No menu plans for now.

So I've been on a meal planing strike.

I am tired of eating my meals by myself, resulting from picky kids or Chris working late and not being hungry when he comes home. Why waste all that time in the kitchen and money for ingredients?

Maybe in another month. We'll see.

Menu Plan 8/11- 8/17

Our birthday girl

Ok, so last week was a complete bust. Family dinners switched up my plans, but no worries- it just makes this week easier to plan!

Monday:
Grilled Sandwiches
fresh fruit

Tuesday:
Cheeseburger pasta

Wednesday:
Lasagna
bread sticks
broccoli

Thursday:
Pork Chops Normandy
green salad
rolls

Friday:
Hot chicken subs
chips n dip
raw veggies

Saturday:
Beef broccoli stir fry

Sunday:
Monterey Pie
fresh fruit
smoothies

Menu Plan 8/3 - 8/10

Our Girls.

Interesting week going on here! Lots of excitement and activities headed our way!

Monday:
BBQ chicken ( hot dogs for the kids)
baked fries
fruit salad

Tuesday:
Walsh Family dinner @ Chris' parents
( We are bringing dessert- brownie sundaes!)

Wednesday:
keilbasa w/ peppers & onion

Thursday:
Pork Ribs
onion rings
corn on the cob

Friday:
Lasagne (from last week)
breadsticks
green beans

Saturday: Paige' birthday!
Whatever Paige wants for dinner . . .

Sunday:
Breakfast for dinner!
Waffles
Bacon
OJ

Menu Plan 7/28- 8/2

Once again, my planning continues. I actually did pretty well following my menu last week- the only day that I didn't follow it was on Sunday when Chris surprised me by preparing chicken in his new smoker. (But hey, chicken was on the menu anyway!) This week I'm not using any real recipes- just what I have on hand. Hope it works.

Monday:
Smoked chicken wraps
herbed corn

Tuesday:
Hot & Spicy chicken club sandwiches
chips & salsa
fresh veggies

Wednesday:
Stroganoff
green salad
broccoli

Thursday:
Lasagne
breadsticks
green beans

Friday:
pork ribs
home made onion rings
corn on the cob

Saturday:
Chicken fajitas
spanish rice

Sunday:
shrimp stir fry

baked items: pumpkin muffins

Menu Plan 7/21 - 7/17

This is Paige and her cousin Megan. How cute is that? It has nothing to do with menus. but I thought it was fun.

Last week I only made three of the 7 meals. We just got busy, spent some time visiting with family, and just enjoying the summer sunshine. We'll see how this week goes! I have noticed the same handful of meals that seem to get pushed back from week to week . . . I think my goal next week is to try some new recipes, since I am obviously bored with some of the ones we have now.

Monday
Creamy Chicken Pasta
steamed broccoli

Tuesday
Herb tilapia
seasoned corn
dinner rolls

Wednesday
ham and cheese hoagies
chips n dip
fresh veggies

Thursday
grilled pork chops
corn on the cob
fresh fruit

Friday
cheeseburgers
french fries
fruit salad
nutty milk shakes

Saturday
Taco salad/ quesadillas (for the kids)

Sunday
BBQ rubbed chicken
home made mac & cheese
fresh veggies

baked goods: more banana bread!

Menu Plan 7/14 - 7/20

This weekend I didn't actually follow my menu plan. We have had way too much fun playing outside and enjoying the late day sunshine with new neighbor friends. That means less time in the kitchen. Let's try this again :)

Monday 7/14
left overs

Tuesday 7/15
Chicken in Lime butter
garlic zuchini
fresh fruit

Wednesday 7/16
shrimp stir fry

Thursday 7/17
creamy chicken pasta
broccoli

Friday 7/18
Pork Chops Normandy
seasoned potatoes

Saturday 7/19
Herb Fish Fillets
garden salad
bread sticks

Sunday 7/10
burgers and/or brats
fruit salad
chips & dip
nutty milkshakes

Baked items: banana bread, lamingtons

grocery items I need: chebe mix, lime & lemon juice, chives. tamari sauce, apple cider, salad, brats, vanilla ice cream, bananas, chips, grapes, mushrooms, hot dog buns

Menu Plan 7/11- 7/14

We are settling into our new home, and now that the kitchen is unpacked and functional, it is time to get back to meal planning. I am tired of staring into the pantry at 5 pm and wondering what I can make with what I have on hand. So here's the plan for this weekend . . .

Friday 7/11
Cook out for Chris' work

Saturday 7/12
Homemade pizza
sliced apples

Sunday 7/13
Shrimp Stir Fry
white rice

Monday 7/14
Creamy Chicken pasta
garlic bread sticks
broccoli

Baked Goods: Pumpkin muffins, peanut butter cookies