Well, here we are in our final week before Devin's wedding. As you can imagine we are finishing up final details, putting on final touches to our wedding attire, hauling decorations, food and more to the church, decorating the sanctuary and cleaning the house. I'm trying to make our meals as simple, but as nourishing as possible as I don't want anyone coming down sick. I did buy a boxed cereal for our breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday morning. My family couldn't believe it! We needed something very quick for those two days, so there you go!!
Monday
b-sausage, eggs, grits
l-cheese pizzas and raw veggies
d-vegetable soup, flatbread and salad
Tuesday
b-baked oatmeal
l-cheese cubes, sliced meat, fruit and chips
d-baked chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions and butterbeans
Wednesday
b-cinnamon bread, sausage and eggs
l-leftovers and popcorn
d-baked potatoes with trimmings and salad
Thursday
b-baked oatmeal
l-spaghetti and salad
d-pinto beans, sweet potatoes, corn bread, raw veggies and apple crisp
Friday
b-pancakes and bacon
l-leftovers
d-rehearsal dinner
Saturday (wedding day)
b-cereal
l-meat and cheese tray, raw veggies, crackers
d-ordering pizzas
Sunday (Jordan's 20th birthday)
b-cereal
l-garlic lime chicken, baked sweet and white potatoes, green beans, English peas, sauteed squash and onions, sweet potato and chocolate chess pies
d-leftovers
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Menu Plan for October 14-20
It seems that we are back in order here at Busy Hands Busy Minds! For the past few months I was not able to access the blog due to some changes our internet provider made, but we recently made a switch to a different provider and now we are back up! I'll save the highlights of the last three months or so for another day. If you have followed Busy Hands Busy Minds on FB (see the link in the right side-bar) you will know that our second daughter, Devin, will soon be married. In fact, we have less than three weeks to finish all the wedding prep! Yikes!! More highlights another day!
This week seems to be like the rest of our weeks in this season....busy, busy, busy! Wedding prep, wedding shower, shopping, music lessons, school and a visit from Jeff's out-of state brother and his family late in the week. One thing that keeps me sane during our crazy busy days is having a menu and shopping list made out before the week starts. Here is what we'll be cooking up this week:
Sunday
b-baked oatmeal
l-at Grandmother's...taking apple cranberry crisps for dessert
d-chicken enchilada casserole, refried beans, chips and salsa
Monday
b-applesauce muffins, sausage and eggs
l-leftovers, popcorn, fruit
d-panfried chicken breasts topped with garlic creamed spinach, roasted carrots and broccoli and rice cooked in chicken broth
Tuesday
b-apple crisp, bacon and eggs
l-we'll pick up something in town
d-crockpot beef roast with potatoes, carrots, garlic and onions, roasted garlic
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal
l-roast beef hash and green beans
d-taco soup or chicken soup
Thursday
b-blueberry muffins, sausage, eggs
l-leftovers
d-butter beans, stove top potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, corn, corn bread, deviled eggs
Friday
b-pancakes, bacon
l-chili with beans, shredded cheese, chopped onions, sour cream and tortilla chips, peach and blueberry cobblers, homemade ice cream
d-baked potatoes with toppings
Saturday
b-breakfast in a bowl--crumbled sausage cooked with diced potatoes, eggs and shredded cheese
l-leftovers
d-poppyseed chicken casserole, English peas, green beans, carrots
This week seems to be like the rest of our weeks in this season....busy, busy, busy! Wedding prep, wedding shower, shopping, music lessons, school and a visit from Jeff's out-of state brother and his family late in the week. One thing that keeps me sane during our crazy busy days is having a menu and shopping list made out before the week starts. Here is what we'll be cooking up this week:
Sunday
b-baked oatmeal
l-at Grandmother's...taking apple cranberry crisps for dessert
d-chicken enchilada casserole, refried beans, chips and salsa
Monday
b-applesauce muffins, sausage and eggs
l-leftovers, popcorn, fruit
d-panfried chicken breasts topped with garlic creamed spinach, roasted carrots and broccoli and rice cooked in chicken broth
Tuesday
b-apple crisp, bacon and eggs
l-we'll pick up something in town
d-crockpot beef roast with potatoes, carrots, garlic and onions, roasted garlic
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal
l-roast beef hash and green beans
d-taco soup or chicken soup
Thursday
b-blueberry muffins, sausage, eggs
l-leftovers
d-butter beans, stove top potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, corn, corn bread, deviled eggs
Friday
b-pancakes, bacon
l-chili with beans, shredded cheese, chopped onions, sour cream and tortilla chips, peach and blueberry cobblers, homemade ice cream
d-baked potatoes with toppings
Saturday
b-breakfast in a bowl--crumbled sausage cooked with diced potatoes, eggs and shredded cheese
l-leftovers
d-poppyseed chicken casserole, English peas, green beans, carrots
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Menu Plan May 14-20
This week we did a lot of freezer cooking and I will share recipes later.
Monday
b-blueberry muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-pasta salad, cheese, crackers, popcorn, olives, apples
d-turkey/barley soup or white beans w/ham, corn bread and salad
Tuesday
b-granola with yogurt, English muffins
l-leftovers
d-baked chicken, broccoli, lentil rice casserole
Wednesday
b-applesauce muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-hamburgers, roasted potatoes, raw veggies
Thursday
b-baked oatmeal
l-grilled turkey/cheese sandwiches, apples
d-queso fundido, black bean salsa
Friday
b-pancakes and eggs
l-pasta salad, cheese, crackers, popcorn, olives
d-homemade pizzas, apple dessert pizza
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, and grits
l-leftovers or sandwich
d-chicken alfredo, spaghetti with Italian sausage, salad and garlic bread
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-turkey tetrazzinni, green beans, corn, cookies and cobbler
Monday
b-blueberry muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-pasta salad, cheese, crackers, popcorn, olives, apples
d-turkey/barley soup or white beans w/ham, corn bread and salad
Tuesday
b-granola with yogurt, English muffins
l-leftovers
d-baked chicken, broccoli, lentil rice casserole
Wednesday
b-applesauce muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-hamburgers, roasted potatoes, raw veggies
Thursday
b-baked oatmeal
l-grilled turkey/cheese sandwiches, apples
d-queso fundido, black bean salsa
Friday
b-pancakes and eggs
l-pasta salad, cheese, crackers, popcorn, olives
d-homemade pizzas, apple dessert pizza
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, and grits
l-leftovers or sandwich
d-chicken alfredo, spaghetti with Italian sausage, salad and garlic bread
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-turkey tetrazzinni, green beans, corn, cookies and cobbler
Sunday, May 6, 2012
This Week's Menu and Kitchen To Do List
We had an unexpectedly busy week and some of the planned menu items just didn't happen, so they are being moved over to this week. I also didn't get any apples dehydrated nor did the grape jelly get made. I'll try them this week. I did get ALL the beef broth canned and got all the onions I needed to dry this week done. So, this is what's going on in the Busy Hands Busy Minds kitchen this week.
Monday-
b-blueberry muffins, eggs, bacon or sausage
l-leftovers
d-French onion soup, sandwiches
Tuesday
b-yogurt and granola and/or leftover muffins
l-leftovers, popcorn, cheese cubes, fruit
d-baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fried squash and zucchini
Wednesday
b-baked apple oatmeal
l-pasta salad and green salad
d-bbq pork sandwiches, cole slaw and roasted potatoes
Thursday
b-applesauce muffins, sausage and eggs
l-leftovers
d-lasagna, salad and rolls
Friday
b-pancakes
l-sandwiches, popcorn, fruit
d-flatbread pizzas, salad, cookies
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs and grits
l-leftovers
d-pinto beans with chopped onions and shredded cheese, cornbread and raw veggies
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-roast beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and peas
d-sandwiches, fruit, ice cream
Kitchen To Do List
Monday-dehydrate apples, clean out small freezer
Tuesday-Town/Errand Day, make butter
Wednesday-make up several pans of lasagna, organize staples cabinet, dehydrate more apples
Thursday-organize pot/pans cabinet, make meatloaves and meatballs for freezer, dehydrate more apples
Friday-organize canned goods cabinet, make grape jelly
Saturday-make granola in the dehydrator, can sloppy joe mix with ground beef
Monday-
b-blueberry muffins, eggs, bacon or sausage
l-leftovers
d-French onion soup, sandwiches
Tuesday
b-yogurt and granola and/or leftover muffins
l-leftovers, popcorn, cheese cubes, fruit
d-baked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fried squash and zucchini
Wednesday
b-baked apple oatmeal
l-pasta salad and green salad
d-bbq pork sandwiches, cole slaw and roasted potatoes
Thursday
b-applesauce muffins, sausage and eggs
l-leftovers
d-lasagna, salad and rolls
Friday
b-pancakes
l-sandwiches, popcorn, fruit
d-flatbread pizzas, salad, cookies
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs and grits
l-leftovers
d-pinto beans with chopped onions and shredded cheese, cornbread and raw veggies
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-roast beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and peas
d-sandwiches, fruit, ice cream
Kitchen To Do List
Monday-dehydrate apples, clean out small freezer
Tuesday-Town/Errand Day, make butter
Wednesday-make up several pans of lasagna, organize staples cabinet, dehydrate more apples
Thursday-organize pot/pans cabinet, make meatloaves and meatballs for freezer, dehydrate more apples
Friday-organize canned goods cabinet, make grape jelly
Saturday-make granola in the dehydrator, can sloppy joe mix with ground beef
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Menu for April 30-May 6 and My Kitchen To Do List
Monday
b-English muffins, ham and eggs
l-leftovers
d-baked spaghetti, salad
Tuesday
b-yogurt, fruit and granola
l-cheese, crackers, fruit, raw veggies
d-grilled steaks, roasted potatoes, grilled squash, zucchini, onions, garlic and peppers
Wednesday
b-bacon, eggs and bagels
l-vegetable soup and corn bread
d-pasta salad with steak strips, green salad
Thursday
b-baked oatmeal with apples
l-leftovers
d-baked chicken, brown rice pilaf, broccoli and salad
Friday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-tuna salad sandwiches, chicken soup
d-flat bread veggie pizzas, salad
Saturday
b-biscuits sausage, eggs and grits
l-leftovers
d-black beans, brown rice, tortilla chips and all the toppings, salad and dessert
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-bbq sandwiches, cole slaw and roasted potatoes
TO DO
Sunday evening-put beef bones on to roast in roaster, put yogurt on in dehydrator
Monday-dehydrate onions,add water, chopped vegetables and apple cider vinegar to bones
Tuesday-strain broth, put on more bones to roast, dehydrate more onions NO MORE BROTH TO MAKE!!
Wednesday-
Thursday-dehydrate either onions or apples
Friday-dehydrate apples, can broth
Saturday-make grape , either apples or onions in the dehydrator
b-English muffins, ham and eggs
l-leftovers
d-baked spaghetti, salad
Tuesday
b-yogurt, fruit and granola
l-cheese, crackers, fruit, raw veggies
d-grilled steaks, roasted potatoes, grilled squash, zucchini, onions, garlic and peppers
Wednesday
b-bacon, eggs and bagels
l-vegetable soup and corn bread
d-pasta salad with steak strips, green salad
Thursday
b-baked oatmeal with apples
l-leftovers
d-baked chicken, brown rice pilaf, broccoli and salad
Friday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-tuna salad sandwiches, chicken soup
d-flat bread veggie pizzas, salad
Saturday
b-biscuits sausage, eggs and grits
l-leftovers
d-black beans, brown rice, tortilla chips and all the toppings, salad and dessert
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-bbq sandwiches, cole slaw and roasted potatoes
TO DO
Sunday evening-
Monday-dehydrate onions,
Tuesday
Wednesday-
Thursday-dehydrate either onions or apples
Friday-dehydrate apples, can broth
Saturday-make grape , either apples or onions in the dehydrator
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Menu Plan for April 22-29
We've got lots of kitchen projects this week including canning turkey and beef broth, making butter and yogurt, canning some milk and dehydrating onions. Plus the usual piano and violin lessons with lots of extra practice time due to upcoming recitals and an overnight visit from Lauren and the grands. Hope to get in a good bit of schoolwork and some much needed house cleaning and gardening. All in all, it will be a normally busy week for us! LOL!! How about you?
Monday-
b-sausage, eggs, bagels
l-leftovers (turkey pot pie or venison stew)
d- stewed potatoes, squash and onions, peas, cabbage, creamed corn, corn bread and blueberry cobbler
Tuesday
b-blueberry muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-turkey sandwiches, grapes, popcorn
d-roast, potatoes, carrots, onions and English peas
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal with strawberries
l-vegetable soup, rolls, salad
d-open face roast beef sandwiches, home fries and salad
Thursday
b-toast, eggs and strawberry smoothies
l-soup and sandwiches
d-turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans
Friday
b-pancakes, bacon
l-leftovers
d-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-beef and bean nachos
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-minute steaks with onion gravy, rice, green beans and salad
Monday-
b-sausage, eggs, bagels
l-leftovers (turkey pot pie or venison stew)
d- stewed potatoes, squash and onions, peas, cabbage, creamed corn, corn bread and blueberry cobbler
Tuesday
b-blueberry muffins, ham, eggs, grits
l-turkey sandwiches, grapes, popcorn
d-roast, potatoes, carrots, onions and English peas
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal with strawberries
l-vegetable soup, rolls, salad
d-open face roast beef sandwiches, home fries and salad
Thursday
b-toast, eggs and strawberry smoothies
l-soup and sandwiches
d-turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans
Friday
b-pancakes, bacon
l-leftovers
d-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-beef and bean nachos
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-minute steaks with onion gravy, rice, green beans and salad
Monday, April 16, 2012
Menu Plan for April 16-22
We've had a busy weekend with gardening, cooking, cleaning, massive amounts of laundry and a visit from Lauren and her family. I was exhausted!! Being on my feet all day Friday and Saturday really tired me out and caused lots of leg pain, so yesterday I stayed home from church and aside from washing a few more loads of laundry, I stayed in the bed or recliner all day long. Hoping to be much more productive today, though!
We do have another busy week with some plans still in the air for the later part, so my menu is not complete. I was able to buy a couple of turkeys at a great price last week, so my menu reflects that!!
Monday
b-bagels, eggs and dairy-free, egg-free baked oatmeal for the little boys
l-leftovers (we had yummy chicken fajita nachos with rice and refried beans on Saturday night and I made extra for today)
d-Papa John's pizza and salad (free pizza from Papa John's!)
Tuesday
b-apple crisp and eggs
l-potato soup and raw veggies
d-sesame turkey nuggets, green beans, rice pilaf and salad
Wednesday
b-blueberry muffins, ham and eggs
l-leftovers
d-grilled turkey/cheese sandwiches, turkey soup and salad
Thursday
b-English muffins, sausage and eggs
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Friday
b-?
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Saturday
b-?
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d-turkey pot pie, salad
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-grilled burgers, roasted potatoes, salad
We do have another busy week with some plans still in the air for the later part, so my menu is not complete. I was able to buy a couple of turkeys at a great price last week, so my menu reflects that!!
Monday
b-bagels, eggs and dairy-free, egg-free baked oatmeal for the little boys
l-leftovers (we had yummy chicken fajita nachos with rice and refried beans on Saturday night and I made extra for today)
d-Papa John's pizza and salad (free pizza from Papa John's!)
Tuesday
b-apple crisp and eggs
l-potato soup and raw veggies
d-sesame turkey nuggets, green beans, rice pilaf and salad
Wednesday
b-blueberry muffins, ham and eggs
l-leftovers
d-grilled turkey/cheese sandwiches, turkey soup and salad
Thursday
b-English muffins, sausage and eggs
l-?
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Friday
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Saturday
b-?
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d-turkey pot pie, salad
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-grilled burgers, roasted potatoes, salad
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Menu Plan for April 9-15
Monday
b-bagels or English muffins, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-ham/potatoe bake, fried squash and zucchini
Tuesday
b-baked blueberry oatmeal
l-cheese, crackers, popcorn, fruit, raw veggies
d-crockpot roast, potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans and creamed corn
Wednesday
b-applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-grilled cheese and turkey sandwiches, potato soup
Thursday
b-English muffins, ham, eggs
l-cheese, crackers, popcorn, fruit, veggies
d-garlic chicken, sauteed onions, squash, zucchini and carrots, oven roasted potatoes
Friday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-leftovers or sandwiches
d-homemade pizzas and calzones, raw veggies
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-sandwiches or leftovers
d-seasoned pinto beans, corn on the cob, cron bread, raw veggies and apple cranberry crisp
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-ham and cheese omelets, sausage, grits, applesauce muffins
b-bagels or English muffins, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-ham/potatoe bake, fried squash and zucchini
Tuesday
b-baked blueberry oatmeal
l-cheese, crackers, popcorn, fruit, raw veggies
d-crockpot roast, potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans and creamed corn
Wednesday
b-applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs, grits
l-leftovers
d-grilled cheese and turkey sandwiches, potato soup
Thursday
b-English muffins, ham, eggs
l-cheese, crackers, popcorn, fruit, veggies
d-garlic chicken, sauteed onions, squash, zucchini and carrots, oven roasted potatoes
Friday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-leftovers or sandwiches
d-homemade pizzas and calzones, raw veggies
Saturday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-sandwiches or leftovers
d-seasoned pinto beans, corn on the cob, cron bread, raw veggies and apple cranberry crisp
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-finger foods at church
d-ham and cheese omelets, sausage, grits, applesauce muffins
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Menu Plan for January 16-22
Well, the kitchen is back in order, but there are still several things that are not finished. : ( I need to touch up the paint, Jeff needs to finish up the trim work and install the new lights and that will be it....until we can get a new cabinet for the sink area. Maybe one day I will have it cleaned up when the lighting is good. I can get it cleaned and looking, oh so nice, but then the lighting is not good. We are definitely glad to be finished with most of the work, but I am already looking ahead to getting the dining room, hallway and the boys' bedroom painted this year. There is always something that needs to be worked on around here!!
Our days will be a little more topsy-turvy this week as Jeff will start filming his newest project tomorrow evening and every night next week and into the next week as well. That means he'll be home a little later in the mornings and a couple of the older ones will be gone with him in the evenings. I don't know when they will be able to eat, but I've planned a menu anyway.
Monday
B-cranberry/apple baked oatmeal
L-tuna salad or shredded chicken wraps, apples, popcorn, or chicken soup
D-chili with beans, tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream
Tuesday
B- applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs
L-leftovers
D-pork carnitas, peppers and onions, refried beans, rice, corn tortillas, salsa, sour cream, cheese
Wednesday
B-pancakes, sausage, eggs and grits
L-French onion soup and fresh bread
D-leftovers
Thursday
B-ham and cheese quiche and sausage biscuits
L-potato soup, rolls, apples
D-deer steak, rice, gravy, butter beans, creamed corn
Friday
B-cranberry/apple baked oatmeal
L-leftovers
D-homemade pizza
Saturday
B-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
L-leftovers, popcorn, apples
D-baked chicken, coucous, flatbread, tsatziki, salad, pepper, olives
Sunday
B-cinnamon rolls
L-roast, potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans, squash, rolls
D- pot luck with small group
Our days will be a little more topsy-turvy this week as Jeff will start filming his newest project tomorrow evening and every night next week and into the next week as well. That means he'll be home a little later in the mornings and a couple of the older ones will be gone with him in the evenings. I don't know when they will be able to eat, but I've planned a menu anyway.
Monday
B-cranberry/apple baked oatmeal
L-tuna salad or shredded chicken wraps, apples, popcorn, or chicken soup
D-chili with beans, tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream
Tuesday
B- applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs
L-leftovers
D-pork carnitas, peppers and onions, refried beans, rice, corn tortillas, salsa, sour cream, cheese
Wednesday
B-pancakes, sausage, eggs and grits
L-French onion soup and fresh bread
D-leftovers
Thursday
B-ham and cheese quiche and sausage biscuits
L-potato soup, rolls, apples
D-deer steak, rice, gravy, butter beans, creamed corn
Friday
B-cranberry/apple baked oatmeal
L-leftovers
D-homemade pizza
Saturday
B-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
L-leftovers, popcorn, apples
D-baked chicken, coucous, flatbread, tsatziki, salad, pepper, olives
Sunday
B-cinnamon rolls
L-roast, potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans, squash, rolls
D- pot luck with small group
Monday, December 19, 2011
Menu Plan December 19-25
Monday-hamburger steaks, rice, gravy, turnip greens, English peas, glazed carrots and cornbread
Tuesday-spinach macaroni and cheese, purple hull peas, broccoli, sauteed squash and onions, roasted potatoes, cornbread
Wednesday-bean soup and vegetable soup, salad, homemade bread
Thursday-spaghetti, salad, garlic and pesto bread
Friday-creamy green chili chicken enchiladas, Army Man rice, refried beans, salad, chips and salsa
Saturday-grilled pork ribs and pork chops, baked potatoes, sweet and sour green beans, grilled onions and garlic, rolls, salad
Sunday-baked chicken, dressing, squash casserole, apple-cranberry casserole, sweet and sour green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit salad and rolls
Tuesday-spinach macaroni and cheese, purple hull peas, broccoli, sauteed squash and onions, roasted potatoes, cornbread
Wednesday-bean soup and vegetable soup, salad, homemade bread
Thursday-spaghetti, salad, garlic and pesto bread
Friday-creamy green chili chicken enchiladas, Army Man rice, refried beans, salad, chips and salsa
Saturday-grilled pork ribs and pork chops, baked potatoes, sweet and sour green beans, grilled onions and garlic, rolls, salad
Sunday-baked chicken, dressing, squash casserole, apple-cranberry casserole, sweet and sour green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit salad and rolls
Monday, December 12, 2011
Menu Plan December 12-18
Don't miss out on the giveaway that I have at THIS POST!
I just put on a huge pot of taco soup for dinner tonight and there will be plenty to freeze for another meal or two. I love cooking large batches to have more than one meal with the same amount of work. I know there are several recipes out there for taco soup, but mine is very simple and uses mainly "real foods" meaning no canned soups or mixes. I brown about 3 pounds of ground beef with two chopped onions. I added a gallon of the pinto beans that I cooked up late last week, two cans of whole corn and two cans of Ro-Tel. I then added a gallon of tomato sauce. I will add seasonings after this has simmered for a while...about 2 each of salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Simple, wholesome and nothing artificial!!
Monday-taco soups with corn tortillas on the side
Tuesday-veggie night...stewed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, turnip greens, creamed corn, purple hull peas, cornbread and broccoli salad
Wednesday-bbq pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and oven fried potatoes
Thursday-Soup Night--shrimp gumbo and broccoli soup
Friday-chicken enchiladas, rice, refried beans
Saturday-spaghetti, pesto bread, salad
Sunday-pot luck with small group
Breakfasts will be baked oatmeal, granola, applesauce muffins, pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits or biscuits.
Lunches will be leftovers, pasta salad, cheese, crackers, fruit and popcorn.
I just put on a huge pot of taco soup for dinner tonight and there will be plenty to freeze for another meal or two. I love cooking large batches to have more than one meal with the same amount of work. I know there are several recipes out there for taco soup, but mine is very simple and uses mainly "real foods" meaning no canned soups or mixes. I brown about 3 pounds of ground beef with two chopped onions. I added a gallon of the pinto beans that I cooked up late last week, two cans of whole corn and two cans of Ro-Tel. I then added a gallon of tomato sauce. I will add seasonings after this has simmered for a while...about 2 each of salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Simple, wholesome and nothing artificial!!
Monday-taco soups with corn tortillas on the side
Tuesday-veggie night...stewed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, turnip greens, creamed corn, purple hull peas, cornbread and broccoli salad
Wednesday-bbq pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and oven fried potatoes
Thursday-Soup Night--shrimp gumbo and broccoli soup
Friday-chicken enchiladas, rice, refried beans
Saturday-spaghetti, pesto bread, salad
Sunday-pot luck with small group
Breakfasts will be baked oatmeal, granola, applesauce muffins, pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits or biscuits.
Lunches will be leftovers, pasta salad, cheese, crackers, fruit and popcorn.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Menu Plan for November 28-December 4
Monday
Breakfast-apple/cranberry baked oatmeal--one with eggs and milk, one with rice milk and no eggs
Lunch-leftovers, popcorn and fruit
Dinner-hot open faced turkey sandwiches, home fries
Tuesday
Breakfast-pancakes, sausage, eggs
Lunch-baked potatoes, salad, fruit
Dinner-spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
Wednesday
Breakfast-granola, toast, eggs
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-pinto beans with ham and onions, cornbread, carrot sticks, and olives
Thursday
Breakfast-blueberry muffins, eggs
Lunch-turkey salad sandwiches, fruit, popcorn
Dinner-baked chicken, green beans, cob corn, baked sweet potatoes
Friday
Breakfast-pancakes, bacon, eggs
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-shrimp gumbo or potato soup for those allergic to shrimp
Saturday
Breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-grilled porkchops, baked potatoes, green beans, grilled onions and garlic, homemade bread
Sunday
Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
Lunch-finger foods at church
Dinner-potluck with small group
Breakfast-apple/cranberry baked oatmeal--one with eggs and milk, one with rice milk and no eggs
Lunch-leftovers, popcorn and fruit
Dinner-hot open faced turkey sandwiches, home fries
Tuesday
Breakfast-pancakes, sausage, eggs
Lunch-baked potatoes, salad, fruit
Dinner-spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
Wednesday
Breakfast-granola, toast, eggs
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-pinto beans with ham and onions, cornbread, carrot sticks, and olives
Thursday
Breakfast-blueberry muffins, eggs
Lunch-turkey salad sandwiches, fruit, popcorn
Dinner-baked chicken, green beans, cob corn, baked sweet potatoes
Friday
Breakfast-pancakes, bacon, eggs
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-shrimp gumbo or potato soup for those allergic to shrimp
Saturday
Breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-grilled porkchops, baked potatoes, green beans, grilled onions and garlic, homemade bread
Sunday
Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
Lunch-finger foods at church
Dinner-potluck with small group
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Menu Plan for October 17-23
spider web with dew on the hydrangea bush
knock out rose---second time to bloom this year
See that blue? That means fall is here!
(photos by Kaelan)
Monday
-applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs
-leftovers, chicken or tuna sandwiches, popcorn, apples
-spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday
-granola, strawberry smoothies
-beef broth with grilled cheese sandwiches
-meatloaves, cheesy Rotel grits, green beans, sweet potatoes
Wednesday
-applesauce muffins, eggs, grits
-leftovers, popcorn, fruit
-French onion and mushroom soup or potato soup, bread, salad
Thursday
-baked oatmeal with blueberries
-baked potatoes, beef broth and salad
-purple hull peas, squash casserole, fried potatoes, cabbage, corn bread
Friday
-pancakes, sausage
-chicken noodle soup, homemade crackers, apples with caramel or sunbutter
-bbq pork sandwiches, cole slaw and home fries
Saturday
-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
-pizza and salad
-leftovers
Sunday
-cinnamon rolls
-finger foods at church
-vegetable soup, corn bread muffins and dessert
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Menu Plan for October 10-16 and Meal Planning Tips
Monday
breakfast-apple crisp with yogurt and scrambled eggs
lunch-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, carrot sticks and hummus
dinner-lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread
Tuesday
breakfast-buttermilk pancakes, bacon
lunch-bean soup and cheese toast
dinner-chicken enchiladas, rice, chips, salsa, salad
Wednesday
breakfast-applesauce muffins, eggs, grits
lunch-refried beans on tostados with various toppings
dinner-chicken with rice soup, homemade bread
Thurdsday
breakfast-baked oatmeal, strawberry smoothies
lunch-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, carrot stickes
dinner-meatball stroganoff over rice, glazed carrots, salad, dinner rolls
Friday
breakfast-applesauce muffins, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers
dinner-black bean chili, cornbread, salad
Saturday
breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers or sandwiches
dinner-pork roast with potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans
Sunday
breakfast-cinnamon rolls
lunch-finger foods at church
dinner-veggie soup or French onion soup, bread, salad and dessert
I have had a few questions and comments recently about planning a weekly menu and thought I would take a moment to answer them.
1. What do you do for snacks? What are those? No, really, I don't plan much for the snack area. We generally have homemade bread or muffins on the counter and fruit in the refrigerator. I make about 2 gallons of granola every few weeks and all of these are free for the snacking. My wheat-free toddler gets gluten-free pretzels and rice cakes as well. Raisins, sunflower seeds, sliced cheddar, peanut or sunflower butters and sometimes popcorn round the selections out. Every few weeks or so one of the girls will make a batch of cookies.
2. Lunches are so hard to plan. That's what leftovers are for!! If we don't have leftovers--and I do try to cook enough to have SOME leftovers--we will have bean or beef tostados, some type of sandwich, homemade soups, hummus and veggies, popcorn, and fruit.
3. When I make extra food at one meal in order to put extra in the freezer, the family eats it all. Hide it!! Don't put it on the table. Put it in the freezer before mealtime. Threaten!!
4. What is the average cost of a meal at your house. As frugal as I try to be, I really have no idea!! We have been eating more bean based- meals recently and spread the meat thin. Meat tends to be the big expense. Devin recently made a chicken dinner for us using a pack of boneless skinless chicken breasts that I bought at a great price. There were three chicken breasts and there are eight of us at home. She cut each piece into three pieces, so that there were nine pieces. And can you believe there was a piece leftover!!! My secret to eating less meat is to eat heartier side dishes and they don't miss the meat! Or use the meat in pasta or rice dishes. With our food allergies, we tend to not eat many casseroles unless we want to cook two meals, but sometimes that is what we do. And with my boys, having freshly baked bread on the table always brings smiles.
For some other frugal menu planning tips check out these past posts.
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/03/musings-from-grocery-store-and-some.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/02/lifestyle-changes-becoming-producers.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/06/quit-spending-even-more.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/06/quit-spending.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/01/frugal-shopping.html
breakfast-apple crisp with yogurt and scrambled eggs
lunch-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, carrot sticks and hummus
dinner-lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread
Tuesday
breakfast-buttermilk pancakes, bacon
lunch-bean soup and cheese toast
dinner-chicken enchiladas, rice, chips, salsa, salad
Wednesday
breakfast-applesauce muffins, eggs, grits
lunch-refried beans on tostados with various toppings
dinner-chicken with rice soup, homemade bread
Thurdsday
breakfast-baked oatmeal, strawberry smoothies
lunch-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, carrot stickes
dinner-meatball stroganoff over rice, glazed carrots, salad, dinner rolls
Friday
breakfast-applesauce muffins, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers
dinner-black bean chili, cornbread, salad
Saturday
breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers or sandwiches
dinner-pork roast with potatoes, carrots and onions, green beans
Sunday
breakfast-cinnamon rolls
lunch-finger foods at church
dinner-veggie soup or French onion soup, bread, salad and dessert
I have had a few questions and comments recently about planning a weekly menu and thought I would take a moment to answer them.
1. What do you do for snacks? What are those? No, really, I don't plan much for the snack area. We generally have homemade bread or muffins on the counter and fruit in the refrigerator. I make about 2 gallons of granola every few weeks and all of these are free for the snacking. My wheat-free toddler gets gluten-free pretzels and rice cakes as well. Raisins, sunflower seeds, sliced cheddar, peanut or sunflower butters and sometimes popcorn round the selections out. Every few weeks or so one of the girls will make a batch of cookies.
2. Lunches are so hard to plan. That's what leftovers are for!! If we don't have leftovers--and I do try to cook enough to have SOME leftovers--we will have bean or beef tostados, some type of sandwich, homemade soups, hummus and veggies, popcorn, and fruit.
3. When I make extra food at one meal in order to put extra in the freezer, the family eats it all. Hide it!! Don't put it on the table. Put it in the freezer before mealtime. Threaten!!
4. What is the average cost of a meal at your house. As frugal as I try to be, I really have no idea!! We have been eating more bean based- meals recently and spread the meat thin. Meat tends to be the big expense. Devin recently made a chicken dinner for us using a pack of boneless skinless chicken breasts that I bought at a great price. There were three chicken breasts and there are eight of us at home. She cut each piece into three pieces, so that there were nine pieces. And can you believe there was a piece leftover!!! My secret to eating less meat is to eat heartier side dishes and they don't miss the meat! Or use the meat in pasta or rice dishes. With our food allergies, we tend to not eat many casseroles unless we want to cook two meals, but sometimes that is what we do. And with my boys, having freshly baked bread on the table always brings smiles.
For some other frugal menu planning tips check out these past posts.
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/03/musings-from-grocery-store-and-some.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/02/lifestyle-changes-becoming-producers.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/06/quit-spending-even-more.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/06/quit-spending.html
http://busyhandsbusyminds.blogspot.com/2011/01/frugal-shopping.html
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Menu Plan for September 26-October 2
Wow!! The time is really flying by lately, isn't it? As I typed in the dates above I realized Caedmon's third birthday is just next week. Time to make plans for a celebration; although, each day with Caedmon is a celebration of sorts!! ; ) Today he sang "You Are My Sunshine" about 15 times on the way home from church...no kidding!!
This week we'll be eating out of the freezer or home canned goods a good bit. And to help cleanups go a little faster, we broke down and bought paper plates. It's just taking so much time out of our day to get the kitchen cleaned up, so maybe the paper plates will help. We'll see! Here's what's on the menu for this next week:
Monday
-b-Maple Crunch Muffins, sliced apples and grapes
-l-leftovers
-d-grilled chicken, vegetable pilaf, green beans and spinach salad
Tuesday
-b-biscuits (from the freezer), bacon, eggs and grits
-l-whitebeans with ham (freezer), cornbread muffins, salad
-d-baked spaghetti (home-canned spaghetti sauce), salad, pesto (frozen) bread sticks
Wednesday
-b-baked oatmeal, apples and grapes, bagels with cream cheese
-l-bean(canned pinto beans) tostados
-d-baked potato bar with chili (freezer), chives, onions, cheese, sour cream
Thursday
-b-applesauce (home canned) muffins, eggs, grits
-l-leftovers
-d-brisket (previously cooked and frozen), rice and gravy, sauteed squash, English peas, butter beans
Friday
-b-pancakes, sausage
-l-pasta salad with grilled chicken, olives, cheese, onions, peppers
-d-homemade pizzas and cobbler for dessert
Saturday
-b-biscuits, bacon, grits, eggs
-l-leftovers
-d-spicy chicken casserole (freezer), corn on the cob, green beans
Sunday
-b-cinnamon rolls (freezer) or granola
-l-finger foods at church
-d-tortilla chips, refried beans (freezer), salsa
This week we'll be eating out of the freezer or home canned goods a good bit. And to help cleanups go a little faster, we broke down and bought paper plates. It's just taking so much time out of our day to get the kitchen cleaned up, so maybe the paper plates will help. We'll see! Here's what's on the menu for this next week:
Monday
-b-Maple Crunch Muffins, sliced apples and grapes
-l-leftovers
-d-grilled chicken, vegetable pilaf, green beans and spinach salad
Tuesday
-b-biscuits (from the freezer), bacon, eggs and grits
-l-whitebeans with ham (freezer), cornbread muffins, salad
-d-baked spaghetti (home-canned spaghetti sauce), salad, pesto (frozen) bread sticks
Wednesday
-b-baked oatmeal, apples and grapes, bagels with cream cheese
-l-bean(canned pinto beans) tostados
-d-baked potato bar with chili (freezer), chives, onions, cheese, sour cream
Thursday
-b-applesauce (home canned) muffins, eggs, grits
-l-leftovers
-d-brisket (previously cooked and frozen), rice and gravy, sauteed squash, English peas, butter beans
Friday
-b-pancakes, sausage
-l-pasta salad with grilled chicken, olives, cheese, onions, peppers
-d-homemade pizzas and cobbler for dessert
Saturday
-b-biscuits, bacon, grits, eggs
-l-leftovers
-d-spicy chicken casserole (freezer), corn on the cob, green beans
Sunday
-b-cinnamon rolls (freezer) or granola
-l-finger foods at church
-d-tortilla chips, refried beans (freezer), salsa
Monday, September 19, 2011
Menu Plan and More
Things around here have been a little off track with Jeff and Jordan working up to 18 hours a day last week ...only coming home for a bath, a fresh change of clothes and a very few hours of sleep. This week is more the same for them and Devin also will be working an extra day away from home.
Last week my menu was made with thoughts the Jeff and Jordan would be home for dinner a couple of nights...which was so not happening! After cooking two big meals on Monday and Tuesday I only cooked one other meal for the week which was a big pot of chili. Needless to say, we ate several meals of leftovers, one meal of take-out and two meals of sandwiches with store bought bread and sandwich meat...a very rare happening.
Jeff brought home a large dish of hamburger steaks leftover from Saturday's big meal for the film crew. The children ate some of that last night along with lots of vegetables while Jeff and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary which is today! There is still a good bit of the meat left and lots of veggies, so that will be dinner tonight.
For the remainder of the week I will cook what didn't get prepared from last weeks menu....spaghetti (I will make a big pot of sauce and either freeze or can what is not eaten), bbq sandwiches (again making a large amount and will freeze some), a dinner of beans and cornbread and we'll probably grill out chicken again on Saturday when the guys will finally be home and finished with the filming.
In other kitchen news, we will be making bread, applesauce, granola and cinnamon rolls this week and I hope to get all the carrots in my refrigerator dehydrated as well. Piano lessons, violin lessons, science, history, geography, lots of reading, math and more need to be accomplished on the school front while the usual laundry and household chores also need attention. Lots to do as usual so I best get started!! Hope you all have a blessed and busy week!
Last week my menu was made with thoughts the Jeff and Jordan would be home for dinner a couple of nights...which was so not happening! After cooking two big meals on Monday and Tuesday I only cooked one other meal for the week which was a big pot of chili. Needless to say, we ate several meals of leftovers, one meal of take-out and two meals of sandwiches with store bought bread and sandwich meat...a very rare happening.
Jeff brought home a large dish of hamburger steaks leftover from Saturday's big meal for the film crew. The children ate some of that last night along with lots of vegetables while Jeff and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary which is today! There is still a good bit of the meat left and lots of veggies, so that will be dinner tonight.
For the remainder of the week I will cook what didn't get prepared from last weeks menu....spaghetti (I will make a big pot of sauce and either freeze or can what is not eaten), bbq sandwiches (again making a large amount and will freeze some), a dinner of beans and cornbread and we'll probably grill out chicken again on Saturday when the guys will finally be home and finished with the filming.
In other kitchen news, we will be making bread, applesauce, granola and cinnamon rolls this week and I hope to get all the carrots in my refrigerator dehydrated as well. Piano lessons, violin lessons, science, history, geography, lots of reading, math and more need to be accomplished on the school front while the usual laundry and household chores also need attention. Lots to do as usual so I best get started!! Hope you all have a blessed and busy week!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Menu Plan for September 12-18 and Lemon Jello Cheesecake Recipe
Monday
b-granola, toast with jam, eggs
l-white beans with ham bits, whole grain cornbread and raw veggies
d-pork roast with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, creamed corn and English peas
Tuesday
b-applesauce muffins, grits
l-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, apples, grapes, broccoli soup
d-grilled chicken, onions and zucchini, cheese rotel grits and butter beans
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal
l-cheese cubes, crackers, olives, Sunbutter, fruit
d-baked potatoes and chili
Thursday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, apples, grapes
d-leftovers
Friday
b-blueberry muffins and eggs
l-refried bean dip, tortilla chips, olives and carrot sticks
d-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-leftovers
d-baked spaghetti, salad and garlic bread
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-church
d-bbq sandwiches, cole slaw and country fries
A few weeks ago I came across a mock cheesecake recipe and knew my newly turned 15 year old son would love it. He is extremely allergic to eggs, so desserts for him can sometimes be a challenge. He liked the cheesecake, but some of the others thought it was a little more Jello-y than we cared for. I made some adaptations when I made it again for his birthday dessert and we all loved it. In fact, the kids loved it so much that I only got one piece out of a 9 x 13 pan. I do not normally use Jello or Cool Whip, but on occasion I make concessions.
Lemon Jello Cheesecake
Take one sleeve of graham crackers. Crush in the blender and add 1/4 cup melted butter. Press into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Mix one large tub of Cool Whip, one softened 8 ounce bar of cream cheese, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 can condensed milk and two small boxes of lemon jello. Beat until smooth. Pour over graham cracker crust and chill until firm, about 2-3 hours.
b-granola, toast with jam, eggs
l-white beans with ham bits, whole grain cornbread and raw veggies
d-pork roast with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, creamed corn and English peas
Tuesday
b-applesauce muffins, grits
l-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, apples, grapes, broccoli soup
d-grilled chicken, onions and zucchini, cheese rotel grits and butter beans
Wednesday
b-baked oatmeal
l-cheese cubes, crackers, olives, Sunbutter, fruit
d-baked potatoes and chili
Thursday
b-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
l-chicken sandwiches, popcorn, apples, grapes
d-leftovers
Friday
b-blueberry muffins and eggs
l-refried bean dip, tortilla chips, olives and carrot sticks
d-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
b-pancakes and sausage
l-leftovers
d-baked spaghetti, salad and garlic bread
Sunday
b-cinnamon rolls
l-church
d-bbq sandwiches, cole slaw and country fries
A few weeks ago I came across a mock cheesecake recipe and knew my newly turned 15 year old son would love it. He is extremely allergic to eggs, so desserts for him can sometimes be a challenge. He liked the cheesecake, but some of the others thought it was a little more Jello-y than we cared for. I made some adaptations when I made it again for his birthday dessert and we all loved it. In fact, the kids loved it so much that I only got one piece out of a 9 x 13 pan. I do not normally use Jello or Cool Whip, but on occasion I make concessions.
Lemon Jello Cheesecake
Take one sleeve of graham crackers. Crush in the blender and add 1/4 cup melted butter. Press into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Mix one large tub of Cool Whip, one softened 8 ounce bar of cream cheese, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 can condensed milk and two small boxes of lemon jello. Beat until smooth. Pour over graham cracker crust and chill until firm, about 2-3 hours.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Menu Plan for August 29-September 4
Monday
Breakfast-biscuits or muffins from the freezer
Lunch-popcorn, grapes, pbj or grilled cheese sandwiches
Dinner-meatball stroganoff over brown rice, baked squash, English peas, rolls
Tuesday
Breakfast-pancakes and bacon
Lunch-bean tostados, raw veggies
Dinner-Macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, stewed potatoes, green beans, corn bread
Wednesday
Breakfast-granola and toast
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-BBQ sandwiches, oven fries, cole slaw and fruit
Thursday
Breakfast-baked oatmeal with fruit
Lunch-popcorn, fruit, pbj or grilled cheese sandwiches
Dinner-chicken stirfry, brown rice
Friday
Breakfast-blueberry muffins, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-homemade pizzas, fruit cobbler
Saturday
Breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-Jeff's choice...it's his birthday!
Sunday
Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
Lunch-finger foods at church
Dinner-vegetable soup and homemade rolls
Breakfast-biscuits or muffins from the freezer
Lunch-popcorn, grapes, pbj or grilled cheese sandwiches
Dinner-meatball stroganoff over brown rice, baked squash, English peas, rolls
Tuesday
Breakfast-pancakes and bacon
Lunch-bean tostados, raw veggies
Dinner-Macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, stewed potatoes, green beans, corn bread
Wednesday
Breakfast-granola and toast
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-BBQ sandwiches, oven fries, cole slaw and fruit
Thursday
Breakfast-baked oatmeal with fruit
Lunch-popcorn, fruit, pbj or grilled cheese sandwiches
Dinner-chicken stirfry, brown rice
Friday
Breakfast-blueberry muffins, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-homemade pizzas, fruit cobbler
Saturday
Breakfast-biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits
Lunch-leftovers
Dinner-Jeff's choice...it's his birthday!
Sunday
Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
Lunch-finger foods at church
Dinner-vegetable soup and homemade rolls
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Menu Plan for August 22- 29
Monday
-Breakfast-biscuits, bacon and blueberry baked oatmeal
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-spicy chicken casserole, butter beans, corn, tomatoes
*make bread
Tuesday
-Breakfast-granola, toast
-Lunch-pasta salad, potato soup
-Dinner-pork tostadas with refried beans, chopped tomatoes, onion, cheese, sour cream and salsa
*mix up applesauce muffins
Wednesday
-Breakfast-applesauce muffins, scrambled eggs and grits
-Lunch-popcorn, grilled cheese sandwiches
-Dinner-French onion soup or potato soup, rolls
*make dinner rolls
Thursday
-Breakfast-pancakes
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-BBQ fried chicken, green beans, corn on the cob, slice tomatoes
*thaw chicken
Friday
-Breakfast-applesauce muffins, granola
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-homemade pizzas
Saturday
-Breakfast-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
-Lunch-popcorn, leftovers
-Dinner-green beans, stewed potatoes, glazed carrots, creamed corn, tomatoes, corn bread
Sunday
-Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
-Lunch-finger foods at church
-Dinner-baked spaghetti with pesto bread
-Breakfast-biscuits, bacon and blueberry baked oatmeal
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-spicy chicken casserole, butter beans, corn, tomatoes
*make bread
Tuesday
-Breakfast-granola, toast
-Lunch-pasta salad, potato soup
-Dinner-pork tostadas with refried beans, chopped tomatoes, onion, cheese, sour cream and salsa
*mix up applesauce muffins
Wednesday
-Breakfast-applesauce muffins, scrambled eggs and grits
-Lunch-popcorn, grilled cheese sandwiches
-Dinner-French onion soup or potato soup, rolls
*make dinner rolls
Thursday
-Breakfast-pancakes
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-BBQ fried chicken, green beans, corn on the cob, slice tomatoes
*thaw chicken
Friday
-Breakfast-applesauce muffins, granola
-Lunch-leftovers
-Dinner-homemade pizzas
Saturday
-Breakfast-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
-Lunch-popcorn, leftovers
-Dinner-green beans, stewed potatoes, glazed carrots, creamed corn, tomatoes, corn bread
Sunday
-Breakfast-cinnamon rolls
-Lunch-finger foods at church
-Dinner-baked spaghetti with pesto bread
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Menu Plan for August 15-21 and a Beefy Bean Casserole Recipe
Sometimes when I sit down to plan out our weekly menu I just draw a blank. Tonight was one of those times. So, I got on FB and asked for help and boy, did I get it. Here is our menu for this week, but I am making a list for the weeks to come. Please check out the links for the highlighted items to get the recipe and check the bottom of the post of a new recipe that was sent in tonight! We're having it on Saturday!
And now that it's cooled down a little bit (only 87 for a predicted high tomorrow!) I plan on cooking up several batches of grilled chicken breasts and hamburgers for this week and for the freezer.
Monday-
breakfast-biscuits or pancakes from the freezer, grits, scrambled eggs
lunch-grilled cheese or pbj sandwiches, tomato/macaroni soup, popcorn, raw veggies
dinner-grilled lime/garlic marinated chicken breasts, pesto pasta salad, glazed carrots
*thaw two packs of chicken breasts
*thaw pork roast
*make up a big pot of veggie rice pilaf for Caedmon
*mix up applesauce muffins
Tuesday
breakfast- applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs
lunch-refried beans with corn tortillas, cheese, salsa and sour cream
dinner-pork roast with spicy peach glaze, roasted potatoes and winter squash, English peas
*thaw refried beans
*mix up baked oatmeal
Wednesday
breakfast-blueberry baked oatmeal and toast
lunch-leftovers, popcorn, fruit
dinner-grilled burgers, oven fries and raw veggies
*thaw previously cooked burgers
Thursday--Jackson's 7th birthday and he chose the following menu
breakfast- Poptarts
lunch-pizza rolls and fruit
dinner-at a favorite Mexican restaurant followed by an ice cream cake at home
*open box and heat--LOL
Friday
breakfast-pancakes and sausage
lunch-cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, sunflower seeds, olives, fruit
dinner-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
breakfast-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers
dinner-pinto bean casserole (recipe follows), corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes and cornbread
*make two casseroles (one for the freezer)
*make a triple batch of cinnamon rolls
Sunday
breakfast-cinnamon rolls
lunch-finger foods at church
dinner-spaghetti, dinner rolls and raw veggies
*thaw spaghetti sauce
Pinto Bean Casserole
This recipe came via the internet from a friend of long ago. She includes some suggestions as well. I am eager to try it out!
1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic
1-15 oz can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked rice
1-15 oz can pinto beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 1/2 cups cheese
Cook beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Blend in tomato sauce, chili powder, rice, and salt. Layer part of meat sauce, beans, half of cheese and remainder of meat sauce. top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes.
This makes a wonderful freezer meal. I usually freeze everything but the cheese in a gallon ziploc bag. Then layer the cheese after it thaws. We have also eaten this just like chili and just sprinkled cheese on top. This originally called for cheddar cheese, but we like it better with provolone or the four cheese Mexican mix.
And now that it's cooled down a little bit (only 87 for a predicted high tomorrow!) I plan on cooking up several batches of grilled chicken breasts and hamburgers for this week and for the freezer.
Monday-
breakfast-biscuits or pancakes from the freezer, grits, scrambled eggs
lunch-grilled cheese or pbj sandwiches, tomato/macaroni soup, popcorn, raw veggies
dinner-grilled lime/garlic marinated chicken breasts, pesto pasta salad, glazed carrots
*thaw two packs of chicken breasts
*thaw pork roast
*make up a big pot of veggie rice pilaf for Caedmon
*mix up applesauce muffins
Tuesday
breakfast- applesauce muffins, bacon, eggs
lunch-refried beans with corn tortillas, cheese, salsa and sour cream
dinner-pork roast with spicy peach glaze, roasted potatoes and winter squash, English peas
*thaw refried beans
*mix up baked oatmeal
Wednesday
breakfast-blueberry baked oatmeal and toast
lunch-leftovers, popcorn, fruit
dinner-grilled burgers, oven fries and raw veggies
*thaw previously cooked burgers
Thursday--Jackson's 7th birthday and he chose the following menu
breakfast- Poptarts
lunch-pizza rolls and fruit
dinner-at a favorite Mexican restaurant followed by an ice cream cake at home
*open box and heat--LOL
Friday
breakfast-pancakes and sausage
lunch-cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, sunflower seeds, olives, fruit
dinner-homemade pizzas and dessert
Saturday
breakfast-biscuits, bacon, eggs, grits
lunch-leftovers
dinner-pinto bean casserole (recipe follows), corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes and cornbread
*make two casseroles (one for the freezer)
*make a triple batch of cinnamon rolls
Sunday
breakfast-cinnamon rolls
lunch-finger foods at church
dinner-spaghetti, dinner rolls and raw veggies
*thaw spaghetti sauce
Pinto Bean Casserole
This recipe came via the internet from a friend of long ago. She includes some suggestions as well. I am eager to try it out!
1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic
1-15 oz can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked rice
1-15 oz can pinto beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 1/2 cups cheese
Cook beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Blend in tomato sauce, chili powder, rice, and salt. Layer part of meat sauce, beans, half of cheese and remainder of meat sauce. top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Let stand for a few minutes.
This makes a wonderful freezer meal. I usually freeze everything but the cheese in a gallon ziploc bag. Then layer the cheese after it thaws. We have also eaten this just like chili and just sprinkled cheese on top. This originally called for cheddar cheese, but we like it better with provolone or the four cheese Mexican mix.
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