![]() ![]() And sure, at first, my kids gave many of these exotic vegetables the side-eye, but repeated exposure has worn down their resistance. Many parents are afraid to try new vegetables with their kids, convinced they won’t eat them. ![]() I’ve put vegetables in front of them I’d never expect they’d eat, and slowly, over time, they’ve discovered they like bok choy, roasted cauliflower, baked beet chips, and cabbage. We’ve been a member of our CSA for more than six years and it is the number one reason my kids, ages seven and ten, eat a wide variety of vegetables. I try, as much as possible, to build my week’s meals around the CSA veggies. I pick up the box on Monday, but I do the grocery shopping on Sunday, so it’s important for me to know what I’m getting ahead of time. Before I think of any meals, I visit the website of our CSA ( community supported agriculture) to see what’s in our weekly box of organic, locally-grown produce. The second piece of paper is my shopping list. Something about that question, especially when it’s asked at 3:00pm, sets my teeth on edge, so the list of the week’s meals avoids the entire unpleasant exchange. Posting the week’s menu also helps avoid repeated “What’s for dinner?” questions from my kids. This is where I’ll write each of the night’s dinners, and it goes on the fridge for the week. On the first piece of paper I write the days of the week. Over the years I’ve winnowed down the process to the essentials.įirst, I take two pieces of paper from the pile of scrap paper next to my computer. I’ve been meal planning consistently for about fifteen years. Although I dislike it, I understand planning dinners is most important twenty minutes of my week. Planning out the week’s meals is the foundation upon which our family’s healthy eating habits are built. I love working out, I enjoy eating whole foods, and I even like meditating, but I don’t think I will ever get over my hatred for meal planning. Not everything we do for our health and well-being is enjoyable. “Oh, I’m planning the week’s meals,” I said. “What are you doing?” asked a woman sitting next to me, the mother of one of my son’s teammates. One was blank, the other read “Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.” I took a deep breath and picked up my three-ring binder filled with recipes. Gluten-Free Meal Plan – if you are looking for recipes without gluten, this is for you!Ĭlick the links below to get each recipe and you are good to go.One beautiful Sunday morning this past fall I sat in the bleachers at a local park, watching my son’s baseball game.Instant Pot Meal Plan – for all our Instant Pot lovers – a plan that uses a lot of pressure cooker recipes.30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan – short on time? These are our favorite recipes that take only a few minutes!.Healthy Family Meal Plan – some healthier options to help you stay on track with your goals.We offer a couple of specific meal plans to meet your needs: If you try a recipe and love it, we would be so thankful if you left a comment and a rating – it helps us be able to continue to share these recipes with you! Looking for specific meal plans? We will share a new meal plan each Friday, so be sure to come back put your email address in the box at the top of the page and we will email it to you each week. Tag in a picture of what you are eating for dinner and use the hashtag #dinnerclub – we can’t wait to see what you are making for your family! What is in this meal plan?Įach week we will share 6 family-friendly dinner recipes, 2 side dish recipes, and 1 delicious dessert that you can make for your family. ![]()
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