6/1-6/7 On the Menu

There’s nothing better than sitting down on Sunday with a plan for the week ahead. Having a meal plan in place not only saves money and reduces food waste, but it also takes the stress out of that daily “what’s for dinner?” question. This week’s menu is full of family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients, including Cilantro Lime Chicken with Coconut Rice, Cheeseburger Mac, Mongolian Beef, Homemade Pizza Night, and Smash Burger Tacos.

One of the best ways to make cooking from scratch feel sustainable is by doing a little prep work ahead of time. Below, I’m sharing simple ways to prepare ingredients, marinades, sauces, doughs, and vegetables in advance so your weeknight dinners come together much faster. Whether you have 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon or want to knock out a full prep session, these tips will help make your week feel smoother and more enjoyable in the kitchen.

Here is your weekly menu, tips for prepping ahead, and grocery list!

Monday	Cilantro Lime Chicken + Coconut Rice
Tuesday	Cheeseburger Mac + French Bread
Wednesday	chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, grilled corn
Thursday	Mongolian beef, broccoli, rice
Friday	Homemade Pizzas
Saturday	Leftovers / Restaurant Night
Sunday	Smash burger tacos

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Fridays are our pizza and movie nights! We don't have a TV in our home, so every friday we set up the projector and make pizzas!

Saturdays are "Restaurant Nights"! I create a cute little menu with all our leftovers, and the kids get to "order" what they want! It makes cleaning out the fridge feel like a special event instead of a lame leftover dinner. We do that every Saturday to empty out the fridge for grocery day on Sunday! It also helps ensure Mama gets a REST on Saturdays and I don't have to actually cook dinner!

Here are some ways you can prep ahead of time to make your weeknight smoother-

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