I was looking at my calendar the other day (who am I kidding, I look at it daily) and I couldn’t believe how fast it has filled up. Just about every square (yes, I am old school) has something written on it. I guess that’s just to be expected once school begins, so to make life easier I included some easy meals that look easy and hearty to give us the energy we need to get through the busy week.

Monday

Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas

I have made this blogger’s pork carnitas before (many times) and they were SO good, so I have really high expectations for this chicken version!

Gimme Some Oven

Tuesday

One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies 

I love easy, one-pan recipes like this one.

Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Wednesday

Leftovers!

Thursday

Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini

Okay YUM! This looks so good! AND easy!

The Recipe Critic

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

One night I am sure I will try to clean out the fridge and we will have random things, another I am thinking we will cook up some burgers, and another night will be something like brinner or pizza.

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Don’t you love when you want to try a recipe and you realize you have all of the ingredients? I have all of the ingredients for these recipes without having to go to the store! WINNING!

Monday

Root Beer Pulled Pork

I made this for the Super Bowl and have leftovers galore, so we will be having these this night. If you’re hesitant at all, they don’t taste like root beer! Just tender bbq pulled pork sandwiches.

The Girl Who Ate Everything

Tuesday

Date night =Ham and cheese roll-ups for the kiddos

Wednesday

Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet 

After our huge Costco haul last week, I already have ALL of these ingredients so this is a perfect recipe to use them in.

Primavera Kitchen

Thursday

Chicken Avocado Lime Soup

This is one of my favorite soups! YUUUUUUM.

Cooking Classy

Friday

Mom and Dad have volleyball, so leftovers it is.

Saturday and Sunday 

Hmmmmm…..

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I must be having major Mexican food cravings as I have planned two meals this week which fall into that category.

Monday

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas 

I like that these are skinny enchiladas made with greek yogurt, wheat tortillas, and reduced-fat cheese, but still look amazing!

Well Plated

Tuesday

Date night! = Leftovers for the kiddos

Wednesday 

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos 

I am going to use Greek yogurt cream cheese and leave out the jalapenos for our fam.

Creme de la Crumb

Thursday

Easy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema 

These look SO good! And for the crema, I am going to sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream and use olive oil  based mayo

Ahead of Thyme

Friday

Mom and Dad are playing volleyball, so a packed dinner it is for the big kiddos while Frankie hangs with our sitter.

Saturday and Sunday

Everyone for themselves!

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So this week is all about creating meals out of things I already have in my fridge, pantry and freezer because OMG! I made a huge mistake in taking my husband to Costco with me and somehow our bill trippled! I mean, I know how it happened… and I have taken a vow to never bring him again!

So, now it’s my goal to use up all of that whatever we bought and even things out a bit.

Monday

Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps 

I have leftover lettuce from last week, plus we have COSTCO turkey burgers, bacon and avocado, thus, I think I will make turkey burger wraps inspired by this recipe.

I Heart Naptime

Tuesday

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Again, using COSTCO chicken, and since we already have extra asparagas from last week, all I need for this one is mushrooms. Perfection.

Wholesomelicious

Wednesday 

Leftovers

Thursday

Mac ‘n Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

I only need two ingredients from this recipe as well and this one looks like a slam dunk with the kiddos. Gwyn LOVES grilled cheese and tomato soup, and Cal LOVES macaroni and tomato soup. Success.

Host the Toast

Friday

Volleyball game for the adults = leftovers for the kiddos

Saturday and Sunday

Who knows!

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