Here's a simple approach to meal planning that has worked well for me for years.
Divide up the week into 7 categories ... something like this:
- Monday - Chicken dish
- Tuesday - Pasta
- Wednesday - Beef dish
- Thursday - Casserole
- Friday - Pizza Night
- Saturday - Left-Overs
- Sunday - Crockpot Meal
- Chicken Recipes
- Pasta Recipes
- Beef Recipes
- Casserole Recipes
- Pizza Recipes
- Crockpot Recipes
Each time you prepare to go grocery shopping (I happen to shop twice a month), pull out one recipe per day from the appropriate category. Then base your grocery shopping list on what you know you will be cooking.
Your categories will vary based on your family needs. As our children got old enough to work in the kitchen, they became responsible for meal planning and preparation and this plan was helpful as they took on this new responsibility.
Take some time this summer to create your own meal planning recipe box. Check out my recipe blog for some new meal ideas. Share some of your favorites here!
~Judy
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