I married a man who loves cooking as much as I do and we alternate and switch off cooking. When we make our meal plans, he always picks 2 meals, I pick 2, and then one of us takes the 5th meal. This is what typically happens. We of course have our off weeks where we only plan 4 meals or even 3, but we typically do 5 meals a week. The other night of the week we eat leftovers or go out. This system works well for us. I have more meal planning tips listed here.
And now onto this week's meals...lots of new things on the menu. I'm a little nervous to try new things, but I also love finding a new dish that we both love.
My Meals:
- Gorgonzola and Pear Risotto...recipe coming later this week! This is my own recipe, don't want to post it until I know exactly how it's gonna turn out.
- Paula Dean's Grilled Southern Panzanella Salad with London Broil. I watched The Food Network while working out tonight and this salad by Paula Dean looks so delicious, and not really all that bad for you. Rare for Paula Dean! I am subbing plain yogurt for mayo in the dressing of the salad. Trying to make it a little more healthy!
- Chorizo and Black Bean Soup...this is a definite favorite from last fall! It is SO tasty and simple. I highly recommend this if you're a soup fan!
- Spaghetti with Crab, Chile, and Mint
- Breakfast for dinner! French Toast with Bacon!
Do you go grocery shopping once a week after you plan out your meals or do you go as needed? Just curious!
ReplyDeleteI think it's so cool that you two switch off planning and cooking. My guy is fantastic about doing what I need him to do (he calls himself my sous chef), but if I had to leave entire meals to him, well.... no thanks. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that yall trade off cooking. Preston does most of the cooking only because I work out right after work and don't get home until around 8 so he has dinner waiting. Love.
ReplyDeleteLove that you and J share meal preparation duties. Nick and I do the same. It's so nice some nights to come home to a meal that's already in the oven. P.S. Bookmarking the black bean and chorizo soup recipe now!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to do a meal planning post soon - I've been having a lot of email conversations with bloggers about it lately!!
ReplyDeleteThat gorgonzola and pear risotto sounds delicious - and I dont like risotto!! Can't wait to hear how it turns out!
Though I would get QUITE the chuckle if you & J DID eat separately :) It would be fun to see who "got" the better meals!
ReplyDeleteDo you bake? Or have dessert?
Breakfast for dinner is one of my very favorites!!
By the way, I have started the book!