Welcome to the Chows Kitchen! As a person who would rather hold a paint brush than a ladle, I try to plan healthy(ish) and easy meals to get us through the week. Menu Planning has been the biggest lifesaver for our family. Not only does it make the cooking process less dreadful, but it saves us $$$ and keeps us eating healthier. Plus, it is so easy to change it throughout the week.

Depending on the recipe, I will adapt to fit dietary needs. It took me time to realize I don't have to follow the recipe exactly. If I make any changes, I will let you know. Here is our Menu Plan for this week!

Sunday

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta (365 Days of Crockpot)

I am a big fan of the Instant Pot and this one is perfect for the whole family. I substitute the heavy creamy for a dairy free heavy cream.

Monday

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus (Eat Well 101)

This meal is quick and easy without dropping the health factor. I'll also make some brown rice to go on the side.

Tuesday

Homemade Salad with Chicken

My biggest craving this pregnancy has been salads. This has been my go to: spinach, crispy chicken strips, feta cheese, cranberries, candied pecans, hardboiled egg and shredded carrots with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Wednesday

Instant Pot Honey Dijon Chicken Quinoa Bowls (Eating Instantly)

I have only made this once before and I am pretty sure I followed the recipe exactly. It's a nice little change up to our normal routine.

Thursday

Skillet Ham & Rice (Taste of Home)

So quick and easy and makes perfect leftovers! We use turkey ham :)

Friday

Leftovers! My favorite kind of night :)

It is also our dessert day. After endless asking from Berkley if we could have dessert on any given night, we decided to make Fridays that night and now she never asks :)

Saturday

Breakfast for dinner!

Our favorite is kodiak pancakes. Both girls devour these, especially in the shape of mickey mouse. We complement them with scrambled eggs and fruit.

Click here to see past menu plans. I hope this helps and makes menu planning a little more easy for you. If you try something, let me know!

Thank you for being here. Mean it!

with love, andi