Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the thread where we share our weekly menus and more.
Some of us share a day by day plan, others report last week’s actual meals, and some put together a list of ideas to work from the week. You do you, and take comfort that the best laid plans do change for all of us!
If you have recipe links or sources, do share them, as we all love picking up new ideas from everyone else’s menus! For context and because we’re interested, please include your location and how many you plan and/or cook for.
January, the start of a new year, darkness ever so slightly decreasing in the Northern Hemisphere, and for some of us cold and snow, while for others a welcome respite from heat. What will you be cooking this month?
(The December thread remains available for reporting actuals and any follow-up discussions.)
