Some of My Fave Quick and Easy "Go-To" Meals ...

I don't know a mother who doesn't occasionally get herself in a pinch for time around mealtimes. How could we not?   ..Little Jimmy wants to show us how he can make his car go over his homemade ramp (for the 52nd time), and Sister Sally wants to tell you her baby's name and have you rock it for just a ''minute'' (plan on at least ten, at the most 20, and you may have to feed and diaper it too), big brother Billy needs help with his homework (count on having to go over the whole lesson, so as to remind yourself how to do it first- and brain fog will keep you from getting it the first time, so go ahead and read it twice), big sister Becca wants to know if you will listen to the story she just wrote, and not to mention dear ole Dad wants you to "come here for a second" at least 33 more times today!


-sigh- Now that I'm done 'venting' ;-)...on with the food!


Here's some of my fave, ''go-to'', quick-fix, not gonna eat out, cook at home meals:


**Eggs!-  a great 'go to':
-make 'breakfast'
-egg salad sandwiches, pitas, or even wraps (make a double batch of a bread once a week and store in the fridge for these
-taco pitas- ground beef, cheese, and or beans...topped with cheese and any veggies
-frittata- you can bake these done on about 20 minutes (I got a new recipe to put up, will try before the week's end!)...eat with a salad, veggie, or fruit
-boiled eggs and 'snack' type foods, such as carrot sticks, a salad, bread
-eggs and applesauce (with toasted breakfast bread) is much loved here, anytime of day
-deviled eggs with a salad and a fruit
-omelets, with fruit, oatmeal, hashbrowns, and/or toasted breakfast bread
-More with Less has some good egg ideas too!

**Wraps! endless possibilities:
-buy or cook these up and store in fridge and freezer for long term
-beans and cheese, any veggies on or as a side, but not always
-any cheese, leftover meats, any veggies and sometimes fruits
-breakfast burritos (scrambled eggs, with onions, sausage or bacon maybe, peppers, cheese, maybe salsa)
-soft tacos (keep taco seasoned meat in the freezer when you can, in something that will quick thaw)
-sandwich meats and cheeses, maybe veggies on or as a side
-quesadillas, with cheese or whatever is on hand, side opt: refried beans, rice, salad, chili beans, etc
-use romaine lettuce leaves as a wrap or 'boat' and stuff with leftovers  (chicken, cheeses, etc)
-creamy chicken enchiladas

**Pasta-whole grain to be sure!
-homemade Main Dish Macaroni with any quick frozen veggies such as peas and carrots
-simple spaghetti (sauce and noodles- and you could drop in any frozen, pre-cooked beef from the freezer)
-Creamy chicken and pasta dishes (make a white sauce- or blend milk, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt and pepper)
-(cold or hot) pasta salad with any leftover meats; ham, bacon, ground beef, chicken....season Italian, Mexican, etc, serve with some sort of veggie salad or fruit salad

**Home canned soups or tomatoes:
-easy quick meal..other veggies can be added, leftover meats, or frozen cooked meat just dropped in
-soup with fried cornbread, or quick flatbread, or just crackers


**Chicken:
-cook up when you can, whole chickens or skinned fryer breast (it's good to cook up enough for 4 meals, once a month--that way you have about 1 meal a week that chicken could be quickly thawed and used..just be sure to store in a container that can be dropped in hot water for quick thaw, etc)
-we have one local store that sells chicken tenders and popcorn chicken in 10lb boxes, often on sale at $10 or less here lately   ..They are not pre-cooked but can be put straight in the hot oven, along with some quick sliced potato wedges or cheap fries.
-canned chicken is a great help to have on hand, I only buy it when its cheap
-with cooked chicken on hand, you can easily whip up; chicken salad for wraps and sandwiches etc, chicken for a green salad, chicken for pasta dishes, chicken for soup, casseroles, pizza, etc
-remember chicken can be seasoned in every way (Mexi, Italian, lemon pepper, etc)
-make 'dump chicken' for the freezer and you can lightly thaw and toss it in the oven to bake

**Ground beef (or other ground meats):
-can be pre-seasoned and cooked ahead of time, stored in containers for quick thaw (I like things that can be dropped in hot water)...  Corn tortilla tacos, taco salads, etc are made super quick.
-sloppy-joe meat (who says you have to put it on buns?..press in biscuit cups, pita pockets, English Muffins, etc
-my crew loves hamburger soup
-thawed, cooked, ground beef can be an easy topping for quick pizzas (Who says you have to have pepperoni?)   I think pizzas are pretty quick and frugal, and can be made from healthy ingredients. *To speed the rising, sit the bowl in hot water.*
-again, tacos and burritos are pretty quick (you can use corn tortillas in place of taco shells to keep prices down, and you can easily make homemade tortillas and wraps
-flatbreads (chapati) stuffed with just about anything, very filling when made with whole wheat, veggies and meats can be stuffed in them
-my crew loves 'meat patties'..with any ground meat (I often add finely chopped veggies, and bread crumbs etc, as you would a meatloaf...sorta like meatloaf patties, often topped with whatever cheese is on hand  ..These are quick, and all you need to add is a couple of quick veggies from the freezer and/or a salad.

**Beans+:
-cook up in advance, freeze for quick thaw--Beans and cornbread with a side of greens makes a great quick fix meal when you have stored, cooked beans.
-make huge batches of chili and freeze in containers that can be dropped in the crock or oven safe dishes to heat in the oven
-just about any bean can be mashed, seasoned, and used in wraps, with or without meat, with veggies like lettuce, tomato, onions, etc
-bean patties are pretty quick (mix mashed beans with egg, seasonings, and bread crumbs,whole grain flour, or even rice, etc)
-beans can be made into a loaf, like meatloaf

**Fish:
-canned salmon for salmon patties and salmon loaf, with quick salad, or quick cook frozen veggies
-tilapia, these fillets can be baked up in 15 to 20 minutes- they can be quickly seasoned with your favorite seasoning salt before baked on a lightly buttered pan
-precooked frozen shrimp, thaws quick under warm water- toss in salads, pasta dishes, and quick stir-fry
or even make a sandwich spread with them
-canned tuna- tuna salad, tuna and crackers, tuna in homemade mac and cheese etc
-canned clams for quick clam chowder
-baked salmon fillets- if kids won't eat them plain; bake and crumble in a quick cream sauce and serve over pasta

**Turkey hams:
-you can buy these for less than $4 and slice them for quick pan frying for any meal, but goes great with breakfast foods
-dice them and toss them in a stir fry, pasta dish, quesadillas, soups, omelets, frittatas, wraps (with eggs and cheese), or even with some beans or a salad..again, be sure to store in something you can thaw up quick in warm water

Main Dish Macaroni and Cheese...

This tasty recipe is closely based on one from the new-old cookbook that I bought with my Swagbucks! My kids have been begging for a mac-and-cheese-meal and after finding this recipe and adjusting to make it fit for this big crew, I finally decided to let them have their way! In 2 T butter, sauteed one large onion, chopped. After 3 minutes, add:
1 t salt
1/4 t oregano
1/2 t black pepper
1 t dry mustard
Cook for 2 more minutes.

Add 6 cups of water and 1 box macaroni (wheat or veggie), bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 6 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup plain flour over noodles and mix well.

Add 2 cans evaporated milk and 2 1/3 cups shredded cheese.
Stir until melted and heated through.
Opt. Right before serving sprinkle with paprika and/or fold American cheese slices in half to form diamonds and lay across macaroni in serving dish.


**Served here with fresh fried squash and green peas. (topped with extra black pepper)

Menu: February 25, 2012

 Welcome to Menu Plan Monday!

My frugal tip of the week:Save little dabs of meat through the week for quick weekend or lunch dishes later. Leftover pork loin will be diced this week for fried rice. Leftover ham will be saved for Ham Salad Spread.

SATURDAY:
-Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Waffles from the freezer
-picnic in the car: turkey and cheese on buns, home made pickles, bananas
-more 'camping' (under a blanket-tent and on pie pans) broiled dogs, oven fries, bananas and blueberries
snacks: Easy Spelt Cinnamon Rolls, berries
SUNDAY:
-leftover Oatmeal Wheat Pancakes from the freezer
-Taco Salads, Fried Bananas
-Pork Loin, romaine salad, brussel sprouts, Blueberry Cottage Pudding Cake
snacks: carrots and dip, popcorn
MONDAY:
-Cookie Dough Oatmeal Cakes
-Main Dish Macaroni and Cheese, steamed broccoli, romaine salad
-Baked Ham, leftover macaroni, green peas
snacks:Berry-Cherry Compote over Chocolate Buttermilk Cake, Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls
TUESDAY:
-Fried Eggs, toasted Breakfast Bread
-Pinto Beans with ham, fried cornbread
-leftover Beans, fried potatoes, creamed corn, pickled okra
snacks:toast with homemade Strawberry Jam, Stuffed Celery Sticks
WEDNESDAY:
-Peanut Butter Granola and milk
-Chili from leftover beans
-Tapatio Chicken Thighs, lima beans, steamed cauliflower with mock cheese sauce
snacks: Mexican Fruit Cake, Oh My Stars Cookie Bars
THURSDAY:
-Scrambled eggs and applesauce
-Easy Beef and Rosemary Mock-Bisquick Bake,
-Poor Man's Steak, romaine salad, Rustic Refrigerator Spelt Rolls, Homemade Jam
snacks:PB Granola and milk in a cup,Lemon-Glazed Berry Bundt Cake
FRIDAY:
-Chocolate-Carob Custard
-Tuna Salad on Chapatis, Fruit Salad
-Homemade Pizza Night!, Chocolate Pudding
snacks:frozen pudding pops, baby carrots, celery sticks

 Psa 128:2  For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

Menu Plan Monday:

Welcome to MENU PLAN MONDAY!

My frugal tip for the week: Make your own birthday cakes and ice cream!

SATURDAY:

-Breakfast wraps
-Beef Stew, b-day cake, homemade Vanilla Bean-Cherry Cream (sorta like this)
-Leftover stew, crackers, cake
snacks: Seeded Crackers, graham crackers and milk

SUNDAY:

-Scottish Oats
-Tacos, leftover cake
-Roast, potatoes, carrots, and sauteed zucchini, popsicles from leftover ice cream
snack: cinnamon toast, Butterscotch Pudding

 MONDAY:

- eggs and toasted Breakfast Bread w/ butter and jelly
-Chili Pizza (from leftover taco meat and potatoes from roast), canned pineapples w/ coconut
-tuna salad on .39 Aldi buns (Made like this), salsa and chips, plums
snacks: cinnamon toast, sour gummy worms

 TUESDAY:

- scrambled eggs and smoothies
-Frittata, green salad, boiled and buttered potatoes, canned pineapple
- Taco Casserole, chili beans, spinach salad, chocolate pudding
snacks: Rugelach w/ spelt, leftover frozen pudding pops

WEDNESDAY:

-Soaked Oat Groats
-Main Dish Macaroni and Cheese, green salad, sauteed zucchini, frozen pudding pops
-Beans, cornbread, turnip greens, Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
snacks: carrot sticks with dip, buttered popcorn

THURSDAY:

- Smoothies and boiled eggs w/ mustard
- Cheese and Onion Strata (from breakfast bread), spinach, cookies
-Monkey Meat on flatbread, Blackberry Cobbler 
snacks: Lemon Cranberry Spelt Muffins,  natural candy

FRIDAY:

-Laura's Breakfast Cake
-leftover beans, cornbread, homemade Tootsie Rolls
-Enchilada Bake, spinach salad, brown rice pudding
snacks: roasted garlic almonds, leftover muffins

Menu Plan: July 28, 2012

Welcome to Menu Plan Monday!

Saturday:
-oatmeal with bananas and blueberries
-leftover Chicken and Dumplings, mini corn on the cob, green peas
-Lasagna, French Bread, Banana Pudding
snacks:sliced apples and cream cheese-n-honey dip
Sunday:
-French Toast
-leftover Lasagna, French Bread, Banana Pudding
-Bacon, Eggs, Sugared Beets, Biscuits, Gravy, Jello Fruit Salad, Fresh Lemon Balm Tea
snacks:Jello Fruit Salad
Monday:
-Fried Eggs, Biscuits, Jelly
-Butternut Squash Soup,(with kefir cultured cream) leftover French Bread
-Chinese Lemon Chicken, Stir-fried Vegetables, Rice, cucumber salad
snacks:Extra Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies
Tuesday:
-Banana Nut Oatmeal
-Corn Chowder, Spelt Rolls, Watermelon Jelly
-Sweet and Sour Chicken, rice, sauteed kale greens, steamed cauliflower
snacks:Poppy Seed Muffins, celery sticks w/ dip
Wednesday:
-Masa Porridge
-Mexican Pasta and Kale Soup, Cornbread
-Tapatio Chicken Thighs, saucy pinto beans (from the freezer), rice, sliced tomatoes
snacks:Kefir Vanilla Muffins, celery sticks w/ cream cheese
Thursday:
-French Toast (from the freezer), turkey bacon
-Lemon Pepper Salmon, seasoned rice, slaw, Amish Bread, jelly
-Sausage Pilau, swiss chard,Rye Rolls
snacks:Granola Bars,salsa and chips
Friday:
-Chocolate Oatmeal
-Main Dish Macaroni and Cheese, swiss chard, leftover slaw, Spelt Rolls, jelly
-BBQ chicken legs, leftover mac, leftover slaw, Rolls, jelly
snacks:leftover granola bars, bread and jelly

Pre-packaged Food- adding a (Hopefully!) healthy spin

Come on girls...we all do it from time to time....buy packaged food that is.
No, its not 'best' for us and often the price is outrageous but sometimes when we can get a great deal on it, its great to have around! We all have those moments when we are running behind and somebody is hungry!

These are some ideas to add something (Hopefully!) healthy! ;-)
**To the strawberry muffins I added 1/4 cup of ground flax and a mashed banana from the freezer--you wouldn't believe how the kids bragged.
**To the macaroni and cheese I added tuna and used it for the main dish at lunch. Sometimes I also throw in some leftover peas and carrots.
**To the oatmeal cookies I added 1/3 cup of ground flax and about 3/4 chocolate chips.
**To the white cake mix, I used applesauce instead of oil and only egg whites. I used the batter for cupcakes. These things were so light!
**To the popcorn (the plainer kind) I add fake butter sprinkles and a dash of Parmesan cheese and some chili powder. That equals Chili-Cheese Popcorn! Yummy!
**I use whole grain cereals to make marshmallow treats.
**If I use a mix for pancakes, I add ground flax or bran.
**To Hamburger Helper, I often use turkey, but if I use beef I can sneak in some mashed pinto beans to many of the flavors.

PLEASE POST IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS!

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http://tammysrecipes.com/

Menu for the week....

I made more cookies than would fit in my cake plate! My family took that as a hint to EAT THEM until then would fit!

Menu Plan Monday really helps me on weeks like these! Its almost time to go once-a-month shopping so I'm digging in the back of the freezer and into the beans and grains! It's always exciting to find things that I didn't even know was here! ;-)

SATURDAY:

-oats and grits

-whole grain spaghetti, toasted wheat cheese bread

-Boston Roast, lima beans, broccoli, toasted whole wheat cheese bread

-snacks- apples and dip, hot chocolate with bread and butter, German Chocolate Cake

SUNDAY:

-kids choice

-Minestrone Soup, cornbread, Wheat and Flax Cookies

- deer steaks in gravy, broccoli, cup of soup

-snacks- apricots, dried cranberries, homemade pickles

MONDAY:

- Coconut Rice

- homemade chicken nuggets, tater wedges, garbanzo beans(*soak)

- lean beef patties, stuffed celery, garbanzo beans

-snacks- blueberry smoothies, chili-cheese popcorn (parm. cheese and chili powder)

WEDNESDAY:
-cinnamon-raisin oatmeal, turkey bacon

- beans, potatoes, cornbread, onions

- chili with the leftover beans

-snacks- buttered popcorn, apples and dip, Coconut Chocolate Chip Spelt Muffins

THURSDAY:

- kids choice (oatmeal, waffles from the freezer, Cascadian Farm cereal*on sale at Walmart $1.50 a box))

- chili, cornbread

- Meatza Pie, lima beans, carrot slaw

-snacks- leftover muffins, blueberry smoothies, raisins and apple slices

FRIDAY:

- kids choice

- main dish macaroni, peas and carrots, steamed broccoli normandy

-Italian Baked Chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes

-snacks-popcorn, fruit salad

Menu Plan -

Welcome to Menu Plan Monday!

My frugal tip for the week: Bake a big batch of cookies over the weekend- like, Whole Wheat and Flax Cookies, then you're sure to have a quick snack and sweet treat for the week. This is a big batch that you can freeze in balls and bake when you want or bake them all for your cake plate, putting half in the freezer for later.

SATURDAY:

-brown rice w/ butter and cane sugar
-Beef, Barley, and Mushroom Soup, fried bananas
-Cheeseburger Pizza-Pie, sliced apples, Spelt Cinnamon Rolls
snacks:Cream Cheese Strawberry Bread, Kefir-Chocolate Chip Muffins

SUNDAY:

-kids' choice
-Chicken Noodle Soup, grapes, leftover Cream Cheese Strawberry Bread
- Roast and roots! (red potatoes, carrots, beets)
snacks:cookies, sliced apples, leftover Cinnamon Rolls

MONDAY:

-soaked oatmeal w/ cane sugar and cinnamon
-Sloppy Joe Wheels, romaine salad,Cocoa Rolls
-Pinto Beans, swiss chard, creamed corn, cookies
snacks:Eggnog Pudding, celery stuffed w/ kefir cream cheese

TUESDAY:

-kefir-berry smoothies, scrambled eggs
-Main Dish Macaroni, lima beans, leftover chard, pickled okra, cookies
-chili from leftover beans, Simple Glazed Mocha Cake
snacks:buttered popcorn, homemade pickles

WEDNESDAY:

-coconut brown rice
-Moist Rice and Salmon Loaf, sweet potatoes, green salad, cookies
-Cheesy Meat and Potatoes Casserole, steamed broccoli, field peas
snacks: Gummy Worms,buttered popcorn

THURSDAY:

-soaked oatmeal
-Taco Salad, chips w/ homemade bean dip, cookies
-Oven-fried Chicken Thighs, chick peas, swiss chard
snacks: Impossible Pumpkin Pie, Chunky Cherry Cocoa Muffins

FRIDAY:

-kefir-spelt pancakes
-Chicken-ChickPea Salad,Coconut Milk and Fruit Slush
-Sliced roast beef w/ homemade gravy, brown rice, peas and carrots
snacks:Amazing Peanut Butter Bars, Rice Cakes

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Ham and Egg Macaroni Casserole

This is a tasty dish!

It's also pretty frugal if you buy those little turkey hams that I've told you about before or dice up your leftovers from those hams that you bought on sale at Christmas.

This (9x13) dish can be made for about $2, not bad for a main dish!

2 cups macaroni pasta, uncooked

1 (or two) cups diced ham

6 eggs

1 cup milk

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (plus extra for top)

1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar

salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta just until tender, drain.

Pour pasta into a sprayed or greased 9x13.

Beat eggs, milk, cheeses, and seasonings together.

Stir in the ham and pour over the pasta.

Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.

 

I served this with a chunky Cole Slaw and Southern Style Green Beans.

*You could add onions, peppers, more cheese, sausage rather than ham, other seasonings, etc.

This would be a nice dish for a brunch!

Menu...

SATURDAY:
-kids choice
-Chicken tacos, raisins, brownies
- Steak Casserole, green peas, pudding pie
snacks:chips and salsa, sliced apples, pb on crackers

SUNDAY:
-kids choice
-Main Dish Macaroni, green peas, pudding
-Taco Casserole, chili beans, Applesauce Cake with Carmel-Coconut Topping
snacks: popcorn, apple slices

MONDAY:
-leftover Applesauce cake, milk
-Chicken Salad Wraps with lettuce and tomatoes, celery and carrot sticks, Sour Gummy Worms
-Creamy Chicken Spaghetti, fried okra, dried pears
snacks: apple slices, boiled eggs and mustard, grapes

TUESDAY:
-toasted breakfast bread with cream cheese
-Split Pea Soup, Spelt Rolls*, fried apples
-Frugal Shrimp Stir Fry and brown rice, yogurt-nectar pops
snacks:carrots and dip, popcorn, dried apricots

WEDNESDAY:
- (leftover) rice with butter and honey
-Baked parmesan fish, tomato-onion salad, green beans, Spelt Rolls*
-Soft Tacos, tomato salad, pudding
snacks: Cherry Berry Smoothie, juiced apples and carrots, popcorn

THURSDAY:
-millet
-Chicken and noodles, cornbread, cookies
-Monkey Meat on flatbread, cheesecake
snacks:Honey Wheat Muffins, sliced apples, dried apricots

FRIDAY:
-homemade pancakes from the freezer
-Lemon-pepper salmon, seasoned brown rice, steamed squash,leftover muffins
-BBQ chicken quarters, lima beans, steamed broccoli, leftover muffins
snacks:toasted breakfast bread and honey, sliced apples and dip, dried pears
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*I have been making one big batch a week of Spelt Dough and using it for quick rolls throughout the week.
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Menu Plan ...

This week will be a little busy at our house- we have dentist appointments, once-a-month shopping to plan for, and once-a-month shopping to do! Where would I be without Menu Plan Monday?! Yah, for helpful planning!



SATURDAY:
kids choice
BBQ sandwiches (from leftover Boston roast) with coleslaw
Whole Wheat Hoagies for some, veggie omelets for others
Snacks: went out for an ice cream cone!

SUNDAY:
millet, toasted breakfast bread, homemade applesauce
Split Pea Soup, Quick Rolls, strawberry jam
Flat Iron Steaks and Peppers from the crock on flatbread, creme fraiche
Snacks: Applesauce-zucchini Cake , popcorn-n-butter

MONDAY:
soaked oatmeal
Split Pea Soup, whole wheat dinner rolls, leftover Applesauce-Zucchini Cake
Turkey-beef Meatloaf, potatoes, green peas
Snacks: cherry-mango smoothie, homemade crackers

TUESDAY:
kids choice
Main Dish Macaroni, green beans, veggie medley
Lamb breast, leftover macaroni, lettuce salad, wheat bread sticks
Snacks: Easy Apple Dumpling Rolls

WEDNESDAY:
brown rice, eggs
Minestrone Soup, spelt bread sticks
Liver with biscuits and gravy, applesauce
Snacks: carrots and celery sticks with dip

THURSDAY:
eggs and cheese on flat bread
salmon loaf, salad, green peas
hamburgers, potato wedges
Snacks: Pecan Snowball Cookies, carrot sticks

FRIDAY:
kids choice
White Bean Soup, Cinnamon Raisin Muffins
Salmon Patties, broccoli, lima beans
Snacks: leftover muffins, cherry-berry cream shakes

Menu Plan....

Here's our menu for the week!

SATURDAY-
-leftover waffles
-Whole Wheat Spinach wraps with beef-n-bean and onions with lettuce, blue chips with beans and cheese, leftover Chocolate Covered Cream Filled Cookies
-Buffalo-veggie patties, boiled potatoes with butter, green peas
Snacks: Healthy Rich Carrot Cake, apple-carrot juice from the juicer
MONDAY-
-oatmeal
-Main Dish Macaroni, Maple Glazed Carrots, steamed cabbage wedges
-Chicken-n-Noodles, brussel sprouts
Snacks: leftover Carrot Cake, juiced fruits-n-veggies, pickles
TUESDAY:
-kids choice
-Beef Stew
-Chicken Cantonese, veggies
Snacks: Cocoa Zucchini Muffins, popcorn
WEDNESDAY:
-millet
-Chicken Hollandaise, potato wedges, corn
-Meatballs in Onion Sauce over Pasta, slaw
Snacks:Apples and peanut butter yogurt dip, popcorn
THURSDAY:
-bug oats
-Tuna salad on homemade pita, slaw
-Poor Man's Steak, potatoes, green peas
Snacks: tea and tea biscuits, popcorn, pickles
FRIDAY:
-kids choice
-Hungarian Goolash
-Pan fried chicken chunks, oven potato fries, slaw
Snacks: Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie, homemade cookies

Menu: March 10, 2012

Welcome to Menu Plan Monday!

SATURDAY:
-Oatmeal
-Main Dish Macaroni, salad, green peas, grapes
-Homemade Pizza, strawberries
snacks:oranges, Lemon-Cranberry Muffins
SUNDAY:
-Oatmeal
-leftover Homemade Pizza, Lemon-Cranberry Muffins, strawberries
-Hamburgers, fudgesicles
snacks:grapes, strawberries
MONDAY:
-Oatmeal
-Chicken Sausages on a bun, baby carrots and dip
-Country Ham, Buttermilk Biscuits, fried eggs, fried apples
snacks: sliced oranges, Strawberry-Banana Kefir Smoothies
TUESDAY
-fried eggs, toasted Whole Wheat Bread, Homemade Cherry Jam
-Turkey Bacon Cups, rice, spinach salad, leftover muffins
-The Frugal Steak, brussel sprouts in butter, salad,  Gooey Pie Cookie Bars
snacks:Banana-Sherbet Cups, oranges
WEDNESDAY
-French Toast
-Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice, green salad, sliced cukes
-Dump Chicken, seasoned brown rice, grilled bell peppers
snacks: Ultimate Cherry Cookie Bars, lemonade
THURSDAY
-Cream Cheese and Cherry Crepes
-Fried Chicken Liver, oven fries, Pureed Frozen Fruit Cups
-Tapatio Chicken Thighs, spinach salad, black beans and rice
snacks:Lemon Shortbread Cookies, Orange-Almond Apple Crumble
FRIDAY
-Peanut Butter Granola and milk
-Butter Beans with Polish Sausage, cornbread
-Bacon Cheddar Burgers, pickled okra
snacks:Simple Glazed Mocha Cake, oranges