Menu Planning Monday...on a Tuesday

It's been a while since I've made out a menu, but now that baseball season is over and school is about to begin, I'm trying to get back into our little routine.

Monday: Layered Enchilada Bake

Tuesday: Chicken Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, & Corn (Nate's pick)

Wednesday: Frozen Pizza & Side Salad

Thursday: Weenies & Kraut, Fried Potatoes, & Green Beans

Friday: leftovers

Not the best menu plan I've come up with before, but it's just nice to have a plan in place. Slowly but surely I'll get back into the swing of things.

Chicken Pillows

Unfortunately, I don't have a picture to share. I made these Saturday evening and it was late...I was hungry...so we devoured them before I could take a picture. Everyone loved this recipe, though. I will be putting this on my next Month Recipe List.

The Hungry Girl Chicken Pillows

King's Cake

This weekend, I decided to try my hand at making a King's Cake.  I used this recipe, but got my step-by-step instructions from Southern Plate. Pardon my purple sprinkles. I couldn't find any at the store, so I made my own and used too much food coloring...which made my sprinkles clumpy. :(

This was really quick and easy. Nate has been taking Home Economics at school as an elective, so he's been really interested in helping me cook. This was a great recipe to let him help with. He was able to do just about everything on his own. It was also a great opportunity for me to explain to him the tradition of the King's Cake.

I'll be honest. This wasn't my favorite recipe. Don't get me wrong...it was good...just not my favorite. I think it was the frozen bread. It made it more bread-y and less pastry-ish....which is what I prefer. I'll bookmark the recipe, though, just because it was so quick and easy and because Nate had such a good time making it.

Happy Mardi Gras!

Amanda's 'Cue Cups

Amanda posted the recipe for 'Cue Cups a few weeks ago and I knew I wanted to try them out. My little family LOVED the recipe. Simple ingredients, quick and easy, and oh so yummy! This is one that will be on next month's recipe list.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday: Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, & Corn

Tuesday: Mexican Chicken Casserole w/ Chips & Salsa

Wednesday: Lasagna, Side Salad, & Garlic Bread

Thursday: Beef Stroganoff & Rolls

Friday: BLT OR Bacon, Egg, &Cheese Sandwiches & Fried Potatoes

I loved having my meals for the month. Just out of convenience, we are going to start all over with these exact meals for next month. In the meantime, I'll be working on another month's of meals and shopping lists. Hopefully, I can eventually get 6 months worth of meal plans. Here is the link to this months meals and shopping lists. I did not include recipes in my printout, but I've linked each week's recipes on my weekly menu plan here on my blog.

What's on your menu this week?

Menu Planning Monday

Monday: Chicken Salad Sandwiches w/ Chips & Dip

Tuesday: Taco Soup & Side Salad

Wednesday: Chicken Parmesan Bundles, Egg Noodles, & Rolls

Thursday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, & Peas

Friday: French Toast, Bacon, & Fruit

What's on your menu this week??

Menu Planning Monday

I have already noticed a lot of advantages to making out my menu for an entire month. The biggest plus has been not having to worry about it today. The menu has already been made, the groceries are bought, and all I have to do now is cook. :o)

Monday: Baked Parmesan Chicken, Mac-N-Cheese, & Green Beans

Tuesday: Easy Enchiladas & Side Salad

Wednesday: Spaghetti & Garlic Bread

Thursday: Chicken Delight & Rolls

Friday: Pancakes, Sausage, & Fruit

What's on your menu this week??