Weekly Menu

I am going to try to plan lunches and dinners weekly so we can save money, time, and energy. If I know what I need to do ahead of time, I won't be scrambling at the last minute to get dinner together, and of course won't need to keep my starving hubby waiting! I also am going to be flexible of course, knowing I am not perfect and things happen that may change the plans. Still, having a basic outline will be very beneficial.

BREAKFASTS:
Rotating oatmeal, yogurt and fruit, and kefir fruit smoothies (I am still looking for the natural kefir grains, though the starter powder has resulted in yummy kefir also!).

LUNCHES:
Rotating sandwiches, wraps, and salads with fruit sides.

MONDAY: tuna patties with fried kale
TUESDAY: burritos with whole wheat tortillas and homemade refried beans
WEDNESDAY: Curried chicken with vegetables and quinoa
THURSDAY: salad
FRIDAY: chicken soup with homemade whole wheat noodles
SATURDAY: lemon pepper chicken with vegetables
SUNDAY: homemade tomato soup with whole wheat biscuits

I will review some of these recipes and post them as well if they are good. A few of our eating goals are more fruits and veggies, less red meat, more whole grains, and fewer refined/fructose containing products.

**UPDATE** I got the kale out to cut and wash and it had bugs all over it. They looked similar to a tick-which I am NOT going to feed my family, so I will be paying the store a visit. I will have to figure out a new veggies to go with my tuna patties!