I don’t know how it happened but a new week is upon us already! Being sick has really thrown me off my game. But I’m looking to recover soon and have the meals for the week ready to go. Time to Meal Plan!
Last Week Recap
I was all over the place last week since I didn’t make a Meal Plan. Fortunately I was able to shake it off and make a proper, healthy dinner for Friday and Saturday: Slow Cooker Chicken and Brussels Sprouts.
I placed a few chicken breasts in the Slow Cooker with vegetable broth and some spices on high for about 3 hours. While I was going to make brown rice to go along with it, I skipped it and just focused on the Brussels sprouts. I used the same recipe that I used when I made them for Christmas, but this was the first time making it with frozen sprouts. I got the butter to brown nicely this time and it was much faster to make than my first attempt. I didn’t have dill this time so I used rosemary…I liked the flavor!
On Friday night I added some salsa to add an extra element to the meal, and on Saturday night I added a bit of BBQ sauce. Overall everything turned out pretty well and I still have a bit of leftovers that I can take for lunch tomorrow!
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| Slow Cooker Chicken, Salsa, and Brussels Sprouts |
Dinners for the Week
Sunday 2/9: Porkchops, green beans, and mashed sweet potato.
Monday 2/10: Chicken fried rice with vegetables.
Tuesday 2/11: Chicken Lo Mein with vegetables.
Wednesday 2/12: Bret and I will have our two year anniversary! I’ll be making a very special, secret dinner!
Thursday 2/13: I’m going to make pizza. I’m still in the hunt for a recipe. Currently considering this recipe, but open to suggestions!
Friday 2/14: We’ll be having a special dinner out for Valentine’s Day. I may spoil myself on this special day.
Saturday 2/15: Another night out. I’m really excited about it!
Have any special plans for Valentine’s Day? Do you like to cook dinner at home, order in, or go out for dinner?
Congrats on your two year anniversary! Glad you’re feeling better, too.
Thanks Laura!
Ooh congrats on your anniversary! Your dinners sound really good. Excited to see how they turn out 🙂
Thanks Amanda! Fingers crossed!
I know what you mean about being all over the place without a menu plan. That’s been my life for the past month and I was so tired of scanning the fridge for ideas that this week we’re back to a plan. Whew! I totally forgot about fried rice and lo mein. Those used to be regular menu items that I haven’t made in some time. Thank you for the reminder. Visiting from SitsGirls and hoping you have a fabulous week. Happy anniversary!
It’s funny how easy it is to fall off the plan…ugh! Glad I could give you some meal ideas! And thanks for dropping by 🙂
Happy anniversary! I couldn’t function without a dinner plan… we would be eating spaghetti every night or eating out. Not Good! We made fried rice last week (with soooo many more veggies than the take-out version) and it was really good.
Thanks Sarah! I am definitely eating much healthier by meal planning, and I’m always inspired to try new things!
I like the Slow Cooker Chicken, Salsa, and Brussels Sprouts that you have photographed there. Very curious as to the special anniversary meal that you are going to make.
Thanks Jenna! Tasty and pretty simple to make! I just picked up some ingredients for my special dinner…fingers crossed!
Sounds like you’re getting a bit spoiled this week. How fun! Enjoy every minute of it.
Hehe, it’s a special week! I’ll be paying for it for the rest of the month lol 🙂
Your organization is inspiring! Thanks for the ideas and recipe. Happy anniversary!
Aw thanks Janice! If you make it, let me know how it turns out!
The Black Bean Nacho Pizza looks yummy. I love Eating Well. I used to subscribe and found so many great recipes. I just made an old stand by from that magazine tonight – it’s a chocolate bundt cake from way back when that I’ve made countless times.
Oh how cool! I will have to check out Eating Well a bit more fully and see what else I can find. I hope I can pull off that pizza tonight!
I hate cooking, so I really should start using the crock pot more!
My favorite homemade pizza is thin crust, olive oil and pesto, fresh basil leaves, goat cheese, and tomato slices. Soooo good. I haven’t made it in forever because the kids don’t like it, but hubby and I love it!
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Ohh that sounds delicious! It still boggles my mind that some of my favorite dishes can actually made at home by me!
Sounds like a delicious line-up. We can never go out to eat on Valentine’s Day where I live. Restaurants are always too crazy and packed.
Aw that’s too bad! I’m going to be in NYC for Valentine’s Day…so I’ll be curious to see how “intimate” the atomsphere will be with so many people!
Happy Anniversary! Meal Planning for me is so very important! When I just wing it we eat unhealthy and spend way to much money. I love spinach and broccoli with feta and mozzarella on my pizza!
Thanks Jen! Meal planning has really become a necessity for me. Oooh that sounds like a tasty pizza too!
Meal planning is a must! It makes me feel so much more organized for the week! Love the Brussels sprouts recipe! Yum!
Thanks Jenn! I still haven’t had it with the almonds…I’ve been saving them for a snack I still have to make! I have fallen in love with Brussels sprouts lol.
Not fun to be sick…hope you feel better. #SITSBlogging
Thanks Jeanette!
Sounds delicious! I LOVE brussel sprouts. I typically roast them so they get crispy on the outside, but I might be trying out the recipe you suggested next! I love all the healthy living! You might enjoy my green smoothie challenge! #SITSblogging http://www.motherhoodsupport.com/green-smoothie-challenge/
You are so organized. One day I am going to plan meals….:) I am stopping by from your SITS tribe. Have a great evening!
Thanks! I highly recommend meal planning, even just doing dinner like me saves so much time and energy!
Happy Anniversary tomorrow!
I’m loving all these special, surprise dinners with your honey! How frickin fun is that??! My husband is lucky if we get to eat at the same time, let alone at the same table. I could stand to take a lesson from your posts!! I hope you have an awesome weekend 🙂