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)