Holy moly it is December! Seriously, just where did 2014 go… The kids have a short month at school, and a long Christmas break ahead. I just hope that the weather is kind for a bit longer. I was planning this menu during the Football games yesterday. I kept looking at the calendar, but hadn’t realized that it was the last day of the month. I’m keeping our monthly dinner menu simple, and also items that I can keep stocked up, just in case the snow arrives early.

• 12/1/2014: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Black Olives, and Dinner Rolls
• 12/2/2014: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 12/3/2014: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/4/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
• 12/5/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/6/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Toast, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Orange Juice
• 12/7/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
• 12/8/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/9/2014: Grilled Chicken, Black beans and Rice, Hominy, and Wheat Rolls
• 12/10/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/11/2014: Homemade Beef Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, Hominy,  and Breadstick Dinner Rolls
• 12/12/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/13/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 12/14/2014: Grilled Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, and Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
• 12/15/2014: Beef Burritos, Black beans and Rice, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/16/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, Green Beans, and Dinner Rolls
• 12/17/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/18/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, and Fries
• 12/19/2014: Chicken Burritos, Black beans and Rice, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/20/2014: Toast, Muffins, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
• 12/21/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
• 12/22/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Fries
• 12/23/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/24/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
• 12/25/2014: Merry Christmas, and Feliz Navidad! I’m thinking after all of the Thanksgiving goodness, time to mix it up a bit for Christmas. I’m thinking a tasty buffet filled with delicious homemade Mexican foods, and desserts. I wonder if the family will be up for it?
• 12/26/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
• 12/27/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 12/28/2014: Panko Chicken Strips, Spaghetti, Green Beans, Hominy, and Homemade Bread
• 12/29/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
• 12/30/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
• 12/31/2014: Grilled Chicken, Butter Noodles, Green Beans, Hominy, and Butter Rolls

Happy December everybody! Time to make a shopping list and get to it.

I meant to have this up earlier, but November snuck up on me. I’m already looking forward to Thanksgiving, and lots of dessert making. The weather is chilly and cool, and perfect for Autumn dishes. I’m still taking a little help in the kitchen with a few take-out nights, and I’m also keeping the menu simple during Thanksgiving.

• 11/1/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Dinner Rolls
• 11/2/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Butter Rolls
• 11/3/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/4/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 11/5/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/6/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, and Fries
• 11/7/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/8/2014: Take-out!
• 11/9/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Butter Rolls
• 11/10/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/11/2014: Grilled Chicken, Salad, and Dinner Rolls
• 11/12/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/13/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Fries
• 11/14/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/15/2014: Take-out!
• 11/16/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Spaghetti, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
• 11/17/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/18/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
• 11/19/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/20/2014: Salmon Cakes, Rice, and Corn
• 11/21/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/22/2014: Take-out!
• 11/23/2014: Homemade Pizzas: Pepperoni, Cheese, Pepperoni with Jalapeno, and Veggie
• 11/24/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 11/25/2014: Grilled Chicken, Salad, and Butter Rolls
• 11/26/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
• 11/27/2014: Happy Thanksgiving! Snack Buffet for the evening meal, as the Thanksgiving meal will be for lunch. (we have a lot of shoppers in the family)
• 11/28/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken, and Fries
• 11/29/2014: Take-out!
• 11/30/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls

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

I meant to have this up yesterday, and I completely forgot… I can’t believe that it is October! It is probably my very favorite month, even though it is always a busy one around here. I have lots of tasty meals planned, and plenty of desserts too.

• 10/1/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Garlic Dinner Rolls
• 10/2/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/3/2014: Take-out!
• 10/4/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 10/5/2014: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread and RR Cherry Pie
• 10/6/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/7/2014: Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, BBQ Wings, Potato Chips & Dip
• 10/8/2014: Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/9/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, Potato Chips & Dip
• 10/10/2014: Take-out!
• 10/11/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, Toast, and Fresh Fruit
• 10/12/2014: Grilled Chicken, Corn, Broccoli, Rice, Homemade Bread, and Angel Food Cake
• 10/13/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/14/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken, Fries, and Veggie Sticks
• 10/15/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/16/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, Broccoli, and Garlic Dinner Rolls
• 10/17/2014: Take-out!
• 10/18/2014:Waffles, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
• 10/19/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Butter Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
• 10/20/2014: Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/21/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Garlic Dinner Rolls
• 10/22/2014: Taquitos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/23/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Broccoli, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 10/24/2014: Take-out!
• 10/25/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread
• 10/26/2014: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread and RR Cherry Pie
• 10/27/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Spaghetti, Broccoli, Butter Rolls, and Homemade Brownies
• 10/28/2014: Homemade Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, Broccoli, and Garlic Dinner Rolls
• 10/29/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 10/30/2014: Homemade Pizza: Cheese, Pepperoni, and Veggie
• 10/31/2014: Chili, Saltines, and Cornbread

Happy October everybody!

September is here, and I hope the cool autumn weather comes along with it. I’m bringing back some fall-weather family favorite meals. I’m still taking a little help on Friday evenings, and enjoying a much needed break from kitchen duties. I have a tasty menu planned to share with you, so here we go.

• 9/1/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
• 9/2/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Broccoli, and Chow Mien Noodles
• 9/3/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 9/4/2014: BBQ Wings, Homemade Pizza, Potato Chips and Dip
• 9/5/2014: Take-out!
• 9/6/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 9/7/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Double R Cherry Pie
• 9/8/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-friend Beans
• 9/9/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken, Fries, and Veggie Sticks
• 9/10/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 9/11/2014: Homemade Pizza: Cheese, Pepperoni, and Veggie
• 9/12/2014: Take-out!
• 9/13/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, Toast, and Scrambled Eggs
• 9/14/2014: Grilled Chicken, Rice & Lentils, Hominy, Rolls, and Vanilla Cupcakes
• 9/15/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 9/16/2014: BBQ Wings, Pizza Rolls, Potato Chips, and Dip
• 9/17/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 9/18/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, Potato Chips, and Dip
• 9/19/2014: Take-out!
• 9/20/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 9/21/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
• 9/22/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 9/23/2014: Chili, Saltines, Cornbread, and Pumpkin Pie
• 9/24/2014: Homemade Beef rice-a-roni, Green Beans, Hominy, and Homemade Bread
• 9/25/2014: Salmon Cakes, Rice & Lentils, Dinner Rolls, and Corn
• 9/26/2014: Take-out!
• 9/27/2014: Toast, Muffins, Fresh Fruit, and Scrambled Eggs
• 9/28/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Hominy, Cheesy Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
• 9/29/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried beans
• 9/30/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Broccoli, and Chow Mien Noodles

Hello August, and hello to the last month of Summer break. One more addition to August’s menu is one that I am happy about, take-out Friday’s! We’ve stumbled across some pretty awesome coupons, and I really don’t mind a night out of the kitchen. The kids are pretty happy about it too.

I’ve been working on trimming our weekly grocery budget, and I hope to stay on track this month with August’s monthly menu.

• 8/1/2014: Take-out night: Sugarfoot and Peaches, local super-tasty BBQ
• 8/2/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, and Scrambled Eggs
• 8/3/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Butter Rolls
• 8/4/2014: Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips
• 8/5/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Hominy, and Mashed Potatoes
• 8/6/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
• 8/7/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
• 8/8/2014: Take-out night!
• 8/9/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 8/10/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
• 8/11/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 8/12/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Garlic butter Rolls
• 8/13/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 8/14/2015: BBQ Wings, Pizza Rolls, Chips and Dip
• 8/15/2014: Take-out night!
• 8/16/2014: Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, and Cinnamon Rolls
• 8/17/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Spaghetti, Hominy, Green Beans, and Homemade Bread
• 8/18/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 8/19/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Curly Fries
• 8/20/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
• 8/21/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Homemade French Bread
• 8/22/2014: Take-out night!
• 8/23/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
• 8/24/2014: Homemade Pizza: Pepperoni and Cheese
• 8/25/2014: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 8/26/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Garlic Butter Rolls
• 8/27/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
• 8/28/2014: BBQ Wings, Pizza Rolls, Chips and Dip
• 8/29/2014: Take-out night!
• 8/30/2014: Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit, and Oatmeal Muffins
• 8/31/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Butter Rolls

I’ll be baking lots of homemade goodies for the kids, and it looks like a lot of homemade breads too. I had better stock up on flour. Time to make some shopping lists, and get to it.