February 1st-14th, 2009

I tell you, miracles never cease! I have not only done my menu at least a week ahead of time, but have ample opportunity to get it out on my blog. Yahoo! I wouldn't expect a repeat of this until June or later. =)

I try to have at least one (or two) easy nights of sandwiches or breakfast each week. That may change when I'm no longer a working momma, but for now it fits the schedule and budget.

Sunday, Feb 1st: Poppy Seed Chicken

Monday, Feb 2nd: Sandwiches or Hot Dogs, chips, mac and cheese

Tuesday, Feb. 3rd: Pancakes, Turkey Bacon, biscuits--Breakfast Baby!

Wednesday, Feb. 4th: Slow Cooker Pork Chops (trying a new recipe given to me by Cindy Beall)

Thursday, Feb. 5th: Roast, carrots, new potatoes, salad (Velveeta mac and cheese for the girls)

Friday, Feb. 6th: Angelhair with marinara, garlic bread, salad

Saturday, Feb. 7th: Pizza!

Sunday, Feb. 8th: Black Bean Lasagna (this makes a ton)

Monday, Feb. 9th: Leftover lasagna

Tuesday, Feb 10th: (ballet night) sandwiches, hot dogs or McDonald's...whichever I feel like.

Wednesday, Feb. 11th: Skillet Grilled Burritos (Southern Living, Feb. 2009, p. 90)

Thursday, Feb. 12th: Red beans and Rice with turkey sausage

Friday, Feb. 13th: Hamburgers, wheat buns, sweet potato fries, bakes beans

Saturday, Feb. 14th: Pizza Night!

August 1-15, 2007 Menu and Shopping List

Menu

Wed, 1st
BBQ Chicken Salad
Thurs, 2nd
Chicken and Bacon Roll-ups (use the leftover rotisserie chicken from Wed.)
Fri, 3rd
Hubs Out--take girls out to McD's--I know, healthy!!
Sat, 4th
Pick up Pizza after Church
Sun, 5th
Paula Deen's Chicken and Rice Casserole
Mon, 6th
Leftover Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tues, 7th
Beef Tacos
Wed, 8th
Tantalizingly Tangy Meatloaf
Thurs, 9th
California Chicken Spaghetti
Fri,10th
Garlic-Lime Pork Chops
Sat, 11th
Sandwiches and Soup
Sun,12th
Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas
Mon,13th
OUT TO EAT--Last night before I have to go back to work!!
Tues,14th
Spaghetti (slow cook in the crock pot)

SHOPPING LIST

Produce

tomatoes-4 (for tacos,sandwiches,salad,roll-up)
green leaf lettuce (tacos, sandwiches,salad)
red bell pepper
cilantro
cucumber
tarragon
lemon -2
romaine lettuce
garlic
roma tomatoes-6
limes-2

Meat

ground beef 4lbs (1 1/2 for tacos, 1 1/2 for meatloaf, 1 for spaghetti)
rotisserie chicken (for bbq chicken salad/rollups)
pkg of chicken tenders -2
boneless lean pork loin chops (recipe calls for 6, our family only needs 3)
4 slices of bacon (I plan on buying bacon bits, they work just as well, and I don't have to cook them!)

Dairy

sour cream
cheddar cheese (enough for your family for quesadillas and tacos)
sharp cheddar cheese (1 c)
eggs (1)
feta cheese

Frozen

garlic bread for spaghetti night
corn (for quesadillas, we only need a small package, you may need more)

Grocery Items

taco seasoning
can of black beans-2
lipton easy mexican rice -- to go with tacos
tortillas or taco shells --which ever you use
jar spaghetti sauce--2
italian seasoning
tomato paste
can corn
fat free italian dressing -1/3 c
jar salsa -1/3 c
ranch dressing-1/2 c
bbq sauce--1/3c
french fried onions
water chestnuts--8oz
green beans-2cans
pimentos-4oz
cream of celery soup
mayo-1 1/2 c
whole wheat flat bread -4
long grain and wild rice-6oz box
bread crumbs-1/2 c
worcestershire sauce
brown sugar-1/4 c
pineapple preserves -1/4 c
garlic powder
mashed potatoes--i get the boxed; it's easier on a weeknight; feel free to make home made!
angel hair pasta -16oz
olive oil
dried basil
cajun style blackened seasoning

**When I preview this post it looks all funny, but I can't seem to correct it. Sorry.