Meal Planning: Week 4

We had some pretty tasty meals last week...

 (clockwise) caribbean pork - leftover pork with mango and black bean salad
stuffed spinach and mushroom pizza with leftover salad - chicken with artichokes and pasta

I learned a few lessons this past week.

1. I don't like baked oatmeal.
2. Don't forget the salt when baking bread. Also, double check the measurements of ingredients. 
3. Check the "Use By" date.
4. PMS has other plans
5. Mr. H is a saboteur.  

Baked Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt (eww)

Well, in some ways this past week went better, but in other ways, it bombed! The Pita Pockets were a no go because the pita bread I bought the week before had molded. I turned the black bean mango salsa filling into a salad of sorts instead, so at least it wasn't a complete waste. The Greek Turkey Burgers weren't made on Thursday because I noticed that Friday's chicken needed to be used by 6/28, so I made the Chicken Artichoke dish on Thursday instead. I meant to make the burgers on Friday, but the Bug and PMS had other plans. I went on a cooking strike, intending to eat leftovers, but after I had put the Bug to bed, I went downstairs and noticed that Mr. H. had ordered three, THREE!, pizzas (at least they were mediums) from Papa Johns. Good God, this man is trying to sabotage my saving money/healthy eating best intentions! Saturday night's dinner didn't happen either because we had leftovers, and Sunday Mr. H decided we needed to go out to lunch, which meant more leftovers for dinner on Sunday night.

My shopping trip last week was cheaper, and this week's was even cheaper! I feel like we have less wasted food as well (except for that baked oatmeal). I think I have a handle on this meal planning thing and balancing it with leftovers. I think.

WEEK FOUR:

MEALS TO NOTE:

TUESDAY
Blackened Chicken with Cilantro Lime Quinoa and Roasted Veggies
WEDNESDAY
Mediterranean Patio Pizza (similar to this)
THURSDAY
Savory Pork Roast with Apple Stuffing
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Flax pancakes (flavor to be determined)
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Green Beans