But even with all these exciting events getting ready to take place, I still am trying to stay true to my meal planning routine. This is the start of the fifth month that I have been doing this, and I am hoping it is saving us some money (I'm not really sure how to even check this). If nothing else, it makes my life a little less stressful during the week, and it also has been a good way for me to make sure that we are eating healthy (mostly).
This week has presented some new challenges because I am going to be trying something new with Eric's lunches. When he transferred to his new office, he went from having an official lunch break, to not having any kind of break at all. At first this was really hard for him, but there have actually been a lot of benefits (i.e. he gets home earlier!). I have been still packing his same lunch (PB&J sandwich, fruit, and a snack), but recently have been noticing that he really just eats the fruit, and maybe the snack. The sandwich stays untouched because he just doesn't have time most days. Rather than wasting money on sandwiches that don't get eaten, I am challenging myself to find "quick snack" alternatives so that he can still get some of the nutrition that he needs, but is able to eat quickly in between appointments.
This week my grand experiment is going to be to make these peanut butter protein balls. I hope that they will taste good, and get him the protein that he will be lacking during the day. We will see how this experiment goes. That will dictate what I do moving forward.
Now for this weeks meal plan!
Before I get into the recipe links, a few notes. First, I apologize for the spelling correction marks. I am a math teacher, also Word doesn't recognize a lot of names of places. Secondly, my parents are coming to visit this weekend (arriving on Friday) so that is why there is more uncertainty in regards to what is happening for certain meals. It will depend on when they arrive and what activities we are doing. You can't plan for the unknown, so I did my best.
Now onto the recipes.
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken - I have made this before. It is a really good recipe. I may have even talking about it in a previous post I will need to go back and check. It is super simple and quick, and most importantly tastes amazing.
Tacos - no recipe required. I just buy the taco mix packets (I know I can make the seasoning mix on my own, but I just don't have time this week). The only "change" that I make is using ground turkey meat instead of ground beef. It's just an attempt to be a little healthier but still enjoy tacos!
Pulled Pork BBQ - again another cop-out. I buy the pre-made stuff. I know this really isn't healthy, but it's pulled pork BBQ, how healthy can it be. This week there was a coupon for Lloyd's brand products and so that is the option I went for. Typically I just pick whichever is the least expensive.
Breakfast Casserole - this is a family recipe passed down from my Aunt. I have included the picture of the recipe here for you. It is easy and delicious!
Italian Drunken Noodles - another repeat recipe. I have written about this recipe before (picture here), but as they say "If it aint broke, don't fix it!"
I must sign off because I have lots to do for the rest of the day. Here is a glimpse at today's schedule:
Laundry
Grocery Shopping
Lesson Plan/Prep for the week
As you can see I still have plenty to do!
Happy cooking!
~C
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