Now that school is back in session and after school activities are about to begin, organization is key. For me that means less stress and more time to enjoy my family. Everyone in this household is busy and it seems like always hungry, (sound familiar in your home?!) so meal time is important. I enjoy looking through magazines for new recipes and ideas and found some in the September issue of Real Simple. There are a month's worth of dinner ideas with detachable grocery lists. Each night of the week has a theme so you do not have to go crazy coming up with new ideas. It's a fun way to have your family involved and excited about what's for dinner. My family has been trying to do Meatless Mondays, and at least one night a week some form of tacos, and Friday has been my "empty the fridge" night with leftovers. After seeing this article I may have to add an Italian night and once Fall is in full swing a soup night. Themes can change and it may be a fun idea to try!
Our theme's for the week:
Meatless Monday: Baked potato and Sweet potato bar. Many toppings like broccoli, beans, avocado, sour cream, chives, salsa and cheeses.
Taco Tuesday: Steak and roasted carrot tacos with avocado- a Real Simple recipe
Wednesday: The article suggests "Wildcard Wednesday", I haven't come up with a theme yet. Maybe our Italian night, so making Turkey meatballs with garlic bread and salad.
Thursday: Bowl Night-Brown rice bowls with roasted veggies and chicken and a lemony dressing.
Friday; "Clean out the fridge"- a little bit of everything from the week with some pasta.
Saturday: Easy grill night-Siracha-honey chicken thighs, slaw salad and some rice.
Sunday: Fish night: Fish sandwiches with a cucumber salad.
Most nights a big mixed green salad is on the table as well as fruit. My kids love salad and if they don't want all the roasted veggies I am happy they eat a big bowl of greens.
Please share what themes you and your family have come up with together. Always nice to have new ideas! If any of the above meals interest you and you'd like the recipe please contact me.
Best,
Donna
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