I miss my blog! I miss menu planning! I miss the control I had over our food budget. So, please bear with me as I get back on the wagon and start posting more often around here! We’re going to eat up a lot of the stuff we’ve got in the pantry this week, and hopefully start fresh with some great deals.

To those who have left nice comments, asking where I went?  I appreciate it so much.  I do work full time and this blog doesn’t pay the bills.  And for those who left not so nice comments?  Well, at least you were honest.  😉

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:We’re grilling on Monday for the rest of the week! Fajitas, lemon and garlic marinated chicken, and pork chops.

Tuesday: Leftover grilled food.

Wednesday: Lemon Chicken Pasta, made with some of the leftover chicken, penne pasta, and some assorted pantry items.

Thursday: Fridge cleanout!

Friday: Pizza night! Trader Joe’s had this awesome demo. Using their frozen naan, pizza sauce, and pepperoni, I can feed everyone for under $5! Take that, Little Caesar’s!

Saturday: Fend for yourself!

Sunday: Undecided. We may go back to grilling on Sundays or it may be enchiladas this week.

Linked at OrgJunkie’s Menu Plan Monday.

 

This week, we’re going to be pretty busy, so this is going to be an easy week. We’ve got a ton of food to eat up, and lots to do.

Monday: Easter leftovers! We had ham, turkey, potato salad, mac and cheese, rolls, green bean casserole, veggie tray and pie. Mmmm, pie. 🙂 I’m going to freeze the rest of the ham and turkey, but I want to make my lunches for the week so that it’s one less thing on my mind.

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday. We have plenty of sides for this, so all we need is some fresh hamburger meat. I’m a horrible snob and I refuse to buy hamburger meat from just anywhere.

Wednesday: Pulled pork in the crockpot. This is easy and no fuss. We have plenty of french fries in the freezer, as well.

Thursday: Clean out the fridge day. That means sandwiches, breakfast for dinner, or whatever you want as long as we already have it.

Friday: Pizza night!

Saturday: Dinner out – it’s my oldest’s birthday this week! He’s going to be 18!

Sunday: Grill night!

Linked at Orgjunkie’s Menu Plan Monday.

 

Kristin

Monday: Grilled fajitas and chicken, with rice and beans for sides.

Tuesday: We have a movie preview, so it’ll be leftovers for the kids and junk food for us.

Wednesday: Roasted pork tenderloin with red and yellow potatoes. So tasty and the leftovers are great the next day.

Thursday: Clean out the fridge night.

Friday: Pizza.

Saturday: Sandwiches or freezer food.

Sunday: I’m thinking green chile enchiladas, but we’ll see how I feel.

Linked at Menu Plan Monday

 

Kristin

I started a new job last month that has been sucking up all my free time! My boss expects me to like work and stuff. 😉 My house is showing the signs of me not being at home too. I didn’t cook at all last week and we ate crap far too many times. This week, I’m starting out with a plan.

Monday: I cooked a big pot of chili on Sunday and we’re having frito pie. The rest of the chili will be lunches for the week, or until we get tired of it.

Tuesday: Chicken, orzo, and a veggie. Tuesday nights are busy for us, so I need something quick.

Wednesday: Meatloaf muffins, mashed potatoes, and corn. This meal takes no time to throw together and everyone enjoys it. Cost is about $9.

Thursday: Pork chops, mac & cheese, and ranch style beans.

Friday: Fend for yourself night.

Saturday: Sandwiches or breakfast for dinner.

Sunday: I’m going to work on some week in a day meals.

Linked at Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Roasted red potatoes and spice crusted pork tenderloin. Om nom nom.

Tuesday: Chicken, broccoli, and sun dried tomato pasta with a smoked mozzarella sauce.

Wednesday: Leftover night.

Thursday: Gravy steaks, mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob.

Friday: Pizza night.

Saturday: Fend for yourself night.

Sunday: Grilling night! 🙂

Linked at Menu Plan Monday

 

Kristin