January 2009 Monthly Menu Plan with Recipe Links

January 09 Monthly Menu

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Menu Plan for after Samuel is born.

*** October 21 I will have a c-section to deliver my 4th child. My husband and mom (who lives in Arkansas) will be caring for my children. I have made the following list in an attempt for them to prepare meals the children like and aren't frozen (or from McDonald's!). If you are interested in the recipes all of the chicken and most of the ground beef recipes can be found by using the label to the right.

Chicken
Mexican Chicken Cornbread Stuff (can also use ground beef), Corn, Sour Cream, Pineapples.
Chicken and Cornbread Dressing, Green Beans, Corn.
Curry Chicken Salad, Flour Tortilla, Apple.
Tortilla Stack (with or without Chicken), Sour Cream, Pineapples.
Chicken Curry, Rice, Carrots, Pineapple Chunks.
Easy Breaded Chicken, Steamed Broccoli and Carrots, Rice or Mashed Potatoes.
Balsamic Marinated Chicken (my version), Broccoli, Carrots, Onions, Rice.

Hamburger
Sloppy Tom, Corn, Green Beans, Slice of Bread.
Extra Easy Lasagna, Green Beans, Corn, Cheddar Bread.
Meatloaf the Stephanie Way, Green Beans, Corn, Cheddar Bread.
Ground Beef Stroganoff, Pasta, Green Beans, Corn.
Tater Tot Casserole.
Hamburger Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Biscuits.

Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Crackers/Corn bread/Cheddar Bread.
Nachos: Taco Meat, Cheddar, Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream.

Other
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (See ...In the Kitchen for recipe), Pepperoni, Pineapples.
Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits/Toast/Bagels/English Muffins, Fried Potatoes.
French Toast, Syrup, Scrambled Eggs.
Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Biscuits, Gravy.
Chicken Noodle Soup (from a can), Crackers.

Lunch
Hot dog (2 for boys, 1 for Ellie) – no bread, slice of cheese, apple, crackers (4 – boys, 2 – Ellie).
PB and Honey/Jelly (1 slice bread for Ellie, 2 for boys), Apple.
Ham & Cheese Sandwich (ask boys mustard or mayo; 1 slice bread for Ellie, 2 for boys), Apple.
Tuna Sandwich (1 slice bread for everyone), Apple.
Leftovers.
Raisins at any time for Will, limit amount for Ellie & Ben.

Snacks
Fruit
Cheese and Crackers (2 for Ellie, 4 for Boys)
Popcorn (air popper is in basement on white yaffa blocks next to black metal shelves), butter, salt.
Peanut butter and Crackers
Raisins

Drinks
Milk for breakfast and supper (if they don't finish a cup put it in fridge and serve at next meal/snack.)
Water for lunch and snacks.
Lemonade for supper as a treat.

September 2008 Basic Monthly Menu

I'm experimenting with a new way of posting my menu this month. If you can't read the text, click on the chart and it will enlarge. You can find recipes for the highlighted items by searching my labels.

Also, inspired by my friend, Amy, I changed the way I planned my menu this month. Instead of trying to alternate different types of main courses (not having chicken 3 nights in a row!), I planned a theme for each day of the week and used recipes that fit that theme.

Sunday - Easy or Leftovers
Monday - Italian
Tuesday - Breakfast for Supper
Wednesday - TexMex
Thursday - Asian
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Easy or Leftovers

If you use any of my ideas or recipes I'd love to hear in the comments or by email how they turn out!

For more menu ideas visit Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Basic Menu Plan for August 08

I'm working really hard this month to stay within our grocery/food budget -$300. I'll keep you posted on whether or not I make it. As part of my efforts I have designed a "basic" menu for this month which includes a lot of ingredients all ready in my pantry. By basic I mean few ingredients, kid-friendly (for the most part), and easy to make. I'm sure what is basic for one person is NOT for another.

You'll notice we have grilled steak every week and lots of chicken. That's because my local supermarket had a great sale recently and I stocked up!

Since I'm always looking for ideas, what are some of your basic recipes or meal plans? By the way, if you use any of "my" recipes I'd love to hear how it turns out!

Week One
Chicken & Cornbread Dressing, Salad
Library Night: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Fruit
Roast Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Gravy, Yeast Rolls
Grilled Chicken w/ Peanut Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Carrots, Rice
Spaghetti, Salad, Cheddar Bread, Fruit
Mexican Chicken Cornbread Stuff, Sour Cream, Black Olives, Fruit

Week Two
Lunch @ Mall? Leftovers?
BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn, Cheddar Bread
Grilled Steak, Baked Potato, Fruit
Zoo Member Night: PB & J, Apples, Zoo Ice Cream
Curry Chicken Salad, Apple, Flour Tortilla
Homemade Pizza, Pineapple Slices
Bacon, Fried Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Biscuits

Week Three
Taco Salad, Fruit, Ice Cream
Easy Breaded Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Carrots, Rice
Extra Easy Lasagna, Salad, Cheddar Bread, Fruit
Grilled Steak, Baked Potato, Fruit
Leftovers? Eat out? Something Easy!
Drive to NY
Jess & Andy Wedding in NY

Week Four
Tortilla Stack, Sour Cream, Corn, Fruit
Sloppy Toms/Joes, Buns, Cheese, Raw Carrots, Fruit
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Raw Carrots, Fruit
Zesty Baked Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Steamed Carrots, Rice
Grilled Steak, Baked Potato, Fruit
Ellie turns 2!! Homemade Pizza, Pineapple Slices, Birthday Cake
Grilled Hamburgers, Buns, Cheese, Fruit

July 2-24, 2008 Menu Plan

*Grilled Steak, Baked Potato, Salad, Strawberries
*Lemon Pepper Salmon, Steamed Carrots & Broccoli, Rice
*BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Salad, Corn on Cob, Red, White & Blueberry Pie
*Grilled Chicken with Peanut Sauce, Carrots, Peppers, Mushrooms, Onion, Pineapple Slices, Rice

*Taco Salad, Fruit
*Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich, Potato Chips, Fruit
*Joel Work Dinner ??????
*Pizza, Pineapples
*Grilled Chicken w/Italian Dressing, Pasta, Croûtons, Black Olives, Carrots, Broccoli, Parmesan
*Grilled Steak, Baked Potato, Salad, Fruit
*Birthday Party ???

*Hamburger Nachos, Homemade Salsa, Fruit
*Biscuits, Bacon Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit
*Lemon Pepper Salmon, Steamed Carrots & Broccoli, Rice
*Pizza, Pineapple
*BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Salad, Fruit
*Sloppy Joes, Buns, Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Fruit
*Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Glaze, Carrots, Peppers, Mushrooms, Onion, Pineapple Slices

*Curry Chicken Salad, Tortillas, Red Apples, Lettuce (Leftover Chicken)
*Grilled Burgers, Buns, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onion, Chips, Fruit
*Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich, Potato Chips, Fruit
*Honey Mustard Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Grilled: Squash, Onion, Mushroom, Carrots, Fruit
*Ham & Cheese Melts, Raw Carrots, Fruit

Monthly Menu Plan: February 2008

Here is my menu for February 2008. You will notice that Week Three is eating from the Freezer Section. I have set that week aside for potty training my 3 year old son. I don't imagine I'm going to want to cook. I'm trying to figure out how to get the shopping list posted without lots of cutting and pasting. I have it in an Open Office spreadsheet. If you'd like a copy just email me and I'll email it back to you as an attachment. After I printed the menu I realized I have Cheese Biscuits 4 days in a row. That won't be happening. Just substitute some other bread or cracker.

Sunday: Pizza, Salad, Pineapple Chunks
Monday: Chicken Curry, Pineapple, Onion, Carrots, Rice
Tuesday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cheese Biscuits
Wednesday: Seafood Chowder, Cheese Biscuits
Thursday: Fake Lasagna, Salad, Cheese Biscuits
Friday: Barbecue Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cheese Biscuits
Saturday: Ground Beef Stroganoff, Salad, Green Beans

Sunday: Chicken Dressing, Green Beans, Jello
Monday: Taco Cornbread Stuff, Salsa, Salad, Sour Cream,Fruit
Tuesday: Hamburger Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Biscuits
Wednesday: Zesty Baked Salmon, Steamed Carrots, Broccoli, Rice
Thursday: Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Biscuits
Friday: Chicken & Broccoli Braid, Salad, Fruit
Saturday: Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Casserole, Salad, Jello

Sunday: Leftovers!
Monday: Potty Training Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Tuesday: Potty Training Frozen Waffles, Syrup, Fruit
Wednesday: Potty Training Fish Sticks, French Fries, Salad
Thursday: Potty Training Canned Chowder, Crackers, Jello
Friday: (Potty Training, Ben's Birthday) Frozen Pizza, Salad, Birthday Cake
Saturday: Potty Training Fend for Yourself

Sunday: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon,,Biscuits, Fruit
Monday: Balsamic Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots, Onions, Rice
Tuesday: Tortilla Stack, Black Olives, Salsa, Pineapple Chunks
Wednesday: Potato Soup w/ Ham, Cheese Biscuits
Thursday: Easy Breaded Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Friday: Lemon Pepper Salmon, Steamed Broccoli & Carrots, Rice
Saturday: Turkey Breast, Tater Tot Casserole, Salad, Pudding

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Monthly Menu Plan: January 2008

*** You'll find the ingredient list here.

Wednesday: Easy Breaded Chicken, Carrot Casserole, Salad
Thursday: Ground Beef Stroganoff, Salad, Green Beans
Friday: Balsamic Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Rice (my version)
Saturday: Pizza, Pineapple Chunks, Salad

Sunday: Chicken Blue, Ham, Pasta, Broccoli, Carrots
Monday: Fake Lasagna, Salad, Cheese Biscuits, Fruit
Tuesday: Seafood Chowder, Cheese Biscuits
Wednesday: Chicken and Dressing, Green Beans
Thursday: Lemon Pepper Salmon, Steamed Broccoli & Carrots, Rice
Friday: Taco Cornbread Stuff, Salsa, Salad, Fruit, Sour Cream
Saturday: Chicken & Broccoli Braid, Fruit

Sunday: Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Rolls, Gravy
Monday: Honey & Mustard Pork Loin, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday: Chicken Curry, Pineapple, Onion, Carrots, Rice
Wednesday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cheese Biscuits
Thursday: Zesty Baked Salmon, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots, Rice
Friday: Chicken Soup, Crackers, Fruit
Saturday: Pizza, Pineapple, Salad

Sunday: Balsamic Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Rice (my version)
Monday: French Toast, Sausage, Syrup
Tuesday: Chicken and Dressing, Green Beans
Wednesday: Hamburger Gravy, Biscuits, Fried Potatoes
Thursday: Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Cornbread, Fruit
Friday: Ground Beef Stroganoff, Salad, Green Beans
Saturday: Barbecue Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cheddar Biscuits

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