Menu Plan Monday – January 30–February 5

The third week of menu planning went pretty well until mid-week when both myself and my daughter were not feeling well.  My daughter stayed home from school and by the time dinner rolled around I still was not feeling well so I scratched my plan for that night and ordered pizza. Uh,oh! Although I like to have a plan, I think that the plan (and my mindset toward it) need to be flexible, too.  I don’t want to see my menu plan as something I “have to do” because it probably will not last.  But rather, I want to view it as a “guide” to the week and if things need to switch up and move around well, so be it.  Life is constantly changing and there are bumps in the road (big ones & little ones) so I think the best way to deal with life’s challenges is to have a plan that is flexible. I am finding that it is better to have a flexible plan than no plan. (This may apply to more than just menu planning!)

As for the new recipes that I tried last week, hubby & I both thought the Herb-Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes was yummy.  I thought it was a bit too salty though so I am going to try it with a bit less salt the next time I make it.

The Slow-cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, however, was not a keeper.  I don’t think it was as spicy and the flavors were not the same as the Tikka Masala that I’ve had at Indian restaurants.  Since my hubby and I love Chicken Tikka, I will have to search for another recipe to satisfy that craving. 

My menu for this week:


Monday -  Thin spaghetti and tomato sauce with garlic bread and a salad

Tuesday – Ham Steak with mashed potatoes and edamame

Wednesday – Breaded Chicken with Stovetop stuffing and salad

Thursday – Crunchy tacos with Spanish rice

Friday – Pizza Night

Saturday – Broiled sweet and spicy salmon with spinach rice

Sunday –  Easy crockpot potato soup

And since this Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and my hubby’s favorite team, the Giants are playing, I plan to make a special appetizer for the event: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Bread

I’m linking up (a little late!) to Menu Plan Monday on Org Junkie.