Monday, December 30, 2019

Not a New Year Resolution!

I am back on the meal planning train...I need to get my act together!

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Sunday, May 19, 2019

I'm back!

I had foot surgery April 25th. While I tried to stick to my plans as much as possible, it was modified. I had made some double batches in previous weeks and put the meals in the freezer. Also, not going to lie, we got take out a few more times than usual. We also know May is crazy for parents and teachers -- and we are both!

I also wasn't in much shape to do a big grocery shop, so I've been working with what I had already, supplemented with small shopping trips for myself or my husband. This past Thursday I felt up to a full shopping trip and planning. My foot was cranky, but I survived. Today I prepped almost everything for the next two weeks and its waiting for me in the fridge or freezer. This means I really have no excuse to not stay on track...

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

Spring had (finally) Sprung!

But, I'm still loving casseroles! I've not yet published this post because I hadn't had time to add some commentary, but I surrender! Here you go!

Wednesday 4/3:Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole (perfect use for leftover chicken)


Thursday 4/4: Instant Pot Chicken Breasts


Friday 4/5: Keto Crack Chicken


Saturday 4/6: Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Casserole


Sunday 4/7: Low Carb Chicken Casserole


Monday 4/8: Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Asparagus


Tuesday 4/9: Low-Carb Crustless Taco Pie


Wednesday 4/10: Guacamole Chicken Melt


Thursday 4/11: Ham Casserole with Cauliflower Rice


Friday 4/12: Baked Parmesan Chicken Cutlets


Saturday 4/13: Paleo Keto Low Carb Meatloaf


Sunday 4/14: Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl


Monday 4/15: Low Carb Chicken Casserole


Tuesday 4/16: Cheesy Low-Carb Taco Casserole


Wednesday 4/17: Whole 30 Crack Slaw


Thursday 4/18: Low Carb Goulash

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Springing Forward

The last few weeks featured a ton of schedule interruptions, so a lot of this meal plan is stuff I didn't end up making from the last one!

Saturday 3/23: Instant Pot Now and Later Keto Indian Butter Chicken

Sunday 3/24:: Keto Reuben Slaw

Monday 3/25:Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Tuesday 3/26: Cheesy Low Carb Taco Casserole

Wednesday 3/27: Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl

Thursday 3/28: Instant Pot Low-Carb Ground Beef Cauliflower Soup

Friday 3/29: Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Saturday 3/30: Keto Ground Beef Casserole

Sunday 3/31: Nom Nom Paleo Chicken and Gravy

Monday 4/1: Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

Tuesday 4/2: Low Carb Taco Crustless Pie

Wednesday 4/3: Pork Roast

Thursday 4/4: Instant Pot Chicken Breasts

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Marching On

January was the longest month ever and then I blinked and February was over! Spring is around the corner, but we still have some time for warm comfort foods! I've been experimenting making some casseroles, and loving the result. The next two weeks are a bunch of new recipes, with some old favorites peppered in. I will be having surgery on my foot in April, so I'm also going to be making some doubled up recipes to have on standby in the freezer.


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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Brrrr It's Cold In Here...



Bacon Spread (From an email my mom sent me December 12, 2006)



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BACON SPREAD
3 – 3 oz. Packages cream cheese
 (One 8 oz. Package cream cheese works well also)
1 lb. Bacon cooked crisp; cut into small pieces – reserve 1 Tab. Fat
LARGE tomato – diced small cubes
½ cup mayo.
Pepper to taste
Mix together and chill.  Serve on French bread sliced and toasted*
*slice bread, brush each side with olive oil & toast under broiler til golden brown.  Watch carefully so as not to burn it.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Fall in love with cooking...



     Friday 2/8: Whole 30 Crack Slaw (Recipe is no longer available online, but I've scanned it below. I usually double the recipe because it makes excellent lunches. I skip the sriracha because I'm a wimp.)
Saturday 2/9: Parmesan Dijon Crusted Pork Chops

 Sunday 2/10: Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Monday 2/11: Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Tuesday 2/12: Tacos

Wednesday 2/13: Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops

 Thursday 2/14: Instant Pot Beef with Broccoli (Broccoli Cheddar Soup for work)

 Friday 2/15: Date Night

  Saturday 2/16: Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Chicken

 Sunday 2/17: Creamy Mushroom Burger Soup (also scanned below) I use a whole pound of ground beef. 


  Monday 2/18: Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan

 Tuesday 2/19: Tacos

 Wednesday 2/20: Hamburger Beef Stroganoff

 Thursday 2/21: Keto Cream of Chicken Soup with Bacon



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Saturday, January 26, 2019

These are a few of my favorite things...(Slow Cooker edition)

A recently retired friend messaged me asking for suggestions on either purchasing a slow cooker or Instant Pot on her limited budget. It got me thinking that I have strong opinions about the appliances and other helpful products that keep me sane!

The one thing I cannot live without is this slow cooker from Hamilton Beach. Not only is it quite inexpensive, but it has timed cooking. One of the biggest complaints I hear about slow cooker cooking is that food is overcooked. With this you can set it to cook for 6 hours and it'll switch over to "keep warm" until you are ready to eat. The meat probe is also great for roasts, whole chickens and more. You set the desired temperature and it kicks over to "keep warm" when the temperature is reached.

On the topic of slow cookers, I also swear by slow cooker liners. I buy them in bulk on Amazon here, but the standard 4 packs are quite inexpensive at the grocery store and coupons are often available. The liners enable a quick clean up and your slow cooker is ready to use the next day!
Also, here's my best meal prep tip! I place a liner in the slow cooker and prepare a meal. Then I take out the liner and roll or twist the top and place everything in a freezer bag I've labeled with the contents. I then can freeze the meal, usually flat, and have it on hand for an easy dinner. I can just take the bag out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator the night before and then plop it in the slow cooker in the morning. As a bonus, thanks to the liners, the freezer bags just need a quick rinse to be reused.
So now, you're thinking, "That slow cooker is way too big for just me!" Well, that's where my other favorite things come in.

These containers are the perfect size for leftovers to be frozen:
"But how will I remember what is in each container??" These AMAZING labels dissolve in water! As in, when you run the containers through the dishwasher they come out label-less!
And finally, what can you do with your perfectly portioned leftovers? You need a Crock-Pot Lunch Crock! This small crock will heat up your food and keep it warm in time for your lunch break. It features a dishwasher safe removable insert. Being able to eat lunch without waiting in line for the microwave at work has been a game changer! I leave the crock at work and bring the insert back and forth to wash.
What are your best meal prep and slow cooker tips?

Coming Soon: My Instant Pot favorites!

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Getting Started




      Anyone who knows me can tell you that I love to meal plan! I’ve found that planning out our meals decreases waste and the need to eat out or get take out! I’m starting this blog to share my meal plans and any helpful planning and prep tips I can think of! 

 For starters, I’m sharing our current meal plan. We eat mostly Keto and often save leftovers for lunches. We did eat Paleo for a few years, so you’ll see old favorites pop up from time to time. I plan out the main dish and always have frozen veggies on hand as sides (and brown rice for the husband). I mostly use my Instant Pot and Crock Pot, but do use the stove from time to time...

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