Vacation is over, sadly, but I have returned with a handful of recipes inspired by the people that we visited and the places we went. Also, this weekend the Meal Planning Mommies are all getting together for a gal’s day so we should return next week with new ideas and perhaps with our act together!

Here is this weeks meal plan from The Tasty Green.

Tuesday: Sicilian Meatballs
Grocery List~ 3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup toasted almonds
Pinch of sugar
1 pound ground chuck
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Romano or parm.)
1 egg
salt
cinnamon
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Wednesday: Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Grocery List~ unsalted butter
bread crumbs
extra sharp grated cheddar cheese
flour
milk
pepper flakes
heavy cream
Dijon mustard
salt
elbow macaroni noodles

Thursday: Smoky Black Bean Tortillas
Grocery List~ Bag of uncooked black beans
1 can of chipolte chile in adobe sauce
onion
orange juice
salt
Avocado
cheese
Tortillas
Tomato
Sour cream (optional)

Friday: Gigi’s Overnight French Toast
Grocery List~ French bread
Milk/Heavy cream
Egg
Sugar

Saturday: Ohhhh…..the Meal Planning Mommies are dining out!