I am passionate about cooking family dinner because it is the one opportunity I get each day to check in with my kids and husband and see how everyone is doing. I find that nothing brings them together faster then a yummy home-cooked meal!
I believe that with a little planning, cooking and eating from scratch is not only healthier but it’s also cheaper and EASY to do! Come join me in my meal planning adventures and cook up a yummy dinner for your family and friends tonight!
March is a fun month full of a little more sunshine, a little luck of the Irish and Easter. It’s a great time to spend a little time with the family enjoying the outside! This week I’m cooking up a variety of fun and kid-approved approved dinners! Enjoy!
This week I’m making:
Monday: Easy Carbonara Pasta ( Optional: Cesar Salad)
Tuesday: 15 Minute Chicken and Peaches with Swiss Chard
Wednesday: Amazing Crockpot Short Ribs with rice
Friday: Vodka Cream Pasta (Optional Salad)
Thursday: Quinoa Risotto with Broccoli & Tomatoes
Friday: One Pot Chicken with tomatoes
Grocery List – just print, shop and start cooking!
Produce
- 6 Scallions
- Sea salt
- Cesar Salad Kit (optional)
- Optional items for salad of choice
- 8 Garlic cloves
- 2 bunches swiss chard
- 1 lemon
- 3 yellow onion
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 pint cheery tomatoes
- 1 package pre-sliced mushrooms
Cold
- Eggs
- Parmesan Cheese
- Romano Cheese
- Butter
- Small heavy cream
Grocery
- 1 lbs. pasta of choice
- 1 lbs. penne pasta
- 1 (15oz) can peaches
- Whole wheat flour
- Brown Sugar
- Ground ginger
- Ground cloves
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried basil
- Dry mustard
- 1 (15oz) can beef broth
- 1 (15oz) can chicken broth
- 1 carton vegetable broth
- 1 (32oz) can crushed garlic tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) stewed or crushed tomatoes with basil
- Soy sauce
- Maple syrup
- Honey BBQ sauce
- Rice for short ribs
- Quinoa
- Vodka
- White wine
Meat
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4-5 thin sliced, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 lbs. beef short ribs