Dinner Plan #1


I used to have a lot of time on my hands. I'd wake up. Lounge. Go to work. Come home. Eat. Lounge. Sleep. Start over.

The hardest part now is staying awake during Judah's naptime long enough to make a meal plan for the week. But, as we discussed earlier, mealtimes need to be affordable. And to be affordable, you have to plan. And to plan, you have to sacrifice a nap. Or laundry. Or bathing. Or all three. But I'm doing a public service and am sacrificing it all for the both of us. You're welcome. Now, if you really love this dinner plan, see the list at the very bottom of this post for a combined grocery list {so that you don't have, for example, instructions to buy butter 4 different times}.

Obviously you don't have to use the same meal plan I will. But I've listed the groceries you'll need, so hopefully it'll save some time. Also, I'm a little under the weather, and in his attempt to be super-sweet, Tim brought me medicine in bed.

It was Nyquil.

At 8am.

On a Thursday. When I have to care for JuJu. All day. Who is also sick.

So please try and be forgiving if I stumble through this.

Also, Sunday is the day we eat out, so I didn't include a meal for that day. But if you're a true church-goer, you'll probably hit up Cracker Barrel, Ryan's or some sort of Chinese restaurant. All great choices.

Please take note: All meals are listed with ingredients for 4 people.




MONDAY

Dishes:
Roast Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus
Garlic and Herb Potato Wedges
Grandma's Green Beans
Brownies

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Chocolate chips
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Brown sugar
  • 4 medium red potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Garlic salt
  • Dried seasonings (oregano, parsley, basil, etc.)
  • Rump roast
  • 10.5 oz can of french onion soup
  • 10.5 oz of beef broth
  • 1 can of beer or soda
  • Seasoning salt
  • Hoagie french rolls
  • Sliced Provolone cheese
  • Onion



TUESDAY

Dishes:
Leftover brownies {from Monday}

Ingredients:
  • 1 onion, chopped {optional}
  • 1 16-oz can black beans
  • 1 16-oz can kidney beans
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
  • 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz. block cream cheese {if you're counting calories, skip this step}
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro {optional}




WEDNESDAY

Dishes:


Ingredients:
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Garlic salt
  • Ranch dressing
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Salad dressing of choice
  • Salad toppings of choice {cheese, cucumbers, etc.}
  • 4 pieces sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Garlic salt
  • Parsley flakes
  • 2 4.4 oz Hershey's bars
  • Half of an 8 oz. package of cream cheese 
  • 8 oz. frozen Cool Whip 
  • 1/4 cup milk 
  • Pie crust  {I chose Oreo}
  • 2 of your favorite candy bars {I prefer 6 individual Reese's cups}
  • 2 tbsp. chocolate chips

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bag cheese tortellini
  • 1 8 oz. block cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 can Italian tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups bisquick mix
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic salt
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups Bisquik
  • 1 large bag of peanut M&M's





FRIDAY

Dishes:


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup butter {2 sticks} room temp
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 (11.24 oz) bag of fun sized Milky Way bars, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pouch Shake 'n Bake Extra Crispy
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in halves
  • 26 oz. bag of frozen hashbrowns
  • 16 oz. container sour cream
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 9-11 slices of bacon
  • 8 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese




SATURDAY

Dishes:


Ingredients:
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Sour cream
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 lb. shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 7.5 oz bottle of Taco Bell taco sauce
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Tortilla chips
  • Guacamole {optional}
  • Olives {optional}
  • Diced tomatoes {optional}
  • Cilantro {optional}
  • Red onion {optional}


*Complete Grocery List {for all meals, combined}
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 3 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large bag chocolate chips
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • 3 sticks of butter
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic {about 4 cloves}
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2.5 cups brown sugar
  • 4 medium red potatoes
  • Garlic salt
  • Dried seasonings {oregano, parsley, basil, etc.}
  • Rump roast
  • 10.5 oz can of french onion soup
  • 10.5 oz of beef broth
  • 1 can of beer or soda
  • Seasoning salt
  • Hoagie french rolls
  • Sliced Provolone cheese
  • 2 onions
  • 2 16-oz cans black beans
  • 1 16-oz can kidney beans
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 10 oz package frozen corn kernels
  • 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 2 packets Ranch seasoning
  • 11 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2.5 8 oz. blocks cream  cheese {if you're counting calories, skip this step}
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro {optional}
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • 2 packs Romaine lettuce
  • Salad dressing of choice
  • Salad toppings of choice {cheese, cucumbers, etc.}
  • 4 pieces sourdough bread
  • Parsley flakes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bag cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 can Italian tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups bisquick or biscuit mix
  • 4.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 4.4 oz Hershey's bars
  • 8 oz. frozen Cool Whip 
  • 1/4 cup milk 
  • Pie crust of your choice {I choose Oreo}
  • 2 of your favorite candy bars {I prefer 6 individual Reese's cups}
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 {11.24 oz} bag of fun sized Milky Way bars, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pouch Shake 'n Bake Extra Crispy
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies
  • 26 oz. bag of frozen hashbrowns
  • 24 oz. container sour cream
  • 9-11 slices of bacon
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 lb. shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 7.5 oz bottle of Taco Bell taco sauce
  • Tortilla chips
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large bag of peanut M&M's

*Optional ingredients not included. Some ingredients rounded to the nearest size up.


Love and getting-stuff-DONE,


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