Guest Blogger: @marinarasass
My wife and I had a conversation that went like this:
“Would you be interested in a guest blogger?” -Christina “Talk to me. Yes.” -Me “........” -Christina “Are you gonna tell me more?” -Me “I was gonna write a blog about my meal prep idea. Actually, I already wrote it.” -Christina
So, without further ado, here is a blog written by my wife who not only makes me laugh every day but also keeps our home filled with the most deliciously beautiful foods.
I did something different this school year that made my life a whole lot easier, and I’m excited to report, saved us a lot of money. For one, I started using Clicklist at Kroger. Some may argue paying an extra $4.95 to have someone shop for you is wasteful, for me, it preserves my sanity and doesn’t allow me to throw things in my cart that I do not need. I simply order the groceries online, and pick them up on my way home from work. Second, I prep my meals…not with Tupperware and meals made ahead, oh no, oh God, no. I write down everything that I’m going to make that week, order ONLY those ingredients, and make enough for 4 people. This way, we always have food for lunches the next day. Third, I started using an app called “Evernote.” This free app allows me to save recipes I find online, and access them when I’m ready to order my groceries. Just this week, we only spent $60 for five days worth of food. These three changes make a huge difference in our pocketbooks, and in the way we are eating. I’m not saying we never eat out, what I am saying is, grocery shopping and deciding what we are going to eat the following week no longer makes me want to rip my hair out.
In my free time, I love to look for recipes, follow food bloggers, and get new ideas of how I can prepare clean meals. In my list I’m about to show you, you’ll find the recipes that I LOVED and repeated too many times, and you’ll find the ones that I hated and were never repeated. This list does not include what I made on the weekends, and does not include food I made/prepped over extended breaks.
Also, here is a list of the food bloggers I can’t live without, that keep me entertained for hours, and have helped me to make homemade, fresh food, every single week this school year. I don’t write my own recipes, but I do know where I can find really good ones, really quickly.
You Tube: Laura in the Kitchen Brothers Green Mind Over Munch Liv B
Instagram: No Crumbs Left The Defined Dish You Enjoy Life The Castaway Kitchen Life by MikeG Skinny Taste Just Jessie B Primal_Gourmet
Dinners/Lunches 2017-2018 Crockpot turkey Honey teriyaki drumsticks Sausage, pepper cauliflower rice Pepperoni roll up Steaks
Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian Curry Cauliflower fried rice with sausage and peppers
Turkey dogs with chips Taco Soup Curried chicken salad Enchilada stuffed sweet potato
Tumeric cauliflower Southwest cabbage slaw Egg salad
Beef tacos Cauliflower Rice Blackbean Burritos Beef Tomato and Acini Soup Ranch pork chops and potatoes
Beef tacos Cauliflower Rice blackbean burritos Patty melts Mushroom soup Beef Stew Egg salad Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Egg roll in a bowl Mushroom soup Loaded Vegetarian Baked Sweet Potato Meatloaf burgers with sweet potato fries Sausage, Pepper, and Cauliflower Fried Rice Turkey, Spinach, and Cranberry Wraps Tomato Soup Slow Cooker Moroccan Eggplant Turkey, Spinach, and Cranberry Wraps Beef tacos Hearty Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Chicken Shawarma Chicken and Artichoke Soup Texas Cheese Fries Chicken Curry over Rice Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Salad with marinated onions Beef tacos Vegan chickpea curry Turkey, Spinach, and Cranberry Wraps Salad Pizza or pizza roll Salad Cauliflower and Tofu Curry Wild Rice and mushroom soup Meatloaf burgers Sausage and bean soup Banana bread Chickpea Tiki Masala with rice Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Dal Nirvana with Naan Paprika Chicken and Rice Bake Lentil Soup with Lemon Indian Chicken Butter Beef tacos Lentil Soup with Lemon Black bean burgers Sautéed Artichokes Chickpea curry Shawarma Salad Coconut berry Baked Oatmeal Indian Dahl with Naan Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Tacos Chickpea Tiki Masala Northern beans Grilled cheese and tomato soup Beef stew Egg salad Northern beans Beef stew Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Portobello’s Shepherds Pie Winter Minestrone—need white wine Skillet Chicken with sundried tomato cream sauce Skillet meatloaf with sweet potato fries Salad bar Moroccan Chicken with potatoes and carrots Beef tacos Cast iron ginger lime thighs with potatoes or northern beans Tomato with garlic toast Marg pizza Moroccan Chicken with potatoes and carrots Curried chicken salad One Pot Paprika Chicken Thighs Egg salad Makeover Cauliflower Stew Naan pizzas Beef tacos Black Bean Burgers with red potatoes and Brussels Beef stew Salad One Pot Paprika Chicken Thighs Succulent Chicken Stew Pizza Frittata One Pot chickpea Tiki Masala Northern beans Beef stew Spaghetti squash with taco meat Salads One Pot chickpea Tiki Masala Indian shrimp curry Mediterranean Lentil Salad Hawaiian Chicken Burgers Salads Pizza Frittata Gluten free lasagna Heroine chicken Brussels Salad Eggplant Parmesan Sausage Salmon burgers with potato fingerlings Black bean burgers Fish tacos Tikka Masala Meatballs Pizza Chicken shawarma with cucumber salad Sausage with fingerlings or Brussels Black bean burgers Lentil Salad Tandoori Grilled Shrimp with cucumber salad Chicken Fajita Soup Beef stew Shrimp fried rice Fish tacos Chicken Fajita Soup Cod and cucumber salad Salads Hibachi Style Chicken with Magic Mustard Sauce Shawarma meat with cucumber salad Gluten free/vegan pita bread Cauliflower and Tofu Curry Fruit with yogurt dip Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad Taco Salad with beef Mini Wontons Chicken and Vegetable with green beans Chicken Fajita Soup Salad with ginger dressing (radish and carrots) Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Gluten Free Lasagna Veggie loaded mini Meatloaves Salad with ginger dressing. Wonton nachos Naked Persian Turkey Burgers with cucumber salad Salad with chicken breast (use sumac) and Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Wonton nachos/taco salad with seasoned beef Everyday salad with sumac chicken Fruit salad Rosemary bread with feta and EVOO Hard boiled eggs
If you wanna see more photos of the meals she makes, following her Instagram @marinarasass