Weekly Menu Retrospective #27

Welcome to my weekly roundup of the past week's eats. I prefer to report what we ate in the last week, rather than what we're planning to eat in the coming week. Why? The reason is pretty simple: although I usually have a general idea of what we're going to eat in the next week or so, life often unfolds a little differently than planned, and I adjust my menu plan on a near-daily basis to accommodate leftovers and other not-possible-to-plan-ahead circumstances. I find this is the easiest way to ensure that I minimize our family's food waste. I'm also willing to admit that I'm a rather spontaneous cook, given to preparing foods that strike me as the most appealing thing to eat right here and now!

Breakfasts: banana chocolate chip muffins, granola, leftover cornbread, French toast

Lunches: Toad-in-the-Hole, pizza, leftovers

Dinners: 

Monday: Barbecued pork chops with spicy rub, macaroni & cheese, peas and carrots

Tuesday: Black Bean Chili, cornbread

Wednesday: Lentil soup, leftover cornbread

Thursday: Chicken paprika, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots

Friday: Western Omelette Wraps, clementines

Saturday: Hot dogs, parmesan & herb noodles and sauce, apple, carrot and cucumber slices

Sunday: Meatballs with leftover sauce from chicken paprika, creamy polenta, honey-orange roasted root vegetables

For more great meal ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com.