Who is ready for more tasty meals?

If you missed the other recipe posts in this series, you can find them here

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

We are now up to Week 4 on the meal rotation – and it is full of family friendly meals that are not only easy to make but healthy!

Links to printable menu and recipes below + descriptions and some photos after

WEEK 4 MENU

PRINTABLE WEEK 4 RECIPES

{Monday}

Kid’s Choice

We call this the ‘kid’s choice’ night, because Craig has fire department meetings every Monday evening and eats at the fire station.  The kids will usually ask for spaghetti or PB&J.  Typically I will eat a salad or leftovers from a previous meal.

{Tuesday}

Tacos + watermelon and salsa with chips

When we started meal planning, Craig was quick to point out that he could ‘eat tacos every night’, and that would be fine with him.  We negotiated and came up with Taco Tuesday instead (though we rotate every other week from tacos to fajitas, and we switch up the sides).  Either way, it is a family favorite night.

{Wednesday}

Pork Chops + seasoned potato wedges, applesauce and cheese

The simple marinade can be left to soak on the chops for anywhere from 1-24 hours.  The longer it sits, the richer the flavor.  These are perfect either grilled or pan fried and are complimented so well with the seasoned potatoes and applesauce!

{Thursday}

Cashew Chicken + cauliflower rice and strawberries

If you try even ONE recipe from these 4 weeks, let it be the Cashew Chicken.  Truly.  The flavor is so amazing and the recipe is ‘dump and heat’ easy.

{Friday}

Zoodle Greek Salad (OR) Tuna Salad

Both of these salads have a clean, crisp taste that is perfect for hot summer nights – no side dishes necessary!  Make up a big batch and store in individual containers for quick & fresh lunches throughout the busy work week.  Pictured above is the Zoodle Greek Salad.

{Saturday}

Lunch: Big Salads (adults) / chicken nuggets (kids)

Our Saturdays are usually pretty busy, so we keep the afternoon meal simple and the same each week.  Our ‘big salads’ consist of romaine lettuce and maybe some spinach, topped with a variety of veggies + chunks of chicken and maybe a bit of crumbled blue cheese on top. We love the Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar dressing to pull it all together.

Dinner:  Grilled Brats + tater tots and grapes

Another easy grilling meal.  There are a ton of healthy brat & sausage options to choose from these days.

{Sunday}

Lunch: Waffles + eggs and ‘monkey salad’

This meal is the ‘cheater’ for the week.  We just did not have the heart to tell the kids that we would never be having waffles, pancakes or french toast – and so we have a big syrupy ‘dough meal’ once every 4 weeks, and it is magical.  The eggs and simple ‘monkey salad’ balance it all out.

Dinner: Choice of Soup (chicken wild rice, potato bacon, golden cauliflower) + fresh bread

You just can’t go wrong with soup.  At the beginning of Week #4, we choose which of these three soups we would like to eat.  They are all Whole30 compliant and all equally good in their own unique way.  Pictured is the Golden Cauliflower variety.  Add some fresh bread or simple sandwiches, if you desire.

For those of you interested in simplifying your grocery shopping for these specific recipes, just click on the link below for a complete shopping list which includes everything you will need to make this week of healthy meals for your family.

GROCERY LIST WEEK 4

And remember, this is a reverse shopping list – if you already have the item in your kitchen, just cross it off!

Next week I will finish up this series with Week #1 recipes!  Happy cooking everyone!

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