Friday, June 25, 2021

6/27 menu plan

 sunday: grill and chill  

  • read all the ways our weekly ritual of grill and chill helps us here
  • brett smokes pork
    • pulled pork sliders
      pulled pork + hawaiian sliders + coleslaw + good pickles + red onions + extra bbq sauce
      roasted sweet potato
  • brett loves his grill, his smoker, and his prep table (see other grill and chill favorites here)
  • see our other weekly routines here and our yearly traditions here

weekly meal prep:
prep dinner things: “What can I do now that will make eating at home this week easier?"
  • cut or supreme citrus 
  • prep produce for the week
  • make food for me (and KK)
    • *I adapt all these things for KK if need be if it's something we will share
      • see more about feeding KK here
    • make a batch of this oatmeal for the week, if needed
      • or make a batch of baked oatmeal for the week - like this! (I learned I love to eat it warm with milk or greek yogurt YUM)
      • or make fruity baked oatmeal cups for KK - I'll sometimes change out the fruit, double the recipe, and freeze leftovers. you're welcome, future haley!
    • make a batch of beans and/or rice/grains, if needed
      • KK and I LOVE rice and beans for breakfast/lunch!
    • make a batch of waffles, pancakes, or muffins, if needed
      • (or make a batch of sheet pan pancakes, like these or these)
      • freeze leftovers, or double the batch and freeze half
    • make eggs for the week, if needed 
    • make smoothie cups and/or yogurt parfaits, if needed
      • see my "smoothies" highlight on my instagram
      • see more about my yogurt parfaits here
    • make snack boxes in divided glass containers like this, if needed: 
      • see my "snack box" highlight on my instagram for this better explained + past boxes
      • see my Pinterest boards to see where I save all food inspiration for snack boxes/adult lunchables/bistro boxes/whatever you call them


    monday: sandwich night
    build your own sandwich bar with jimmy john's bread (shown here)


    tuesday:
    fish tacos
    costco breaded cod + tortillas
    pico, cabbage, guac, red onions, crema, salsa, creamy jalapeno, shredded cheese, cilantro


    wednesday:
    mac and cheese (+ leftover pulled pork)
    + my favorite salad
    • spinach or mixed greens + goat cheese + tj's candied pecans + halved grapes and/or diced apples + thinly sliced red onion (optional) + grilled chicken (or whatever protein - optional) + balsamic vinaigrette 
      • make mason jar salads with leftovers like this
      • see my post on this salad here
      • see my favorite salad dressing container here
      • favorite mason jars and lids linked here
      • visit my Pinterest boards to see where I save all salad inspiration and ideas


    thursday:
    with roasted potatoes, garlic green beans, and leftover fruit
    or with leftover salad, leftover fruit, and leftover mac and cheese?
    we'll see what needs to be used


    friday: fajita friday or leftovers or something from the freezer

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