Sunday, July 20, 2025

July 13 menu

 Dinner:

Sun:

  • spaghetti
  • salad


Mon:


Tues:


Wed:

  • chicken enchiladas
  • corn on cob
  • watermelon


Thurs:


Fri:

  • Beef broccoli
  • Rice


Sunday, July 13, 2025

Menu July 6

 Sun:

Green goddess sandwich


tots


fruit 


Mon:

Vegan empanadas - these were ok, but way to much filling


corn on the cob


Raspberry lime iced tea


birthday cake


Tues:

One pot cheeseburger casserole - kids didn't like this one


sweet potato wedges


Wed:

veggie korma  


Naan


Thurs:

Honey glazed chicken - not the best.


Rice


Broccoli


Fri:

Fridge cleanup


Sat:

homemade pizza


Sunday, July 6, 2025

June 1 Menu

Another AI menu for ya. 

Dinner

day

menu

nutritionist suggestions

Sun

Cheese Ravioli in Rustic Red Sauce

cauliflower & hummus

Add beans, nuts, or lean protein to salad for balance

Mon

Grilled Beef Burger 

Roasted Lemon-Garlic Broccoli & Glazed Carrot Batons

Try turkey or plant-based patty for 1 of the meals to cut red meat

Tue

Cinnamon-Kissed French Toast 

Golden Hash Browns

(Optional: Fresh berries or a side of turkey sausage)


Use whole grain bread, go light on syrup, add berries or a side of protein (e.g. eggs, turkey sausage)

Wed

Crispy Chicken Tenders 

Garlic-Herb Potato Wedges 

Garlic Bread

Served with Classic Creamy Coleslaw


Use baked tenders or homemade; lighten coleslaw with Greek yogurt

Thu

Signature BLT Sandwich 

Crisp Garden Side Salad

Use whole grain bread and nitrate-free bacon for healthier twist

Fri

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas 

Seasonal Fruit Medley

Good job!

Sat

Homemade Artisan Pizza Night

(Build-your-own with family favorites)


Use whole wheat crust, add veggies, go light on cheese or use part-skim mozzarella


Tuesday, June 17, 2025

May 25 menu

 More AI menus from John

Sun

Creamy Zucchini Pasta

A light and flavorful pasta dish featuring grated zucchini cooked down with garlic, onion, and a touch of cream, then tossed with your choice of pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese.


note: not a lot of flavor. Mostly tasted like noodles swimming in cream

Use whole grain pasta or legume-based alternative. Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt or cashew cream. Great seasonal produce choice.

Mon

Baked Orange Chicken with Green Beans

-this recipe passed approval,  and would make again, Rice, Sauted green beans




Tue

Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls

Brimming with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based meal-prep lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full throughout the afternoon.


note: didn't make this. went out instead


Wed

Campfire sausage, peppers, onions with grilled pineapple


note: we didn't actually make this recipe


Thu

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw and Waffle Fries

Slow-cooked, tender pulled pork slathered in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, piled high on a soft bun and topped with a crunchy, tangy coleslaw


Swap pork for leaner meat or jackfruit. Use whole wheat buns, homemade BBQ sauce, bake fries, and make yogurt-based slaw.

Fri

Easy & Flavorful Chicken Fajitas and Fresh Guacamole

Easy chicken fajitas with chicken and vibrant veggies tossed in the best fajita seasoning.




Sat

Homemade Artisan-Style Pizza with Side Salad

A hand-stretched crust with crisp edges and a tender center, layered with a vibrant tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and your favorite toppings.


note: i don't think we used these recipes

Use whole wheat or veggie crust, part-skim cheese, and load with veggies. Serve with a side salad.

Sunday, June 1, 2025

May 18 Menu

 John planned with AI

Dinner

day

menu


Sun

Grilled Burgers 

Creamy Potato Salad 

Veggie Sticks

Juicy, flame-kissed burgers served on soft buns with your favorite toppings, accompanied by a chilled, creamy potato salad with a hint of dill and mustard. A classic cookout-style dinner that brings everyone together with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.




Mon

Tomato Basil Soup - we used canned soup

Garlic Knots  - not garlic tasting, wouldn't make again

Garden Salad

A comforting bowl of velvety tomato basil soup paired with buttery garlic knots—crispy on the outside, pillowy inside—that the kids can’t get enough of. Served with a fresh salad of seasonal greens and crisp veggies to round out this cozy, crowd-pleasing meal.

https://tastyhealthyheartrecipes.com/a-la-cart/soups/low-sodium-tomato-soup/



Tue

Cheese Tortellini with Marinara + Roasted Vegetables

Tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed in olive oil and herbs, served alongside a colorful medley of oven-roasted vegetables—zucchini, peppers, and carrots—bringing warmth, balance, and a touch of rustic Italian comfort to the plate.



Wed

Build-Your-Own Beef Tacos with Spanish Rice, Beans & Mixed Fruit

A festive taco night with seasoned ground beef, warm tortillas, and a variety of fresh toppings. Served with fluffy Spanish-style rice, savory black beans, and a refreshing fruit medley for a vibrant, fun-filled family dinner.



Thu

Veggie Stir-Fry + Cashews +Steamed Rice - As expected this is fairly blah with soy sauce being the only sauce ingredient. My people added other sauces to make improve it.


A rainbow of crisp-tender vegetables stir-fried in sesame oil and soy sauce, served over a bed of fluffy jasmine or brown rice. A light, nourishing midweek dinner that satisfies without weighing you down.



Fri

Pizza Night - I was gone this night so I don't know if this is the dough they actually used.


Whether homemade or your family’s favorite takeout, pizza night means melted cheese, crispy crusts, and the comfort of familiar flavors. Serve with cut veggies or a quick salad for a balanced, no-fuss Friday dinner.



Sat

Blueberry Pancakes with Crispy Hash Browns and Yogurt

Fluffy pancakes bursting with blueberries and topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, served with golden hash browns for a sweet-and-savory breakfast-for-dinner experience that everyone looks forward to.

https://damndelicious.net/2016/10/01/blueberry-blender-pancakes/  - didn't use this recipe


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

May 11 Menu

John planned with AI 

Dinner


Sun

Veggie Sandwich


Potato wedges


Mon


Tacos


Tue


Ruben

Coleslaw

Tots

Carrots & celery


Wed


Spaghetti & meatballs

Garlic bread


Thu


Baked orange chicken

Rice

Salad


Fri


French toast

Smoothie


Sat

Veggie Korma


July 13 menu

  Dinner: Sun: spaghetti salad Mon: Veggie stew  - kids thought this was good but not great. They said they would eat it again. Honey ...