Menu Plan for the Week

Happy First Day of Fall! That means it’s a holiday, right? And that I should take a nap to celebrate? Yes. Okay then. Right after I get my menu plan written. :)

I feel like I’m learning right along with you more ways to get ahead in the kitchen and more reasons that getting ahead is helpful. As much as I love cooking, I do not want it to be a full time job. I love being ahead, saving myself stress, and still putting great food on the table for my family.

I haven’t been able to do anything yet toward the Getting Ahead for Dinner Challenge. Have you? What I have done is take advantage of the meals I already had prepared and in the freezer. Such a life saver after a full day of soccer games. Hopefully during the next few days I can replenish my stock. Otherwise, I’ll actually have to cook a meal from start to finish at dinnertime. Can you imagine?! :)

Here’s what our menu looks like this week:

Sunday, September 22
Turkey sausage gravy over leftover bread, fruit
Italian pasta bake, tossed salad
Small group meeting potluck – bbq chicken sandwiches, fruit plate

Monday, September 23
Quick mix pancakes, peaches
Calzones, pears, baby carrots
Homemade tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches

Tuesday, September 24
Scrambled egg sandwiches, pears
Tuna casserole, peas
Beefy enchilada bake, tossed salad

Wednesday, September 25
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, apples
Taco corn fritters, baby carrots, peaches
Three cheese garlic chicken pasta, tossed salad

Thursday, September 26
Quick mix biscuits with peanut butter and honey, applesauce
Homemade mini pizzas, pears
Bacon cheeseburger casserole (from Make-Ahead eBook), tossed salad

Friday, September 27
Dark chocolate almond granola, applesauce
Sloppy joes, fruit salad
Popcorn chicken, sweet potato fries, peas

Saturday, September 28
Fried eggs on toast, blueberries
Leftovers
Potato soup, carrots