Welcome to the Chows Kitchen! As a person who would rather hold a paint brush than a ladle, I try to plan healthy(ish) and easy meals to get us through the week. Menu Planning has been the biggest lifesaver for our family. Not only does it make the cooking process less dreadful, but it saves us $$$ and keeps us eating healthier.

Depending on the recipe, I will adapt to fit dietary needs. It took me time to realize I don't have to follow the recipe exactly. If I make any changes, I will let you know. Here is what we are having this week!

Sunday

Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto (Pure Wow)

We've made this before and it is delicious! It takes a while to make so we do it on a weekend, that way my husband and I can make it together.

Joanna Gaines’s Spring Vegetable Risotto - Easy meal planning

Monday

Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies (Taste of Home)

This is perfect for a cold fall night.

Slow-Cooked Sunday Chicken - Easy meal planning

Tuesday

Skillet Ham & Rice (Taste of Home)

So quick and easy and makes perfect leftovers! We use turkey ham :)

Wednesday

Breakfast for dinner!

Our favorite is kodiak pancakes. Both girls devour these, especially in the shape of mickey mouse. We complement them with scrambled eggs and fruit.

Thursday

Leftovers! My favorite kind of night :)

Friday

Fridays are our eat out days.

It is also our dessert day. After endless asking from Berkley if we could have dessert on any given night, we decided to make Fridays that night and now she never asks :)

Saturday

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps (Taste of Home)

Side note: the sauce packet that comes with the foster farms wings can be used here!