Category Archives: Monthly Menu

Nov 1

November’s Monthly Menu

November brings cool weather, family activities, holiday celebrating, and holiday decorating too. Also school is out for a bit,  so I’ll have everyone home for a long week. We are also switching up our take-out night, from Thursday to Tuesday. I think it will work out, and break up the week a little bit too.

I’m excited that Fall  is here with all of the favorite Fall meals that come along with it. I’ve got a pretty tasty menu planned too. So here we go, it’s November’s Monthly Dinner Menu.

  • 11/1/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/2/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/3/2011: Beef Stew and Homemade Bread
  • 11/4/2011: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/5/2011: Pancakes, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 11/6/2011: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Chocolate Pie
  • 11/7/2011: Cheese Quesadillas, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/8/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/9/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/10/2011: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 11/11/2011: Pulled Pork Tacos, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/12/2011: Bacon Breakfast Potatoes, Muffins, and Bacon
  • 11/13/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Cheese, Pepperoni, Triple Meat, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 11/14/2011: Chicken Burritos, Bean & Cheese Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/15/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/16/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/17/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 11/18/2011: Tostadas, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/19/2011: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Fresh Fruit, and Muffins
  • 11/20/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 11/21/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/22/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/23/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 11/24/2011: Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Bread, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Pie
  • 11/25/2011: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/26/2011: Bacon, Cinnamon Rolls, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 11/27/2011: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 11/28/2011: Chicken Enchiladas, Bean & Cheese Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 11/29/2011: Take-out Tuesday!
  • 11/30/2011: Nacho Bar

I’m planning on making a big trip to Aldi, and stocking up on staple items for the month, just in case the weather turns. Late Fall in KS, can mean snow at any minute. Happy November everybody!

Oct 1

October’s Monthly Menu

October just happens to be my very favorite month. Autumn is really here, and my very favorite holiday is this month too. We also celebrate several birthdays and an anniversary too. October is the best!

To get the month started off right, I’ve written down a pretty tasty menu. So here we go it’s October’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 10/1/2011: Pancakes, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Toast
  • 10/2/2011: Panko Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Corn, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/3/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 10/4/2011: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/5/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 10/6/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 10/7/2011: Beef & Bean Tostadas, Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 10/8/2011: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Blueberry Muffins, Coffee & Juice
  • 10/9/2011: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Cherry Pie
  • 10/10/2011: Chicken Enchiladas, Bean & Cheese Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Guacamole
  • 10/11/2011: Hamburgers and Kettle Chips
  • 10/12/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 10/13/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 10/14/2011: Pulled Pork Tacos, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Guacamole
  • 10/15/2011: Bell Pepper & Onion Breakfast Potatoes, Kielbasa, and Banana Muffins
  • 10/16/2011: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Pumpkin Pie
  • 10/17/2011: Double Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 10/18/2011: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Kettle Chips, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 10/19/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 10/20/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 10/21/2011: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Apple Pie al a mode
  • 10/22/2011: Bacon Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, and Pancakes
  • 10/23/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Cheese, Pepperoni, Triple Meat, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 10/24/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 10/25/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice with Edamame, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 10/26/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 10/27/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 10/28/2011: Steak, Baked Potatoes, and Steamed Broccoli
  • 10/29/2011: Beef Stew, Homemade Bread, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 10/30/2011: Panko Fried Chicken, Corn, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 10/31/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies

Time to make some shopping lists, and get to it.

Sep 1

September’s Monthly Menu

School is in full swing, and so are Fall sports… I’m keeping the menu easy for the month of September, and bringing back some of our favorite desserts too. So here we go, it’s September’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 9/1/2011: Take-out Thursday! Yay! That is a great way to start a new month.
  • 9/2/2011: Hamburgers, Kettle Chips & Dip, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 9/3/2011: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, and Pancakes
  • 9/4/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Cheese, Pepperoni, Triple Meat, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 9/5/2011: Beef & Bean Enchiladas (Thade’s request), Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 9/6/2011: Salmon Cakes, Corn, Macaroni & Cheese, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 9/7/2011: Nacho Bar! ( everybody loves this one, that’s why there is the need for an exclamation point)
  • 9/8/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 9/9/2011: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 9/10/2011: Cheesy Potatoes, Bacon, and Waffles
  • 9/11/2011: Panko Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Texas Sheet Cake
  • 9/12/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 9/13/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, and  Sugar Dumplings
  • 9/14/2011: Nacho Bar!
  • 9/15/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 9/16/2011: Steaks, Green Beans, Baked Potatoes, and Cherry Pie
  • 9/17/2011: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, and Scrambled Eggs
  • 9/18/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 9/19/2011: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 9/20/2011: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 9/21/2011: Nacho Bar!
  • 9/22/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 9/23/2011: Beef Stew, Homemade Bread, and Dutch Apple Pie al a mode
  • 9/24/2011: Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon, and Pancakes
  • 9/25/2011: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Pumpkin Pie
  • 9/26/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 9/27/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 9/28/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 9/29/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 9/30/2011: Hamburgers, Chili Cheese Fries, and Whoopie Pies

Time to make some shopping lists and get to cooking.

Aug 1

August’s Monthly Menu

The Summer is coming to a close, and School is almost in session (sigh). It is officially August, and that means it’s time for another monthly menu. It looks like the weather is still a little on the warm side, but I am missing Autumn so much that I’m bringing back a few of our favorite Fall meals. I’m keeping dinner on the easy side too, it takes me a bit of time to get back into the school routine.

So here we go, it’s August’s Monthly Dinner Menu:

  • 8/1/2011: Chicken Quesadillas, Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 8/2/2011: Hamburgers, Kettle Chips, Baked Beans, and Whoopie Pies
  • 8/3/2011: Make your own Nachos
  • 8/4/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 8/5/2011: Pancakes, Bacon, Coffee & Juice
  • 8/6/2011: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 8/7/2011: Pot Roast with Potatoes
  • 8/8/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 8/9/2011: Hamburgers and Kettle Chips
  • 8/10/2011: Hamburger Helper, Green Beans, and Homemade Bread
  • 8/11/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, Edamame, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 8/12/2011: Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Toast & Jellies, Coffee and Juice
  • 8/13/2011: Steak, Green Beans, and Baked Potatoes
  • 8/14/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Cheese, Pepperoni, Triple Meat, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 8/15/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 8/16/2011: Make your own Nachos
  • 8/17/2011: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and Homemade Bread
  • 8/18/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 8/19/2011: Breakfast Burritos, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Coffee and Juice
  • 8/20/2011: Turkey, Stuffing, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 8/21/2011: Panko Chicken, Corn, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 8/22/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 8/23/2011: Turkey, Scalloped Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 8/24/2011: Make your own Nachos
  • 8/25/2011: Take-out Thursday
  • 8/26/2011: Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Cinnamon Rolls, Coffee and Juice
  • 8/27/2011: Steak, Green Beans, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 8/28/2011: Beef Stew and Homemade Bread
  • 8/29/2011: Make your own Nachos
  • 8/30/2011: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, Rice, Edamame, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 8/31/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole

Time make some lists, grab my coupons, and get to shopping.

Jul 1

July’s Monthly Dinner Menu

My goodness June flew by! We are well in to Summer, and I am loving having all of my kiddos home! It has been a fun and relaxing Summer so far too. Since it is July, it is time to break out some favorite Summer dinners, and maybe have a BBQ or two. So here we go, it’s July’s Monthly Dinner Menu.

  • 7/1/2011: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Potatoes, Banana Muffins, Coffee & Juice
  • 7/2/2011: Popcorn Shrimp, Tater Tots, and Hush Puppies
  • 7/3/2011: Panko Chicken, Home Fries, and Corn
  • 7/4/2011: Hot Dogs, Kettle Chips, Baked Beans, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Salsa, Guacamole, Watergate Salad, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 7/5/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Guacamole
  • 7/6/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 7/7/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/8/2011: Bacon, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Coffee & Juice
  • 7/9/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 7/10/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Pepperoni, Triple Meat, Cheese, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 7/11/2011: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Guacamole, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/12/2011: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 7/13/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 7/14/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/15/2011: Pancakes, Bacon, Coffee & Juice
  • 7/16/2011: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Guacamole, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/17/2011: Panko Chicken, Corn on the Cob, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 7/18/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 7/19/2011: Hamburgers, Kettle Chips, and Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 7/20/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Guacamole, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/21/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/22/2011: Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Ham, Banana Muffins, Coffee & Juice
  • 7/23/2011: Corn Dogs and Tater Tots
  • 7/24/2011: Homemade Pizzas: Pepperoni, Triple Meat, Cheese, and BBQ Chicken with Bacon
  • 7/25/2011: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Cheese Dip, Guacamole, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/26/2011: Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies, and Corn on the Cob
  • 7/27/2011: Nacho Bar
  • 7/28/2011: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/29/2011: Monkey Bread, Bacon, Coffee & Juice
  • 7/30/2011: Hamburgers, Kettle Chips, and Baked Beans
  • 7/31/2011: Panko Chicken, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Brownies

Time to make some shopping lists, and get to cooking. Happy July everybody!