Menu Plan Monday

Welcome to my Menu Plan Monday! Today begins the first week of the All You Grocery Challenge where I have $25 per person in my family per week. So I'll be pulling from my pantry and from the grocery deals. I am super excited to eat healthy and save money this month. Not to mention continue/start some great habits!

Breakfast:
Apple Muffins
Amish Baked Oatmeal - We already had this once over the weekend and it was a big hit! I am going to make a bigger batch and freeze some.

Scrambled Eggs with Wholewheat Toast

Crepes

Granola

Lunch:

Black Bean and Rice Burritos
Mac and Cheese, Peas

Grilled Bacon Apple and Cheddar Sandwiches
Quesadillas with Cheddar Potato Strips

Leftovers

Zuchinni Bread and Cheese sticks

Dinner
1. Quinoa Burgers

2. Johnny's Spicy Primavera Lasagna (one for dinner, one to freeze)
3. Vintage Hamburger Goulash with Pear Crumb Pie
4. Ham and Potatoes in the crockpot
5. Creamy Carrot Soup with Breadsticks
6. Burritos and Strawberry Smoothies
7. Quinoa and Black Beans

Snacks:
Cheddar Coins
Hard Boiled Eggs

Hummus and Pita Chips

Oatmeal Cookies (one for this week, one for freezing)

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Menu Plan Monday

Very excited for this week! I visited Smockity Frocks's What's in Your Crock Pot post and found lots of yummy recipes to try! I'll be putting my crock pot to work this week.

But first, what went well last week .... the spaghetti with quinoa meatballs was a big hit with my family. I've been looking for more ways to use quinoa so I will definitely use it again for healthier and more filling meatballs.

The Homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Beauty and Bedlam definitely were VERY close to Cinnabons's. My brother and sister leapt over the back of the couch to get to the last one. Delicious!


Dinner:
1. Cheesy Beef and Rice
2. Ham Cheddar Chowder, Salads, and Rolls
3. Hamburgers with Homemade Buns with Baked Yam and Potato Casserole
4. Crock Pot Black Bean Ham Soup
5. Crock Pot Italian Chicken
6. Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
7. Asian Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Broccoli

Lunches
1. Hard Boiled Eggs, Toast, Fruit
2. Burritos
3. Grilled Cheese and Carrots
4. Quesadillas and Broccoli
5. Salads
6&7 Leftovers

Breakfasts
1. Yogurt and Toast
2. Scrambled Eggs and Toast
3. Strawberry Crisp
4. Tote in Hole and fruit
5. Pancakes
6. Oatmeal and Smoothies
7. Banana Bread



For later:
Homemade Apple Sauce in a Crock Pot
Rice Cream
Home made Graham Crackers

Menu Plan Monday

This week will be a fun baking week. I haven't done too good at following a menu plan, but we are FINALLY over all our colds and I am ready to jump in 100 percent. Especially excited to make our own bread. I went to an Enrichment night and was introduced to a yummy, yummy recipe. After a trip to our local Good Earth, I now have gluten and I am ready to experiment. I'll let you know the results.

My favorite item that I am going to try - the Cinnamon Rolls that are rumored to be just like Cinnabon. We shall see!

Breakfast
1. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and Oranges
2. Blueberry Crumb Muffins and Scrambled Eggs
3. Strawberry Crisp
4. Tote in Hole and fruit
5. Pancakes
6. Oatmeal and Smoothies
7. Banana Bread

Lunch:
1. Hard Boiled Eggs, Toast, Fruit
2. Burritos
3. Grilled Cheese and Carrots
4. Quesadillas and Broccoli
5. Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches
6. Leftovers
7. Leftovers

Dinner:
1. Spaghetti and Quinoa Meatballs
2. Salsa Chicken Rice Casserole
3. BBQ Chicken with Bacon Potato Salad
4. Mini Skillet Meat Loaves
5. Asian Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Broccoli
6. Black Bean Quesadillas and Vegetables
7. Engagement dinner with friends

To Try:
Rice Cream
Home made Graham Crackers

Menu Plan Monday

This week we are keeping it pretty simple. The kiddos and I have come down with colds again - no fun! Looking forward to trying some new pork recipes and filling up on soup!

Dinners:
1. Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with Fresh Fruit Parfait Mold
2. Homemade Mac and Cheese
3. Saucy Pork Chops and Salad
4. Chili and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
5. Hamburgers, Oven Fried, Broccoli
6. Quinoa with Chicken and Black Beans
7. Super Bowl Dinner with family

Lunches:
1. Mexican Meatball Sandwich
2. Homemade Pretzels and Strawberries
3. Quesadillas
4. Turkey Sandwiches
5. Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
6. Leftovers
7. Leftovers


Breakfast:
1. Breakfast Cookies and Oranges
2. Delicious and Oh So Easy Oatmeal
3. Pancakes and fruit
4. Strawberry and Blueberry Shakes
5. Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns
6. Banana Oatmeal Muffins


Snacks:
Homemade Whole Wheat Vanilla Wafers
Crispy Cheese Crackers

Menu Plan Monday

Dinners:
1. Quinoa and Sundried Tomato Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli
2. Twice Baked Bacon Potato and Veggies
3. Easter Leftover's Casserole
4.
5. Hamburgers and Cheese Fries
6. Baked Chicken and Rice with Fresh Fruit Parfait Mold
7.

Lunches
1. Black Beans Salsa and Brown Rice
2. Soup and Grilled Cheese
3. Mexican Meatball Sandwiches and Carrot Sticks
4. Soft Pretzels and Cottage Cheese
5. Turkey Sandwiches and Fruit
6. Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
7.

Breakfast:
1. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
2. Fruit Smoothies
3. Cereal
4. Bacon Hashbrown Bake
5. Fried Eggs on Toast, Oranges
6. Breakfast Cookies and Apple Sauce
7. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

Snacks:
Homemade Granola Bars

Menu Plan Moday - Comfort Food

This week I am mixing comfort food with weight loss food. Looked up recipes for my favorite comfort foods on Weight Watchers. I found some good ones that I am giving a try! We are all recovering from bronchitis so I was looking for yummy things that weren't too hard to make.

Some of these are carry overs from last week that we didn't get to. I did make the Corn Clam Chowder and the Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins - both were a HUGE hit! Very delicious!

Menu Plan Monday
Dinners:
1. Ham Fried Rice and Potstickers
2. Twice Baked Bacon Potato and Veggies
3. Spicy Black Bean Soup
4. Crockpot Hamburger Casserole
5. Hamburgers and Cheese Fries
6. Baked Chicken and Rice with Fresh Fruit Parfait Mold
7. Classic Shepard's Pie

Breakfast:
1. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
2. Fruit Smoothies
3. Cereal
4. Bacon Hashbrown Bake
5. Fried Eggs on Toast, Oranges
6. Breakfast Cookies and Apple Sauce
7. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

Lunch:
1. Black Beans Salsa and Brown Rice
2. Soup and Grilled Cheese
3. Mexican Meatball Sandwiches and Carrot Sticks
4. Soft Pretzels and Cottage CHeese
5. Turkey Sandwiches and Fruit
6. Burritos
7. Leftovers

Menu Plan Monday

It's a New Year! This is my first complete meal plan of 2010 (momentarily I was sidetracked by catching TWO different colds. Lucky me!). Looking forward to trying all the yummy things! This recipe collection for the week incorporates several goals:

1. Eating from the Pantry - use up what we have!
2. Eating healthier! Snagged some great recipes from Chubbie Chica with Weight Watchers points
3. Making more from scratch. Found some fun new recipes to try from the Heavenly Homemaker.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Dinners:
1. Corn Chowder and Biscuits
2. Steak Chicken with peas and Fresh Fruit Parfait Mold
3. Spicy Black Bean Soup
4. Crockpot Hamburger Casserole
5. Beef, Spinach, and Blue Cheese Quesadillas with corn
6. Baked Chicken and Rice
7. Classic Shepard's Pie

Breakfast
1. Oatmeal
2. Fruit Smoothies
3. Cereal
4. Bacon Hashbrown Bake
5. Fried Eggs on Toast, Oranges
6. Breakfast Cookies and Apple Sauce
7. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

Lunch
1. Black Beans Salsa and Brown Rice
2. Soup and Grilled Cheese
3. Mexican Meatball Sandwiches and Carrot Sticks
4. Soft Pretzels and Cottage CHeese
5. Turkey Sandwiches and Fruit
6. Burritos
7. Leftovers

Snacks:
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
Banana-Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Homemade:
http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/12/homemade-peanut-butter-in-5-minutes-or.html Peanut Buter

Menu Plan Monday

Breakfasts
Cinnamon Rolls
Breakfast Burritos
Oatmeal and Peaches
Banana Crumb Muffins


Lunches
BLTs


Dinners
Freezer Meal Enchiladas
Freezer Meal Lemon Lime Chicken
Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Ham and Cheese in the Crock Pot
Black Beans and Rice with Steamed Veggies
Baked Potatoes and salad

Menu Plan

Menu Plan:

Thursday
Breakfast: Easy Oatmeal Muffins, Scrambled Eggs, and Peaches
Lunch: Grilled Bacon, Apple, and Cheddar Sandwiches and Steamed Carrots
Dinner: Chicken Tetrazinni (Freeze Leftovers

Friday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner: Cream of Celery Soup and Cheesy Breadsticks

Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Brunch for Baptism
Dinner: Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce with Rice

Sunday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Brunch for Blessing
Dinner:

Monday
Breakfast: Egg Sandwich
Lunch: Tuna Salad
Dinner: Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash

Tuesday
Breakfast: Bread Machine Cinnamon Buns
Lunch:
Dinner: Orange Honey Glazed Ham and Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables.

Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Jello Salad
Dinner: Thanksgiving at Brent's!

Friday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Menu Plan Monday

Meal Plan Monday
Breakfasts
Toast and Yogurt
German Pancakes and Peaches

Lunches
Muffin Tin Monday (Astronaut Food: Popcorn, star shaped cheese and sandwiches, apple rings, etc.)
Classic Baked Spaghetti

Dinners
Grilled Apple Bacon and Cheddar Sandwiches, Salad, and Steamed Carrots
Black Bean Soup and Cheesy Bread
Cheeseburger Vegetable Soup and Toast
Chicken Tetrazzini
Sloppy Joes and Fruit

Menu Plan Monday

Wednesday
Birthday Dinner at California Pizza Kitchen

Thursday
French Toast and Pears
Denny's
Dinner at the Zoo

Friday
Sunshine Toast and Peaches
Black Bean Burritos
Birthday Dinner for Johnny

Saturday
Oatmeal and Pears
Lunch in Park City
Sweet Pork Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Sunday
x
x Black Bean Soup and Cheesy Bread
x Birthday Cakes and Olives
Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday



Snacks:
Banana Bread
Popcorn

Chicken Tetrazzini (make enough to freeze)

Menu Planning Monday

This week I am using up leftover vegetables from last week. I am happy to say that I can make everything on my list without going to the store :). The breakfast menu is a bit repetitive, so I may pick up something from the store on Thursday to get us out of the muffin rut.

Breakfast
Oatmeal Muffins and Fruit
Toast and Fruit
Oatmeal and Fruit
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Bread Machine Cinnamon Buns

Lunch
Leftovers

Mozzarella and Tomato
Thinly slice two large beefsteak tomatoes. Layer the slices with 4 ounces thinly sliced part-skim mozzarella and 12 basil leaves. Sprinkle the stacks with 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
POINTS value: 4


Dinner
IHOP
Black Bean Burgers and Salad
Cream of Celery Soup and Cheesy Breadsticks (Tuesday)
Soy Sauce Chicken and Vegetables in the Crock Pot
Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce
Sloppy Joes with Homemade Buns
Dinner at show for date night :)

Menu Plan Monday

A day late! We had a busy weekend - went up to my grandparent's cabin to enjoy the fall colors. One of my favorite meals from last week was a free dinner that I won from Dream Dinners - delicious Swiss Chicken! It reminded me why I love freezer meals. So fast and so simple! I'll need to stock up again for the holiday season.

I didn't have a chance to get to the store to get ingredients for some of the meals last week so some will be repeats.

Breakfast
Glazed Pear Muffins

Lunch
Tuna Sandwiches and Tomato Soup

Dinner
Tomato Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Italian Turkey Burger with Homemade Hamburger Buns
Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce
Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash

Menu Plan Monday

This week I will be putting my bread making skills to the test! I will be making all my sandwich bread, hamburger buns, and tortilla shells. I'll let you know how it goes.


Breakfasts:
Green Smoothies and Toast
Egg Omelets
Oatmeal and Peaches
Cereal
Muffins


Lunch:
Cheddar, Bacon, and Pear Sandwich
Tomato Sandwiches and Fruit
Leftovers

Dinners:

Southwestern Ranch Salad

Grilled Tuna Sandwiches and Tomato Soup
Tomato Chicken Stir Fry - Thursday
Orange Honey Glazed Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables
Maple Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon and Corn Bread and Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables - Sunday

Gobbler Cobbler Pie - Monday
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Tuesday
Black Bean Burgers and Salad - Wednesday
Balsamic Chicken Pasta - Thursday