What's for Dinner: September 15 - September 21
Looking for dinner inspiration? Here's what I've planned for dinner at our house this week!
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I did something incredible today. I went into the kitchen and made three night's worth of dinners in two hours. Yes, you read that right... Three dinners in two hours.
To be honest, I'm pretty flippin' proud of myself. I haven't attempted to do this since before the kids were born. I've prepped for several meals in advance before. But to actually cook multiple meals from start to finish in the span of a few hours? A lofty goal in my world.
(Okay, to be honest, one meal is completely done. Another meal is in the slow cooker... and the last meal is in the Instant Pot... But the majority of the active cooking is done.)
I've been coming home from work completely exhausted these past few weeks. Making the mental shift from "work mode" to "mom mode" has been a challenge... and I'm trying to give myself a little more breathing room this week.
Doing the bulk of the cooking for the week upfront will make a ton of difference on my energy level. Then I may even be able to do some of the other things on my to-do list... like unpack more of those moving boxes that have been sitting in the basement since December.
*facepalm*
Curious to see which three meals I was able to cook at once? Then keep reading to check out what I've planned for dinner at our house this week!
A Week of Dinners: September 15 - September 21
Sunday: Three Bean Chili with Turkey
Monday: Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
I have some of this soup in the freezer and plan to add it to the batch I'm making today. This will help me stretch the meal... especially since I know the whole family loves it!
Wednesday: Stephen's Choice
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: French Bread Pizza
Saturday: Macaroni and Cheese
Need Help Menu Planning?
- Check out my previous menu plans for ideas.
- Read these helpful meal planning tips.
- Follow my Meals from the Menu Plan board on Pinterest.
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