sporadically over the years, but I intend to stick with the process this time until it becomes a habit.

This year my main goal is to get control of my finances, pay off some bills and the car. Planning menus helps save money, plus it makes for much less stress for me on weekdays.

Monday – North African stew with couscous
Tuesday – garlic lemon chicken with steamed veggies
Wednesday – channa masaala
Thursday – pizza and salad
Friday – 15 bean soup with chicken andouille
Saturday – pesto w/ roasted potatoes
Sunday – dal

Wednesday – Roasted Chicken with Italian Green Beans
Thursday – Baked Tilapia with Asparagus
Friday – Salmon Croquette and Okra Medley
Saturday – Greek Barley Salad
Sunday – Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Monday – Tuna Mac w/ steamed vegetable medley
Tuesday – Garbanzo Pastitsio w/ roasted asparagus
Wednesday – Blackeyed Pea and Barley stew
Thursday – Roast chicken and green pea risotto w/ steamed veggies
Friday – Spinach pie w/ Italian green beans
Saturday – 15 bean soup