Category: Meal Planning

January 29-February 4, 2017 Meal Plan

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This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

This week I have a couple of new/old and forgotten recipes to try. I will mark them with a ** so you will know which ones they are.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Eggs w/Creamy Bacon Grits, Toast

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Black Bean Soup, Rice, Cheddar Muffins

Snacks/Desserts:

** Easy Apple Dumplings (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit

Dinner:

Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Beans

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Egg salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Breakfast for Dinner (Backwards Day)

Snacks/Desserts:

** Lazy Dazy Cookie Cake (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

Grilled cheese, fresh fruit or veggies

Dinner:

** Spicy Chicken Breast Caprese w/pasta, Salad (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

** Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (NEW)

Lunch:

Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce

Dinner:

** Crockpot Taco Soup, Rice, Tortilla Chips (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit/Veggies

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fresh fruit

Dinner:

** Gorgonzola Pasta w/Mushrooms, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks  (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Snacks/Desserts:

** Fried Apple Pies  (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Saturday

Breakfast:

PB & Banana Toast, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

Tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

** Easy Chicken Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies (this is one we haven’t had in awhile)

Snacks/Desserts:

Boiled Eggs

Easy Chicken Casserole

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This is an oldie but goodie. My older kids loved this when they were younger. I think I have a couple of other variations that rotate through my menu plan but this was the first attempt at a chicken casserole that I made.

A lot of the older recipes I have are ones that were passed down or ones that I scribbled down on scraps of paper. These come from family and friends. Many of them come from dinners at our old church. They back good memories for me and I hope my kids will also be able to associate good memories to good food. Continue reading “Easy Chicken Casserole” →

Crockpot Taco Soup

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A friend invited me over for lunch one day and served this wonderful concoction. I’m not sure if this is close to her recipe or not but this stuff is good, really good. You can also make this on the stovetop if you don’t have a crockpot.

We like to serve this over rice to make it stretch a little bit further. Continue reading “Crockpot Taco Soup” →

Whipped Pie Crust

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I will admit I haven’t made this in a while as I just haven’t had the time. There was a time that this was the only pie crust I’d use though. I plan to try my hand at it again soon when I make some Fried Apple Pies.

Pie crusts are always something fun that the kids can help with too. My littles love to get the scraps or ‘extras’ that I cut off the sides. They make their own little pies or designs with them. It’s edible play dough! Continue reading “Whipped Pie Crust” →

Apple Sonker

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This may not be a true ‘sonker’, or cobbler, but this is the easiest way I know to make one. You can also use other pie fillings to make these delicious desserts. Pair this with some vanilla ice cream and it’s sure to be a winner!

The kids can even help with this one. You can use different fruit fillings to change it up a bit as well! Continue reading “Apple Sonker” →