So it turns out that right around the date of my last post I got pregnant again. Our little surprise has made life around here a bit hectic and hasn't left much time for cooking, much less blogging. I gave birth 7 weeks ago and have quickly realized that the only way to survive having 2 kids is to get organized! And the first place I'm starting is regular weekly meal planning...
Meal Planning Week 1:
This weeks meal plan was taken from the article "A Month of Easy Dinners" in the October issue of RealSimple magazine, with a few minor adjustments.
Day 1: Chicken with Wild Rice and Grapes with Green Beans
Day 2: Steak with Cognac Sauce and Salad
Day 3: Fish Tacos with Black Beans
Day 4: Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Pistachios
Day 5: Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
*Day 1 was last night and it turned out delicious! Hubby and I went to the farmers market to pick up most of the fresh produce for the week (including the grapes and green beans for last nights dinner) and baby L and I went did the rest of our grocery shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market. The meal was almost entirely organic and cost less the $4/serving.
Ideas for Next Week:
Butternut Squash Lasagna ("Cozy and Comfy Fall Recipes" from Late Fall 2011 issue of Mother Earth News)
Tamales (made locally from Farmers Market) with Black Beans
I'll try to keep updated on how the meals turn out but no promises!
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