My sister and I were talking about her new budget, and we talked about grocery shopping. I'm definitely an over spender. I wander around and pick up this, grab that, put that back. Most of the time, I create a vision for the weekly menu WHILE I'm shopping. Sometimes I base the menu on what's on sale, but most of the time, I base it on what looks good. Anywho, my sis and I decided to write up a go-to dinner list. It's a trick that her sister-in-law uses when planning her meals around work, activities, etc. Basically, it's a list you can look at to figure out what you want to do for dinner that week. Pick the quicker ones for the busiest days, and the more complex ones for lazy days at home. I keep adding to my list, but I know I'm going to lose it, so I thought I'd put it on my blog. Maybe it'll help you with some meal ideas {I am no gourmet chef}, but mostly so you can add to my list some of your family favorites. {Pretty please}
Soups and Such
Tuscan Potato
Chicken Tortilla (Thanks Lorie, via Sara)
Chili- with cornbread
Stew
Chicken and dumplings
Minestrone
Crock pot faves {including the italicized ones above}
Roast
Pulled pork sandwiches
Mexican/ Tex-mex
Fajitas
Tacos
Taco Salad*
Enchiladas
Italian
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Marsala
Spaghetti*
Pizza*
Lasagna
American
Meatloaf
Ham steak*
Tri-tip
Pork chops
Burgers
Hot dogs*
Philly cheesesteak sandwiches*
Rice, cream of mushroom and hamburger (Justin's favorite)
Shepherd's pie
Rotisserie Chicken *
Other
Kielbasa and haluski
Fried rice
Pot stickers*
Beef with Broccoli
Kabobs
Baked Fish
*= 10 minute main dishes
So what about you? What are some of your family favorites? We need ideas for our go-to list.
Maybe one day I'll link all of these to easy recipes.
5 comments:
Great idea.... I am the same way. I wander around and just buy whatever looks good. I end up going to the grocery store about 3 times a week because of this habit! lol. I do a lot of mexican food. Mostly because I always buy avocados, salsa, jalepenos,black beans, and sour cream. Which as it turns out have endless combinations. ;)
i love this!
and i'm lame and haven't written you back yet. i got the list from angela of events but i'm not sure if i can go to any which devastes me. might be a little dramatic but i thought it would make you feel better. i'd LOVE to get to know you better too. really. (no one else watches tv.)
one thing we've started going to a lot is scrambled egg tacos. When my husband first suggested them, I was a little hesitant, but now...my oh my, I don't know how I ever lived without their yumminess!! :) Thanks for sharing your list...and there are several recipes I want from you...mainly the crock pot soups! :)
Chicken Pot Pie of course....my go to meal when I have to bring someone dinner.
We make a lot of the same stuff over and over i often think i need a new list of recipes but my family is not starving so for now it works HA! some favorites are: veggie soup, albindigas, shredded beef sandwiches, tacos/ burritos, breakfast foods, chili, stir fry, and several others but i think they are on your list too lol. i hope you share some of your recipes
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