Showing posts with label menu plans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label menu plans. Show all posts

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Menu: Week of February 28 - March 6

Ready for a new menu plan? Here you go! As always, I will be posting the recipes (and linking to them on this post) throughout the week, so if you'd like to follow along with me, print out the shopping list and bookmark this page so you can come back for the recipes. It's going to be a yummy week!

I'm linking up with I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

Monday: Tofu Rancheros - in an effort to use up the leftover tofu from this meal, I discovered this yummy recipe!
Tuesday: Spicy Tuscan Soup - back by popular demand!
Wednesday: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole - so much easier than the original dish
Thursday: leftover/takeout night - might I recommend the soup? It only improves with age.
Friday: Thai Chicken Pizza - a pizza that tastes gourmet but is a cinch to put together
Saturday: Done-in-a-Buns and Potato Wedges - or Pigs in a Blanket, call them what you will, this is sure to be a kid-pleasing meal
Sunday: Pioneer Woman Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes - straight from the cookbook, you didn't think I'd stop with Blackberry Cobbler did you?
Family Night Treat: Chippy Blond Brownies - so addicting, like chocolate chip cookies in bar form

You ready? Let's get shopping!

The amounts listed here are for a family of 3-4. If you are feeding a larger family, double the amounts that are asterisked. For Menu Plan Explanation, click here. For all of my menu plans, click here.

printable shopping list

Pantry:
flour
brown sugar
honey
yeast
baking powder
salt
seasoned salt (like Lawry's)
black pepper
plain bread crumbs
crushed red pepper
Montreal Steak Seasoning
dried rosemary (fresh works too if you have it)
dried thyme
paprika
cayenne pepper
Tabasco
canola oil (make sure you aren't running low, after all we'll be making fried chicken!)
olive oil
rice wine vinegar or cider vinegar
soy sauce
vanilla extract
peanut butter
1 can cream of chicken or celery soup
3 cubes chicken bouillon or 3 tsp bouillon granules (or 3 cups chicken broth)
*4 oz duck sauce or plum sauce (found in the Asian cooking section)
1/4 cup peanuts
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
16 oz jar salsa

Fresh:
2 red onions
*1 red bell pepper
*1 green bell pepper
*4 scallions (green onions)
*1 cup bean sprouts
1 small package sliced mushrooms
1 bunch cilantro (only need about a handful)
1 cucumber
1 bunch kale (actually you only need about 1/4 of a bunch)
1 head garlic
5 lb bag medium russet potatoes (need about 7 lb if doubling)
*16 oz tofu (firm is best)
*8 tortillas (flour or corn, get what you like)
3 eggs
*8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded or block)
*8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded or block) + 4 slices of cheddar cheese
8 oz Swiss cheese (this one needs to be in block form)
2 sticks butter (3 sticks if doubling)
1 cup (8 oz) heavy cream
2 cups (16 oz) milk
*4 oz cream cheese
*2 cups (16 oz) buttermilk (feel free to make your own with milk and vinegar if you'd rather
1 lb hot breakfast sausage
2 slices bacon
2 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 lb if doubling, Tuesday's casserole should feed 8 as is)
1/2 lb diced ham
*1 cut-up fryer chicken
*4 hot dogs

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Menu: Week of February 21-27

I'm back with a great new menu! Follow along with me!

I'm linking up with I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

Meatless Monday: Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes - Simple and light!
Tuesday: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo - did I ever mention that I was born in New Orleans?
Wednesday: Glazed Pork Chops (serve with your favorite potato dish) - one of my favorite ways to prepare pork chops, marinated then grilled
Thursday: Leftover/Takeover Night - I would recommend the gumbo, it's so good leftover!
Friday: Deep Dish Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza
Saturday: Spicy Romano Chicken - a copycat version of one of my favorite Carino's dishes
Sunday: Wontons and Fried Rice - I've never made wontons before, I can't wait to try it out!
Dessert: Texas Sheet Cake - so easy, so good! 

Sounds great, right? Let's get shopping!

The amounts listed here are for a family of 3-4. If you are feeding a larger family, double the amounts that are asterisked. For Menu Plan Explanation, click here. For all of my menu plans, click here.

printable shopping list

Pantry:
flour
rice
white sugar
powdered sugar
corn syrup
cocoa
yeast
canola oil
olive oil
baking soda
salt
pepper
creole seasoning
1 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 1 cube)
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
ground cloves
mustard
barbecue sauce
apricot preserves
soy sauce
1 can tomato sauce
*1/2 package pepperoni
*1/2 jar sliced jalapeno peppers
1 can quartered artichoke hearts in water
*8 oz of your favorite pasta
*8 oz bowtie pasta
1 jar sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil

Fresh:
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 head garlic
1/2 green pepper
2 bunches of green onions
1/2 pkg tofu (firm)
3/4 cup bean sprouts
2 cups chopped mushrooms
3 onions
3 celery stalks
milk
1 lb butter
parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1 pkg wonton wrappers (found in produce section by refrigerated dressings)
bone-in pork chops (1 per person)
3/4 lb ground beef
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 if doubling)
1 lb andouille sausage
for Saturday's Pasta dish - 1 pint alfredo sauce (we like to purchase this from Olive Garden takeout)

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Menu: Week of January 31 - February 6

To celebrate my 10th menu plan here on The Menu Mama, I decided to put together an all-star menu of my most popular recipes so far. These are the recipes that I received the most feedback on and I think are especially worth repeating.

Meatless Monday: Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup - who could forget Amy's fun guest post?
Tuesday: Italian Breaded Pork Chops - a family favorite
Wednesday: Thai Honey Peanut Chicken - my most popular post by far
Thursday: Leftover/Takeout Night - relax!
Friday: Peking Chicken Pizza - what can I say, just yum!
Saturday: Creamed Chicken over Biscuits - you guys loved this comfort dish
Sunday: Beef with Snow Peas - I can't wait to make this one again!
Family Night Treat: Easy Microwave Caramel Corn - a quick classic 


Sounds good, huh? Let's get shopping!

I'm linking up with I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

printable shopping list

The amounts shown below are for 4 servings. If you have a bigger family, double the amounts of the starred ingredients when you are shopping. 

Pantry:
rice
flour
shortening
brown sugar
white sugar
honey
yeast
light corn syrup
peanut butter
barbecue sauce
plum sauce
cornstarch
baking powder
baking soda
soy sauce
cooking sherry
peanut oil (optional)
canola oil
olive oil
vanilla extract
curry powder
dried parsley
salt
black pepper
sesame seeds
crushed red pepper
sriracha or tabasco
*2 (14 oz) cans chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
*7 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1 package microwave popcorn
1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

Fresh:
fresh gingerroot
*1 yellow onion
*1-2 large carrots
*2 large potatoes
fresh basil
*1 fresh lime (or 1 Tbsp lime juice)
*8 oz fresh snow peas
*7 scallions (green onions)
*1/4 red bell pepper
*1 head garlic
*1 cup frozen peas
*2 eggs
milk
*1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
*1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
*8 oz Monterey Jack cheese
*heavy cream (1/2 cup - 1 cup, depending on preference)
*1 1/2 lb flank steak or any other good stir-fry beef
bone-in pork chops (1 per person)
*2 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 large, unused paper bag

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Menu: Week of January 24-30

For Menu Plan Explanation, click here. As always, I will be adding the recipes throughout the week and linking to them here. Feel free to check out my already completed menu plans as well for some delicious ideas!

Is your mouth watering yet? Let's get shopping!

I'm linking up with I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

*The amounts listed here are for a 3-4 person family such as mine. If you have a larger family, double the ingredient amounts that are starred, for example 10 lb potatoes instead of 5.

printable shopping list

Pantry:
flour
white sugar
brown sugar
yeast
baking soda
salt
seasoned salt
black pepper
red pepper
chives
thyme
rosemary
dill seed
minced dried onion
taco seasoning
paprika
honey
dijon mustard
tabasco sauce
mayonnaise
olive oil
canola oil
*chicken bouillon cubes or granules (enough for 4 cups)
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 package devils food cake mix
1 (3.9 oz) package chocolate pudding mix
1 (16 oz) container sour cream
1/2 cup sprite or sierra mist
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Fresh:
*potatoes (5 lb bag)
2 yellow onions
1 red onion
1 head garlic
1 shallot
2 lemons
lettuce (to top burgers, your choice of kind)
*8 oz cream cheese
4 eggs
cheddar cheese
*1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 stick butter
cottage cheese (1 cup)
bone-in pork chops (1 per person you are serving)
*3 lb ground beef (5 lb if doubling)
*1/2 lb bacon
*5 chicken breasts (my best guess, only you know how much your family will eat so keep that in mind)
whatever you like to garnish potato soup with: bacon bits, cheddar cheese, chives, etc...
whatever you like to garnish taco soup with: tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, sour cream, etc...
4 Kaiser rolls (to be used Friday, you will probably want to buy fresh that day)

Check out all my menu plans!