Category Archives: Monthly Menu

Sep 30

October Monthly Menu

Yay it is finally October!!!

October has to be one of my very favorite months! My hubby’s birthday is this month, and our anniversary too, and of course Halloween. October totally rocks! I’ve got a lot of tasty Fall meals planned, and a few special dinners to celebrate the extra special days in October. I might even throw in a new dessert or two… So here we go, Nico’s dinner menu plan for the month of October.

10/1/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, Garlic Bread, and Chocolate Bundt Cake

10/2/08: Grilled Sausage, Rice & Lentils, and Hominy

10/3/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

10/4/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

10/5/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Dinner Rolls

10/6/08: Angus Burgers and Fries, Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos

10/7/08: Turkey Leftovers and Tasty Sides, Apricot Bundt Cake

10/8/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Crab Rangoon

10/9/08: BBQ Ribs, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn Bread

10/10/08: Popcorn Shrimp, Fries, and Corn

10/11/08: Spaghetti, Pepperoni Chips, and Garlic Bread

10/12/08: Chili, Corn Bread, and Brownies

10/13/08: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip

10/14/08: Grilled Chicken, Chicken Noodles, and Corn

10/15/08: Turkey Sloppy Joe’s and Fries

10/16/08: Beef w/Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy

10/17/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

10/18/08: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Macaroni & Cheese

10/19/08: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls

10/20/08: Angus Burgers and Fries, Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos

10/21/08: Grilled Chicken, Green Bean Casserole, and Dinner Rolls

10/22/08: Grilled Sausage, Rice & Lentils, and Hominy

10/23/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

10/24/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried beans, Chips, and Cheese Dip

10/25/08: Beef Stew, Dinner Rolls, and Cherry Pie

10/26/08: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Biscuits

10/27/08: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls

10/28/08: Pasta, Pepperoni Chips. and Garlic Bread

10/29/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Bundt Cake

10/30/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Crab Rangoon

10/31/08: Chili, Corn Bread, and Brownies

Whew! I had better get to cooking, October is one long month… I hope that everyone has a great October!

Sep 1

September Monthly Menu

Whoo Hoo Autumn is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to start cooking some tasty Fall foods. I have a few new meals planned for September and a Grandparent’s Day Dinner too. Here is my menu plan for the month of September…

  • 9/1/08: Happy Labor Day! Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos
  • 9/2/08: Grilled Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Rice, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 9/3/08: Thade’s First Day of School! Chicken Rings, Fries. Macaroni & Cheese, and Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes with Sprinkles
  • 9/4/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice and Egg Rolls
  • 9/5/08: Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Cheese Grits, and Corn Bread
  • 9/6/08: Battered and Fried Catfish, Fried Okra, and Apricot Pie
  • 9/7/08: Happy Grandparent’s Day! Homemade Turkey and Noodles, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, Hot Fudge Cake, Apricot Pie, and plenty of Sweet Tea
  • 9/8/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 9/9/08: Chicken Rings, Macaroni & Cheese, and Fries
  • 9/10/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 9/11/08: Patriot Day! Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos
  • 9/12/08: Grilled Chicken, Noodles, and Green Beans
  • 9/13/08: Pasta, Pepperoni Chips, and Garlic Bread
  • 9/14/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 9/15/08: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos
  • 9/16/08: Turkey Leftovers and Tasty Sides
  • 9/17/08: Turkey Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
  • 9/18/08: Fish Sticks, Corn, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 9/19/08: Beef w/ Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy
  • 9/20/08: Chicken Chow-Mien and Crab Rangoon
  • 9/21/08: Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 9/22/08: Finally, Autumn has arrived! Bean & Cheese, Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 9/23/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 9/24/08: Pot Roast, Noodles, and Brussels Sprouts
  • 9/25/08: Pasta, Black Olives,and Garlic Bread
  • 9/26/08: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 9/27/08: Grilled Sausage, Rice & Lentils, and Hominy
  • 9/28/08: Chili and Homemade Brownies
  • 9/29/08: Angus Burgers, Fries, and Grilled Cheese for the Kiddos
  • 9/30/08: BBQ Chicken, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, and Biscuits

As usual I’m going to try extra hard (even though I didn’t do so good in August) to keep motivated and keep cooking, and try my best to avoid the take-out meals. We’ll see how it goes though…

Aug 1

August Dinner Menu

Well I didn’t accomplish my goal of no take-out for July, so I’m going to try and do better in August. Here is what I have planned for dinnertime and a few desserts for the month of August…

8/1/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

8/2/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice

8/3/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole

8/4/08: Grilled Sausage, Hominy, Rice & Lentils, and Cream Cheese Bars

8/5/08: Turkey Leftovers and Sides

8/6/08: Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

8/7/08: Chicken Chow-Mien, Rice Noodles, Crab Rangoon, and Orange-Coconut Candies

8/8/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, and Green Beans

8/9/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

8/10/08: Pot Roast and Potatoes

8/11/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips

8/12/08: Steak and Steak Fries

8/13/08: BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Fries, and Brownies

8/14/08: Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Hominy, and Corn Bread

8/15/08: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Mac & Cheese

8/16/08: Pasta. Mozzarella Sticks, and Garlic Bread

8/17/08: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

8/18/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

8/19/08: Chicken Chow-Mien and Rice Noodles

8/20/08: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Mac & Cheese

8/21/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry and Rice

8/22/08: Turkey Sloppy Joe’s and Fries

8/23/08: Grilled Sausage, Hominy, and Rice & Lentils

8/24/08: Pasta, Mozzarella Sticks, and Garlic Bread

8/25/08: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip

8/26/08: Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

8/27/08: Steak and Steak Fries

8/28/08: Beef w/ Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy

8/29/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

8/30/08: Dorito Casserole, Re-fried Beans, and Tortilla Chips

8/31/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole

Jul 1

July Monthly Menu

I can’t believe it is July already, and I’ve got lots of tasty meals planned for the month. I’m going to try my hardest to keep the pantry stocked and avoid the take out… We’ll see how it goes. Here is what I have planned for Dinner this July.

  • 7/1/08: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Fries, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 7/2/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/3/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice & Lentils, and Brussels Sprouts
  • 7/4/08: B.Y.O.B. Indoor/Outdoor a-Q! BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs, Chips & Dip, Pasta Salad, Veggie Tray, Cherry Jell-O Cake, and Cupcakes
  • 7/5/08: Corn Dogs and Tater Tots
  • 7/6/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/7/08: Angus Burgers and Fries
  • 7/8/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/9/08: Turkey Sloppy Joe’s and Fries
  • 7/10/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/11/08: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/12/08: Grilled Shrimp, Rice, and Green Beans
  • 7/13/08: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 7/14/08: Grilled Hot Dogs, Chips & Dip, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 7/15/08: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/16/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/17/08: Corn Dogs and Tater Tots
  • 7/18/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/19/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice & Lentils, and Brussels Sprouts
  • 7/20/08: Chicken Chow Mien with Rice Noodles, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 7/21/08: Grilled Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/22/08: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/23/08: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, and Fries
  • 7/24/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 7/25/08: Grilled Shrimp, Rice, and Corn
  • 7/26/08: Beef with Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Green Beans
  • 7/27/08: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 7/28/08: Angus Burgers and Fries
  • 7/29/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/30/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/31/08: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

Happy July everybody!

Jun 1

June 2008 Tasty Monthly Menu

O.k. May flew by over here, and I’m so ready to start a new month. I’ve got a few new recipes planned for the month of June, and I hope to add in a few tasty desserts too. Here is what I’ve got planned for dinner during the month of June 🙂

6/1/08: Chicken Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

6/2/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

6/3/08: Chili and Brownies

6/4/08: Taco Bell Night

6/5/08: Pasta, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread

6/6/08: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Fries

6/7/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole

6/8/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Rice Noodles

6/9/08: Grilled Chicken, Jasmine Rice, and Salad

6/10/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Jasmine Rice

6/11/08: Taco Bell Night

6/12/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

6/13/08: Beef Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip

6/14/08: Pan Seared Cod, Jasmine Rice, and Salad

6/ 15/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Chocolate Bundt Cake

6/16/08: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, Fries

6/17/08: Turkey Leftovers and Tasty Sides

6/18/08: Taco Bell Night

6/19/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice-A-Roni, and Corn

6/20/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

6/21/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

6/22/08: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

6/23/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip

6/24/08: Pan Seared Cod, Jasmine Rice, and Salad

6/25/08: Taco Bell Night

6/26/08: Beef w/ Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy

6/27/08: Pasta, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread

6/28/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Rice Noodles

6/29/08: Pot Roast with Potatoes

6/30/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

I hope that everyone has a great June, and enjoys the warmer Summer weather!