![]() Whether we order delivery from our favorite pizza joint or we break out my stovetop pizza oven, it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. And since we’re already breaking rules, why not have pancakes or cinnamon rolls for dessert? -) Pizza Wednesdayĭinner on Wednesdays is all about pizza. Keep it simple with scrambled eggs and bacon, or get your protein fix with this breakfast casserole. Breakfast For Dinner Tuesdayīreakfast for dinner (or “B for D” as some like to call it) is super easy to execute and it’s a fun way to mix things up. There are endless ways to combine Mexican staples like tortillas, beans, rice, etc., so Mexican Monday can always look (and taste) a little different! Try these honey-lime chicken enchiladas one week, then baked tacos the next, and so on. Weekly Meal Plan Template – Example #2 Mexican Mondayįrom ultra-authentic to Tex-Mex and beyond, we love all kinds of Mexican food in this family. For something a little more hearty, make a big batch of my Instant Pot chili. Sundays are for rest, so I like to keep things simple with soup or salad (or soup and salad!) Use up leftover veggies by stirring them into some spring mix or toss together this tasty spinach salad. Print it out and hang it somewhere you'll see it often to avoid those moments of forgetfulness. Saturdays are for surprises! This could include getting take-out from your favorite restaurant, trying a new local spot, or clearing out the fridge and creating something new out of whatever leftovers you had on hand! But during the warmer months, I’m all about that “straight off the grill” flavor! “Surprise Me” Saturday Grilling FridayĪnother thing the Nystul family loves is grilling! Even during the winter I’ll make things like spare ribs in the Instant Pot or tri-tip in the oven. Thursday dinners are one of my favorite family traditions! I usually stick with crowd-pleasers like Instant Pot pot roast or meatloaf served with mashed potatoes. Rotisserie Chicken Wednesdayĭid you know that there are over 20 ways to use a rotisserie chicken? From chicken salad to taco soup, it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Family Dinner Thursday Nothing says effortless like a “dump dinner!” These are meals you assemble and freeze in advance so you you can just dump them into a slow cooker or your Instant Pot when you’re ready to cook them.Ĭheck out these three “dump chicken” recipes, then check out this post for 5 more make-ahead-and-freeze meals. Skipping meat once a week is great for your wallet and the planet! Try a vegetarian option like my quick and easy meatless lasagna! Dump Dinner Tuesday :-) Weekly Meal Plan Template – Example #1 Meatless Monday And to make it even easier for you to get started, I made a free Weekly Meal Ideas printable for you, which you can download near the bottom of this post. I’ve included two of my own meal plan templates below so you can see how it’s done.įeel free to borrow my templates as-is or use them as inspiration for own templates. Instead of looking at the week ahead and deciding arbitrarily what to cook each night, your meal plan template will have a set “category” for each day so that you aren’t always starting your plan from scratch.īut sticking to the same plan each week can start to feel repetitive, I recommend having two separate templates so you can rotate between them to keep things interesting. This system involves creating your own weekly meal plan templates, which is sort of like having a plan for your meal plan. It's just as convenient and affordable as eating leftovers, but with way more flavor and variety! Continue Reading How To Use Weekly Meal Plan Templates To Simplify Dinnertime
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