Menu Plan Monday

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It looks like a pretty normal week ahead, and it's great to have a menu plan in place so I have one less thing to think about.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--Honey Baked Chicken with Stove Top, roasted Brussels sprouts and acorn squash rings.

Monday--Chicken Pot Pie

Tuesday--I'm going to try a pizza potato casserole

Wednesday--I've been seeing a lot of butternut squash pasta recipes, so I'm going to try one

Thursday--I haven't decided yet.  Hubby won't be here to eat, so something easy for the kids and me

Friday--Pizza

Saturday--Soup and bread

Menu Plan Monday

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It's a short menu this week because we're not hosting Thanksgiving, we'll be visiting instead.  I used up enough things in my freezer to have room for the turkey I bought on Saturday.  Here's what we're eating (part of) this week:

Sunday--Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
Monday--Leftovers as we're going to be going in too many different directions to eat together
Tuesday--Round steak in the crockpot, mashed potatoes, vegetable
Wednesday--Something with chicken
Thursday through Saturday--Someone else is cooking!  Well, I guess we will be home Saturday evening, but we'll keep it simple, maybe frozen pizza or stopping somewhere on our way home

Last week I had Stir Fry Chicken on the menu, but I had been eating leftovers with peppers so I wanted to try something different.  I found this Sesame Chicken that we ate instead.

Menu Plan Monday

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My mission this week is to use up items in my freezer to make room for a turkey.  We'll be going out of town for Thanksgiving, but I'm still buying a turkey because they're so cheap this time of year, and we'll make it for our own family another day.  I made brownies over the weekend and used up the pail of ice cream that was taking up a lot of room.  We'll have smoothies for snack or breakfast a couple times this week to use up some frozen fruit.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--I used the sweet Italian sausage in the freezer and the spaghetti squash on the counter and also sauteed some garlic/onions/bell peppers/diced Italian tomatoes.  Added the sausage to the veggies and served it over the spaghetti squash.

Pile of peppers

Monday--Roast from the freezer, trying the new Green Giant Seasoned Steamers, and a veggie

Tuesday--Chicken stir fry with brown rice, using chicken and peppers from the freezer

Wednesday--Turkey meatloaf using ground turkey from the freezer, sweet potatoes, veggie

Thursday--Hot ham and cheese sandwiches and sweet potato fries (from the freezer, of course!) with fruit

Friday--Homemade pizza, will use pepperoni, peppers, cheese from the freezer

Saturday--Homemade vegetable soup that is in jars in the freezer, just thawed and heated in the crock pot, with homemade bread

I won't be grocery shopping until Saturday or Sunday, so I think I'll be able to make room for the turkey!

For bread last week, I made Caraway Swirl Rye Bread from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.

Menu Plan Monday

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I'm glad to have less things going on this week--last week was so busy!  But it was great to have a menu plan in place to give me one less thing to think about.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, acorn squash rings
Monday--Beef stew
Tuesday--I'm going to try Swai fish for the first time
Wednesday--Parent/Teacher conferences right around supper time, so I'll get taco fixings ready earlier in the day so it will be easy to put together when we get home
Thursday--Spaghetti made with spaghetti squash
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--Soup/homemade bread

I made Olive Bread last week:

I'll be putting up recipes for Ultimate Potato Soup and the Acorn Squash Rings soon!

Menu Plan Monday

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We have extra people at our house this week here and there, and a day off school for the kids.  It should be a fun week!  Here's what we're eating:
Sunday--Hotdish (as we say in Minnesota, made with penne, spaghetti sauce, ground beef and mozzarella cheese, baked in the oven)
Monday--BBQ meatballs, baked potatoes, green beans
Tuesday--Reuben chicken
Wednesday--Pork chops and sides TBD
Thursday--Chicken on a Bun and sides TBD
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

I haven't figured out complete menus for each day, but at least I have a starting point.

For bread this week, I made the European Peasant Bread from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.

I have added recipes for Maple Meat Loaf, Pineapple Coconut Muffins and Black Cat Cookies this week.

Menu Plan Monday

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We went to Apple Fest in Bayfield, Wisconsin, this weekend, so some of the recipes this week are inspired by our experience there.  I also bought a 20 pound bag of potatoes (for only $1.99), so I need to make sure I use them up--good thing they last a long time! 

Here's what we're eating this week:


Sunday--Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts, broccoli, leftover potatoes/carrots
Monday--Meatloaf made with Bourbon Maple Syrup, mashed potatoes, corn
Tuesday--Tacos
Wednesday--Grilled cheese/tomato soup
Thursday--Clean out the "kid food" from the freezer: there are a few chicken nuggets, a couple of chicken patties, and some corn dogs
Friday--Homemade pizza
Saturday--Soup and homemade bread

I put recipes up this week for Braised Herb Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Lasagna and Apple Bread Pudding.

Menu Plan Monday

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I did a great job of sticking to my menu plan last week--it's so nice to have it all planned out for the week.  The only change I made is having Chicken and Wild Rice Soup on Saturday instead of plain old chicken soup.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--BBQ chicken strips with leftover sides from the fridge
Monday--Crock pot pork roast, baked potatoes, corn, homemade bread
Tuesday--Chicken enchiladas
Wednesday--Hamburger/potatoes/carrots/diced tomatoes in the crockpot
Thursday--Breakfast for supper
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

I added a recipe this week for Refrigerator Pickles.

Menu Plan Monday

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The weather is looking a whole lot like fall this week, with highs expected to be in the 50's most of the week.  I spend more time in the kitchen when the weather cools off.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--Roasted turkey breast, sweet potatoes, carrots
Monday--Spaghetti and garlic bread
Tuesday--Fish, pasta side, veggie
Wednesday--Parmesan Drumsticks, mashed potatoes, veggie
Thursday--Hot ham and cheese sandwiches, applesauce, raw veggies
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--Chicken soup

I added a recipe for Blueberry Crumb Bars this week.

Menu Plan Monday

I haven't linked up with Menu Plan Monday in many months, but with the kids back in school, I'm getting back into all kinds of routines, including menu planning.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--Corn dogs, mixed garden veggies, applesauce
Monday--BLT's
Tuesday--Cubed steak, mashed potatoes, veggie
Wednesday--Spaghetti and garlic bread
Thursday--Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Friday--Homemade pizza
Saturday--Homemade vegetable soup

I also put up two new recipes for Stovetop Granola and Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

Stovetop Granola

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

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There's not a whole lot going on this week. I'm trying to use up some things from the freezer the next few days. Here's what we're eating:
Sunday--Cheese Ravioli
Monday--Chicken Taco Bake (mixture from the freezer)
Tuesday--Parmesan Drumsticks, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Veggie
Wednesday--Tater Tot Hot Dish
Thursday--Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Squash
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--Eating Out

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Time to move on from the Thanksgiving leftovers! Besides eating all the leftovers on Friday, I made Turkey/Rice Soup on Saturday and BBQ turkey on a bun on Sunday (with the BBQ sauce from this meatball recipe). Here's what we're eating the rest of the week:
Sunday--BBQ turkey on a bun, coleslaw, chips
Monday--Chili Mac
Tuesday--Chicken breasts, rice, veggie
Wednesday--Potato Soup
Thursday--Not sure yet, I need to go grocery shopping and haven't made my list yet!
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

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Who has their turkey thawing in the refrigerator? My 15 pounder is! But I have a few days before Thanksgiving to plan for before we get to eat the turkey and trimmings. Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Sweet and Sour Meatloaf, baked sweet potatoes, creamed corn
Monday--Spaghetti with meat sauce
Tuesday--Chicken breasts, rice, veggie
Wednesday--Something quick and easy since hubby will be gone and I'll be getting Thanksgiving prep done
Thursday--Thanksgiving feast! Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, corn, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, cherry Jell-o, pumpkin pie, apple pie a la mode
Friday--Leftovers of course
Saturday--TBD

Menu Plan Monday 68

Last week was busy with Trick or Treating, a choir concert/variety show, and a band concert all falling near eating time. Thank goodness for a menu plan! This week parent/teacher conferences fall right at mealtime, so I'll work around that with something easy to make that night. Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Leftovers
Monday--Steak, garlic mashed potatoes, salad
Tuesday--Chicken Stew
Wednesday--(P/T conferences) Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Thursday--Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--To be decided

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I haven't posted a menu in a few weeks, but I have been planning all along. Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday--Homemade vegetable soup, rolls
Monday--Country style ribs cooked in the crock pot, baked potatoes, butternut squash
Tuesday--Dill crusted salmon, rice pilaf, veggie
Wednesday--Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie
Thursday--Not sure, something with chicken thighs or ground beef
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

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Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Grilled chicken wings, baked beans, salad
Monday--Beef stew
Tuesday--Creamy baked chicken breasts, baked potatoes, veggie
Wednesday--Enchiladas (didn't make last week)
Thursday--Kielbasa, Potatoes O'Brien, veggie
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--Minestrone soup, Tuscan bread
We got a bunch of apples from a friend, so I'll make an apple crisp this week, slice some up for the freezer, and make applesauce.

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Looks like a pretty normal week ahead. Not a lot going on, which is nice sometimes. Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Chili and corn muffins
Monday--Pork roast, baked potatoes, carrots
Tuesday--Hamburger/rice dish
Wednesday--Parmesan drumsticks (did not make these last week), pasta side, veggie
Thursday--Enchiladas
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD
I think I'll make some pumpkin bars sometime this week, too.

Menu Plan Monday 64

School is in full swing now, so it's back to a more structured routine around here, including written-out meal plans. Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Tacos (chicken or ground turkey), fruit salad
Monday--Chicken, baked potatoes, veggie
Tuesday--Chicken and rice, veggie
Wednesday--Potato soup with ham
Thursday--Parmesan drumsticks, mashed potatoes, veggie
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD
It looks like we're eating a lot of chicken this week. I'm not grocery shopping until later in the week, so I'm working with what's in the freezer!

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It's hard to believe that summer is winding down, although it's still three weeks still school starts. We're trying to pack all we can into these last weeks! Meals will be simple so I don't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday-Clean out the fridge/leftovers
Monday--Hot dogs, watermelon, chips
Tuesday--Homemade chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, veggie
Wednesday--Chicken kabobs
Thursday--Chili mac
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

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I'm not grocery shopping until the end of the week, so I'm cooking out of the pantry/freezer this week. Here's what I have planned:
Sunday--Homemade chicken soup
Monday--Spaghetti
Tuesday--Chicken stir fry with brown rice
Wednesday--Pork tenderloin
Thursday--Grilled chicken
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD

Menu Plan Monday 61

It's been over a month since I posted a Monday menu for the week! July was hot and busy and I've been keeping things simple for the most part. The last week we were on vacation and shared menu planning with the rest of my family (sisters and mom). Here's what we're eating this week:
Sunday--Grilled pork chops, herbed rice, corn
Monday--Grilled chicken thighs with this marinade, spanish rice, salad
Tuesday--Grilled salmon (see a theme here?!), fresh green beans, grilled potatoes
Wednesday--Something easy because hubby and oldest son won't be here
Thursday--Tacos
Friday--Pizza
Saturday--TBD