Meal Plans - January 2009!

[wife&mommy]

Well, it's 2009! What are you guys planning to eat in the new year?

Here is our plan for the rest of the week...

Thursday, January 1st 09 - Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, Spinach & Cheese Scrambles, choice of fruit
Friday, January 2nd 09 - Cobb Sandwiches, Grapes
Saturday, January 3rd 09 - Pork Chops, Rice, Gravy, Broccoli
Sunday, January 4th 09 - Chili, Cornbread

[rstump]

Thanks...just working on mine. I will be back later to post. ::

[wife&mommy]

Renee, I *just* looked at your blog about 2 minutes ago! In fact I came here from there. Anyway, glad your little one made it home for Christmas. Is she doing OK now?

[katheek77]

I only "plan" dinners, so, these are the dinner ones:

Jan 1, Gwumpkis (stuffed cabbage), rolls, applesauce
Jan 2, Shredded BBQ chicken on rolls, sweet potatoes
Jan 3, Pasta with meatballs, spinach
Jan 4, Ham slices, glazed carrots, sauerkraut (store bought)
Jan 5, Chili, cornbread and crackers
Jan 6, Brisket, Green beans, Fermented Ginger Carrots
Jan 7, Leftover Brisket, sweet potatoes, rice
Jan 8, Pasta w/Asian Peanut Butter Sauce and mixed veggies
Jan 9, Pierogi, Onion and Bacon fry, applesauce, sour cream (not a veggie in site )
Jan 10, Chicken Veggie Soup, rolls
Jan 11, Leftover Chicken soup, rolls
Jan 12, Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and veggies
Jan 13, Meatloaf, Corn on the Cob, Greens (whatever I canned last summer)
Jan 14, Macaroni and Cheese, Green beans
Jan 15, Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Lettuce or spinach w/dressing (babysitting at church that night - may use store-bought dressing just to use it up)
Jan 16, BBQ Chicken Pizza
Jan 17, Hamburgers, Fries, Applesauce, Green beans
Jan 18, One skillet lentils, Couscous
Jan 19, Buffalo Wings, French fries, Lettuce or spinach w/dressing
Jan 20 Sloppy Joes, Green beans, Fermented Ginger Carrots

That's as far as I've gotten

[rstump]

Originally Posted by wife&mommy

Renee, I *just* looked at your blog about 2 minutes ago! In fact I came here from there. Anyway, glad your little one made it home for Christmas. Is she doing OK now?

Thanks! Yes...we got home the day before Christmas and we went Tuesday back for a checkup....she got a clean bill of health. Scary time having a day day old with pneumonia...but great to have that freezer stash of food. I didn't have to worry about what the rest of the family was eating at home. I feel more now than ever that keeping that freezer stocked and a good meal plan ready....for emergencies is essential.

[Alyantavid]

1-I'm going out, boys are having ham and mashed potatoes
2-paninis, some sort of potato
3-pasta carbonara, bread, salad
4-steak, twice baked potatoes, salad

[rstump]

Thursday -Jan 1st
B- Cinnamon Rolls, Citrus Salad, Eggs & Bacon
L- (late breakfast)
D- Ham & Northern Bean Soup, 5 Min Bread
DD- Banana Fritters

Friday – Jan 2nd
B- Caramel Apple Rice Pudding, (leftover cinnamon rolls) and Citrus Salad
L- Leftovers
D- Baked Ziti Florentine w/sausage & Breadsticks
DD- Brownies

Saturday – Jan 3rd
B- Cereal & Citrus Salad
L- Zucchini Beef Bake
D- Church
DD- Ice Cream

Sunday – Jan 4th
B- Blueberry French Toast Casserole
L- Egg Salad Sandwiches & fresh veggie/Dip
D- Crockpot Beef & Butternut Chili (Menu Mailer www.cookingtf.com) & Sweet Cornbread
DD- Chocolate Chickpea Cake (Menu Mailer www.cookingtf.com)

Monday – Jan 5th
B- Veggie Loaded Quiche, Muffins & Broiled Grapefruit
L- Leftover
D- Smoothed Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sautéed Kale & Rolls
DD- Chocolate Banana Pudding

Tuesday – Jan 6th
B- Waffles, Bacon & Tangerines
L- Roasted Veggie Wrap
D- BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, apple coleslaw, sweet potato coins
DD- Brownies

Wednesday – Jan 7th
B- Baked Oatmeal
L- Mac-N-Cheese, Carrots & Dip
D- Grill Night – Burger, Portabellas, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, sauerkraut
DD- Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thursday/Friday – Jan 8th & 9th
Out of Town

Saturday – Jan 10th
B- Peach Oatmeal Pudding & Sausage
L- Roasted Veggie Sausage Pizza
D- Chicken Sukuyaki (Menu Mailer www.cookingtf.com) over Brown rice
DD- Apricot Oat Bars

Sunday – Jan 11th
B- Breakfast Casserole
L- Waldorf Chicken Salad, Apple Sauerkraut, & pickles
D- Sushi Spring Rolls
DD- Banana Fritters

Monday – Jan 12th
B- French Toast, Bacon, caramelized pears
L- Fennel, Pecan, Watercress Salad w/OJ Vinegrette
D- BBQ Turkey Meatballs, Quinoa, Steamed Broccoli, Sauerkraut (Menu Mailer www.cookingtf.com)

Tuesday – Jan 13th
B- Caramel Apple Rice Pudding and Citrus Salad
L- Sandwiches
D- Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup & Cornbread
DD- Lactation Oatmeal cookies

Wednesday – Jan 14th
B- Veggie loaded Quiche, Muffins, Grapefruit
L- 7 Layer Mexican Dip & Chips
D- Church

Thursday – Jan 15th
B- Puffed Pear Cranberry Pancake, Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
L- Leftovers
D- Crockpot Honey Ribs, Shoestring fries, baked beans, & corn
DD- Chocolate Chip Cookies

Friday – Jan 16th
B- Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Pudding
L- Mushroom, Blackbean & Cheese Quesadillas
D- Smothered Steak, (Menu Mailer www.cookingtf.com) egg noodles & asparagus

Saturday – Jan 17th
B- Dippy Eggs, toast, bacon
L- Pear Gorgonzola Salad
D- Teriyaki Salmon Patties, Rstd Butternut squash, Blackbean/mango salsa

Sunday – Jan 18th
B- Cheese Dreams, Citrus Fruit Salad
L- Leftovers
D- Ginger Pot Stickers & Wonton Soup
DD- Pear Caramel Cheesecake

Monday – Jan 19th
B- Baked Oatmeal
L- Egg Salad. Lettuce, tomato, raw cheese, ginger carrots
D- Tacos
DD- Leftovers

Tuesday – Jan 20th
B- Banana/Blueberry Pancakes, scrambled eggs & Bacon
L- Roasted Veggie Pizza
D- Meatloaf, Sweet Potato Coins, spinach casserole, pumpkin bread
DD- Brownies

[jldumm]

mushroom soup
tempeh stroganoff
pizza and salad
sweet potato, garlic chard, and cheesy orzo
pesto spaghetti with salad
nacho with black bean salsa
lentil chard and potato stew
sushi at home miso soup
chop salad

[MamaGwynn]

Last Night- Pork chops, black eyed peas, rolls
Tonight- Macaroni cheese and tomato casserole, rolls
Tomorrow Night- Cheese fries, broccoli
Sunday- Lentil Soup

[MinneMom]

Tonight: cheese fondue w/ bread, apples, broccoli, new potatoes. Salad. Wine.
This weekend: various birthday meals with family for DH's birthday

1/5: "Chicken fried" tofu, augratin potatoes, roasted broccoli
1/6: black bean tacos
1/7: crockpot veggie chili, tortilla chips
1/8: spaghetti, salad
1/9: crockpot moroccan vegetable stew over couscous
1/10: out for friend's birthday
1/11: honey baked lentils or shepherds pie

that's how far I've gotten!

[BetsyS]

1/1--oven cooked pork butt, black eyed peas, mustard, rice
1/2--steak quesadillas, salsa
1/3--brunswick stew
1/4--french toast, bacon

[minimunklemama]

I have an easy peasy dinner in the crockpot right now.
I have ikea meatballs,2 large cans of tomato sauce,1/4 cup tomato paste,oregano and basil to taste,1/4 tsp sugar,pinch of salt and two pinches of black pepper.
Cook on low six hours then add 2 cups of boiling water and one package of orzo.cook on low for three more hours and you are done.stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Yummy tomato meatball "risotto"

tomorrow we are having roast chickin with all the fixin's
monday: chicken soup with matzo balls
Tues:falling off the bone pork chops,rice,steamed spinach and baby carrots
weds:chicken florintine with egg noodles and broccoli
thurs:beef stew with brown rice
fri pasta pesto (I made enough to last us through the winter with my last basil purchase from the farmer's market
sat:grilled cheese,tomato soup and broccoli
sun:spagetti and meat sauce,spinach salad

week of jan 12th

mon:homemade pizzas,cucumbers and carrots
tues:garlic lime chicken,rice and edamame
weds:crockpot meatloaf,mash potatoes,corn and peas
thurs:baked potatoes with broccoli and melted cheddar on top.
(mac and cheese for the kids as they despise potatoes)
fri:fish and chips with buttered petit pois
sat:crockpot italian chicken rice and green beans
sun:spagetti and meat sauce

that is as far as I have got

[annethcz]

I'm going back to Let's Dish again this month because I'm out of inspiration. I'm going to do a 12 meal session and get some pork, beef and fish dishes from them. All the chicken on my menu comes from our freezer (we raised and butchered a bunch of chickens last summer).

I didn't plan lunches. During the week we have sandwiches or leftovers. On the weekend we usually do brunch.

Jan 3: Sesame chicken, rice, broccoli
Jan 4: Spaghetti, salad
Jan 5: chicken, broccoli & noodle casserole
Jan 6: Chicken Tacos
Jan 7: Honey-dijon pork chops, herbed potatoes
Jan 8: Tilapia w/ Asian Slaw, carrots
Jan 9: BBQ chicken sandwiches, corn, sweet potato fries
Jan 10: Calzones, salad
Jan 11: Homemade pizza w/ pineapple
Jan 12: Kidney Beans & Rice with bacon, salad
Jan 13: Italian Meatball Subs with green peppers and onions, sweet corn
Jan 14: Spinach lasagna, salad
Jan 15: Cornflake chicken tenders, sweet potato fries
Jan 16: Greek Pork Pitas, salad
Jan 17: BBQ cajun chicken & black bean burritos
Jan 18: Smokey Garlic Boneless Beef Short Ribs, green beans
Jan 19: Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, carrots
Jan 20: Rosemary Chicken, rice with pineapples, corn
Jan 21: Garlic Ginger Teriyaki Shrimp w/ broccoli and rice
Jan 22: Chicken Tacos
Jan 23: Thai Marinated Flank Steak, salad, baked potatoes
Jan 24: Spinach lasagna, salad
Jan 25: Homemade Pizza w/ pineapple
Jan 26: Honey-dijon pork chops and herbed potatoes, salad
Jan 27: Cornflake chicken tenders, sweet potato fries
Jan 28: Manicotti w/ homemade sauce, salad
Jan 29: Pork Tenderloin w/ bourbon sauce, broccoli, salad
Jan 30-31: unplanned (leftovers)

[Ellien C]

subbing! One of my goals for 2009 is to get better at meal planning. I'm doing good so far. Got a refrigerator pad that I can jot down lunches for me and dinners. I'm doing good so far. I figured out that I forget what I planned. I have some kind of aversion to writing it down. My mother never did that, but she was not a stellar cook or housekeeper. It's taken me a long time to figure out it was OK to write it down. It's totally helpful for me to see what you guys plan, too.

[Alyantavid]

4-kielbasa, french fries, veggie
5-steak, twice baked potatoes, salad
6-sausage pizza, carrots
7-hamburgers, fries, veggies
9-spaghetti, bread, salad
10-roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, corn

[MamaGwynn]

Monday- sassy saghetti, Rolls
Tuesday- Chicken Fettucini Alfredo, Broccoli
Wednesday- Macaroni & Cheese, Tater Tots
Thursday- Bean Burritos, Spanish Rice, Cinnamon & Sugar Tortilla Strips
Friday- Pancakes
Saturday- Burgers, Baked Beans
Sunday- Leftover Winter Squash Soup

[Brown Lioness]

*comes in this post wide-eyed*

Wow, ya'll are amazing at this! lol

Alrighty, let's see if I can do this (cause i gotta start saving money):

M5th -Roast chicken with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach w/garlic
T6th - baked chicken spaghetti buttered bread
W7th - shepard's pie
TH8th- fett. alfredo with scallops - MY FIRST MEAL AFTER GETTING BRACES OFF CELEBRATION MEAL! :
F9th - quiche lorraine
Sat10th - beef stew
Sun11th - leftovers
M12th - Jamaican curry chicken with rice and beans
T13th - smothered chicken with mac n cheese
W14th - pork tenderoin with roasted veggies
Th15th - juicy hamburgers with fries
F16th - surf and turf burgers with shrimp for garnish
Sat17th - Moules a la Mariniere (ive been dying to try this recipe lol) with buttered bread
Sun18th - leftovers
M19th - Sat24th will be out of town
Sun25th -baked ziti (with italian pork sausage)
M26th - chili with beans
T27th - tacos and soft tacos (with sour cream for me!)
W28th - savory peach chicken
Th29th -grilled chicken salad
F30th - Halibut in Cartoccio
Sat. 31th -clams on the half shell (good eats episode S5E12P2 recipe)
Sun. 1st - leftovers
M2nd - pan roasted chicken with oranges and rosemary and garlic mashed red potatoes and buttered broccolli
T3rd - meatloaf and baconed baled potatoes
W4th - pork chops with rice and beans


Phew, that was hard and I have a week off this month! lol

[katheek77]

I have to change my meal plan. Well, not change, but, I guess just get rid of a couple of days...we have way too many leftovers (ham, chili, shredded BBQ chicken), due to DH's work (he just stayed at work last night, had to go across state today, and they just issued a "no travel" directive b/c of weather, so, he's staying overnight at his destination tonight).

I already had the brisket cooking, and, really, it was defrosted, so, it needed to be cooked regardless, but I'm getting rid of the pasta w/PB sauce and the pierogies.. Those were utilizing mostly pantry/frozen items anyway....I'm working tomorrow and Thursday (my boss told me not to come in today b/c of the predicted horrible freezing rain), but, I'll bring at least my lunch, and maybe DDs, those days. I nanny, so, we usually eat my boss' food - but, I can't see wasting perfectly good food. Plus, my stuff is usually healthier... :

I don't want to plan through the rest of the month yet, b/c I'm not sure what will be hanging around on the 20th...it may just be a few days of re-dressed leftovers and a couple pantry/freezer meals. It'd be great if I don't have to do shopping other than dairy/produce...we'll see.

[becoming]

We're back to just keeping our fridge, freezer, and pantry well stocked rather than actual meal planning. Right now we have close to 60 pounds of venison (sausage, tenderloins, and deerburger) in our freezer, so we're doing a LOT of deer chili and deer steaks!

[KaraBoo]

I made a big decision about meal planning the other day. I'm not planning lunches anymore. My DH works from home and has for a few years. For those years, I planned all the lunches and dinners. But I decided it was too much and I didn't want to do it anymore. I asked DH and DD what kinds of things they wanted on hand for lunches and added those to the grocery list.

And this week, I'm trying something different...something I've seen other moms here do. I wrote down five meals and posted them on the fridge. DH went shopping (yah!) and got all the ingredients for those meals and all our lunch stuff. Now, we just pick what we want for the night.

So here are the five meals:

1. baked chicken, lemony couscous with chickpeas, large green salad with avocado and strawberries

2. curried cauliflower and chickpea soup, spinach cheese burritos, fruit salad

3.pork chops marinated in soy sauce and ginger, pineapple slices, udon noodles with green onions, miso-glazed eggplant (we had this last night. GOD the eggplant was good!!!)

4. creamy lemon pasta with nuts and parsley, baby greens and pecans and pears, crusty bread (tomato and basil topping for me)

5. lentil soup, corncakes, broccoli salad (with tomatoes for me)

And then one more cuz I realized I needed to use up some stuff:

6. tortellini carrot and bok choy soup with turkey, toasted broccoli cheese melt, apple slices