Happy Monday! Two weeks till Christmas! The kids helped me decorate the tree last weekend while hubby was away. This is the second year they have vetoed white lights, which I prefer, but I think it turned out pretty anyway.
Here's the menu plan for this week:
Breakfast Options:
(Any combination of the following)
French toast
Cereal
Fruit
Waffles
Toast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Poptarts
Egg whites and spinach (hubby's choice)
Pancakes
English muffins
Muffins
Lunch Options:
(We like to add fruit and/or carrots to any of these "entrees")
Pasta (My kids love it)
Ravioli
Macaroni and cheese
Vegetarian corn dogs
Vegetarian hamburgers
Hot dogs
Chicken, turkey or ham sandwiches
Graham crackers and milk
English muffins
Peanut butter and fluff sandwiches
Whole wheat toast
Soup
Yogurt or cheese sticks, crackers
Leftovers from dinner
Dinner:
Taco Spaghetti
Grocery List: spaghetti, corn, ground beef or turkey, onion, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, sour cream, olives and chili peppers
Lasagna soup
Grocery list: ground beef, onion, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, lasagna noodles or rotini pasta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, salad ingredients
Egg rolls and General Tso's chicken (from Sam's Club), rice and veggies
Garlic mashed potato pizza and raw veggies
Grocery list: store bought pizza crusts or homemade ingredients, mashed potatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic
Steak fajitas
Grocery list: Tortillas, sirloin steak, olive oil, onion, lime juice, garlic, cumin, hot pepper flakes, sweet peppers, salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato
Scrambled eggs, rolls, grapes and broccoli
Have a great week everyone!
Mary says
I love your Christmas tree! It's so pretty. Looks like you have a great meal plan this week. Looking at it makes me hungry 🙂
Have a great day!
Carrie says
Yummmm...that lasagna soup looks delicious. May have to try that this week!
Your tree looks great too!
Hopewell says
We love lasagna soup, too. I'll have to try that garlic mashed potato pizza though!
Marilyn says
Yuuummy Margo.. Great options here.. LOVE it..
Sonshine says
Yummy! Thanks for sharing those recipes for the taco spaghetti and lasagna soup. I have been looking for new recipes to try that my picky eaters would eat and these might just work. 🙂
Your Christmas tree looks lovely! 🙂
Mary F says
Your Christmas tree is beautiful! Looks like it's packed full of family memories and keepsakes. My kind of tree!
I'm definitely going to have to try the taco spaghetti! It's like tacos without the mess!
Newly following from Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday. Thanks so much for sharing your tasty recipes and meal plans! :~)
Danielle says
Love the menu...reminds me I need to do mine:> I'd love for you to link up to my Feature Friday Linky Party
http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2011/12/feature-friday-linky-party_15.html
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says
Wow, I've never heard of some of these recipes. Great organization!
Warmly, Michelle
Miz Helen says
Margo,
Your tree looks so pretty and your menu is awesome! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Mindie Hilton says
They all look good. Happy holidays from Bacon Time.