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[quote=Anonymous]I was also driving myself crazy trying to meal plan every week but recently had an epiphany that it doesn’t need to be so hard. I pretty much make the same things every week now. It’s predictable, and without the extra decision-making, I actually want to try new recipes. Plus, I can buy in bulk and save money shopping, waste less food.

Two hours a month I spend time prepping a chicken dish that freezes well and can be popped in the oven. I make four for the month.

One night a week I make spaghetti that is always enough for leftovers.

One night I bake salmon (with artichoke and lemon butter or teriyaki sauce).

One night my husband grills steak, pork chops or hamburgers.

One night we have one of three soups that I like to make (avgolemono, lentil, split pea) when WFH on a call or on the weekend.

One night I try a less-used or new recipe (shrimp scampi, roast, fajitas, pasta primavera, etc.)

One night we eat leftovers, go out, or get take out.

I always serve the same sides - salad, sauteed veggie, rice (except for nights with pasta), fruit.

I have two little kids (one very particular eater), and if they don’t like what I made, they can have a smoothie, yogurt, pasta, cereal, eggs, peanut butter sandwich.[/quote]

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