Menu Planning

As the school year approaches I am looking back on what I learned last year:

The family still needs to eat.

So in an attempt to not only feed them, but feed them healthy food (not takeout, I mean Taco Bell can only pass as healthy for so long...) I am making a menu. I am on the lookout for crock-pot meals and freezer meals that can be whipped up in a second (or so, 30 minutes would do the trick). I am going to also attempt to shop at the beginning of the month and in theory, not need to go to the store for the entire month. I know that it can be unrealistic, stuff happens but just think...no lines, getting kids in and out of the car, no people, no, no, no...I say YES! I will give it a shot, that can't hurt, right?

Here is the plan...

• Weeknight Thai Beef (2)
• Easy Spanish Chicken & Rice Wraps (2)
• Pot Roast
• Rotisserie-Style Sticky Chicken
• Grilled Chicken, farmer's market veggie and salad (2)
• Thai Chicken Salad Wraps
• Salmon, Green Beans and Rice Pilaf
• Meatloaf, farmer's market veggie and salad
• Pancakes (3)
• Sandwiches & fruit
• Chicken & Corn Chili & Cornbread
• Carnitas & Salad
• Penne Pasta & Chicken, Veggie and Salad
• Mediterranean Wraps
• Stuffed Peppers
• *Leftovers (4 at least)
• *Dining Out/Over at a Friends (4 at least)

I am doing some cooking today! So wish me luck!