Meal planning can be a simple task that will make a big impact on your week. For my family it has saved us money as we don’t waist unused food, time as I know what meat to defrost prior and time standing in front of the fridge and pantry not knowing where to start.
Here is a weekly meal plan that has been inspired by one of my readers, Tracy
MEAL PLANNING TIP
Each week I am going to share one meal planning/grocery budget tip to help you through this process.
Reuse meal plans – Keep a copy of your weekly meal plans to have on hand for days your too busy, unwell or can’t be bothered to meal plan. Keep them tidily away in a folder for easy reference.
Find more of my meal planning tips here:
MONDAY – Chinese simmering chicken, rice, veggies
RECIPE: Found on Taste
TUESDAY – Veggie Plate
RECIPE: Found on Thekitchn
WEDNESDAY – Panko-Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
RECIPE: Found on kidspot
THURSDAY – Beef Burgers with wedges
RECIPE: Found on taste
FRIDAY – Country Beef and Vegetable Casserole
RECIPE: Found on foodtolove
SATURDAY – Sweet potato and corn salad
RECIPE: Found on taste
SUNDAY – Moroccan-style Roast Chicken
RECIPE: Found on taste
BAKING – Chocolate chip oat biscuits
RECIPE: Choc Chip Oat Biscuits
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This week is a good kitchen week for me – I’m using some meals I prepared and froze last week. YAY!!!
Monday: Chicken parmigiana & veggies (using the tenderloins I crumbed & froze last week – yay me).
Tuesday: Pasta Bolognese (Mr Busy cooking)
Wednesday: Chinese simmering chicken, rice, veggies (again, prepared & frozen, ready to cook, last week)
Thursday: Veggie plate (Miss Sunshine cooking – roast potatoes, cauli/brocc au gratin, carrots, corn on the cob)
Friday: Fend for Yourself
Saturday: Chicken casserole with leftover roast from the weekend
Sunday: Minestrone & bread rolls
If one of the kids would bake I would beg them for coconut bread. It is the easiest thing, but the one they do the least. Go figure.
1 cup SR flour
1 cup sugar (I go about 3/4 cup)
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup milk
Mix til combined and bake in a loaf pan for about 45 minutes at 160 FF/180 regular oven.
My parents slice this an spread it with butter….it’s just as good without. I have it either way depending on the day.
Wow sounds great Tracy. Having frozen meals from the week before is a great tip to incorporate into the plan. Coconut bread…. yummmm
I will be doing my menu plan later today. Thanks for the recipe ideas I especially liked the sweet potato and corn salad and will be trying this one soon. I also would like to say thanks to Tracy for the coconut bread recipe.
Wonderful Sherri. What benefits do you find you have in your household when you plan your meals for the week?
I find that planning definitely saves time and money. Due to a medical condition, I can’t always cook. So shopping still needs to be done on an almost daylie basis. Never the less, not having to think about all the time is a big bonus. I do find I need a better system for my fridge /freezer and pantry inventory and I have to be careful to incorporate my weekly fruit and veg box in my plan so I don’t buy to much fresh that will go off. I also grow tomatoes, Peppers, herbs, strawberries and raspberries this year.