Category Archives: Monthly Menu

Jun 1

June’s Monthly Menu

Yesterday Thade and I were out for a bit, and he asked me when June was… Holy moly, I replied it is tomorrow. That’s when I realized that I hadn’t planned a menu yet. I came home and got to work.

I’m hoping that this month goes better than last. We were all sick through the month of May, and take-out made an appearance all too often. I also wasn’t able to bake as often, and that bummed me out. I must do better this month. Well, here goes, it’s June’s Monthly Dinner Menu.

  • 6/1/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Hominy, Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Bread, and Cherry Pie
  • 6/2/2014: Chicken Soft Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, Tortilla Chips, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/3/2014: Beef Rice-a-Roni (from scratch), Hominy, Broccoli, Dinner Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 6/4/2014: Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips
  • 6/5/2014: SalmonCakes, Corn on the cob, Black Beans & Rice, Homemade Bread, and Fresh Fruit
  • 6/6/2014: Taquitos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips
  • 6/7/2014: Pulled Pork Sliders, Potato Chips, Pasta Salad, Watergate Salad, Corn on the Cob, and Fruit Pies
  • 6/8/2014: Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 6/9/2014: Snacks For Dinner: Veggie Tray, Fruit Tray with Marshmallow Dip, Chex Mix, Meat & Cheese Tray
  • 6/10/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 6/11/2014: Chicken Rice-a-Roni (from scratch), Hominy, Green Beans, and Apricot Duff
  • 6/12/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/13/2014: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 6/14/2014: Waffles, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Fresh Fruit
  • 6/15/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Hominy, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 6/16/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, Tortilla Chips, Black Beans & Rice
  • 6/17/2014: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, and Potato Chips
  • 6/18/2014: Chicken Soft Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, Tortilla Chips, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/19/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Homemade French Bread
  • 6/20/2014: Nachos
  • 6/21/2014: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Potato Chips (on the grill)
  • 6/22/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Butter Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 6/23/2014: Snacks for Dinner: Veggie Tray, Fruit Tray with Marshmallow Dip, Chex Mix, Meat & Cheese Tray
  • 6/24/2014: Taquitos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips
  • 6/25/2014: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Potato Chips (on the grill)
  • 6/26/2014: Panko Chicken Tenders, Spaghetti, Green Beans, and Homemade Bread
  • 6/27/2014: Salmon Cakes, Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the cob, and Fresh Fruit
  • 6/28/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 6/29/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Butter Rolls
  • 6/30/2014: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots

Time to make some lists, and head to the store soon.

 

 

May 4

May’s Monthly Menu

Hello May, and hello just twelve days left in the school year. Holy moly, I’m not quite ready for Summer just yet, but the kids are. I’ve got a tasty menu planned for May. So here we go.

  • 5/1/2014: Vacation
  • 5/2/2014: Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, and Orange Juice
  • 5/3/2014: Nacho Bar
  • 5/4/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 5/5/2014: Homemade Chicken and Rice-a-Roni, Broccoli, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 5/6/2014: Salmon Cakes, Smashed New Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Homemade French Bread
  • 5/7/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 5/8/2014:Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 5/9/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 5/10/2014: Belgian Waffles, Whipped Cream, Strawberries, and Bacon
  • 5/11/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Apricot Pie
  • 5/12/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Broccoli, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 5/13/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 5/14/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Homemade French Bread
  • 5/15/2014: Nacho Bar
  • 5/16/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches, Fried Pickles, and Potato Chips
  • 5/17/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 5/18/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 5/19/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 5/20/2014: Homemade Beef and Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 5/21/2014: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 5/22/2014: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Potato Chips, and Corn on the Cob
  • 5/23/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 5/24/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 5/25/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Hominy, Green Beans, and Homemade White Bread
  • 5/26/2014: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Watergate Salad, and Fresh Fruit
  • 5/27/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 5/28/2014: Salmon Cakes, Rice, Corn on the Cob, and Fresh Fruit
  • 5/29/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 5/30/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 5/31/2014: Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Croissants, and Fruit Danish

Time to make some lists, and get the kitchen re-stocked.

 

Apr 1

April’s Monthly Dinner Menu

It’s that time again! Time for another monthly dinner menu. I have to say that I am a bit excited about this month. The weather is better, the school year is starting to wind down, and James and I are going on a much needed vacation! Hello April!!!

I’m keeping the menu simple this month, and I’m also doubling a lot of the meals to put in the freezer. I want to have the house stocked up, and ready for Na-na and Grandma. So here we go, it’s April’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 4/1/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/2/2014: Beef Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Cherry Pie
  • 4/3/2014: Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 4/4/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 4/5/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/6/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 4/7/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, Breadsticks, and Fresh Fruit
  • 4/8/2014: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli
  • 4/9/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/10/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Chips
  • 4/11/2014:Nachos
  • 4/12/2014: Monkey Bread, Fresh Fruit, and Scrambled Eggs
  • 4/13/2014: Panko Chicken, Spaghetti, Hominy, Green Beans, and Homemade Bread
  • 4/14/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/15/2014: Spaghetti, Breadsticks, Green Beans, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 4/16/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 4/17/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Chow Mien Noodles, and Broccoli
  • 4/18/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 4/19/2014: Belgian Waffles and Fresh Fruit
  • 4/20/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, Chocolate Pie, and Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake
  • 4/21/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/22/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 4/23/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 4/24/2014: Salmon Cakes, Rice, Corn, and Cherry Jell-o Cake
  • 4/25/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 4/26/2014: ???
  • 4/27/2014: ???
  • 4/28/2014: ???
  • 4/29/2014: ???
  • 4/30/2014: ???

I’m trying to use what I’ve got on hand this week, and put off grocery shopping for a bit longer. I haven’t been doing too well with the grocery budget lately.

 

Mar 1

March’s Monthly Menu

Hello March! Seriously, March already?!? I know that February is a short month, but my goodness it went by way too fast.

We are keeping an eye on the weather today. The snow hasn’t hit here just yet, but it looks like it is on the way. I’m using up what we have on hand for the first few days in March, and running to the store once the weather is better.

Last month I slacked off a bit in the kitchen, and that resulted in way too much take-out. This month I’m going to try and do better. I know that will be better for us, and better for the ‘ol budget too.

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

  • 3/1/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/2/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and Cherry Pie
  • 3/3/2014: Chili, Saltines, Cornbread, and Pumpkin Pie
  • 3/4/2014: Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 3/5/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/6/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 3/7/2014: Chicken Burritos, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/8/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Broccoli, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 3/9/2014: Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Butter Rolls
  • 3/10/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 3/11/2014: Taquitos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 3/12/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, Homemade Breadsticks, Fresh Fruit, and Fruit Dip
  • 3/13/2014: Quesadillas, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/14/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken, Tater Tots, and Chocolate Cream Pie
  • 3/15/2014: Nacho Bar, and Cherry Cheesecake Pie
  • 3/16/2014: Spaghetti, Pizza Rolls, and Black Olives
  • 3/17/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/18/2014: Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/19/2014: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Fried Pickles, and Potato Chips
  • 3/20/2014: Panko Chicken, Broccoli, Pasta Salad, Hominy, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 3/21/2014: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried beans
  • 3/22/2014: Belgian Waffles, Strawberries with Whipped Cream, and Bacon
  • 3/23/2014: Panko Crusted Chicken Cutlets, Hominy, and Cherry Pie
  • 3/24/2014: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 3/25/2014: Salmon Bites, Corn, Salad, Homemade Breadsticks, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 3/26/2014: Panko Chicken, Spaghetti, Fried Okra, and Chocolate Cake
  • 3/27/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 3/28/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken, and Tater Tots
  • 3/29/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 3/30/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 3/31/2014: Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip

We’ll see what the weekend brings our way. I’m so ready for Spring!

 

 

Feb 2

February’s Monthly Menu

I’m a day behind already. Oh well, it is a short month. It has started off to be a very cold month too, so I have plenty of warm Winter dishes planned.

Here we go it’s February’s monthly dinner menu.

  • 2/1/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 2/2/2014: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 2/3/2014: Chili, Saltines, Cornbread, and Milk Chocolate Brownies
  • 2/4/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/5/2014: Chicken Burritos, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 2/6/2014: Beef with Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/7/2014: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 2/8/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 2/9/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives, Homemade Breadsticks, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 2/10/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa,and Cheese Dip
  • 2/11/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 2/12/2014: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 2/13/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Pasta Salad, and Hominy
  • 2/14/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Cinnamon Cake
  • 2/15/2014: Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 2/16/2014: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Broccoli, Edamame, and Red Velvet Cake
  • 2/17/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, Tortilla Chips, and Re-fried Beans
  • 2/18/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/19/2014: BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 2/20/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 2/21/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 2/22/2014: Waffles and Bacon
  • 2/23/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Hominy, Green Beans, and Biscuits
  • 2/24/2014: Chicken Burritos, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, Tortilla Chips, and Re-fried Beans
  • 2/25/2014: Bacon, Cinnamon Pull-Aparts, and Cheese Grits
  • 2/26/2014: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 2/27/2014: Beef Enchiladas, Homemade Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 2/28/2014: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots

We have more snow on the way, so we had better get the house stocked back up. Time to make some lists and get to it.