Meal Planning, February 26 – March 3

by Jessica on February 26, 2012

Quick fix meals and freezer cooking save my bacon during busy weeks.

Here we are at the end of the month. How did that happen? I must be having a lot of fun — time is just flying!

Our next week promises to be extremely busy: orthodontist appointments, hockey practice and games begin (2 boys playing!), an out of town trip to meet up with a good friend, and page proofs for the Cookbook to work through. Thank goodness for freezer meals and easy dinners!

For the last couple days I’ve been trying to fill the freezer with breakfast items, but these kids are eating everything before I can freeze it! Holy smokes!

Here’s the dinner plan for the week:

Seasoned Steak with Herb Butter, Roast Potatoes, Salad

Beans and Rice, Quesadillas

Soy Ginger Pork Tenderloin, Rice, Veg

Soup Night, Good Bread, Monster Ice Cream Sundae (Leap Day!)

Date Night – Pasta and Veg

Pizza Night, Salad

Chef’s Choice

What’s cooking at your house this week?

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1 Harriet February 26, 2012 at 10:28 am: This is the week where I have hit the wall. I do not want to cook and i do not want to menu plan.
However, it must be done so here’s what we will eat:
hamburger steaks, rice and gravy with a salad
crockpot chicken cacciatore over noodles with fruit
breakfast (ham, biscuits, gravy, grits and fruit)
crockpot chicken noodle soup and cornbread
venison cubed steeaks and onion, mashed potatoes and green beans

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2 Julie H February 26, 2012 at 10:56 am: I’m not feeling very inspired right now either to menu plan, and I usually love it. Part of it is b/c my hubby is working a 2nd job and we have a crazy schedule and therefore, he’s not home many nights for dinner. I have a very picky toddler and let’s just say…it’s easier to throw together a snacky dinner instead of making a meal.

Here’s what I think we’re eating this week:

Crock pot Baked Potato Bar, raw veggies
Homemade personal pizzas, carrot sticks
Ham Steak, Hash browns, fruit
Chicken Parmesan Bake {from freezer}, steamed broccoli
Sloppy Joes, Onion Rings, fruit
Leftovers

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Harriet Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 11:19 am
@Julie H, Oh! I can do that Potato bar too. Good idea! Potatoes have been on sale here so I bought several bags and stored them outside in our detached garage. Thanks for sharing your menu b/c it gave me a good alternative

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3 Erin February 26, 2012 at 1:42 pm: Looks great – I’m going to look for that soy ginger tenderloin recipe! What is “good bread”?

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Jessica Reply:
February 26th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Well, good bread is any bread that my people devour.

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4 Jane February 26, 2012 at 4:01 pm: hot dogs
turkey, potatoes, dressing
sausage/peppers w/mac and cheese
roast
frito chili pie
taquitos
sandwhiches
All of this uses meat thats already in the freezer and veggies from the AHO box. Just had to buy milk, cheese, fritos and lunch and breakfast items this week.

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5 Carol @arewethereyet February 27, 2012 at 7:31 am: Another advantage to planning for a month at a time – you “don’t hit the wall” at the end of the month (at least in MHO)! Here is my menu plan for this week – http://cdm-arewethereyet.blogspot.com/2012/02/menu-monday_27.html

Hope you enjoy and have a GREAT week!

Hugs –
Carol

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