This week the weather is supposed to be cooler and we might actually be able to eat dinner outside, which means our Sunday meal will be more than likely cooked on the grill.

Once school starts, our rule about firing up the grill or the smoker is that we have to do two meals. This way, at least one meal this week will be a bonus that I don’t have to think about.

Sunday- Kyle’s Thick Cut Grilled Chops, grilled baby potatoes, corn on the cob, watermelon (unless they are expensive)

Monday- Grilled pork chop salad- Slice the leftover pork chops and add them to a large salad. Alternative option- BBQ sandwiches- slice thinly or chop, heat with BBQ sauce. Serve with chips, baked beans, and leftover watermelon. (Or nachos, which are always my favorite).

Tuesday- Taco Pizza

Wednesday- Chicken Manicotti with salad

Thursday- Grilled hamburger steak with grilled vegetables

The List

1 package of chicken breasts with three or four in it

1 lb Italian sausage

2 lbs hamburger

6-10 thick-cut pork chops (you can also buy a half or quarter pork loin and cut the chops yourself)

lettuce and veggies for salad one or two nights (I use bagged salads when I am in a hurry)

lettuce for taco pizza garnish

green onions for garnish

zucchini or yellow squash

1 carton mushrooms

baby potatoes (or regular) for two meals

corn on the cob

watermelon or other melon or fruit

2 pizza shells

2 jars marinara

Manicotti shells (dry)

salad dressing if needed

taco seasoning

refried beans

salsa

baked beans (if doing leftover sandwiches)

4 cups shredded mozzarella

2 cups shredded cheddar

sour cream

buns (if doing the sandwiches)

tortilla chips