The Heathen Homemaker’s Weekly Meal Plan 2016 – Week 16

The Heathen Homemaker’s Weekly Meal Plan 2016
Week 16: 04/18/16 – 04/24/16

It’s a special week around here! The twins’ 5th birthday is Tuesday, they have their kindergarten physical exam on Wednesday, Thursday is tour-the-school-turn-in-registration-papers day plus a very special evening out for mommy and daddy, Friday is a special Daddy At Home day, and Saturday is the big birthday party! Whew!

The boys get to choose their own birthday dinner and I was not surprised by what they wanted: Pasta with meatballs. It’s their mostest favoritist meal in the whole world. The more surprising request was corn on the cob. It’s something they like but I haven’t heard them request it in a long time. I’m raising some gourmet dudes up in here.

What are you having for dinner this week?

The Heathen Homemaker's weekly meal plan. She always has some great ideas!

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This week

Monday – Peking pork chops, dry-fried green beans[1], rice
Tuesday – Rotini with sauteed garlic and parmesano-reggiano, Trader Joe’s party meatballs, corn on the cob, grilled chicken
Wednesday – Vegan night! slow cooker vegan burritos, salad
Thursday – Dinner out for mamma & daddy, Trader Joe’s palak paneer for the boys
Friday –  Chicken soup  (using leftover chicken and stock from last Sunday’s roasted chicken) salad, rolls[2]
Saturday – Birthday party day. We’ll likely have something simple like sandwiches for dinner.
Sunday – Hodge Podge night

[1]  I make this more simply than the usual recipe. I leave out the chili paste and sugar.
[2]  I use the ABin5 master recipe* for rolls.

Now it’s time to…

GET REAL!
What did you really eat last week Jenny?

  • Monday
    • Planned: Thai peanut chicken, coconut rice, stir fried broccoli
    • Actual: Yes, and holy crap was that chicken good! I doubled the sauce recipe because I knew I was going to want to drink it straight. It didn’t disappoint. Coconut rice is dead simple. Substitute coconut milk for the water and ta-da!
  • Tuesday
    • Planned: Pesto spaghetti, grilled chicken
    • Actual: Nope. We had Chinese takeout.
  • Wednesday
    • Planned: Teriyaki apricot pork chops, leftover rice, stir fried veggies
    • Actual: Yes, and the whole family loved this recipe. I had to make more rice though because Monday’s coconut rice was such a hit!
  • Thursday
    • Planned: Vegan Night! Sofrita bowls
    • Actual: This was a really easy meal with minimal cleanup. Loved it, though hubby said it would have been better with chicken. LOL!
  • Friday
  • Saturday
    • Planned: Hodge podge or homemade pizza, depending on how tired I am
    • Actual:  I made the spaghetti squash dish this night. It was delicious but did not sit well with my stomach. It’s very, very rich. I’d like to make it again but I will take measures to reduce the fat.
  • Sunday
    • Planned: Roasted chicken, carrots, potatoes, salad
    • Actual: Yep, and it was glorious.

What are your go-to recipes when you have an extra busy week? Let me know in the comments or tweet me!

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