Well, we’re still in casserole and roasted food mode here in Indiana. It’s still frigid and not even the tiniest bit spring-y. But, I’m soaking up the last little bit of lovely winter food and making sure I remember that this is comfort food for a reason. :)

I DID manage to sneak some lemony freshness into that soup–and I’m always excited about the bright and light flavor lemon brings to a broth. I think I’ll pare that with a Caesar salad and call it a night. Thumbs up all around.

Things we’ll eat this week:

I have explained how I plan my weekly meals and also why I do it before, but I have to say it really makes a difference in our week. I think having fresh laundry and a menu planned are the best ways to start out a week. It keeps me from grasping for straws at the last second (3rd day sweatshirt for the preschooler??) and feeling less than because of my lack of planning. It just helps our life run more smoothly and my family know that they’ll be taken care of. It’s these simple bits that really help my people feel loved well.

This menu allows me to use up some things I have in the freezer. The leftover shredded chicken from last week will go into the Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup, and I have some frozen already cooked ground beef that I can use in the Spaghetti Sauce. It will drastically cut down our grocery bill to be able to use up some of what we already have on hand.

What are you trying out this week? Do you have favorites you use time and time again?

Also, have you checked out my goals for March? I’m paring them down and hoping to chalk up a few wins.