Menu Plan Monday: Starter Low Carb Recipe Ideas!

menu plan monday

My kids have activities EVERY single week night this week (including Friday), which means I have limited time at home to cook before we start running around for the night! Because I’m a little crazy I’ve decided to start low carb eating this week, too.  I know that in order to be successful, my ENTIRE family would need to participate and to get the kids on board, I got them involved with the menu planning this week.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

low-carb-egg-muffins

SUNDAY:  Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Muffins – I am used to grab and go breakfasts like cereal or Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches.  These Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Muffins were SO easy to make and now I’ve got some left to microwave throughout the rest of the week!

MONDAY:  Chicken veggie stir fry and egg drop soup  – Super easy to make – I just cook the chicken in soy sauce and add in our favorite veggies (tonight will be fresh green beans, broccoli, celery, and a few carrots).  The egg drop soup is easy, too!  All you need is chicken broth and eggs!

TUESDAY:  Chicken fajitas with homemade guacamole, sour cream, and low carb tortillas – I’ll be making these with my new Lodge Cast Iron Grill pan!

green-chile-mock-enchilada-casserole

WEDNESDAY:  Green Chile Mock Enchilada Casserole – I LOVE Mexican food and one of the thing I was most worried about in starting this low carb adventure was having to give it up completely.  I’m so glad I’ve been able to find some low carb alternatives and this Green Chile Mock Enchilada Casserole from Kalyn’s Kitchen looks like a WINNER!

ham-cauliflower-cheese-bake

THURSDAY:  Ham Cauliflower Cheese Bake – My kids LOVE macaroni and cheese.  I found this recipe on Kalyn’s Kitchen again and I’m hoping I can convince my son especially that it’s a good alternative 🙂

low-carb-pizza

FRIDAY:  Low Carb Pizza – Friday nights have often turned in to “pizza” nights.   This low carb pizza recipe from Ditch the Carbs has gotten rave reviews and we can’t wait to check it out!

kalua-pork

SATURDAY: Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork – I’ve tried variations of this recipe in the past.  The hardest part will be eating it without the rice!  We got this recipe from Nom Nom Paleo.

Menu Planning Monday: recipes for a busy week!

menu plan monday

My kids have activities EVERY single week night this week (including Friday), which means I have limited time at home to cook before we start running around for the night!  For our menu plan, I’ve picked some favorites and some recipes that are perfect for throwing together on busy days.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

rice-meatballs

SUNDAY:  Rice Meatballs – I got this recipe from my mother in law several years ago.  It’s a family favorite and super easy to throw together when you don’t have much time!  Add some spaghetti noodles and a veggie and you’ve got dinner.

slow-cooker-chicken-noodle-soup

MONDAY:  Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup  – This is the perfect comfort food and SO easy to make because you throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker!

TUESDAY:  Slow Cooker Turkey Chili – all dump and go ingredients!  Seriously the easiest recipe ever!

WEDNESDAY:  Quesadillas – quick and easy way to use up left over shredded chicken!

slow-cooker-chicken-dumplings

THURSDAY:  Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings – More comfort food for us!  I’ve been using this recipe for years!

tasty-baked-tacos

FRIDAY:  Tasty Baked Tacos – This is a Friday night favorite!  Tacos you can bake in the oven!

Cheesy-Baked-Ravioli

SATURDAY:  Cheesy Baked Ravioli  – We never have leftovers when I make this!

Menu Planning Monday: recipe ideas for a busy week!

menu plan monday

My kids have activities EVERY single week night (including Fridays), which means I have limited time at home to cook before we start running around for the night!  For our menu plan, I’ve picked some favorites and some recipes that are perfect for throwing together on busy days.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup

SUNDAY:  Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup – Even though it was almost 100 degrees outside, I still made this family favorite because we love it!  And that’s what AC is for, right?

MONDAY:  My parents are taking me out for an early birthday dinner tonight!

tasty-baked-tacos

TUESDAY:  Tasty Baked Tacos – This is always a favorite and you can throw it together really quickly!

slow-cooker-cream-cheese-chicken

WEDNESDAY:  Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken – We NEVER have leftovers when I make this one!

THURSDAY:  Quesadillas – I will be using canned chicken for these to make it quick and easy!

fabulous-baked-chicken-chimichangas

FRIDAY:  Baked Chicken Chimichangas – This is one of those recipes my kids BEG for…a perfect way to round out a busy week!

french-dip-sandwiches

SATURDAY:  Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches – Another family favorite and you just throw all of the ingredients in the crock pot and go!

Menu Planning Monday: quick fix comfort foods!

menu plan monday

I can’t believe that my son starts football practice already this week!  For our menu plan, I’ve picked some favorites and some recipes that are perfect for throwing together on busy days.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

easy-pepper-steak

SUNDAY:  Easy Pepper Steak – This pepper steak recipe is so easy that even my 11 year old daughter can make it!  We never have leftovers because it’s so good!

stacked-green-chicken-enchiladas

MONDAY:  Stacked Green Chicken Enchiladas – This is a great recipe when you want enchiladas, but don’t have a lot of time to make them!!

TUESDAY:  Football team meeting – eat out

slow-cooker-cream-cheese-chicken

WEDNESDAY:  Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken – This is one of those lick your plate clean recipes. It’s SO SO good!!

THURSDAY:  Chicken Fajita Tacos – My son has football practice tonight, so I buy the pre-grilled chicken fajitas and we make tacos.  So easy!

country-style-macaroni-and-cheese

FRIDAY:  Country Style Macaroni and cheese – If I were to ask my kids right now what their favorite recipe is, this would be it!!

Cheesy-Baked-Ravioli

SATURDAY:  Baked Ravioli – here’s another recipe that’s a favorite and we never have leftovers of this one either!

Menu Plan Monday: busy night recipe ideas!

menu plan monday

I can’t believe that my son starts football practice already this week!  For our menu plan, I’ve picked some favorites and some recipes that are perfect for throwing together on busy days.

Looking for Advocare 24 Day Challenge recipes?  Check them out here:

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Do you like what you see here?  Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest
Chicken-ranch-tacos

MONDAY:  Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos – I LOVE this slow cooker chicken ranch tacos recipe!  I can throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and it’s done!  Plus, I can use the leftovers for quesadillas the next day!

TUESDAY:  Sub Sandwiches – My son has football practice tonight, so we will make sub sandwiches, which is quick and easy and perfect for warm weather!

slow-cooker-steak-stroganoff

WEDNESDAY:  Slow Cooker Steak Stroganoff – My daughter has been telling me for 2 weeks now that she’s “in the mood” for stroganoff, so this recipe is fulfilling her request!

chicken-taco-rice

THURSDAY:  Chicken Taco Rice – another easy recipe to throw together and the best part is I can freeze some for another night!

Friday and Saturday we’ll be on vacation, so I get those days off from cooking!