FEBRUARY MEAL PLAN

If I had been on top of things yesterday, I would’ve taken a pic of the yummy meatball subs we had, but instead you get a snap of the cake I baked for Waffles’ first birthday celebration. Can’t remember if I mentioned it on the blog yet, but cake baking is at the top of my “THINGS I WANT TO GET BETTER AT IN 2021” list. Maybe one day I’ll have a recipe of my own to share, but for now I am working my way through the abundance of cakes shared on Sally’s Baking Addiction. So far, no one has complained about my new hobby, but Oz did call me a grandma, lol. I’m 2 cakes in and already feel like my skills have improved a little each time — by the time summer birthday roll around I’ll be ready!

Mkay, enough about cakes… Here’s what’s on the menu in FEBRUARY!

WEEK 1 |

• MONDAY: Meatball subs (make your own or use frozen!)
• TUESDAY: Burrito bowls
• WEDNESDAY: Dad +/or Kids Cook!
• THURSDAY: Thai red curry noodle soup
• FRIDAY: Dinner Out (restaurants open this week for us!) Takeout or Leftovers!
• YAY! SATURDAY!: Lentil Soup
• SUNDAY: Chicken parm meatballs

WEEK 2 |

• MONDAY: Greek cobb salad (leftovers or chicken nuggets for the kids!)
• TUESDAY:  Sheet pan quesadillas
• WEDNESDAY: Dad +/or Kids Cook!
• THURSDAY: Teriyaki steak stir fry (or your go to recipe)
• FRIDAY: Takeout or Leftovers! 
• YAY! SATURDAY!: Roasted broccoli + white beans (egg or chicken for protein)
• VALENTINE’S DAY!!!: Valentine’s themed snack platter, fondue, or heart shaped grilled pizzas

WEEK 3 |

• MONDAY: Baked Potatoes with toppings
• TUESDAY: Quick chicken fricassee with leftover potatoes (bonus points if you mash them!)
• WEDNESDAY: Dad +/or Kids Cook!
• THURSDAY: Favorite soup + grilled cheese
• FRIDAY: Takeout or Leftovers!
• YAY! SATURDAY!: Instant pot or slow cooker coconut tandoori chicken
• PASTA SUNDAY: Beef wellington turnover

WEEK 4 |

• MONDAY: Breakkie for dinner
• TUESDAY: Chicken tortilla soup (or favorite taco recipe)
• WEDNESDAY: Dad +/or Kids Cook! 
• THURSDAY: Chicken satay curry
• FRIDAY: Takeout or Leftovers!
• YAY! SATURDAY: Slow cooker pork roast
• PASTA SUNDAY: Try a new stuffed shell, manicotti, or lasagna recipe!

BREAKKIE |

• MONDAY: Cereal Club or Yogurt or Protein shake
• TUESDAY: Waffles + fruit
• WEDNESDAY: Avocado toast
• THURSDAY: Green smoothie + bacon or sausage, or chia seed pudding!
• FRIDAY: Waffles or baked treat
• SATURDAY: Breakfast quesadillas + fruit — To make quesadillas, layer cheese, scrambled eggs, and whatever meat (deli works) and veggies you have on hand, to a tortilla. Cook how you would normally!
• SUNDAY: Homemade scones or muffins + eggs

LUNCH + SNACKS |

Here’s what I’m planning on keeping (mostly) stocked: Meat, cheese, and crackers, Turkey Sandwich and PB+J fixings, Bagels + Cream Cheese, Raviolis, Chicken Nuggets, costco flautas

What are you guys planning on cooking this month!? Any good cake recipes you think I should try, please share!?

xo, Rae