“Glam-Or-Less” Menu System
This system is great for busy parents that want a simple way to menu plan.
Steps:
1. Make a list of meals you like to make
2. List main ingredients to step #1 recipes – This is a quick reminder of what I need in order to make this meal. For example, under Tuna Casserole I would list tuna, noodles, soup, and peas (omitting pantry items to save on time). The goal is to check what I need quickly.
3. List out the price ($,$$,$$$) – So I can look at my budget to see what can fit best that week. (If a $$$ dish sounds good, then I try to add a $ dish to the menu that week. If our budget is tight that week, then we skip the $$$ recipes!)
- Example of $ – meal under $1/ serving: Tuna Casserole
- Example of $$ – meal under $1.50/ serving: Parmesan Chicken
- Example of $$$ – meal over $1.50/ serving: Citrus Salmon
4. Make an abbreviation of items that help plan better (CREATE your OWN to work for your family or use mine). This helps me decide what meal will work for our schedule.
- CP – Crock Pot
- F – Freezer
- H – Husband can make
- K – Kids like to help
- Q – Quick
Later this week, I share with you what my menu planner looks like!
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I should really do this, just sounds intimidating and like do much work! :/ I know… Worth it in the end.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!!! Printing out your list of ideas to add to my potential dinners chart!