I don't know when this crazy obsession for meal planning started, but one thing I do know is that it has worked for us the past ten years and it's about time I share my tips and tricks!


First things first, it’s all about the planning! I take my “menu ideas” list {the link is found on the sidebar to your right}, and plan out my entire month in advance on our calendar in the kitchen. What works best for us is the following:


Sundays = a nice meal

Mondays = chicken

Tuesdays = soup/pasta

Wednesdays = beef

Thursdays = fish

Fridays = Date Nights {i.e. no cooking}!

Saturdays = misc

This way we rotate meals so we aren’t stuck in a rut. I then take my “grocery list” {the link is found on the sidebar to your right} and make my shopping list for the next 2 weeks. Remember, initially this takes more time in the beginning, but then your entire month is planned and you won’t have to figure out what’s for dinner plus I promise it saves money on your grocery bill!

January 26, 2009

Fajitas


This meal originated because I was out of my Costco/Sams Club uncooked tortillas. We loved it so much, that it is now how we serve our fajitas!





















Fajitas


1/2 a red bell pepper

1/2 a green bell pepper

1/2 an onion

1-2 tbls oil

1/2 bag fajita beef (see picture)

1 can original Rotel

angel hair pasta


Saute bell peppers and onions in oil. Add meat cooking for 5 minutes, then add Rotel at the last minute. Serve over angel hair pasta.


This is the meat we use.


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Broe said...

That's great that you would just try the noodles. When life gives you Lemons make Lemonade.

February 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM

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