Well, we survived the first week of middle school unscathed. We even manage to stick to our menu plan which I consider a small victory. There were a couple of nights when I almost threw in the towel and considered take out. Luckily, those nights were the ones where I’d planned simple dishes made up of leftovers from previous weeks so I had just enough gumption to get dinner on the table. This week we continue to get into our school groove but I’m looking forward to family getaway with the grandparents over the long holiday weekend, so I only have to plan meals through Thursday night. After that I have a few days off from cooking and meal planning which will in the end help me be better at for the rest of the fall. This week I’m continuing to cook family favorites because I’m comfortable making them and everyone enjoys them. I’ll also be making extras for lunches to take advantage of sales at my local grocery store for multiple meals during the week.
- Monday: Sensational Sirloin Kabobs with long grain and wild rice
Food on a stick continues to be a family favorite and everyone can pitch in to help assemble the kabobs. They grill quickly and leftovers are great in pitas or on salads for lunch. - Tuesday: Pineapple Shrimp Rice Bake with steamed vegetables
This dish comes together quickly and I can help with homework or make packing lists while it bakes. My favorite kind of dish. - Wednesday: BBQ Beef Burgers with oven fries
It’s still grilling season in Texas and we love our burgers. This is an easy mid-week meal and leftovers heat up quickly for lunch. - Thursday: Easy Paella
This paella looks impressive but is easy to put together. We’ll have leftovers for lunch and snacks on Friday so we can leave a clean fridge behind when we go on our end-of-summer vacation.
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Good job at sticking with the menu! Having a plan really does help on those nights doesn’t it? If you ever do have a last minute change by eating out, the menu can just be pushed back a day, which is also a nice comfort.
We love having leftovers when it’s busy, hectic, and not much time is available for cooking!
The paella sounds great! Actually they all sound pretty good. Have a good week.
Yummy looking menu!
Those burgers sound scrumptious!
Sounds like a yummy week! Have a great one!
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We may have to try the pineapple shrimp meal!
Definitely nice to have easy options for those hard nights!!
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