One of the most time consuming parts of being a parent is feeding our families every single day! I hope this Easy Menu Plan page will be a good resource for you to come up with ideas for family dinners each week.
The intent of this page is to share my easy menu plan for dinners at my house each week. I will qualify this by saying that for the most part, I cook a meal every week night. We always eat Sunday lunch out, but our meals on the weekends are often dictated by sports or activity schedules.
If I don’t link to a recipe, these meals are likely really simple meals that are easy to throw together without a recipe. That’s how I roll!
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Easy Menu Plan Ideas
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 10/28/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Hello Fresh Roasted Tilapia with Garlic-Scallion oil with Creamy Chickpeas & Kale; Macaroni and Cheese and Fruit
Tuesday: Hello Fresh Chicken Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup, Garlic Bread and Fruit
Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Salad, Chick Fil A Sandwiches and Fruit
Thursday: Hello Fresh Creamy Dijon Dill Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli, and Fruit
Friday: Egg Bowls, Pancakes, Bacon and Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 10/6/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Hello Fresh Shepherd’s Pie, fruit and salad
Tuesday: Hello Fresh Peruvian Pork, fruit and salad
Wednesday: Hot Dogs, Tater Tots, Mac and Cheese and Fruit
Thursday: Hello Fresh Sweet Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry, Salad and Fruit
Friday: Egg Bowls, Pancakes, Bacon and Fruit
Saturday: HOCO catering
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/15/2024
Sunday: Pizza
Monday: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Sister Schubert Rolls
Tuesday: Salads and Fruit
Wednesday: Chick Fil A
Thursday: Smash Cheese Burgers, Tater Tots, Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit
Friday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Garlic Bread, Salads
Saturday: White Chicken Chili, Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/8/2024
Sunday: On Your Own
Monday: Breakfast bowls (Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Sautéed Veggies, Cheese), biscuits, and fruit
Tuesday: Chili, Cornbread and Fruit
Wednesday: Cafe Rio Chicken, Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cauliflower Rice, Black Beans, Chips and Queso
Thursday: Salad with leftover Cafe Rio Chicken
Friday: Chick Fil A (likely)
Saturday: Leftovers, Pizza or Stadium Food (A busy day with a wedding and a home AU game)
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 9/1/2024
Sunday: Nachos
Monday: Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole, biscuits, and fruit
Tuesday: Chicken and Veggie Fajitas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Chips and Queso, Tortillas, and Fruit
Wednesday: No dinner at home
Thursday: Rope Sausage, Mashed Potatoes, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Rolls and Fruit
Friday: Pizza Sliders, Pizza in a Bowl, Chips and Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza (Game Time Decision!)
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/25/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Sausage and Fruit
Tuesday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner, Couscous, Salad and Fruit
Wednesday: Pork Nachos – Boston Butt in Crock Pot, Chips, Queso, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cauliflower Rice and Fruit
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Make Your Own Salad (clean out the fridge!)
Saturday: Pizza or Stadium Pretzels
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/18/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit
Tuesday: Chicken, Shrimp and Veggie Fajitas, Tortillas, Chips, Queso and Fruit
Wednesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Green Beans, and Rolls
Thursday: OYO – XC meet and Soccer Practice
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner, Couscous, Pita and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 8/11/2024
Sunday: Traveling
Monday: Pollo Con Queso, Rice, Chips and Queso, Salad and Fruit
Tuesday: Breakfast Bowls – Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Sautéed Veggies, Cheese, Biscuits, and Fruit
Wednesday: On Your Own
Thursday: Chicken Thighs, Sheet Pan Veggies, Couscous, Whipped Feta, Pita and Fruit
Friday: Crock Pot Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Rolls
Saturday: Baked Chicken Wings/Leftovers
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/28/2024
Sunday: Eat out for dinner instead of lunch
Monday: Air Fryer Wings (I do some buffalo and some bbq), Raw Veggies and Ranch Dressing, Fruit
Tuesday: Tacos, Taco Salad or Nachos – Ground Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Shredded Cheese, Queso, Salsa, Avocodo and Fruit
Wednesday: Breakfast – Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit
Thursday: Burger Sliders, Tater Tots, Big Mac Salad, Fruit
Friday: Only 2 people will be home – they’re grown and can decide what they want to eat!
Saturday: Probably Pizza 🙂
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/21/2024
Sunday: Crockpot Barbecue Pork, Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes
Monday: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Chips and Salsa, and Fruit
Tuesday: Grilled Sausage, Sautéed Veggies, Salad and Fruit
Wednesday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Biscuits and Fruit
Thursday: Dinner Out
Friday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Riced Cauliflower, Couscous, Fruit and Rolls
Saturday: Steak Nachos or Tacos, Chips and Queso, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/14/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze, Fruit and Strawberry Pretzel Salad for our College Girls Group
Tuesday: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders, Italian Sub Wraps, Salad and Fruit
Wednesday: Meatballs with Marinara, Cheese Tortellini, Sheet Pan Greek Veggies (just the veggies), and Fruit
Thursday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage and Fruit
Friday: Smash Burgers, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Tater Tots and Fruit
Saturday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Buns and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 7/7/2024
Sunday: Breakfast – Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Fruit
Monday: Sausage, Hot Dogs and M&M’s Cookie Bars (A very healthy dinner, but no one was home and our college group that the M&M’s Cookie Bars were for cancelled at the last minute…so…) Also, 3 of the 6 of us weren’t really home at dinner time so there was no reason for me to cook a big meal!
Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit
Wednesday: Shrimp and Broccoli, Rice, Cauliflower Rice and Fruit
Thursday: Greek Crockpot Chicken, Sheet Pan Greek Veggies (just the veggies from this recipe), Whipped Feta, Pita and Fruit
Friday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork (Crockpot) Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Keto Coleslaw, and Fruit
Saturday: TBD based on whether or not friends come to town this weekend!
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/30/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Salad, and Fruit
Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, Biscuits, and Fruit
Wednesday: Leftovers, Bagged Salad or On Your Own
Thursday: Hot Dogs with Friends
Friday: Chicken (maybe shrimp, too) and Veggie Fajitas, Tortillas, Cilantro Lime Rice, Chips and Queso
Saturday: Memphis Style Pulled Pork (Crockpot) Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Keto Coleslaw, and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/23/2024
This is a little bit of an unusual week because I’m not cooking in my own kitchen, but cooking nonetheless!
Sunday: Steak nachos or tacos, Fajita Veggies, Chips and Queso
Monday: Hamburgers, French Fries, Fruit, Steamed Veggies
Tuesday: Cincinnati Chili, Hot Dogs, Fritos, Fruit
Wednesday: Chicken Street Tacos, Chips and Queso, Fruit
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Dinner Out
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/16/2024
Sunday: Leftovers
Monday: Easy French Toast Bake, Bacon Cheeseburger Breakfast Casserole, and Fruit
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Chips and Queso, Tortillas, and Guacamole
Wednesday: Eating out for lunch since we’ll all be home (minus JB) so dinner is on your own
Thursday: Spaghetti, Meatballs and Marinara, Salad and Fruit
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Dinner out
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/9/2024
Sunday: Leftover Box Lunches from a church meeting
Monday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Cauliflower Rice, Taziki Sauce, and Fruit
Tuesday: Chicken Fajita Casserole, Tortillas, Chips and Queso, Avocado, and Fruit
Wednesday: Breakfast Bowls – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and Fruit OR Leftovers
Thursday: Cincinatti Chili, Spaghetti Noodles, Cauliflower Rice, Baked Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Salad and Fruit
Friday: Leftovers or On Your Own
Saturday: Zuppa Toscana, Sandwiches and Salad
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 6/2/2024
Sunday: Tacos, Chips and Queso, Spanish Rice, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit
Monday: Hamburgers, French Fries, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit
Tuesday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, and Fruit
Wednesday: Caesar Salads with chicken and Fruit
Thursday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Fruit
Friday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, and Fruit
Saturday: Pizza or Leftovers
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/26/2024
Sunday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Mashed Potatoes, Rolls and Fruit
Monday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad Bar, and Fruit
Tuesday: Pizza Sliders, Keto Pizza in a Bowl, Salad, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit
Wednesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Scrambled Egg Bowls, Bacon and Fruit
Thursday: Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro, Whipped Feta, Grilled Peppers and Onions, and Fruit
Friday: Kids back from camp = No Cooking Night!
Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Tater Tots, Fruit and Raw Veggies and Ranch
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/19/2024
Sunday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, (I finally remembered to thaw my ground beef!) Tater Tots, Fruit and Raw Veggies and Ranch
Monday: Pork Tenderloin, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Pan Fried Potatoes and Onions, Mac and Cheese, and Fruit
Tuesday: Chicken Street Tacos, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Wednesday: Pizza Sliders, Keto Pizza in a Bowl, Salad, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit
Thursday: Make Your Own Breakfast Bowls (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Sautéed Peppers, Mushroom and Onions, Cheese), Biscuits and Fruit
Friday: Birthday Dinner/Lunch…On Your Own
Saturday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Bacon Salad, Rolls and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/12/2024
Sunday: Leftover Pigs, Chips and Cheese (BBQ Pork Nachos)
Monday: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner (subbing shrimp for chicken), Couscous, Riced Cauliflower, and Fruit
Tuesday: Mediterranean Hummus Bowl or Burrito Bowls with grilled chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Tortilla Chips and Fruit
Wednesday: Boneless Pork Loin in the Crockpot, Carolina Vinegar BBQ Sauce, Mac and Cheese, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Buns and Fruit
Thursday: Salad and leftovers
Friday: Mediterranean Sausage Hash, Eggs, Biscuits and Fruit
Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Tater Tots, and Fruit (we didn’t eat these last Saturday because I forgot to thaw my hamburger meat!)
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 5/5/2024
Sunday: Breakfast – Eggs, Bacon, Grits, Bacon, and Strawberries
Monday: Chicken Street Tacos, Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Tuesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Rolls, and Strawberries
Wednesday: BLT Wraps, Chicken Caesar Wraps, Chips, Salad and Fruit
Thursday: Track Banquet and Bailey Surgery Day
Friday: Pork Tenderloin in Crockpot, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Fruit
Saturday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Tater Tots, and Fruit
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/28/2024
Sunday: Cider-braised Pulled Chicken Apple Sandwiches, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Roasted Squash, Hawaiian slider rolls
Monday: Breakfast Tacos – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese, Tortillas, Avocado, Raw Veggies and Dip, and Fruit
Tuesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs and Fruit
Wednesday: Likely Chick-Fil-A
Thursday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Big Mac Salad, Air Fryer Tater Tots, Salad and Fruit
Friday: Easy 20 Minute Baked Tortellini, Garlic Bread, and Salad
Saturday: Leftovers or Pizza or On Your Own!
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/21/2024
Sunday: Out for dinner because we ate lunch at home because Blonde Boy had to be at the school at Noon to go on a school sponsored trip.
Monday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Couscous, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Rolls, and Strawberries
Tuesday: Ham and Cheese sliders, Ham and Cheese wraps, Mac and Cheese, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip, Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, and Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday: On Your Own Night! Leftovers or CFA for Harper
Thursday: Breakfast Tacos – Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheese and Tortillas, and Fruit
Friday: Chicken, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Dinner (similar recipe), Couscous/Rice and Fruit
Saturday: Out for Jake’s B-day
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 4/14/2024
Sunday: Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Fruit
Monday: Pork Loin, Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sister Schubert Rolls, and fruit
Tuesday: Cafe Rio Chicken, Pearl Couscous, Tortillas, Fruit, Raw Veggies and Ranch Dip
Wednesday: Cheeseburger Sliders, Big Mac Salad, Air Fryer Fries, Raw Veggies and Fruit
Thursday: Leftover night
Friday: Track Meet – On Your Own/Concession food
Saturday: Breakfast – Biscuits, Sausage, Eggs, Fruit, Pancakes – whatever we’re in the mood for
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/17/2024
Sunday: Chili (with Beans), Jiffy Cornbread, Fritos, and Shredded Cheese
Monday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos, Fajita Grilled Veggies, Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Tuesday: Easy French Toast Bake, Eggs, Bacon, and Fruit; Omelettes for the Parents
Wednesday: Spaghetti, Pasta with Roasted Veggies, Salad, Garlic Bread and Fruit
Thursday: Pancakes, Biscuits, Sausage, Eggs and Fruit
Friday: White Chicken Chili, Macaroni and Cheese, Salad and Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/10/2024
Sunday: Chicken Street Tacos, Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Monday: Leftover Crack Chicken, Air Fryer Vegetables (using this recipe minus the chicken since we have Crack Chicken leftover from Saturday), Couscous, Slider Rolls and Fruit
Tuesday: Crockpot BBQ Chicken, Slider Rolls, Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze, Raw Veggies with Ranch Dip, and Fruit
Wednesday: Harper’s Choice since the “Big Kids” have something at church – probably CFA
Thursday: Make Your Own Sandwiches and Salads
Friday: Cincinatti Chili, Angel Hair Pasta, Whole Wheat Pasta, Garlic Bread, Raw Veggies with Ranch Dip, and Fruit
Saturday: Out of Town Track Meet – Leftovers if we’re home for dinner
Here’s what’s on the Menu Plan for this week – 3/3/2024
Sunday: Easy French Toast Bake, Bacon, and Fruit
Monday: Make Your Own Sandwich/Wrap/Panini, Raw Veggies and Ranch, Broccoli Bacon Salad, Chips and Fruit
Tuesday: Crockpot Crack Chicken, Couscous, Riced Cauliflower, Roasted Broccoli, Low Carb Tortillas, and Fruit
Wednesday: Burrito Bowls (Steak, Shrimp, Rice, Fajita Veggies, Pinto Beans, Shredded Cheese), Chips and Queso, and Fruit
Thursday: Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Fruit
Friday: Cincinatti Chili, Angel Hair Pasta, Riced Cauliflower, Raw Veggies and Ranch, and Fruit
Saturday: Leftovers or Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, and Fruit
Here’s what on the Menu Plan for this week – 2/25/2024
Sunday: Steak Fajitas or Steak Nachos
Monday: Zuppa Toscana and iceberg lettuce salads with shrimp or chicken
Tuesday: Smash Cheeseburger Tacos with chips and queso, cilantro lime rice, and fruit – sub low-carb tortillas and cilantro lime cauliflower rice for parents
Wednesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Casserole, biscuits, and fruit
Thursday: (track meet night) Egg, Bacon, and/or Sausage Breakfast Burritos, tater tots and fruit
Friday: (out of town track meet) Leftovers for those at home
Saturday: Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs (I broil my ribs for a few minutes after they are finished in the crockpot to add a little bit of char), Texas Roadhouse Green Beans, Sister Schubert Rolls, and fruit
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