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Menu Plan: Theme Nights

by Toni Herrbach

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Do you struggle with menu planning? There are some weeks that I just can’t figure out what to make for dinner! When I get a menu planning mental block I go with theme nights. These make menu planning so simple. Each night of the week is different theme – I just find the recipe to fit it.

  • Monday: Pasta
  • Tuesday: Tacos
  • Wednesday: Chicken
  • Thursday: Pork
  • Friday: Pizza
  • Saturday: Leftovers
  • Sunday: OYO/ Eat out

Don’t forget to download my printable menu plan to get you started. 

Breakfasts

french toast

French Toast

egg_casserole

Egg casserole in muffin cups

Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

served with smoothies

Whole Wheat Corn Waffles

served with fruit

Eggs, Cereal, Oatmeal, Breakfast leftovers

The Lunch List

  • Homemade Pita w/ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Sandwiches
  • Tuna Melt Quesadillas
  • Quesadillas
  • Grilled cheese
  • Leftovers
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Smoothies
  • Cheese and crackers
  • Yogurt
  • Fruit and veggies
  • Baked Potato
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tuna Salad

Dinner

garlic shrimp and spinach pasta

Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

served with salad

tacos

Turkey Tacos

chicken marinade

Grilled Chicken

BBQ Crock Pot Pork

BBQ Pork

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Homemade Pizza 

New to menu planning?   Visit my How to Menu Plan page for help with getting started.

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook for daily breakfast ideas.

For more than 300 Menu Plans each week visit Org Junkie.

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  1. Lauren @ Aprons and Cammies says

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    I love this idea!! Believe it or not I always find menu planning the hardest right after we’ve gone to the commissary! I look at our fridge and pantry and have so many options I have no idea what I’m in the mood for! I will definitely try these themes to help me next time!

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