September Monthly Meal Plan

Week one of my monthly meal plan is almost done and so far it has been SO nice! Some of the meals have changed days, but it's nice to look and see something there that I know I've already got all the ingredients for and don't have to rack my brain to come up with a dinner idea. And, it has saved money because we haven't eaten out at all - except our free chick-fil-a breakfast this morning. Not primal, but it's free chick-fil-a ... I mean, come on.

Although I am hesitant with 3 weeks left to go in the month, here it is. Hopefully this will give you a better idea of what eating plants and animals really looks like. We've already made the Italian sausage meatballs, almond meal fried chicken, spicy lentil soup, and sweet potato and apple casserole, and they were incredible. I would hardly call that suffering. We aren't perfect Primal eaters, some are much more strict than we are, but eating this way with a cheat meal in there a week, has really made a difference for us! We are still learning and adapting as we go, but here is my first attempt at being more organized and frugal...

Note: CSA means community supported agriculture, our weekly veggie share from Serenbe Farms.

Breakfasts: Lunch:   Snacks:
Eggs, w/ veggies, bacon Leftovers   Apples & almond butter
Almond butter pancakes               Nuts w/ coconut oil

(banana, almond butter, and egg)                       Cottage Cheese & fruit
Cottage Cheese  Almond Bars
Smoothies    http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2009/11/nourishing-protein-bars-a-great-whole-foods-snack.html

(9/6) Tuesday
Costco/Trader Joe’s Trip
Almond meal fried chicken (4) w/ sweet potato and apple casserole
http://www.grouprecipes.com/60227/almond-crusted-oven-fried-chicken.html http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/11/sweet-potato-apple-casserole.html
Wednesday
Spicy Lentil Soup http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/spicy-lentil-soup.html
Thursday
Beef Bourguignon with CSA veggie or just a Beef stew (omit potatoes, add turnips) http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2011/01/beef-bourguignon.html
Friday
(B) Chick-fil-a free breakfast!
Chicken Divan w/ CSA veggies http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/05/freezer-meals-chicken-divan.html
Saturday
Leftovers
Sunday
In Rome for Baby Shower

(9/12) Monday
Leftovers - Hannah at bible study
Tuesday
Shepherd’s Pie w/ cauliflower topping (Primal cookbook)
Wednesday
Spinach Frittata w/ bacon or sausage & fruit (make LOTS to have later)
Thursday
Spinach cobb salad w/ boiled egg & bacon (add chicken if have any on hand), homemade ranch dressing http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/02/make-it-yourself-part-2-dressings.html
Friday
Italian Sausage meatballs w/ herbs (Primal Cookbook), Quinoa w/ veggies
Saturday
Breakfast Brunch
Wedding at night
Sunday
Hannah’s baby shower Atlanta
Leftovers

(9/19) Monday
Leftover Spicy Lentil Soup from freezer
Tuesday
Meatloaf w/ CSA veggie or salad (make double to freeze)
Wednesday
Leftover Spinach & Bacon Frittata from freezer w/ fruit
Thursday
Leftover Beef Bourguignon from freezer
Friday
Fish tacos
Saturday
Soup
Sunday


(9/26) Monday

Tuesday
Salmon & CSA veggies
Wednesday
Leftover Spinach & Bacon Frittata from freezer w/ fruit
Thursday
Leftovers
Friday
Fish tacos - or mexican dish (taco salad)