Menu Plan Monday 5/24

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Homemade Hamburgers w/ "special sauce"
Homemade French Fries
Coleslaw
Frozen Cherry Lemonade

:: Tuesday
Chuck Roast in the Crockpot
Roast Veggies: Potatoes, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes
Sugar Snaps

:: Wednesday
Spinach Ravioli
Alfredo Sauce
Baguette

:: Thursday
Roasted Cod Filets
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Asparagus

:: Friday - Meatless Meal
Great Northern Beans
Cornbread
Fried Zucchini
Stewed Apples

:: Saturday
White Chicken Enchiladas
Spanish Rice
Avocados

:: Sunday
Steak
Baked Potatoes
Salad

Menu Plan Monday 5/17

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Crunchy Garlic Herb Tilapia
Homemade French Fries
Garlic Sauteed Asparagus

:: Tuesday
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Zucchini and Sweet Potato Latkes
Spinach

:: Wednesday
Smoothered Burritos
Chicken Rice with Vegetables

:: Thursday
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Fresh Baked French Bread

:: Friday
Cobb Salad with homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Baked Potatoes with "fixins"

:: Saturday
Meal at Coffee House

:: Sunday
Chicken Broccoli and Rice Bake
Yeast Rolls

Menu Plan Monday 4/25

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Falafel w/ Pita
Homemade Hummus
Salad
Homemade French Fries

:: Tuesday
BBQ Meatballs
Scalloped Potatoes
Spinach
Homemade French Baguette

:: Wednesday
Rotisserie Chicken from Earth Fare
Green Beans
Sweet Potatoes

:: Thursday
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Salad
Leftover Baguette Toasted with Garlic Butter

:: Friday
Turkey and Cheese Crescents (Hot little pockets of goodness!)
Tomato Soup
Fruit

:: Saturday
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Fresh baked burger buns
My famous potato salad =)
Baked Beans
Pink Lemonade

:: Sunday
Penne A La Cabonara
French Baguette
Salad

Menu Plan Monday 4/5/10

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Tex-Mex Beef & Potatoes
Broccoli
Peach Cobbler

:: Tuesday
Homemade Pizza
Turkey bacon & Pineapple

:: Wednesday
Beef Stroganoff
Spinach
Rolls

:: Thursday
Falafel
Homemade French Fries
Salad
Hummus

:: Friday
Tuna Casserole

:: Saturday
Meal at the Coffee House/Bible Study

:: Sunday
Spaghetti Bake
Homemade Baguette

Menu Plan Monday 3/29

I've been trying a few new recipes each week - especially since we've been trying to incorporate one meatless meal each week. Last week it was Butternut Ravioli - and it was a hit! This week it is homemade black bean burgers, and I'm told they will make you want to NEVER buy the boxed kind in the freezer section again! We are also trying to eat more fish. I am not a BIG fish eater, but I am trying! This week we'll be trying a recipe for "Cake Cod" Fish Cakes... they sound yummy.

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Passover meal at my brother & his wife's house

:: Tuesday
Black Bean Burgers
Homemade French Fries

:: Wednesday
Grilled Chicken
Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Judah's favorite!)
Sugar Snap Peas

:: Thursday
"Cake Cod" Fish Cakes
Home made French Fries
Green Beans

:: Friday
Quick Chicken Alfredo

:: Saturday
Meal at the Coffee House/Bible Study

:: Sunday
Beef Stroganoff
Broccoli
Yeast Rolls

Menu Plan Monday 3/15

This week we are trying some new dishes! I can't wait to see how they turn out! Each week I cook 5 to 6 dinners for my family. On Saturday my family attends bible study where the families involved take turns sharing a meal. Last week was my turn but for the several weeks I will get to enjoy a Saturday off while enjoying a wonderful dinner with friends! We live in the "boondocks" where eating out doesn't happen very often - good in some ways because my family saves a lot of money NOT eating fast food! We do occasionally enjoy a meal out which I am thinking might happen soon since the last time we did this was 2 and 1/2 weeks ago. Since we do cook a lot and I want to eat more wholesomely and organically we really have to watch our grocery dollars. One way I have cut our grocery bill is by proclaiming one night a week "meatless." At least once a week we have a meatless dinner - this week it is falafel! One of our friends is Israeli and she shared some falafel mix with me so this will be my first try.

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Marinara
Homemade French Bread

:: Tuesday
Tuna Casserole

:: Wednesday
Homemade Pizza
Chicken Alfredo and Spinach or
Chicken and Turkey Bacon with Marinara
(depending on if there is any marinara leftover from Monday night)

:: Thursday
Falafel on Pita
Homemade Hummus
Salad

:: Friday
Butternut Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce

:: Saturday
Bible Study Meal - no cooking for me! =)

:: Sunday
Make a Double Batch of Marinara
Pasta & Fagioli Soup

This week I am also trying my hand at homemade cinnamon raisin bread in the bread machine. If you have a yummy recipe for any kind of bread or rolls for the bread machine that your family enjoys would you leave me a comment or shoot me an email! I would appreciate the help! =)

Menu Plan Monday 3/8

This is the birthday edition! My husband's actual 30th birthday is today ... but we celebrated with a big party Saturday. All should be back to "normal" this week!

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Dinner out for Hub's b-day

:: Tuesday
Tilapia Picata
Mashed Potatoes
Sugar Snap Peas
Homemade Bread

:: Wednesday
Spaghetti w/ Homemade Meat Sauce
French Bread

:: Thursday
Creamy Chicken & Veggie Casserole Casserole

:: Friday
Leftovers!

:: Saturday
Chicken Dressing

:: Sunday
Homemade Pizza

Menu Plan Monday 2/22/10

We are finally finishing up the little bits of this and that in the freezer! I have a big trip to EarthFare planned on Wednesday and a big birthday party in a few weeks to stock up for! In the meantime... here's what is happening this week:

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Turkey Meatloaf
Squash Casserole
Green Beans

:: Tuesday
Steak
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Garlicy Green Beans
Homemade Bread

:: Wednesday
Chuck Roast
Carrots and Potatoes
Yeast Rolls

:: Thursday
Chicken and Yellow Rice w/ Stewed Tomatoes
(Kind of like a Home-made "Chicken Helper")

:: Friday
Hotdogs w/ Buns
French Fries

:: Saturday
Meal at Bible Study

:: Sunday
Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole
Rolls

Menu Plan Monday 2/15/10

Made a BIG shopping trip to Ingles and Earth Fare. But... I'm still using up mostly stuff already in my stash! I am hoping to experiment with my mom's bread machine so I can decide if I'm ready to purchase one of my own. I am really trying to eliminate processed and pre-packaged foods as much as possible and make my own versions of the things I like homemade. Particularly, I am interested in finding recipes for homemade bread and rice mixes.

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Ritzy Chicken
Roasted Brussell Sprouts
Homemade Mac & Cheese

:: Tuesday
Cubed Steak
Rice
Broccoli

:: Wednesday
Steak
Roasted Potatoes
Frozen Green Beans - prepared roasted
Yeast Rolls

:: Thursday
Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Rice with Vegetables

:: Friday
Frozen Pasta Dish

:: Saturday
Meal at Bible Study

:: Sunday
Turkey Meatloaf
Squash Casserole
Sugar Snaps

Menu Plan Monday

I am replacing some of my grocery reserves a little at a time. This week I am planning a trip to Earth Fare to pick up some fresh produce and organic milk. I'm still using up "reserves" in my pantry and freezer this week! Here's what's cookin' =)

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Cold Night Soup (aka: Easy Vegetable Soup)
Cornbread

:: Tuesday
Leftovers

:: Wednesday
Ham and Hashbrowns
Scrambled Eggs

:: Thursday
Country Fried Steaks w/ white gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Homemade biscuits
Broccoli

:: Friday
Baked Ziti

:: Saturday
Going to the Circus!

:: Sunday
Steak
Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Green Beans
Yeast Rolls

Menu Planning Monday

The pantry challenge is over but we still have plenty of food in our freezer and pantry to keep plugging along without making any purchases besides dairy and fresh produce (and maybe a loaf of bread). I sat down today to do a little planning with what was left and I came up with 4 more weeks! Wow! I had no idea I had that much "reserves!" I'm going to keep plugging along with this and save up a little of my grocery money to make some major meat purchases when the prices are right!

Here's what I've planned for this week:

:: Monday
Angus burgers on Arnold Sandwich thins
Homemade french fries

:: Tuesday
Beef Stew
Homemade jalapeno corn muffins

:: Wednesday
BBQ meatballs
Corn
Lady Peas
Spinach

:: Thursday
Waffles for dinner!

:: Friday
Baked Ziti

:: Saturday
Meal at Bible Study - no cooking for me!

:: Sunday
Cold Night Soup aka quick veggie soup w/ hamburger