Well it's the first week of March and I'm continuing on with Meal Plan #5! If you love meal planning and need some new and excited ideas check out what I have for you this week and make sure to check back at my other meal plans to get ideas for your weekly meals.
This week I'm thinking about Lent and St. Patrick's Day. Two totally different events but that's the theme of this weeks plan. For Lent I've got two meatless dishes including a flavorful salmon dish and a tasty tofu dish.
For St. Patrick's Day I have a main dish, two desserts, and a cocktail. The main dish is a twist on corned beef and cabbage that is fun an innovative. For dessert you can try the grasshopper brownies or peppermint brownie batter fudge. Finish off your evening with the Irish Buck Cocktail.
Now let's talk about meal planning. On of my favorite things to do when meal planning is to try to have at least one meal where I can cook once and eat twice. This can mean one of two things.
First it can simply mean that you cook enough to have leftovers. Leftovers are one of my favorite things to take to work for lunch because it's something I can just pack up after dinner and grab on my way out the door. There's no thinking about it and I don't actually have to pack myself a lunch.
The other thing I do is make a meal that has leftovers and then I repurpose it into something else the next day. An easy example of this is whenever I make BBQ pulled pork sandwiches I take the leftover and make pork nachos the next day. This means I have 2 nights worth of meals and only have to cook it one time! This is a great meal planning strategy to use during busy weeks.
Meal Plan Mondays #5 : Easy Recipes for Weeknight Meals
Plan your weekly menu with 14 tasty recipes including Lenten favorites and St. Patrick's Day treats!
A delicious and easy to make dinner that has just a handful of ingredients! Serve with a baked potato, side of rice, or the Dragon Fruit Salad.
A vegetarian dish that is bursting with big flavors! Serve over rice with an egg roll on the side for a complete meal.
Trying to go low carb? Beef Bulgogi in lettuce wraps has an Asian flair that can be served with rice or just as is in the lettuce wraps. Pair with an egg roll or a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Having fish on Fridays for Lent? It doesn't get much easier than this recipe! Make it on the grill or in the oven then pair it with mac n cheese and bacon wrapped string beans.
Looking for a twist on corned beef? Try it in an enchilada then finish your meal with the decadent Grasshopper Brownies.
A light and delightful salad that is great paired with a heavy winter entree. You can also top with shrimp or chicken and make it an entree salad!
A creamy and delicious soup that works as a meal along with a grilled cheese sandwich or can be served as a starter course for dinner.
An easy to make yet elegant side dish that would be perfect as a side dish at Easter or with any protein.
It doesn't get much easier than this fudge recipe! Chocolate and peppermint mix together in this fudge that is great for St. Patrick's Day!
While not your typical cupcake, these spiced walnut cupcakes with caramel frosting and the perfect combination of spices, sweetness, and crunchy. They are great when served after a spicy meal.
Another St. Patrick's Day favorite, these brownies with mint frosting can't be beat.
This is perhaps my favorite French Toast Recipe because it isn't soggy. Baked French Toast covered in a caramel sauce with crunchy walnuts if a great breakfast but can also be served as dessert with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
Currently the #1 recipe on my blog! Learn how to make and can your own hot sauce while controlling the heat and ingredients that you use!
Just three ingredients make for a refreshing cocktail.
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