Following a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, and save time and money. Each week I share six easy, healthy, and family-friendly recipes to help you simplify feeding your family!
Welcome to the month of May where your calendar will now be filled with eight thousand end-of-the-year school performances, parties, projects, and sports on steroids. Oh and you will also need to figure out how to manage your children who are bouncing off the walls because summer is so close they can taste it. May is a shirt show. Yes, I know I typed shirt not meaning shirt. I literally just opened my calendar and then proceeded to throw it across the room because I have no idea how I’m going to manage this upcoming week.
Oh and I start my new job on Monday! I think I’m going to do a blog post on changing “careers” in your 40’s because there is SO much. It’s basically why I’ve been absent these past few months. All of my “free” time has been consumed with an inner dialogue of “what the hell am I doing” thoughts and talking Patrick’s ears off about whether or not I’m doing the right thing. The truth is I know I’m doing the right thing for me, professionally, but on paper, it might not be the best thing for my family – longer hours, different schedules, etc. I finally had a come to Jesus moment and realized prioritizing my professional advancement for the FIRST TIME EVER IS the best thing for my family, especially for my girls. Like I said, I need to write a blog post. To be continued…..
Lastly – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! I hope we all get what we actually want – a couple of hours alone in the sun with something yummy to snack on and something strong to sip! Can I get an Amen?
Wait – sorry. For those of you who have reached out about the Dukan Diet. I’m so sorry. So many questions about what I’ve been eating. The truth is the first few days you are only eating protein with a low carb, low sugar yogurt mixed in. I cooked burgers, seafood, and eggs – not really any recipes. The next few weeks are protein and low-carb veggies so I can adapt most of the recipes below. (MOST – not all). I’ll do a blog post on my journey!
Meal Plan 5/8 – 5/13
Sunday, May 8th | Skinnytaste Greek Mac and Cheese | Total Time: 1 hour | I hesitate to post anything today because well, see above. But this recipe looked too good not to share so maybe you can cook it at some point during the week! 341 calories per serving is pretty good for a mac and cheese recipe!
Monday, May 9th | Cilantro Lime Grilled Tuna with Avocado Cucumber Salsa | Total Time: 15 minutes | Tuna is a great weight-loss food thanks to its high protein content! You can cook your tuna steaks right in the pan if you aren’t up for grilling during the week. Just set your pan to high heat and cook for 90 seconds on the first side, then flip for an additional 60 seconds! Serve with grilled asparagus.
Tuesday, May 10th | Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl | Total Time: 40 minutes | Toss anything in a ranch seasoning packet and I’m a fan. Chicken and veggies are tossed in a homemade ranch seasoning mix (you can sub a packet) and roasted to perfection. Should please adults and kids!
Wednesday, May 11th | Cajun Chicken with Coriander and Lime Rice | Total Time: 30 minutes | This is one of those recipes that will make you realize chicken isn’t boring – it’s just all in the way it’s seasoned and cooked. Note – I’ve never seen fresh coriander in the grocery store so I will sub cilantro! Make sure to refer to my fool-proof method for cooking chicken!
Thursday, May 12th | Garlic Jalapeno Chicken Sausage Patties | Total Time: 30 minutes | AKA – chicken burgers but loaded with flavor! Serve with roasted potatoes and a side salad!! Meal Prep: double this recipe and pattie on Sunday for a quick weeknight meal and lunch!
Friday, May 13th | 20 Minute Sausage Pasta Skillet | Total Time: 20 minutes | I’ve already decided this is going to be my carb meal for the week. I love the combination of crushed tomatoes, fennel, and basil – makes the most amazing red sauce! The perfect way to end a crazy week! Meal Prep: double the sauce and freeze half!
Lunch This Week: Leftover Garlic Jalapeno Chicken Sausage Patties and Tuna steaks!
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