Meal planning this week is done with Monday Menu! I’ve got 2 complete meal ideas that can be turned into 3, plus breakfast, snack and dessert recipes to round out the picture. See how delicious your family dinners can be with Ultimate Mexican Pot Roast and Layered Muffuletta Salad this week!
This Week’s Secret To Success
It’s not enough to think just about what tastes good together when planning a meal (that’s a given!). We also have to choose recipes that work together to make the most of our time and energy in the kitchen and at the grocery store.
Monday Menu does all that thinking for you, pairing together smart recipe choices to make putting a meal on the table for your family efficient and delicious!
- Make your Mexican Pot Roast in the slow cooker this week. Look toward the end of the recipe post for crock pot instructions.
- Ultimate Mexican Pot Roast can usually be stretched into 2 meals. Turn those leftovers into soft shell tacos!
- Layered Muffuletta Salad is pretty close to a no-cook meal. Prep and dice what you can ahead of time to make it easy to put this dinner together when it’s time.
The Real Success Happens Around the Table
A successful meal isn’t just about recipes. It’s about what happens around the table.
Honor meal time, your family & friends and all the work you put into making these delicious dishes by setting the table this week.
Here are some of the things I’m using to make the most of our dinner time together. With these links, you can use them too!
- Eco-Friendly Disposable Dinner Plates
- Bamboo 20 Piece Flatware Set
- Grass Green Dinner Napkins by HenHouse Linens
- Golf Bag Cocktail Napkins
- Acacia Wood Salt & Pepper Mill with Tray
- Sea Grass Chargers
- Grass Green Ruffle Placemats by HenHouse Linens
- Rattan Lattice Glassware, Set of 4
- Bamboo Style Salad Servers
- Large Bamboo Rim Salad Serving Bowl- Melamine
- Bamboo Rim Serving Platter- Melamine
Menu 1- Ultimate Mexican Pot Roast
 Sometimes the promising aroma of a tender pot roast wafting through the house can mean fiesta! This easy recipe for melt-in-your-mouth Mexican Pot Roast uses salsa verde to create deep, delicious flavors. Serve it with a side of rice and wrap it in soft warm tortillas for the ultimate in family comfort food!
Menu 2- Layered Muffuletta Salad
Get all the rich flavor of a New Orleans Muffaletta sandwich in this gorgeous, easy layered salad with homemade dressing! This richly flavored stunner is perfect for parties, potlucks, tailgates or just a satisfying meal when you’re craving a little taste of the Crescent City. Serve it with Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges and Strawberry Tea for a satisfying meal.
Dessert This Week
This simple bread pudding recipe makes one of the most heavenly, decadent desserts there is! With a touch of cinnamon & a sprinkle of pecans, this easy New Orleans favorite only amps up the sweet southern charm with a generous drizzle of rich whiskey cream sauce.Â
Making Breakfast Easy
Easy homemade Blackberry Buttermilk Biscuits add a whole new level of amazing to breakfast, brunch, even dessert! Loaded with plump, ripe blackberries, topped with a bright & zesty lemon glaze and just the right amount of buttery goodness, these berry-loaded biscuits are the something special you’ve been looking for!
Here’s What We’re Snacking On
Cool, classic Tzatziki meets the salty, garlicky goodness of whipped feta dip in this spectacularly quick & easy Whipped Feta Tzatziki Dip! Creamy, light and full of happy cucumber crunch, this party dip will be your new, favorite summer appetizer, a go-to for charcuterie boards and that something special for burgers and all your grilling favorites.
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