Happy Halloween! As I sit here at my desk in my little home office, it is Sunday afternoon and I'm eating leftover fajitas mix-ins that we've piled into little street tacos. Simply delicious! As of late, our Sunday afternoons have become a leftovers meal. Whatever is in the fridge, we make lunch from that. It's our little effort in not wasting perfectly good food and saving money on the food I purchased and spent time in the kitchen cooking over...! Do you guys usually have leftovers lying around? What do you do with them? Is there a certain meal or day of the week that you aim to use them up?
Friday evening, Josh and I felt as if we had a cold coming on and sure enough on Saturday morning we were sick. This is not fantastic timing because Josh heads back to work today (Monday) from his paternity leave! What a blessing this time has been for our family, but it will be an adjustment for us all as we move into a more scheduled routine for life. I know that I'll be relying heavily on my slow-cooker to help me out in the dinner area. Some of my favorite slow cooker meals are Nancy's Black Bean Salsa Chicken, 3 Ingredient Roast, Sloppy Joe Sliders, and Creamy Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup. All of those meals are so simple and filling and I know will help quite a bit as we find a new rhythm - although that rhythm will probably change often because, well, life with a baby. At any rate, having a meal plan each week is going to save my life because I know what I'll be cooking.
Here's what's on the menu this week:
Slow-Cooker Chili
Nothing beats cold days quite like a big batch of hearty chili filled with sweet bell peppers, kidney beans, and ground beef that's been simmering away in a seasoned tomato sauce.
Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs
If you're looking for a simple, elegant meal for Valentine's Day, or any holiday, make this roasted chicken with fresh herbs recipe. It doesn't disappoint!
Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
This Chicken Shepherd's Pie may look like a pan full of mashed potatoes, but it is flavorful and zesty, filled with the flavors of Swiss cheese, sage, and thyme!
Amish Pumpkin Pancakes
This traditional Amish pumpkin pancakes recipe can also be sweet potato-based, but no matter how you make it, it's an autumn breakfast treat!
Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna
This easy recipe for slow cooker veggie lasagna is one of those crazy-day busy-parent end-of-day lifesaver kind of meals! Plus...leftovers!
Puff Pastry Waffles
Recipes don't get simpler than this. One ingredient. One waffle iron. A few minutes. Flaky, buttery breakfast is served.
Country Apple Dumplings
This recipe for homemade country apple dumplings is made easy using crescent rolls! The cinnamon and sugar goodness will keep you coming back all year long!
I mentioned earlier that the slow-cooker will probably be a dinner saver, so I thought it only made sense to share the Slow-Cooker/Instant Pot Pinterest board with you this week. I hope you all have a great week! Happy Meal Planning!
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