What's for dinner - Monday!

 some sort of lemon chicken that i concoct (i really want some piccata but i can't have alcohol in any sense of the word on the antibiotic i'm on, like even mouthwash lol). a mini corn on the cob. maybe some nsa applesauce if i still want something

I HATE dinner planning. "What's for dinner" will usually give me some serious anxiety if I'm rushed or tired and don't have any inspiration.

So I saw this on Pinterest a long time ago, and finally got around to making one. A menu board.



Basically, (I'll try to be concise) it's an 11x14 frame, the insert covered with scrapbook paper. A small paper-covered box and 7 decorated clothes pins have been hot glued to the outside of the frame.

I typed up 45 different dinners--the entree and sides. Some of it is fancy, some of it is crockpot, some of it is traditional family-style, and some of it is easy peasy like cold-cut rollups or grilled cheese. I also included pizza, sandwich takeout, sushi, burgers, and frozen dinner. To be realistic. Because come on, now and again, I'm gonna want something easy. I printed them out on cardstock and cut them into strips. Place them in the box, and at the beginning of each week, I pull 7 strips at random and pin them to the board.

This way, I can make my grocery list for the week, and if I have reoccuring side dishes or meal elements (ground beef, green salad, squash, etc) during the week, I can organize them on consecutive days so I can make extra and most efficiently use leftovers. Like, this week, I arranged shepherd's pie (it's actually cottage pie, but whatev) on Thursday, right before stuffed phyllo turnovers on Friday. Both dishes use seasoned ground beef, so I can just make a big batch and save myself some work.

And if the day comes and I don't feel like whatever I have planned? I can always rearrange the strips, since I know I have the groceries available. Hoorah!

Anyway, dinner tonight is beef ravioli in rosa sauce with green tossed salad and green peas. 53

 i love that idea! i think i may make one for my parents for their anniversary next month since it's always a huge production for them on what to make for dinner. although they would only need 5 days since it's pretty much law that friday my dad makes pizza and sunday is the big italian pasta dinner lol

 This is adorable!!!! I will definitely be making one!! Thanks!

Husband is ordering dinner from Happy's Pizza...it is 98 degrees here and humid. He is going to order the BBQ Rib Tip dinner with cole slaw and fries.

I just may try to savor a rib tip! No fries and possibly some chow chow on my beans!

Breakfast was most of a little turkey sausage patty with some shredded cheese melted on top (was too lazy to scramble up any eggs this morning and no time!)

Lunch - went out with friends to a sandwich place, ordered a chicken schrawma (sp?) but just ate some of the meat with a little tomato and ranch dressing

Supper - A few rotini noodles with meat sauce (mostly ate meat pieces)

Also have been having 2 protein drinks/day - love the Jay Robb Orange Dreamcicle mixed with either some orange or lemonade crystal light.

Amy

dinner = 3 ounces of chicken breast and 1 cup of veggies.

it's the end of my first day on my surgeon's pre-op diet. i am STARVING. ok, not really. but i'm having serious head issues. i feel so hungry. not sure if it's my head or real hunger.

Fajitas made with a little chicken, squash, zucchini and onion and tomato. Dear Lawd

I had 3 oz of Cabot Lowfat Greek yogurt with Polanar SF w/fiber Strawberry Preserves and 1 scoop About Time Birthday cake
Snack was a peanut butter / protein powder ball
lunch was 1/2 Quest Chocolate Brownie Bar
Dinner is Nik's Taco Casserole .... yummmmmmmm!!!!

B - Oatmeal
L - 3 homemade meatballs with melted cheese on top
D - Bacon - lettuce and tomatoes ( from my garden) sandwich  :)