What's for dinner?

I used to be in such a good habit f planning meals and getting things ready over the weekend, but have gotten away from that leading to those last minute "what's for dinner" complaints. Laura and Jill and hosting a weekly menu planning link up every Sunday so I decided this would be a great way to get back in the habit. I am starting small with only dinner (breakfast tends to be the same and lunch is usually leftovers) and add in snack planning as I go. 
 

DINNER
SUNDAY
Pizza: HM brown rice crust with veggies
MONDAY
Southwest Quinoa
TUESDAY
Almond Butter on Spelt bread (quick dinner before running)
Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Blueberry Pancakes (GF)
Applesauce (O’s request)
THURSDAY
Chickpea/ spinach curry
Roasted cauliflower
FRIDAY
Black Bean Burgers and roasted sweet potatoes
SATURDAY
Pasta with Arugula & Beans
Spinach salad































 

Snack Ideas: Homemade pumpkin granola, almond milk yogurt, veggies & hummus, ProBar, fruit

I am excited to see what others are cooking and discover new recipes and ideas. Do you menu plan? Any go to recipes?

Comments

  1. Kyria @ Travel SpotSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I think I will join you on Friday! Those burgers sound great and I love sweet potatoes! I usually make a few huge dishes on the weekends and eat them throughout the week, supplementing that with salad, fruit and veggies.

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    1. Coach JenOctober 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      They are really good, I make a huge batch and freeze them for future meals super easy!

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  2. Mommy Run FastSeptember 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Brown rice crust pizza sounds really good... as do blueberry pancakes for dinner! Yum! So glad you're linking up. :)

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    1. Coach JenOctober 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      The crust is great, I'll have to post the recipe :)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Tat looks amazing! I don't menu plan, but I love making food. I said the same thing to Jill, but I am so coming over to your house for dinner!

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    1. Coach JenOctober 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

      I love cooking too, but find if I don't plan I get too hungry and snack while figuring out dinner!

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  4. jillconyersOctober 1, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Yum! Black bean burgers and Southwest Quinoa would work perfectly on one of my menus.

    Thanks for linking up with What's For DInner!

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    1. Coach JenOctober 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

      They are both great and easy to make with plenty of left overs.

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