Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Menu7/23-8/6

We get groceries every two weeks so I plan my menu accordingly. I am not the most creative when it comes to cooking, but I thought I'd share my menu for those who are curious. Also, we almost always have a fruit and veggie with lunch and dinner, but it varies according to our garden and how fast the kids eat certain fruits.

Week 1
Friday 7/23
Breakfast: baked oatmeal
Lunch: pasta with tomatoes
Dinner: Meatloaf, mashed turnips/potatoes, carrots
*make strawberry jam

Saturday
cereal
leftovers
pork roast, fried zucchini, rolls, chocolate pie (or maybe a cake)
*thaw stew meat, make more dough

Sunday
blueberry scones (or pie...just kidding...maybe)
leftovers
quiche, has browns, strawberries (movie night)
*make pot pies for freezer, make pretzels and bagels

Monday
pancakes with strawberry syrup, eggs
sesame noodles, carrots
penne and meatballs, garlic bread
*double batch of muffins for freezer, freeze extra sauce

Tuesday
muffins and fruit
leftovers
Out to eat with family (may need to flip with Wed)

Wednesday
oatmeal
teriyaki rice and chicken
Cuban beans and rice
*banana bread (yes, I bake a lot)

Thursday
cereal
pizza
potato soup
*thaw chicken

Week 2
Friday 7/30
waffles
leftovers
grilled chicken breasts, fried potatoes
*cook chicken and freeze

Saturday
eggs and rolls
chicken strips and fries (both are homemade)
ham and scalloped potatoes
*make cookies, more dough

Sunday
muffins a fruit
leftovers
eggs, bacon, hash browns, rolls (movie night)

Monday
pancakes
mac and cheese (homemade)
penne alfredo with chicken and peas, bread
*make strawberry scones for freezer

Tuesday
oatmeal
leftovers
Out to eat

Wednesday
eggs and rolls
Maid rites, carrot sticks, fruit
Pollo encebollado

Thursday
banana bread
pasta with tomatoes
Whatever is left in the pantry/freezer (or pot pies)

2 comments:

Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS said...

Hi! Your menu looks and sounds wonderful. I love how you included what you must do to prepare for the next day, too. :) Thanks for sharing this with Simple Lives Thursday!

The Relaxed Mom said...

I loved this post, because I also do a two-week menu and seem to struggle what to do for the two weeks. This was great. Also, like Wardeh said, I liked how you included your preparation for the next day. Thanks for sharing!