June’s Meal Plan

June 1, 2009 By

Last month’s meal plan was a partial bust. I guess I was still in cold weather foods mode. Mid-way through the month, we just couldn’t do anything involving the oven. Or the stove for that matter. Justin broke out the grill and we improvised. We blew through our frozen chicken but it was worth it to not have any pans to wash. :)

This month is being dedicated to the grill with little veering and less variation. We’ve only planned for what I needed to buy at my once-monthly grocery trip. Everything else – like side dishes – will depend on what is available at the Farmer’s Market that week, hence all the “whatever”.

Breakfast:

Monday: Cereal
Tuesday: Fruit/Yogurt
Wednesday: Eggs/Toast
Thursday: Peanut Butter Toast and Fruit
Friday: Fruit/Yogurt
Saturday Brunch: Muffins or other baked goods
Sunday Brunch: Pancakes

Lunch:

We’re planning lunches a bit later now that Justin gets home by 1:30. So, these are for all three of us.

Monday: Quesadillas
Tuesday: Mac and Cheese
Wednesday: PBJ Sandwich
Thursday: Lunch with grandparents
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday and Sunday is a late brunch and early dinner.

Dinner:

1. Black Bean Veggie Burgers
2. *Grilled* Mozzarella Pizza
3. Chicken on the grill
4. Grilled Veggie Sandwiches
5. Hot dogs and whatever
6. Hamburgers and whatever
7. Grilled Vegetables and Rice
8. Grilled Quesadillas
9. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
10. Chicken on the grill
11. Sweet Potato Kabobs
12. Brats and Sauerkraut (bleh! Justin chose this one)
13. Dinner with family
14. Grilled Fish and whatever
15. Black Bean Veggie Burgers
16. Grilled Mozzarella Pizza
17. Chicken on grill and whatever
18. Grilled Veggie Sandwiches
19. Hot dogs and whatever
20. Hamburgers and whatever
21. Father’s Day Steaks
22. Grilled Quesadillas
23. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
24. Chicken and whatever
25. Sweet Potato Kabobs
26. Cheese Brats and Sauerkraut (double bleh!)
27. Grilled Fish
28. Grilled Veggies and Rice
29. Chicken
30. Leftover night

Off to make those Black Bean Burgers. I’ll let you know how they go.

Stay tuned for an awesome and truly “Green” giveaway tomorrow morning. :)

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May’s Menu Plan

May 2, 2009 By

This is for those (two?) people who actually wanted to know what we’re cooking with our monthly meal plan. And it’s partially because I’m going to try that blogging once a day thing for the month of May…NaBloPoMo? As if. ;) But here it is anyway.

You’ll  notice many of them include a vague reference to “veggies” or “fruit”. That is because it will depend on what is available at the farmer’s market.

Breakfast:

Sunday’s (Brunch): Pancakes and fruit
Monday’s: Cereal (usually Joe’s O’s from TJ’s)
Tuesday’s: Peanut Butter Toast
Wednesday: Eggs and Toast
Thursday: Oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins
Friday: Fruit and Homemade Yogurt
Saturday’s (Brunch): Baked Goods (muffins, breads etc)

Lunch:

For Justin:
Week One: Potato Salad
Week Two: Pasta Salad
Week Three: Egg Salad Sandwiches
Week Four: Tuna Salad Sandwiches

For Zeb and me:
Monday’s: PB & J Sandwiches
Tuesday’s: TJ’s boxed Macaroni and Cheese (Shoot!! I forgot to get any!!)
Wednesday’s: Tuna Sandwiches
Thursday’s: Lunch at Great Grandma’s
Friday’s: Lunch at Gramma’s
Saturday and Sunday: no lunch due to late breakfasts and early dinners

Dinners: (ready for this?)

1st: Pasta with greens, tomatoes, herbs/spices and feta cheese
2nd: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
3rd: Homegrown Spinach Lasagna
4th: Pasta with Broccoli and Alfredo
5th: Cinco De Mayo with Fish Tacos and homemade salsa
6th: Minestra Di Ceci (new recipe from my crock pot book!)
7th: Snobby Joe’s
8th: Arroz Con Queso (another new one from cock pot book!)
9th: Homemade Veggie Pizza
10th: Leftovers or Mother’s Day w/ family
11th: Tuna Wraps
12th: French Toast Sticks and fruit
13th: Crockpot Chili and homemade cornbread
14th: Baked Potatoes and Salad
15th: Quesodillas and Spanish Rice (need to find recipe)
16th: Eggs and Biscuits w/ honey and jam
17th: Hamburgers and Homegrown Salad
18th: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
19th: Black Bean Tacos
20th: Ravioli and seasonal veggies
21st: Raw Tacos (avocado, tomato, veggies wrapped in greens)
22nd: Salmon and Rice Casserole
23rd: Western Omelet (another new crockpot recipe!)
24th: More leftovers
25th: Penne Alfredo with Peas and Salmon
26th: Stacked Burrito Pie (recipe from Family Fun mag)
27th: BBQ Chicken and Salad
28th: Seafood Pasta w/ veggies
29th: Cannelloni (another Family Fun recipe) w/ veggies
30th: Black Bean Soup in the crock pot (another new one)
31st: “Leftover Stew” (all the leftover veggies throughout the month get frozen, then cooked in a stew at the end of the month)

Wow. I feel so exposed.

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