Category Archives: Monthly Menu

Sep 1

September’s Monthly Menu

Here it is again… Another month already and another Monthly Dinner Menu to share. Fall is quickly approaching, and it is time to bring on the family favorite Autumn meals. Here is what I’ve got planned for dinner in September…

  • 9/1/09: Turkey leftovers and Sides
  • 9/2/09: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 9/3/09: Nacho Bar
  • 9/4/09: Cinnamon Rolls, Eggs, Sausage, and Apple Juice
  • 9/5/09: Salmon Cakes, Fried Okra, and Rice
  • 9/6/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 9/7/09: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 9/8/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 9/9/09: Chili and Saltines
  • 9/10/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 9/11/09: Waffles, Bacon, and Apple Juice
  • 9/12/09: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Corn
  • 9/13/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
  • 9/14/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
  • 9/15/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 9/16/09: Homemade Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas
  • 9/17/09: Sloppy Joe’s, Potato Chips, and Brownies
  • 9/18/09: Eggs, Bacon, Monkey Bread, and Apple Juice
  • 9/19/09: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
  • 9/20/09: Grilled Chicken, Green Bean Casserole, and Biscuits
  • 9/21/09: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 9/22/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
  • 9/23/09: Chicken and Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 9/24/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 9/25/09: Pancakes, Bacon, and Apple Juice
  • 9/26/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 9/27/09: Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 9/28/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
  • 9/29/09: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 9/30/09: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Re-fried Beans, Cheese Dip and Salsa

Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking!

Aug 24

Massive Menu Planning

When I volunteered to make weekly meals for another family, I thought I should look into meals that would be cost effective and easily doubled for my family too. I sat down with my calender and a notebook full of meal ideas  for 12 weeks. I then wrote the Wednesday dinners on my menu planning calendar for the next few months. All of the sudden I was inspired to fill out my menu planning calendar for the rest of the year.

It took me a little over an hour, but I’ve got a dinner planned everyday for the rest of the year. This should come in pretty handy in the next few months as we welcome a new addition to the family, and James has to do the shopping. I’ll still be posting my dinner  menu on my blog monthly, and probably shopping weekly too. Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking.

What about you… Do you like to massively menu plan, or by the week?

Aug 1

August 2009 Dinner Menu

Wow, where did the Summer go? It is time for school to start, and it is also time for a monthly Dinner menu. Here is what I have planned for the month of August.

  • 8/1/09: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 8/2/09: Chili and Saltines
  • 8/3/09: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 8/4/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 8/5/09: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 8/6/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Cheese Dip
  • 8/7/09: Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Monkey Bread, and Orange Juice
  • 8/8/09: Chicken Chow Mien and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 8/9/09: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Corn
  • 8/10/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese, and Fries
  • 8/11/09: Beef Stroganoff and Mashed Potatoes
  • 8/12/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
  • 8/13/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 8/14/09: Biscuit Sandwiches, Eggs, and Orange Juice
  • 8/15/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 8/16/09: Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 8/17/09: Nacho Bar!
  • 8/18/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 8/19/09: Chicken Chow Mien and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 8/20/09: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Re-fried Beans, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 8/21/09: Pancakes, Bacon, and Orange Juice
  • 8/22/09: BBQ Chicken, Corn, and Biscuits
  • 8/23/09: Chili and Saltines
  • 8/24/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese, and Fries
  • 8/25/09: Nacho Bar
  • 8/26/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 8/27/09: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 8/28/09: Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, and Stacey’s Bubble Bread
  • 8/29/09: Beef Stroganoff and Mashed Potatoes
  • 8/30/09: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 8/31/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip

It is also time to make a run to Aldi and restock the kitchen pantry for the month. I also need to get stocked up with school lunch supplies for Thade. August looks like it is going to be a busy month, but dinner is all planned.

Jul 3

Another Month of Lunches-This time it’s July’s

Last month I did pretty good at sticking to the monthly lunch and dinner menu. Although my hubby did take me out to my favorite Chinese restaurant a few times, cause this baby loves Crab Rangoon and Sesame Chicken. Anyway it is time to post another month of lunches, and let’s see if I can stick to the menu for the month of July.

  • 7/1/09: Appetizer Buffet
  • 7/2/09: Turkey Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/3/09: Pepperoni Pizza
  • 7/4/09: Chili and Saltines
  • 7/5/09: Lunch Out
  • 7/6/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/7/09: Appetizer Buffet
  • 7/8/09: Beef Stroganoff and Mashed Potatoes
  • 7/9/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/10/09: Pepperoni Pizza
  • 7/11/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/12/09: Lunch Out
  • 7/13/09: Pepperoni Pizza
  • 7/14/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/15/09: Burritos
  • 7/16/09: Appetizer Buffet
  • 7/17/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/18/09: BBQ Chicken Nuggets and Fries
  • 7/19/09: Lunch Out
  • 7/20/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/21/09: Appetizer Buffet
  • 7/22/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/23/09: Burritos
  • 7/24/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/25/09: Pepperoni Pizza
  • 7/26/09: Lunch Out
  • 7/27/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/28/09: Burritos
  • 7/29/09: Appetizer Buffet
  • 7/30/09: Tuna Sandwiches and Chips
  • 7/31/09: Pepperoni Pizza

This month I’m trying to keep the lunch menu simple and full of items that I can stock up on easily.  Time to go through my coupons and see if I can find some for the pizzas too.

Jul 2

July Monthly Dinner Menu

Wow, June flew by way too fast! I think I even forgot a few things that I was supposed to get done in June, but oh well, July is here, and it is time for another menu. Here is what I have planned for dinner in July.

  • 7/1/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/2/09: Chili, Saltines, No Bake Cookies, Brownies, and Chocolate-Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats
  • 7/3/09: Pancakes, Bacon, and Orange Juice
  • 7/4/09: Hot Dogs, Chips, Pasta Salad, Corn Salad, Brownies, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 7/5/09: Grilled Chicken, Pasta Salad, and Green Beans
  • 7/6/09: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Angus Burgers, and Fries
  • 7/7/09: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 7/8/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/9/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/10/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/11/09: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/12/09: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 7/13/09: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/14/09: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
  • 7/15/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/16/09: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/17/09: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Cinnamon Rolls, and Orange Juice
  • 7/18/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/19/09: Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans
  • 7/20/09: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Angus Burgers, and Fries
  • 7/21/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/22/09: Nacho Buffet
  • 7/23/09: Baked Pasta, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/24/09: Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/25/09: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
  • 7/26/09: Popcorn Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/27/09: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Salsa
  • 7/28/09: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, and Mac & Cheese
  • 7/29/09: HH Lasagna, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/30/09: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/31/09: Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, and Orange Juice

I’ll be posting July’s lunches soon. Time to get back to the To Do List!