Week 4 Menu

This weekend we visited a local pumpkin patch. I love seeing all the families out enjoying the fall weather! I enjoyed all the fun things to buy in the country store like honey roasted peanut butter, different types of jams/butters, and all sorts of apple things like apple donuts, apple salsa, and so many more.

We both picked out our pumpkins. I chose a smaller white one and Jeff picked a bumpy orange/green one. It looks pretty spooky!

So now it is time to think about my menu for next week. I have two "Copycat" recipes to try this week. I hope they turn out as good as the original!

Alicia 

Week 4 Menu

Monday – Grill Out: Steak, Potatoes and Veggies

Tuesday – Meatball Subs

http://www.fivehearthome.com/2013/09/16/slow-cooker-meatball-sub-sandwiches/

Wednesday – Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad (Copycat Recipe)

http://lilluna.com/copycat-applebees-oriental-salad/

* I used frozen chicken strips instead of frying my own.

Thursday –   Fancy Frozen Pizza and salad

(Add fresh veggies and mozzarella to a frozen pizza. Bake. Enjoy)

Friday -  Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Copycat Recipe) and bread

http://www.averiecooks.com/2015/01/best-broccoli-cheese-soup-better-panera-copycat.html

Saturday –   No cook day: Eat Out or Leftovers

Sunday –  Kansas City Hot Fried Chicken and Waffles

(See recipe below)

Grocery List

2 Yellow Onions

Veggies to put on Frozen Pizza

Broccoli Florets (2-3 cups)

Bag of baby carrots

Romaine lettuce

Red Cabbage

Napa Cabbage

Cucumber

Potatoes (1 per person)

1 Green Pepper

1 Red Pepper

Vegetable Stock

Rice Wine Vinegar

Sesame Oil

Sliced Almonds

Chow Mein dry

Italian Bread Crumbs

Hot Sauce

Pancake Syrup

1 jar red pasta sauce

1 pound ground beef

Steak (1 per person)

4 Chicken Breasts

Bacon

Hoagie buns

Bread (to go with soup)

Shredded Mozzerella

Extra-sharp cheddar block

Grated Parmesan

Buttermilk (1 ½ cups)

Fat Free Half and Half

Eggs

Frozen Pizza

Frozen Waffles

Frozen breaded chicken strips

Home Ingredients

Garlic Powder

Salt

Black Pepper

Unsalted Butter

Minced Garlic

Flour

Paprika

Dry Mustard

Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Honey

Mayonnaise

Dijon Mustard

        

Week 3 Menu

Week 3 Menu

Monday – Baked Western Omelet

(http://www.theseasonedmom.com/baked-western-omelet/)

Tuesday – BLT Chicken Salad

http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/blt-chicken-salad/

Wednesday –  Chili Baked Potatoes

http://addapinch.com/cooking/chili-baked-potatoes-recipe/

http://addapinch.com/cooking/weeknight-black-bean-chili-recipe/

Thursday –   Grill Out: Pork Chops, Potatoes and Pepper and Onion

Friday -  Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork Sandwiches (with Coleslaw)

http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/crock-pot-dr-pepper-pulled-pork/

Saturday –   No cook day: Eat Out or Leftovers

Sunday –  Baked Ziti (with salad and bread)

(See attached picture)

Grocery List

4 Yellow Onion

1 Red Onion

 2 Large Tomatoes

2 Green Pepper

1 Red Pepper

Chives

Lettuce

10 potatoes

1 can crushed Tomatoes (16 oz)

1 can black beans (16 oz.)

16 oz. Ziti Noodles

2 jars Spaghetti Sauce

Coleslaw

Chicken Breast (1 ½ pound)

Bacon (13 slices)

Ground Beef (2 pounds)

Pork Chops (1 per person)

3-4 pound Pork Loin Roast

Eggs (12 eggs)

Milk

Sour Cream (2 cups)

Ham (8 oz)

Italian Bread loaf

Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups)

Shredded Pizza Cheese (2 bags)

Shredded Mozzerella

12 oz. Dr. Pepper

Home Ingredients

Seasoned Salt

Mayo (1/2 cup)

BBQ Sauce

Minced Onion

Lemon Juice

Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Sea Salt

Garlic (3 cloves)

Worcestershire Sauce

Cumin

Chili Powder

Dried Oregano

Rub for Pork Chops and Roast

Dried Basil

Week 2 Menu

I love everything about fall - pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin desserts and fall decorations! When it comes to planning menus in the fall I also have to plan for harvest time. My husband farms with his family and they will be working hard this week harvesting the rest of our corn. I am not much of a farm hand but I try to help out by making dinners for when they finish their work in the field. This week I have combined some of our family favorites with a few new recipes. I hope you enjoy!! 

 

 

Week 2 Menu

Monday – Fried Rice with Chicken & Egg Rolls

http://www.fivehearthome.com/2013/08/28/easy-fried-rice/

Tuesday – Baked Potatoes with Broccoli Cheese Sauce

http://eat-to-death.blogspot.com/2015/03/baked-potatoes-with-broccoli-cheese.html

Wednesday –  Biscuits and Sausage Gravy (with scrambled eggs)

http://en.paperblog.com/the-best-homemade-sausage-gravy-810863/

Thursday –   Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (with bread)

http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2012/07/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole/

Friday -  Grill Out: Steak, Salad and Twice Baked Potato

http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/06/ultimate-twice-baked-potatoes.html

Saturday –   No cook day: Eat Out or Leftovers

Sunday –  White Chicken Enchiladas with Green Chili and Sour Cream Sauce (with refried beans)

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/white-chicken-enchiladas-with-green.html

Grocery List

Carrots, grated (2 cups)

Lemon Juice

Potatoes, 1 bag

Head of Lettuce

Green Onion

Chicken Broth (2 cups)

Sesame Oil

Soy Sauce

8 Flour Tortillas

1 8 oz. can diced green chiles

1 can Refried Beans

Panko Bread Crumbs

16 oz. roll sausage

Steak

Bacon

Deli Honey Ham (1/2 pound)

Chicken (9 cups)

1/4 pound thin sliced baby swiss cheese

Shredded Cheddar Cheese (2 cups)

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (2 cups)

Sour Cream (2 cups)

Buttermilk Biscuits

French Bread

Frozen Broccoli Florets

Frozen Peas

Frozen Egg Rolls

Home Ingredients

Eggs

Minced Garlic

Rice (5 cups)

Butter

Flour

Milk

Dijon Mustard
Salt

Smoked Paprika

White Pepper

Ground Sage

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Seasoning Salt

Dried Parsley

Salt

Pepper

Dried Cilantro

Chili Powder

 

Week 1 Menu

Menu Freebie

I have decided to share my weekly menus/grocery lists. I am hoping that sharing my menus might make things a little easier for other families.

 

 

Here are few helpful hints about how I plan my menu: 

 

1. I have usually plan six meals to be made throughout the week. I include a "No cook" day which can be used for eating out or having leftovers. I enjoy eating out and I look forward to one night when I don't have to do any preparations. Feel free to move your "No Cook" day to the day of the week that fits your family best. 

 

2.  I try to do a combination of complex recipes and simple meals like grilling out. 

 

3. I always plan a meal on Sunday nights that is good for leftovers because both my husband and I take our lunch to work. Then I rotate meals that will have leftovers (example: lasagna, meatloaf, etc) with one-shot meals (example: steaks on the grill, pancakes, etc). Monday might be a leftover meal and then Tuesday would be a one-shot meal, etc.

 

 4. I have included the links to the recipes that I found online. I have also attached a picture of my own personal recipe if it is on a recipe card.  

 

 

Here are few helpful hints about how I plan my grocery list: 

 

1. I organize the ingredients by location in the grocery store. I shop at Fareway but hopefully they are grouped in a way that will work in any grocery store. 

 

2. The list ONLY reflects what I need for these recipes. You might need to add other items. Note: I include the total amount of the item for the week. For example, if two recipes call for chicken broth I put the total amount of broth I need for the week (8 cups divided between 2 recipes).

 

3. Home Ingredients - I have included a separate list of items that are commonly found in kitchen pantries. Check this part of the list quickly to see if you have all these items. 

 

 

 

I can't figure out how to embed a word document into my blog so I just copied and pasted it in. I hope you enjoy!! 

Alicia :) 

 

Week 1 Menu

Monday – White Chicken Lasagna

(http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/01/white-cheese-and-chicken-lasagna/)

Tuesday – Pancakes and Eggs

http://rachelschultz.com/2013/08/12/old-fashioned-pancakes/

Wednesday –  Asian Chicken Wraps and Egg Drop Soup

http://www.cupcakediariesblog.com/2013/08/asian-chicken-wraps.html#_a5y_p=892910

http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/egg-drop-soup/

Thursday –   Little Cheddar Meatloaves (see attached picture)

Friday -  Grill Out:  Steak, Potatoes and Pepper and Onion

Saturday –   No cook day: Eat Out or Leftovers

Sunday –  Burrito Bowls

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/burrito-bowls/

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Grocery List

Green Onion (garnish)

2 White Onions

1 Yellow Onion

Lettuce (1 head)

Shredded Carrots

Potatoes (1 per person)

1 Green Pepper

2 Red Pepper

Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)

Cilantro (optional garnish)

Tomatoes (optional garnish)

Avocado (optional garnish)

1 can Creamed Corn

1 can black beans

1 can corn

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Chicken Broth (8 cups)

Lasagna Noodles

Rice (1 cup)

General Tso’s Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Chow Mein Noodles

Sesame Oil

1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

Tortillas (Large)

Salsa (1/3 cup)

Chicken (4 cups)

Steak

Hamburger

1 Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Shredded Mozzarella

1 Grated Parmesan

Ricotta Cheese (2 cups)

Sour Cream

Frozen Spinach (1 package)

Home Ingredients

Butter

Flour

Salt

Pepper

Milk

Dried Basil

Dried Oregano

Baking Powder

Sugar

Eggs
Vanilla

Corn Starch

Ground Ginger

Garlic Powder

Olive Oil

Taco Seasoning

Chili Powder
Syrup 
Ketchup
Mustard
Brown Sugar
Quick Oats