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[quote=Anonymous]Happy to help.  I use Emeals but think I will discontinue that.  There's lots of different plans and it's good for ideas, but I found myself only making 1-2 meals per week.  I'm thinking of trying this one - http://100daysofrealfood.plantoeat.com/.  Google and recipe apps are my friend.

I meal plan over the weekend for the following week and make my list.  The I get on Peapod and order everything for delivery.  I usually plan at least one meal that can be thrown in the crock pot and refuse to do anything complicated or that requires a lot of prep on the weekdays.  Logistically at night, we share duties - one of us cooks while the other plays with the kids; then the cook gets the kids in bed while the other one cleans the kitchen.

Sample weekly menu:

Monday - Baked Cod, Rice, Green Beans 
Tuesday - Spaghetti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Wednesday - Turkey Chili
Thursday - Sauteed Chicken, Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Friday - Quiche with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere, Salad

Now, I am actually a pretty good cook and used to make everything from scratch before kids, but that is impractical right now.  So for rice I use the Uncle Ben's Ready Rice packs you pop in the microwave.  I use jarred pasta sauce and frozen garlic bread.  I use frozen potatoes.  I buy bagged salad mixes.  I buy the Nature's Promise individually wrapped chicken breasts, pound them out inside the package, season them with whatever, and pop them in a saute pan.  Takes 10 minutes max.  You do everything you can to minimize prep (and therefore, cleanup).

You really don't have to be a gourmet to make a balanced meal.  Lean protein and vegetables should be the majority with some carbs/starches thrown in on the side.  Good luck.

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