Overcoming Busy

Menu Plan Monday – May 11, 2009

May 11, 2009 by Marci

Can I just tell you that my idea last week for quick, easy, on-the-fly meals on the grill was awesome!  Our schedule was crazy last week and I knew that mealtime was going to be a challenge.  My plan was to just grill meat and veggies on the grill as the kids played in the backyard.  That way, the kids would get their fresh-air playtime before the evening activities started.  I could keep an eye on them and get some fresh air of my own.  We had great,simple  meals that everyone enjoyed.  There was little prep, little clean up and such easy grocery shopping!

This week, the pace of life gets slower…thankfully.  My meal plan will include pork enchiladas that friends requested Tuesday night.  I started making them last summer and we all loved them.  I’ll make some guacamole and mexican rice to go along with the enchiladas and we will have a great evening enjoying that meal with friends.

I’m not sure how to plan the rest of the week.  We joined a food share farm this summer and we get our first box of veggies this week.  I am so excited!  However, I’m not sure what is in the box yet.  I believe I’m supposed to get the email later today letting me know what veggies are coming.  So, I am going to plan a couple more meals, but they might change depending on the veggies.  I might have to start menu planning Monday evening or Tuesday.

Here is my tentative menu for this week:

Pork enchiladas, mexican rice, guacamole, chips

Hamburgers, grilled zucchini, squash and mushrooms, baked beans

Ribs, green beans,rice

Grilled portabella mushrooms, bruchetta, salad

Spanish rice, salad, green beans

Left overs

What are you feeding your family this week?  Need some more ideas?  Check out Menu Plan Mondays at Organizing Junkie where there is a bonus time-management giveaway!