January on the Menu | № 1

January 2, 2026

January on the Menu | № 1

Welcome 2026, this is late getting posted, and the return of my monthly meal plan, '... on the Menu'. I've been meal planning in some way for years now. I've stepped away from it a few times and realized I'm more consistent with cooking, which I don't like to do, meals with one than without. Another thing I've changed is instead of shopping monthly for meat and certain fresh vegetables I do it weekly. All other ingredients are purchased in bulk. I also use this app, Familywall, for my grocery list and recipes I want to try. The app allows me to save recipes and transfer ingredients to my grocery list.

I use this mainly for my benefit, DH is added but forgets about it 🤦‍♀️

MEAL PLAN CATEGORIES

Here's an example of my categories. This isn't set in stone, but I try to follow it. Under each category I jot down all meals I make on a regular basis in the app, then mark them off as they're added to the calendar. This year I've decided to try and add one new recipe a week (Friday); whether it happens weekly or not, 🤷‍♀️ If we like it I will add it.

MONDAY - Crock-Pot
TUESDAY - tex-mex/tacos
WEDNESDAY - sandwiches
THURSDAY - pasta
FRIDAY - other/new
WEEKEND - dine out/grill/ leftovers

ON THE MENU

Meatball Subs, Here
Ceaser Salad and Salami, Cheese and Crackers
Weekend
Weekend
Crock-Pot Cajun Seasoned Pork tenderloin, Here
Lazy Burrito Casserole, Here
Pepper Turkey Sub, Here
Bacon Cabrenero Ravioli Casserole
Fish & Shrimp
Weekend
Weekend
Crock-Pot Beef-Tips
Tacos
Egg Salad Sandwich
Spaghetti
Italian chicken
Weekend
Weekend
Chili
Fajitas
Hot Dogs
Chicken Alfredo
Shepherd pie, Here
Weekend
Weekend
Mississippi Pot Roast, Here
Tex-mex beef & rice casserole
Friar Tucks, Here
Lasagna
Korean Beef
Weekend

until next time, thanks for stopping by! ❤

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filed in monthly meal plan Recipe posted by Tina

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