Say hello to February, and yep I’ve got another monthly dinner menu planned. This month, and the next few months are going to be a little different though. I’m returning to my vegetarian ways, and making a separate dinner for the family. So here is the monthly dinner menu for the guy’s…

• 2/1/2010: Nacho Bar
• 2/2/2010: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 2/3/2010: Grilled Chicken, Hominy, and Cheddar-Broccoli Rice
• 2/4/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 2/5/2010: Toast, Bacon, Cinnamon Rolls, and Jellies
• 2/6/2010: Chicken Stir-fry with Rice
• 2/7/2010: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
• 2/8/2010: Taco Bar, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 2/9/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 2/10/2010: Pasta with Meat Sauce, and Garlic Pull-apart bread
• 2/11/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini Bean Burritos, Tortilla  Chips, Salsa and Cheese Dip
• 2/12/2010: Muffins, Toast, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Jellies
• 2/13/2010: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
• 2/14/2010: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 2/15/2010: Beef Stroganoff and Mashed Potatoes
• 2/16/2010: Dinner Out! Cause it’s my birthday…
• 2/17/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 2/18/2010: Nacho Bar
• 2/19/2010: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Bacon, and Jellies
• 2/20/2010: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice
• 2/21/2010: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Cinnamon-Sugar Biscuit Bites
• 2/22/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini-Bean Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 2/23/2010: Pasta with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
• 2/24/2010: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, and Rice
• 2/25/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 2/26/2010: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, and Monkey Bread
• 2/27/2010: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
• 2/28/2010: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

I don’t have my menu planned out just yet, but I’ll share it soon. Happy February!

I’m a few days behind, but I’ve got my first monthly menu for the new year. I’m still menu planning in 2010, when the kiddos will let me have a few moments to collect my thoughts and plan some meals. So here is what’s for dinner in January:

• 1/1/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini Bean Burritos, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 1/2/2010: Grilled Chicken, Hominy, and Salad
• 1/3/2010: Chili and Saltines
• 1/4/2010: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese for the kiddos
• 1/5/2010: Pasta w/ Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
• 1/6/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 1/7/2010: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 1/8/2010: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, Toast, and Scrambled Eggs
• 1/9/2010: Chili and Saltines
• 1/10/2010: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
• 1/11/2010: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese for the kiddos
• 1/12/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 1/13/2010: Nacho Bar
• 1/14/2010: Pasta w/ Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
• 1/15/2010: Breakfast Burritos, Waffles, and Bacon
• 1/16/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini Bean Burritos, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 1/17/2010: Pot Roast and Potatoes
• 1/18/2010: Nacho Bar
• 1/19/2010: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 1/20/2010: Pasta w/ Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
• 1/21/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini Bean Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Re-fried Beans, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 1/22/2010: Toast with Jelly, Scrambled Eggs, and Bacon
• 1/23/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 1/24/2010: Grilled Chicken, Hominy, and Green Beans
• 1/25/2010: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese for the kiddos
• 1/26/2010: Grilled Chicken, Hominy, and Salad
• 1/27/2010: Sloppy Joe’s and Chips
• 1/28/2010: Chicken Nuggets and Fries
• 1/29/2010: Lil Smokies, Spirals Mac & Cheese, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 1/30/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Mini Bean Burritos, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 1/31/2010: Chicken and Noodles with Mashed Potatoes

Time to make some shopping lists and get to cooking…

The year is wrapping up fast, and I’ve got one more menu for you. I can’t wait to get next year’s calendar and start menu planning all over again, but first thing’s first… Here is my monthly dinner menu for December.

• 12/1/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
• 12/2/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 12/3/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 12/4/09: Biscuit Sandwiches and Monkey Bread
• 12/5/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 12/6/09: BBQ Chicken, Corn, Biscuits, and Vanilla Cake
• 12/7/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 12/8/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 12/9/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 12/10/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 12/11/09: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast, and Stacey’s Bubble Bread
• 12/12/09: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Green Beans
• 12/13/09: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
• 12/14/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
• 12/15/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 12/16/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
• 12/17/09: Sloppy Joe’s, Potato Chips, and Brownies
• 12/18/09: Pancakes and Bacon
• 12/19/09: Grilled Chicken, Pasta Salad, and Corn
• 12/20/09: Pot Roast with Potatoes and Vanilla Cake
• 12/21/09:  Nacho Bar
• 12/22/09: BBQ Sandwiches and Potato Chips
• 12/23/09: Bean and Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 12/24/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 12/25/09: Chili, Potato Soup, Cru de te, Crackers, Homemade Bread. Pies and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 12/26/09: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
• 12/27/09: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Corn
• 12/28/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
• 12/29/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 12/30/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 12/31/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies

December also brings a lot of cookies to bake, and celebrating with family too. Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking.

This month I’m making a slow return to cooking. I planned my menu a few months ahead, and planned for plenty of easy meals. My hubby has also volunteered to pick-up dinner a few nights here and there too, while I’m recovering from surgery. I hope to get back to full swing soon. Here is my monthly dinner menu for the month of November.

• 11/1/09: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
• 11/2/09: Nacho Bar
• 11/3/09: Pizza Night (frozen, not homemade)
• 11/4/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
• 11/5/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 11/6/09: Dinner Out
• 11/7/09: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
• 11/8/09: Pot Roast and Potatoes
• 11/9/09: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/10/09: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Chips
• 11/11/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 11/12/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 11/13/09: Waffles, Bacon, and Apple Juice
• 11/14/09: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
• 11/15/09: Grilled Chicken, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 11/16/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese, and Fries
• 11/17/09: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
• 11/18/09: Sloppy Joe’s, Chips, and Brownies
• 11/19/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 11/20/09: Sausage, Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits, and Apple Juice
• 11/21/09: Appetizer Buffet
• 11/22/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
• 11/23/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/24/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 11/25/09: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/26/09: Happy Thanksgiving- Turkey and all the Trimmings, including a Pumpkin Pie
• 11/27/09: Pancakes, Bacon, and Apple Juice
• 11/28/09: Turkey Leftovers and Sides
• 11/29/09: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Apricot Bundt Cake
• 11/30/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese, and Fries

The menu might change here and there depending on what I have on hand, and also if I feel like cooking. November is going to be an interesting month in the kitchen.

This is going to be one crazy month, but I still have to make dinner for everyone. I’ve got a great Dinner menu planned, I just hope I have the energy to keep up with it. Here is my dinner menu for the month of October:

• 10/1/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 10/2/09: Biscuit Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls, and Juice
• 10/3/09: Corn Dogs and Fries
• 10/4/09: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Green Beans
• 10/5/09: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Re-fried Beans, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/6/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 10/7/09: Beef Stroganoff, and Mashed Potatoes
• 10/8/09: Sloppy Joe’s, Chips, and Brownies
• 10/9/09: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Bacon, and Sausage
• 10/10/09: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
• 10/11/09: Grilled Chicken, Corn, and Broccoli Rice
• 10/12/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
• 10/13/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 10/14/09: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Green Beans
• 10/15/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 10/16/09: Dinner out with my hubby!
• 10/17/09: Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
• 10/18/09: Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 10/19/09: Nacho Bar
• 10/20/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 10/21/09: Best Ever, Corn Casserole, and Brownies
• 10/22/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
• 10/23/09: Pancakes and Bacon
• 10/24/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 10/25/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
• 10/26/09: Dinner out!!!
• 10/27/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
• 10/28/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Chips
• 10/29/09: Bean Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/30/09: James is in charge of dinner!
• 10/31/09: Happy Halloween! Chili, Saltines, and Brownies

Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking!