We need to change because it’s effecting our moods and it’s making our picky eater pickier. We are literally having daily meltdowns for macaroni and cheese. We are desperate for change so we have decided to embark on a crazy challenge.

I have been on a purging and organizing kick and these shelves are on the list. I bought a binder and I want to make a nice organized recipe book that we will actually use. Step 1 is going through our recipes!
This is our plan:

- make at least 80% of our dinners from the book
- try at least 1 dessert, 1 snack and 1 side
- continue until we have made every recipe (sans allergies) in the book

Here is our plan for this week:
Sunday: Sauteed Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce with Steamed Asparagus
- Notes: not having a carby side is hard for us, we will have a baguette. I predict it;s the only thing the pick eater will eat.

Monday: Vegetable Lasagna
- Yes it's June. But today's high was 55. So Lasagna it is.
Tuesday: Pork Chops with Home Fries
Wednesday: Stuffed Peppers

Friday: Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Zucchini with Thyme

Desserts: Lemon Pie with Pecan Crumb Crust
- Notes: Hubs is allergic to Pecans and since I want to keep him around I will be altering this recipe.
Snacks: Since summer started my kids are constantly asking to eat. I want to try to prep on Sunday to have more healthy snacks readily available for them to grab. We are also having a happy hour playdate at our house on Friday that I want to have something new for.


Cheddar Carrot Balls
I will also be making some of my {almost} World Famous Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (and muffins)
Finally, the insatiable appetite of the 6 year old also means I am gong to try (gasp!) to make him one hot breakfast a week. He s on an oatmeal kick this week so we are going to try the Strawberry Oatmeal (sand sour cream)
I am excited and nervous all in one to see how this week goes. Hopefully we this is the motivation we need to break out of our rut!
The small images that line the left are all from EverydayFoodMag.com and are in order of the meals. Hopefully I remember to take pictures of my own as the week goes on!

4 comments:
I'm really bad at meal planning. We're just not that type of family. I do attempt to cook seasonally and we shop mostly at the farmer's market in the summer/fall months.
What works for us is to have a list of our favorites so that when we're at a loss for what sounds good, we have a 'go to' list.
I LOVE reading what other people are having for meals through the week, because I'm always looking for new things to try. I can't wait to hear how this cookbook challenge goes for you!
I meal plan, but it becomes pretty monotonous, so I do try to add a new recipe each week. Which means I actually get around to it maybe once or twice a month :) But it helps a little, anyway!
I couldn't survive without a meal plan. I only do dinners, but we've fallen into a lunch rut lately. Grilled cheese, PBJ and yogurt/fruit combo. I'm attempting to mix up our lunch menu (and share recipes) since my son has been more adventurous in his food choices lately.
Those dishes look fit for a Roman emperor
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