Despite my lack of success in previous attempts at menu planning, I'm taking another swing at it. I got a lot of great tips and feedback on my last post that I think will help me achieve menu planning success this time around. A few changes I'm making this time around: I've planned five meals but I'm not going to schedule them for a particular day. That way I can cook what we're in the mood for each day or the meal that will work best with our schedule. I've also chosen a couple recipes that can be made easily and quickly on days that I might get home from work late.
This week I'm making four new recipes. I tried to select meals that incorporated fresh ingredients and were relatively healthy. Here's what we'll be eating this week:
Korean Beef Rice Bowls, adapted from Steamy Kitchen, and Edamame - I'm going to modify the veggies in this recipe, spice it up with some sriracha and serve it with brown rice. I'm also going to make edamame which I've never done before but always love at sushi restaurants.
Summer Orzo and Chicken, adapted from Noble Pig - I'm going to sub a whole wheat, high fiber pasta for the orzo.
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, from Gina's Weight Watchers Recipes, with Black Beans and Rice- I have a completely irrational fear of the slow cooker {I'm worried it will burn the house down} but I'm going to set aside my neuroses and attempt this dish because it sounds amazing.
Barbecue Chicken Pizza, from The Pioneer Woman, or Margherita Pizza - I'll make whichever we're in the mood for on pizza night. I have ingredients on hand for both. have a pizza crust in the freezer {made from The Pioneer Woman's recipe}so this will be a quick dinner for a busy night.
Turkey Zucchini Burgers, from Gina's Weight Watchers Recipes, Corn on the Cob & Oven Fries - Turkey burgers can be dry so I think the addition of shredded zucchini should keep these moist, in addition to getting in some extra veggies. I'm skeptical but optimistic. I'll let you know how they turn out.
So, that's our menu for the week. It's a little light on fish and vegetarian items but I think there will be some tasty dishes. Fingers crossed I can stick to it.
*In case you were wondering, Blogger's spell checker doesn't recognize edamame, sriracha, carnitas or margherita. I think they need to add some more culinary terms to their dictionary.
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I love Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes! I think slow cooker recipes are the best, but like you, I'm afraid of something happening and I come home to a burnt home. Your menu sounds good!
Yum! Looks like a yummy week! I am going to have to try that Orzo and chicken
all of the meals sound great!
Not assigning days works in our house! It's been such a lifesaver, I just can't always guarantee I'll want chicken on Tuesdays :)
I did meal planning this week too. Sunday-Thursday: Lean Cuisine Panini. Done and Done.
Jsut the other day I said to the bf, I wish I was better at menu planning so I don't have to go to the grocery ever day. I just get on a whim of what I want and go to the store just for those things. I am interested in hearing how this turns out...maybe you can inspire me! I think just the meals and not which meal on which day would be helpful!
Oh and well done on your Emmy picks. I am so glad Sheldon won!!!
Mmmmm...what night can I come over for dinner? I love Gina's Weight Watcher blog! She has the best recipes. And my husband has an irrational fear of our crock pot too. I have to wait until after he leaves in the morning to use it so he doesn't know (and subsequently worry) all day long. I'm always much more worried that the cat will get up there and somehow eat all the food or knock it off the counter and the dog will eat it. (I'm apparently more worried about whether I'll have enough to eat than burning down my house). Geez.
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