Menu Plan - Week of January 24 (2 weeks)

I have been back at work full time for 4 months now and our diet has suffered greatly! I have been very convicted that I MUST take control back in the kitchen - for the sake of our hearts, waists, and budget. Thankfully, our 2 local grocers had great sales the past 2 weeks on meat, frozen veggies, and pantry staples. I love it when the Lord does that - convict me of something and then put opportunities in front of me to change my behavior. Thank you Lord!!

Here is 2 weeks worth of dinner menus. DH and I take lunch to work at least 4 days a week. We include leftovers mainly. I will sometimes make a big batch of pasta salad and we'll grill some chicken breasts to put over top. But, with it being a balmy 30 degrees here most of the week, grilling can wait.

• Oven Roasted Chicken with * Macaroni and Cheese and Caramelized Roasted Carrots
• Chicken burritos on corn tortillas with salsa verde, avocado, and shredded lettuce; refried beans (use leftover chicken from Sunday)
  
• Meatloaf Cups with * Potatoes AuGratin and Broccoli (put the meat mixture together the night before so when I get home, I just portion and cook)
  
• * Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with corn
• Homemade pizza and green salad
  
• * Ratatouille over Polenta
• * Pasta Fagioli soup with Italian Cheese Bread
  
• Beer Cheese Soup with Sausage, fresh baked bread
• Cashew Chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli

* denotes a slow cooker recipe

I hope you all find some inspiration to make tasty recipes in your homes. Enjoy!!