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THE MONTHLY SPREAD: JUNE MEAL PLAN

May 29, 2023menus + recipes

Can you even believe that we’re about to start a new month, and not just any month, but the kick-off to summer!? Food always seems to be one of this biggest pain points for us mamas during the summer months. My best advice for survival is to have a general schedule and clear expectations for grocery shopping, food prep, meals, and clean up.

Here’s what we’re hoping will help tame the chaos:

  • Sundays – Review meal plan, make grocery list, and clean out fridge.
  • Mondays & Thursdays – Grocery shop and prep food (we usually just prep breakfast and snack options such as hard boiled eggs, overnight oats, breakfast sandwiches, and energy bites).
  • DIY Breakfast – Since we have a large age range of kids that wake at all hours of the morning, and I try to get most of my work finished early, the kids will be in charge of their own breakfast.
  • Lunch @1:00pm – Kids will be in charge of making their own sandwich or main dish (I am not a short order cook a no one ever seems to want the same thing) and I’ll throw together the sides.
  • Kitchen Closes @2:00pm – So we have a break from kitchen messes and everyone is hungry (yay!) for dinner.
  • Dinner @6:00pm!!!

Obviously we’ll have days where this schedule goes out the window, but anytime we’re spending the day at home, I’m hoping this will help keep our day structured and predictable… The hardest part will be sticking to it myself! LOL.

As for the menu, we’re keeping things simple this month… Sub recipes for leftover, takeout, or breakfast for dinner kinda nights!

WEEK ONE

  • Monday: Grilled French Dip Sandwiches with Fruit and a Simple Spring Mix Salad
  • Tuesday: Basic Burrito Bowls
  • Wednesday: Summer Garden Pasta
  • Thursday: Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls 
  • Friday: Pizza and Salad
  • Saturday: California Cobb Salad
  • Sunday: Kabobs and Rice

WEEK TWO

  • Monday: Cheese Burgers or Sloppy Joe’s
  • Tuesday: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
  • Wednesday: Classic Spaghetti and Meat Sauce and Baked Zucchini Parm Crisps
  • Thursday: 15 minute Teriyaki Chicken
  • Friday: Pizza and Salad (try our favorite grilled pizza!)
  • Saturday: Loaded Mediterranean Street Cart Fries
  • Sunday: Grilled Marinated Chicken

WEEK THREE

  • Monday: Pulled Pork or BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
  • Tuesday: Classic Beef Tacos
  • Wednesday: Zucchini Boats (with pasta on the side)
  • Thursday: Quick Beef Fried Rice
  • Friday: Pizza and Salad
  • Saturday: Quinoa Arugula Pesto Salad
  • Sunday: Grilled Pork Chops and Honey Whipped Goat Cheese, Apples, and Bread for a side!

WEEK FOUR

  • Monday: BLTA’s
  • Tuesday: Easy Skillet Cheesy Green Chile Enchilada Bake
  • Wednesday: Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi
  • Thursday: Slow Cooker Easy Pork Ramen
  • Friday: Pizza and Salad
  • Saturday: Chicken Caesar Salad (with homemade croutons)
  • Sunday: Lamb Burgers

Keeping B, L, & S the same as last month!

BREAKKIE

  • Waffles, Strawberries, and Protein Shake
  • Make Ahead Croissants Breakfast Sandwich
  • Overnight Oats
  • Energy Bites, Fruit Smoothie, and Sausage
  • Chocolate Chip Scones and Eggs

LUNCH

  • Having my kids make a list!
  • Don’t forget to prep/stock up on all the good things for yourself!

SNACK

  • Popcorn (always)
  • Nachos
  • Tortilla Chips and Guac
  • Protein Shake
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Fruit: apples, strawberries, grapes, cantaloup, bananas, grapefruit, oranges/cuties
  • Veggies: cucumber, baby carrots, peppers, broccoli
  • Homemade Pizza Rolls

HAPPY JUNE!

xx, Rae

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CRISP & FLUFFY HOMEMADE WAFFLE RECIPE

YOU’LL NEED:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs (divide egg and yoke)
1-2/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING IDEAS: butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, *sprinkles, peanut butter, jam, *cacao nibs, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, berries, bananas, cinnamon, sliced peaches, fried or scrambled egg, etc.

HERE’S HOW:
Preheat your waffle iron and melt butter over low, if using stovetop.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. Whisk together.
Divide the egg yolk and whites into two separate medium sized bowls.
Add the milk, butter, and vanilla extract to the yolk bowl and mix to combine.
With a hand or stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Should only take a couple minutes and makes the waffles so fluffy!
Pour yolk and milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir or whisk until combined, being careful not to over-mix. Add the egg whites and fold them into the batter gently.
Heat oven to 250-275 degrees to keep cooked waffles warm and crisp. Lightly grease waffle iron (I like to brush on a little butter). Use a measuring cup to pour batter onto waffle iron, until wells are almost covered. Close the iron and cook for about 4 minutes or until golden brown. (Tip: This is a great time to prep toppings or tidy up the kitchen. If you’re like me though, be sure to set a timer!)
Place cooked waffles in a single layer, directly on rack in oven. When ready, top and serve!

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