Wednesday, March 1, 2017

March Meal Plan


March Meal Plan is ready and it is Lent Friendly!!! Today I want to talk a little about deviating from the plan. Last month after I had surgery trust me I did not feel like cooking or shopping, the Hubs isn't much of a cook or grocery shopper, so shocker we didn't follow the meal plan real well. But you know what we still didn't throw the thing away and say forget it. I left it on the fridge knowing that I would be going back to work soon enough and would still need a plan. And you know what else the last two weeks have been saved at night because of that little plan right there waiting on me. So just because you miss a day or everyone gets sick and nothing sounds good doesn't mean you can't go back and pick up where you left off.

For this month I again included links for several of my recipes and I noted on several places where I was trying a new recipe that hopefully I will blog soon. Remember the first grocery list is huge it includes almost everything you will need (minus flour, salt, pepper and oils), take stock in your pantry prior to grocery shopping. Then each of the following weeks lists are much smaller just buying the fresh items needed.

I want to hear from you guys!!! Did anyone use any of this last month? What are your meal planning successes/failures??? Let me know if I get 10 responses I will have a giveaway!

 March Meal Plan
Week 1-3/6-3/10
Monday-Ham and Cheddar Quiche with Tossed Salad-LINK
Tuesday-Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Wednesday-Pepperoni Pizza Roll-ups with Raw Veggies-LINK
Thursday- Crockpot Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Friday- Shrimp Pasta Bake (new Recipe)

Week 2- 3/13-3/17

Monday- Pretzel Chicken Strip Salad-LINK
Tuesday-Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Fajita Soup (new Recipe)
Wednesday- Smothered Round Steak, Rice, Green Beans
Thursday- Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Slaw
Friday- Pasta Primavera, Salad and Garlic Bread(new Recipe)

Week 3-3/20-3/24

Monday-Pulled Pork Pizza-LINK
Tuesday-Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches (new Recipe) with Veggies
Wednesday-Cheez-it Chicken, couscous and broccoli-LINK
Thursday-BBQ Meatballs, Cheese Grits, Salad
Friday-Mexican Shrimp Salad-LINK

Week 4-3/27-3/31

Monday-Steak Fajitas
Tuesday-Ham and Cheese Stromboli with Salad-Link
Wednesday-Chicken with Arugula Pesto Pasta (new Recipe)
Thursday-Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops, Stuffing, Peas
Friday-Shrimp Tacos with lime jalapeño slaw-Link

Grocery Lists- (monthly-this includes fresh products for the first week)

Meat-
Diced Ham
Chicken Breast- three large packages
Pepperoni
Raw Shrimp-4 lbs
Round Steak
Pork Shoulder
Chuck Roast
Ground Beef-1 lb
Ground Pork- 1 lb
Skirt Steak
Sliced Ham Lunch meat
Pork Chops-1 package
Bacon-1lb

Dairy & Eggs-
Cheddar Cheese-3 blocks
Mozzarella Cheese-1 block
Container Parmesan Cheese-2
Sliced Cheese-Provolone
Refrigerated Pie Crust-1
Pizza Crust-2
Crescent Rolls-1
Sour Cream-1
Heavy Cream-1
Milk-1
Eggs- 2 dozen

Frozen-
Peas

Canned Goods-
Diced Tomatoes-1
Crushed Tomatoes-2 (28 oz)
Corn-1
Black Beans-2
Green Beans-2
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo-1
Banana Peppers
Box of Chicken Broth-3

Dry Goods-
Rice-1
Tortillas-3
Bread
Short Cut Pasta
Pretzels
Fajita Seasoning (2)
Fettuccini Pasta
Teriyaki Sauce
Worchester Sauce
Cheez-its
Couscous
Grits
Oatmeal
Bow Tie Pasta
Stuffing

Fresh Fruit and Veggies-
Romaine lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Shredded Lettuce
Avocado
Roma Tomatoes
Basil
Bananas
Apples
Berries (if on sale)


Grocery List- (Week 2)

Dairy
Milk
Cream

Dry Goods
Buns
Garlic Bread

Fresh Fruits and Veggies-
Mixed Greens box of lettuce
Roma Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Avocado
Slaw Mix
Bell Peppers
Zucchini
Asparagus
Bananas
Apples
Berries (if on sale)

Grocery List- (Week 3)

Dairy & Eggs-
Milk

Dry Goods-
Sub Rolls

Fresh Fruit & Veggies
Carrots
Celery
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Romaine Lettuce
Tomatoes
Avocado-3
Bananas
Apples
Berries (if on sale)

Grocery List- (Week 4)

Dairy & Eggs
Milk

Dry Goods-
Garlic Bread
Pecans

Fresh Fruit & Veggies
Bell Peppers
Onions
Mushrooms
Carrots
Celery
Arugula
Slaw
Jalapeño
Bananas
Apples
Berries (if on sale)



2 comments:

  1. I learned that my little ones are picky eaters (TOO picky). I got off track, but did get back on, & it's SOOOO much better to have a plan. It makes the evening go way more smoothly.

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    1. Picky eaters are rough but you've got this mamma just keep trying! Great job sticking with it and not letting getting off track stop you! I am so glad to hear it is helping your evenings.

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