Week 1 Menu

Menu Freebie

I have decided to share my weekly menus/grocery lists. I am hoping that sharing my menus might make things a little easier for other families.

 

 

Here are few helpful hints about how I plan my menu: 

 

1. I have usually plan six meals to be made throughout the week. I include a "No cook" day which can be used for eating out or having leftovers. I enjoy eating out and I look forward to one night when I don't have to do any preparations. Feel free to move your "No Cook" day to the day of the week that fits your family best. 

 

2.  I try to do a combination of complex recipes and simple meals like grilling out. 

 

3. I always plan a meal on Sunday nights that is good for leftovers because both my husband and I take our lunch to work. Then I rotate meals that will have leftovers (example: lasagna, meatloaf, etc) with one-shot meals (example: steaks on the grill, pancakes, etc). Monday might be a leftover meal and then Tuesday would be a one-shot meal, etc.

 

 4. I have included the links to the recipes that I found online. I have also attached a picture of my own personal recipe if it is on a recipe card.  

 

 

Here are few helpful hints about how I plan my grocery list: 

 

1. I organize the ingredients by location in the grocery store. I shop at Fareway but hopefully they are grouped in a way that will work in any grocery store. 

 

2. The list ONLY reflects what I need for these recipes. You might need to add other items. Note: I include the total amount of the item for the week. For example, if two recipes call for chicken broth I put the total amount of broth I need for the week (8 cups divided between 2 recipes).

 

3. Home Ingredients - I have included a separate list of items that are commonly found in kitchen pantries. Check this part of the list quickly to see if you have all these items. 

 

 

 

I can't figure out how to embed a word document into my blog so I just copied and pasted it in. I hope you enjoy!! 

Alicia :) 

 

Week 1 Menu

Monday – White Chicken Lasagna

(http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/01/white-cheese-and-chicken-lasagna/)

Tuesday – Pancakes and Eggs

http://rachelschultz.com/2013/08/12/old-fashioned-pancakes/

Wednesday –  Asian Chicken Wraps and Egg Drop Soup

http://www.cupcakediariesblog.com/2013/08/asian-chicken-wraps.html#_a5y_p=892910

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/egg-drop-soup/

Thursday –   Little Cheddar Meatloaves (see attached picture)

Friday -  Grill Out:  Steak, Potatoes and Pepper and Onion

Saturday –   No cook day: Eat Out or Leftovers

Sunday –  Burrito Bowls

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/burrito-bowls/

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Grocery List

Green Onion (garnish)

2 White Onions

1 Yellow Onion

Lettuce (1 head)

Shredded Carrots

Potatoes (1 per person)

1 Green Pepper

2 Red Pepper

Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)

Cilantro (optional garnish)

Tomatoes (optional garnish)

Avocado (optional garnish)

1 can Creamed Corn

1 can black beans

1 can corn

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Chicken Broth (8 cups)

Lasagna Noodles

Rice (1 cup)

General Tso’s Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Chow Mein Noodles

Sesame Oil

1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

Tortillas (Large)

Salsa (1/3 cup)

Chicken (4 cups)

Steak

Hamburger

1 Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Shredded Mozzarella

1 Grated Parmesan

Ricotta Cheese (2 cups)

Sour Cream

Frozen Spinach (1 package)

Home Ingredients

Butter

Flour

Salt

Pepper

Milk

Dried Basil

Dried Oregano

Baking Powder

Sugar

Eggs
Vanilla

Corn Starch

Ground Ginger

Garlic Powder

Olive Oil

Taco Seasoning

Chili Powder
Syrup 
Ketchup
Mustard
Brown Sugar
Quick Oats