Every 2 weeks I create what I call a “Meal Plan”. I go through all my recipe sources, cookbooks, personal lists, Pinterest and my app Copy Me That and pick 8-10 meals for next 2 weeks. Yes, I realize that there are more than 8-10 nights in 2 weeks however we eat leftovers some nights, maybe my husband and I will have date night another and then there is also a night for Pizza so 8-10 usually gets us through 2 weeks. Also we don’t schedule dinners for certain nights ahead of time because with 3 kids under 3 our lives are pretty crazy and you never know what’s going to happen day to day.
Here are the dinners I picked this time. If you click on the dinner below it will take you to the recipe.
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatball Bombs
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
When I made my trip to Aldi I spend under $100 and get more than what is on this list, however I didn’t buy any of the meat. My husband and I just purchased a 1/4 cow from a local farmer and we get our chicken in 40lb batches from Zaycon Fresh. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) *Click here for info about Zaycon* Obviously this total would have been more with the meat, probably around $40 more if you figure on the high side.
Printable Shopping List: HERE
I have prepared ALL of these recipes and my family has enjoyed them all! Let me know if you have any questions! The meatball bombs are my husbands favorite!!
~Julie
