It seems like recently I’ve been taking a long weekend, every weekend. I love so much about summer, including the freedom to stay up, sleep in, and menu plan after midnight.
If you are new to menu planning, may I suggest starting with whatever ingredients you have on hand and looking up ideas. If that doesn’t get you very far, check out the sale paper of your local grocery store for what is in season/on sale. I also enjoy getting suggestions from my family even though, for the most part, I know their favorites already. But, in my opinion, it’s always a good time to find a new favorite. For example, if you’ve never had Thai food (one of my personal favorites), look up a recipe that sounds good to you. Many Thai dishes use simple ingredients you probably have on hand but in new combinations such as peanut butter and lime. I know! You could also try to re-create a restaurant dish you like or call up a family member or friend who has a signature dish and ask them to share it with you. I bet you’ll end up with more than just a great recipe 🙂 Remember to consider substitutions instead of trying to purchase every ingredient listed. Menu planning is meant to be healthier and less costly. As with everything, don’t be afraid to fail. So many great things start off rough. I’m cheering you on!
Tuesday: loaded nachos; guacamole; mango salsa
Wednesday: roasted chicken and root vegetables; kale salad
Thursday: buckwheat cakes and sausage; scrambled eggs; fruit salad
Friday: spaghetti and meatballs; sauteed green beans and mushrooms; caesar salad
Saturday: shish tawouk (here is the recipe I’m trying for the first time: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/shish-tawook/); grilled vegetable kebabs; wild rice
~Diane xo
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