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menu plan monday ~ august 8, 2011

~~Rhonda — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:42:30 +0000

I had a very busy week last week. DD and DH were at camp. DH is the director, so I help with organizing the registration forms, compiling lists, etc. I also make the camp “yearbook.” That’s 11 pages, printed both sides, full of camp pictures. It’s a special treat for the campers, but lots of work to finish! Kept me busy for three days and a good part of two nights. Thankfully, DD#2 went to camp as camp photographer, and took all the pictures we needed.

Over the weekend, I visited my sister and enjoyed spending a little time with her and another sister. This week, I am preparing for another year of home school.

The menu includes some items that DH and I enjoy, as DD is off to another camp. The house is quiet and I am learning how much I depend on DD to help me out with lots of little things…

Monday
Pan Seared Tilapia
Baked Potatoes
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
Garden Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Tuesday
Taco Salad

Wednesday
Grilled Pork Steaks
BBQ Chicken Wings
Veggie Packets on the grill

Thursday
Baked Salmon
Boiled Red Potatoes
Peas
Corn on the Cob
Garden Tomatoes

Friday
Chef Salad

Saturday
Fridge Food

Sunday
Roast Beef in the Crock Pot
Baked Potatoes
Cauliflower / Broccoli
Garden Salad

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ march 15, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:41:22 +0000

This picture of DD checking the mail for her NetFlix movie was taken a few days ago. One of those sunny days we had last week…today is cloudy and cool. But spring is here. Daffodils are blooming, tree buds are swelling, the grass is turning green. A few more sunny days and the yard will be transformed.

I made the cheeseburger soup today. A good choice for a cloudy, cool day. I’ll post a picture later.

Monday
Cheeseburger Soup

Tuesday
Baked Honey-Dijon Salmon
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Asparagus
Corn

Wednesday
Irish Stew I decided to try some Irish stew for St. Patrick’s Day. The butcher had only ground lamb, but I’m going to use that and see how it turns out.
Irish Soda Bread
Upside-Down Apple Cake

Thursday
Creamy Gruyere and Shrimp Pasta
Italian Bread
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Friday
Sticky Chicken Wings I’m going to try this with boneless thighs, cut into smaller pieces, instead of wings.
Celery / Carrot Sticks / Ranch Dressing
White Bean Salad

Saturday
Lunch – Fridge Food
Supper – Pizza

Sunday
Spaghetti and Homemade Sauce
Garlic Bread
Peas
Corn
Green Salad

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday. Laura is hosting a cookbook giveaway this week, so be sure to post your menu for a chance to win!

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ march 8, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:03:07 +0000

Every spring, when the crocus bloom, I wish I’d purchased more bulbs the fall before. Can’t have too many harbingers of spring, can one?

This week looks like a fairly quite one, as far as the calendar is concerned. I didn’t have to plan the menu around any major events, which is nice for a change.

Monday
Hearty Ham Casserole
Crock Pot Apples
Steamed Asparagus

Tuesday
Chicken and Noodle Soup
Toasted Homemade Bread

Wednesday
Chicken Ceasar Wraps

Thursday
Cheese Tortellini with Walnut Pesto
Italian Bread
Italian Chopped Salad

Friday
Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Corn
Green Salad

Saturday
Fridge Food for Lunch
Pizza for Supper

Sunday
Baked Salmon with Honey and Dijon
Stir Fry Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Corn
Rice

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ march 1, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:02:07 +0000

This weekend we did some eagle watching on the Mississippi River. We saw quite a few eagles, but the gulls were closer.

Here’s the menu for the week.

Monday
Tomato Soup with White Beans and Bacon
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches

Tuesday
Tacos

Wednesday
Hamburgers on homemade buns
Roasted Green Cabbage Wedges
Corn
Red Grapes

Thursday
Rosemary Ranch Chicken
Quick and Easy Home Fries

Friday
Scalloped Pork Chop / Potato Casserole
Corn
Sugar Snap Peas
Green Salad

Saturday
Fridge Food

Sunday / Church Dinner
Potato Sausage Casserole in the Crock Pot
Steamed Green Beans
Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ february 8, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:25 +0000

DD turned 12 this weekend. How’d that happen?? Time flies… Anyhoo, we celebrated on her birthday with a little cheesecake and celebrated her birthday the next day with family (and the “real” cake).

We’re expecting more snow today and tomorrow, so I’m taking that into account when planning the menu.

Monday
Tacoritos

Tuesday
Baked Salmon
Oven Fried Potato Wedges
Stir Fried Zucchini
corn

Wednesday
Baked Parmesan Chicken
Peas
Steamed Red Potatoes
Romaine Salad with orange, craisins and walnuts

Thursday
Pan Seared Shrimp
Rice
Stir fried sugar snap pea with cherry tomatoes
cornbread

Friday
Grilled Rosemary Chicken
Potato/Carrot Gratin
Peas
Green Salad

Saturday
Fridge Food
Peach Cobbler

Sunday / Valentine’s Day
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Mushroom Bake
Corn
Steamed Green Beans
Green Salad
Baked Fudge
Whipped Cream

You can find more recipes and menu ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ february 1, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:58:05 +0000

We still have snow, though the temps are supposed to be a bit warmer this week. I think I’ll start the menu off with soup. Just the thing for cold weather.

Monday
Cheesy Potato/Sausage Soup
Rosemary Crackers

Tuesday
Bacon-Chicken Provolone Sandwiches
Oven Fried Potato Wedges
Grapes

Wednesday
Maple Mustard BBQ Pork Chops
Baby Baked Potatoes
Steamed Green Beans
Strawberry Orange Jell-O Salad

Thursday
Broiled Chicken
Paul’s Brazilian Beans and Rice
Green Salad

Friday
Ground Beef Burritos
Leftover rice and beans

Saturday
fridge food
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Sunday
Church Dinner
Potato/Sausage Casserole in the Crock Pot
Pumpkin Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

You’ll find more menu and recipe ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ january 25, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:03:02 +0000

Best food news this week? Fresh cherries are in! Yeah!

DH requested tilapia for the menu, so that’s up first. I didn’t get to the Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad or the Sweet Mustard Roast last week, so am including them on this menu. Last week, we had Chinese take-out one evening instead of making supper and I changed the menu one evening to make chicken tortellini soup for DD who has had a cough and cold.

Monday
Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia
Cauliflower and Potato Gratin
asparagus
Butter Lettuce Sunshine Salad

Tuesday
Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

Wednesday
Crunchy Baked Pork Chops
Creamy Mushroom Bake
baby bok choy with cashews
mashed potatoes [DD's favorite]
peas

Thursday
Simply Great Chicken
rice
spinach salad
cornbread

Friday
sweet mustard roast
Oven Fried Potato Wedges
stir-fried sugar snap peas with cherry tomatoes
corn

Saturday
fridge food
Apple Cake in the crock pot

Sunday
Chicken Piccata
couscous
corn
peas
green salad

You can find more menu ideas and recipes at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ january 18, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:32:07 +0000

I’m trying some new recipes this week. I’ll let you know how we like them.

Monday
Hearty Lentil Soup

Tuesday
Bacon-Provolone Chicken Sandwiches
oven fried potato wedges
grapes

Wednesday
stuffed shells Florentine
garlic bread
green salad

Thursday
sweet mustard roast
Cauliflower and Potato Gratin
stir-fried sugar snap peas with cherry tomatoes
corn

Friday
Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad

Saturday
fridge food

Sunday
BBQ ribs in the oven
accordion potatoes
asparagus
green salad

You’ll find more menu ideas and recipe links at Menu Plan Monday. ~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ january 11, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:18:43 +0000

I start taking down Christmas this week. Finished the laundry room and the downstairs bath. I hate to do it, but the fresh look of the room when all the holiday decorations are gone is rather inspiring. Nothing major planned for the week other than putting away decorations, so I’m trying a few new recipes with this menu. I’ll let you know how they turn out.

Monday
hearty ham casserole as soup / The casserole was so good last week that we want to have it again. I thought it would make a great soup for this cold time of year.

Tuesday
tacos

Wednesday
baked chicken parmesan
baked zucchini sticks

Thursday
pork schnitzel
spaetzle
peas
corn

Friday
baked salmon with honey mustard glaze
steamed sugar snap peas
corn
steamed red potatoes
green salad

Saturday
fridge food

Sunday
oven bbq steak
baked potatoes
corn
steamed sugar snap peas
green salad

You can find more menu ideas and recipe links at Menu Plan Monday. ~~Rhonda

menu plan monday ~ january 4, 2010

~~Rhonda — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:21:10 +0000

After a house full of company and multiple parties, we are finally getting back to a regular schedule. Our little duet and their family went home Saturday.

Our older girls are leaving for their home today and our youngest daughter is back to school, so the house is quiet and I’m taking it easy today. And I’m thinking…easy meals all week would not be a bad idea!

Monday
I have ham left from company meals, so perused some food blogs for recipes that might use up the ham. I came across this one. DH doesn’t like macaroni, which a lot of the recipes called for, and this one incorporates potatoes. DD loves corn, so we’ll see how this goes over. I’ll be substituting some dry onion flakes for the green onion, as DH is allergic to fresh onions. I’ll let you know what we think.
hearty ham casserole

Tuesday
taco salad

Wednesday
baked penne and chicken
corn
sugar snap peas
green salad

Thursday
homemade pizza

Friday
cheesy potato sausage soup
rosemary crackers

Saturday
fridge food

Sunday
baked spaghetti
garlic bread
green salad

You’ll find more menus and recipes at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda