Weekly Family Plan

Karen

• Noelle — Measure the curry powder and other dry seasonings.
• Banjo — Set out the canned coconut milk and tomato sauce.

• Dice the onion and mince the garlic ahead of time.
• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces before starting the slow cooker.
• Cook rice near serving time.

Tahlia

• Noelle — Measure the rice and seasonings.
• Banjo — Measure the peas and set out the pimientos.

• Cook and shred the chicken before gymnastics.
• Dice the onion and bell peppers before leaving.
• Measure the rice, broth, and seasonings ahead of time.

Karen

• Noelle — Wash the carrots, potatoes, and celery.
• Banjo — Measure the water and seasoning.

• Cut the stew beef into 1-inch cubes if needed.
• Chop and measure the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
• Start the slow cooker early enough for dinner.

Tahlia

• Noelle — Grate the cheddar and Gruyère with supervision.
• Banjo — Measure the flour and milk.

• Shred the cheeses and slice the kielbasa ahead of time.
• Measure every ingredient before starting the cheese sauce.
• Have an adult nearby for draining pasta, the oven, and broiling.

Karen

• Everyone — Choose and reheat leftovers.

• Use the oldest refrigerated food first.
• Reheat each dish until hot throughout.

Nathan

• Anniversary dinner out for Nathan and Karen.
• Move Shepherd's Pie to Sunday.

Karen

• Noelle — Mash the potatoes.
• Banjo — Measure the peas and seasonings.

• Move the Shepherd's Pie planned for Saturday to Sunday after the anniversary dinner.
• Use the ingredients and preparation already planned for this meal.
• Always make both casseroles and freeze one for a future meal.