I love to meal plan on Sunday night, then order groceries online and swing by and pick them up after school drop off. It is my favorite. Maybe it’s because I don’t have to walk around the store with my toddler, or maybe it’s my stop for an iced coffee at dunkin, I don’t know... but this routine makes me happy. I know what’s for dinner every night. The fridge is full for making lunches and breakfast. I feel together and ready for the week.
This week is the start of extra curricular activities for us. My daughter starts dance. I also have several meetings at the school, for back to school orientation, so at least two nights I need quick meals. This weeks meals are very quick and easy with a couple being great make ahead options! This week is also filled with option. Allowing my kids to choose their toppings, makes for happy kids and no fights!
Baked potato bar. This is perfect for a Monday. You can bake the potatoes in the microwave, crock pot or instant pot. For Crock pot, wash potatoes well, put olive oil, pierce skin and wrap in aluminum foil...cook on high for 3-4 hours...low 6-7. For the instant pot, its important to use the steamer insert, place a cup of water in the bottom. Pierce the skin of the bakers, 5-6 medium potatoes manual 20 minutes.
It’s a great time to use up leftovers. Have leftover hamburger meat... chop it up and heat it with some Worcestershire sauce and put that on top, broccoli & cheese, chili, leftover grilled meat. Anything is food on top of potatoes! This is easy and a winner as everyone can make their own and make it how they want!
This marinated chicken is SO good. I have been making this for years. If you can remember to marinade if the night before you won’t be sorry! We love to grill the chicken along the other grilled pineapple. Have you ever had grilled pineapple? You’ll never want to eat it any other way! I also love to grill green beans and serve that along side. This chicken is great as a sandwich on a croissant! It’s also great on top of a simple salad.
Quiche is such a great and easy dinner option. My favorite part is you can make it hours ahead. Quiche is delicious hot or cold, but it is really great room temperature. I take the easy route and used pre-made crust. I always make two and save one for breakfast or gift is to a momma who needs a little extra love this week. I will serve mine with a simple mixed fruit salad and probably a cinnamon raisin biscuit. I will make my quiche Parmesan & bacon, but the great this is you can put anything in it. Veggies, leftover steak, cheese ... anything!
I love to serve quiche with a simple and elegant salad. My favorite is spring mix dressed lightly with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkled with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Topped generously with parmesan cheese. SO GOOD.
Make your own pizza! This is one of my kids favorite nights. I like to take some help from our local Publix with the pizza dough. In the bakery section there is a small refrigerator with pre-made pizza dough in it. It’s an easy way to make pizza at home.
Pre-heat your oven, spread dough out as thin as desired on a pizza stone or pan...don't have that??? A cookie sheet will be just fine. Season the dough with olive oil, garlic salt and parsley. Next add your sauce, then start layering toppings and cheese.
The dough may have directions on it. I like to do high temp for a short time. 425 degrees until it is crispy and brown. Top your pizza before putting it in the oven, I like to grate a little extra Parmesan on top as soon as I take it out!
I like to have an array of toppings and my kids get a certain section they get to choose their flavors. Recently, I had s bunch of leftover bbq chicken, we made a bbq pizza. That same night we made a flat bread with steak and green olives. I prepped that crust with olive oil, garlic salt and dried parsley. I used an Italian blend cheese, sliced grilled steak and green olives. It was so yummy!
I always have mozzarella / Italian blend and Parmesan cheese. I use regular jarred marinara sauce. I also like to have various size pepperoni and crispy bacon. My kids are big olive eaters, so I have both black & green in hand. I would love to do something more adventurous like artichoke hearts or grilled peppers... but those aren’t big winners with my kiddos. What kinda of toppings are winners with your crew?
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This week is the start of extra curricular activities for us. My daughter starts dance. I also have several meetings at the school, for back to school orientation, so at least two nights I need quick meals. This weeks meals are very quick and easy with a couple being great make ahead options! This week is also filled with option. Allowing my kids to choose their toppings, makes for happy kids and no fights!
It’s a great time to use up leftovers. Have leftover hamburger meat... chop it up and heat it with some Worcestershire sauce and put that on top, broccoli & cheese, chili, leftover grilled meat. Anything is food on top of potatoes! This is easy and a winner as everyone can make their own and make it how they want!
This marinated chicken is SO good. I have been making this for years. If you can remember to marinade if the night before you won’t be sorry! We love to grill the chicken along the other grilled pineapple. Have you ever had grilled pineapple? You’ll never want to eat it any other way! I also love to grill green beans and serve that along side. This chicken is great as a sandwich on a croissant! It’s also great on top of a simple salad.
Quiche is such a great and easy dinner option. My favorite part is you can make it hours ahead. Quiche is delicious hot or cold, but it is really great room temperature. I take the easy route and used pre-made crust. I always make two and save one for breakfast or gift is to a momma who needs a little extra love this week. I will serve mine with a simple mixed fruit salad and probably a cinnamon raisin biscuit. I will make my quiche Parmesan & bacon, but the great this is you can put anything in it. Veggies, leftover steak, cheese ... anything!
Make your own pizza! This is one of my kids favorite nights. I like to take some help from our local Publix with the pizza dough. In the bakery section there is a small refrigerator with pre-made pizza dough in it. It’s an easy way to make pizza at home.
Pre-heat your oven, spread dough out as thin as desired on a pizza stone or pan...don't have that??? A cookie sheet will be just fine. Season the dough with olive oil, garlic salt and parsley. Next add your sauce, then start layering toppings and cheese.
The dough may have directions on it. I like to do high temp for a short time. 425 degrees until it is crispy and brown. Top your pizza before putting it in the oven, I like to grate a little extra Parmesan on top as soon as I take it out!
I like to have an array of toppings and my kids get a certain section they get to choose their flavors. Recently, I had s bunch of leftover bbq chicken, we made a bbq pizza. That same night we made a flat bread with steak and green olives. I prepped that crust with olive oil, garlic salt and dried parsley. I used an Italian blend cheese, sliced grilled steak and green olives. It was so yummy!
I always have mozzarella / Italian blend and Parmesan cheese. I use regular jarred marinara sauce. I also like to have various size pepperoni and crispy bacon. My kids are big olive eaters, so I have both black & green in hand. I would love to do something more adventurous like artichoke hearts or grilled peppers... but those aren’t big winners with my kiddos. What kinda of toppings are winners with your crew?
To see more of my favorite recipe inspiration ... follow me on Pinterest.
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