Blog Improvements and The Meal Plan and Grocery List 3/8- 3/14

Some friends of Krista's Kitchen on Facebook have recently made some good helpful requests for improvements to this blog. First, a project that I've had on my mind for some time now, printable recipes. All of my future posts will now include a link to the printable version of the featured recipe at the bottom of the post. In the next few weeks, I also hope to include printable recipes for all past posts as well.

For example, on my last post, Thai Beef Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce.



Just scroll to the end of the post and you'll find this message:

To print this recipe just click here!

Go ahead and give it a try! You even have the option to email to a friend. : )

The next request I received on my Facebook page was from my friend, Kathryn. She wrote: I just searched your website for an email newsletter subscription list. Do you have one and I'm missing it? I would love to have your shopping list emailed to me. :)

Starting tomorrow, I will email a weekly newsletter complete with the meal plan, grocery list, and a helpful hint or two. To sign up, just click the link on my top left side bar "click here to join" and you'll find my newsletter in your inbox once a week. If you already subscribe to my RSS feed, you still need to click the link to receive the newsletter. Technicalities...geesh.

If you have suggestions, I'd love to hear what you're thinking. Join in the conversation on Facebook or send an email to krista@kristaskitchen.com

Now for the meal plan...

Monday March 8th

Chicken Soft Tacos



Remember all of that leftover meat? Time to bring it out of the freezer for a quick and easy meal.



Tuesday March 9th

Cajun Steak Sandwiches and Sweet Potato Fries

Wednesday March 10th

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Thursday March 11th

Crock Pot Roast



Friday March 12th

Spicy Shrimp with Rice



Saturday March 13th

Braised Short Ribs

Sunday March 14th

Leftovers



Grocery List

Produce

taco toppings-lettuce, tomato, avocado, green onion, etc.
4 onions
garlic
carrots
cilantro
potatoes
sweet red pepper
2 shallots
thyme
rosemary

Meat

2 lbs. chicken breast
2 - 8 oz. ribeye steaks or boneless sirloin
9 slices bacon
beef roast (chuck, shoulder, rump...)
1 lb. raw, medium-sized shrimp
8 beef short ribs

Dairy

pepper jack or cheddar cheese
tortillas
sour cream

Canned Goods

Salsa
chicken broth
mayonnaise
ketchup
molasses
chipoltle chili in adobo sauce
chicken stock
olive oil
diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups red wine
2 cups beef or chicken broth

Dry Goods

2 packages taco season
ciabatta buns
Cajun or blackening seasoning
2 cups black beans
bay leaves
cumin
french onion soup mix
onion salt
rice

Freezer

Sweet potato fries

Have a wonderful week, everyone!