2018 is here. It's time to bring back the monthly dinner plans!
Oh, 2018.
Part of me has been waiting for you for
months. Another part needs at least three more weeks of 2017 to catch up on the things I didn't get to do.
(I'm not the only one who feels that way... right?)
Anyway... As I mentioned in
my last blog post, my hope is to write more frequently this year. I've
really missed writing and I'm ready to put my fingers on the keyboard again. To ease back into it, I'm going to start with our monthly dinner plan for January.
These past few months have been especially overwhelming for me (more on that later). Our dinner plans simply fell by the wayside. Quite honestly, I found it difficult to plan a
week's worth of dinners let alone a full month.
But I'm determined to set things right... and what better time to hit the reset button than the first of the year?
Plus, so many of you have told me that the monthly dinner plans have been helpful to you. And I've been using your feedback as motivation for blocking the time for meal planning again. Because doing that makes grocery shopping easier... which, in turn, makes
life a little easier.
So, without further ado, here's what I have planned for dinner at our house this month... And HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January Dinner Plan
Week 1: January 1 - January 6
Monday:
Pork Tenderloin with Beet and Pistachio Salad
Tuesday:
Creamed Cauliflower Soup
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice (otherwise known as "Sort-of Chicken Fajitas")
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday:
Spinach and Ricotta Calzones
Saturday: Andouille Sausage Breakfast Tacos (updated on 1/3 from
this recipe after Stephen decided to make fajitas on Wednesday...)
Week 2: January 7 - January 13
Sunday:
Beef Barley Soup
Monday:
One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Breakfast for Dinner
Thursday:
Panda Express Zucchini & Mushroom Chicken with Brown Rice
Friday:
Pizza with Roasted Eggplant, Grape Tomatoes, Garlic, and Fresh Mozzarella
Saturday:
Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms over Buttered Egg Noodles
Week 3: January 14 - January 20
Sunday:
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice and Naan
Monday:
Ridiculously Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday:
15-Minute Cheater's Pad Thai
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Stephen's Choice
Friday: Pizza with Broccoli and Caramelized Onions
Saturday:
Three Bean Turkey Chili with
Homemade Chili Seasoning
Week 4: January 21 - January 27
Sunday:
Slow Cooker Creole Chicken and Sausage
Monday:
Healthier Eggplant Parmesan with Rigatoni
Tuesday: Stephen's Choice
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday:
American Chop Suey
Friday:
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Saturday: Leftovers / Stephen's Choice
Week 5: January 28 - January 31
Sunday:
One Skillet Chicken with Fiesta Cream Sauce with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
Monday:
Spinach and Gruyere Quiche
Tuesday: Grilled Spicy Italian Sausages with Sauteed Onions and Bell Peppers
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thinking of starting a menu planning routine? Check out
my previous menu plans, as well as these helpful
meal planning tips.
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