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Markdown Meals: Chicken Salad on Croissants
I don’t like to go grocery shopping but I always look for deals when I do.
I happened to pass by the deli section and found these rotisserie chickens marked down to $2.01! I’m not sure what they normally sell for but I grabbed two of them. One Traditional and one Lemon Pepper. I had also snagged a package of mini croissants on the markdown cart for less than $3.00.
Today I used the traditional chicken to make Super Easy Chicken Salad croissants. I served these with some cherry tomatoes on the side for a quick lunch.
Here is the recipe: Continue reading “Markdown Meals: Chicken Salad on Croissants”
Super Easy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This would also be a good recipe to use up all the leftover turkey after Thanksgiving!
July 23 – 29, 2017 Meal Plan
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 have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
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.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Banana Crumb Muffins, scrambled eggs
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Oven BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese, veggies
Dinner: ++
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad, Veggies
Dinner: ++
Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Hot dogs, veggies
Dinner: ++
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fruit
Dinner: ++
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, yellow rice, beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Free Day
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers
Saturday
Breakfast:
Breakfast In a Cup, fruit
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Veggies
Dinner: ++
Pigs in a blanket**, Ranch Potatoes**, salad **new recipes, links will update soon!
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Toast
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or other vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
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Hamilton Beach 25495 Breakfast Burrito Maker, Silver
July 16 – 22, 2017 Meal Plan
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 have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
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.
Sunday
Breakfast:
French Toast Roll Ups, sausage
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Veggies
Dinner: ++
Boston Baked Beans, Grandma’s Mac N Cheese, Cole Slaw
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fried Apple Pies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Easy Burrito Casserole, Yellow Rice, Salad
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
Red & White Pasta, Salad, Bread
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Chicken Salad, veggies
Dinner: ++
Chicken Cordon Casserole, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Mac ‘n cheese, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
PB & Banana Toast, Eggs
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
S’mores
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or other vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
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