Aug 31 - Sept 4

I almost forgot to post my menu this week. I'm not going to be able to do my weekly shopping tomorrow morning so I went yesterday (and was quickly reminded why I don't shop on Saturdays anymore!).

I did end up making the Orange Chocolate Brownie Cookies with M&M's from The Crepes of Wrath and they were amazing! I have all the ingredients on hand for the Banana Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins and hope to make those sometime this week.

Chicken Sausages with Summer Corn and Bean Salad

Bean Burritos (using homemade refried beans)

BLT's with Chips and Fruit

Grilled Soy and Dijon Chicken with Veggies and Mashed Potatoes

Huevos Rancheros (with leftover beans)

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Beans and Chuck's Cornbread

Aug 23 - 30

This week's menu was a little easier to plan which was nice. We have a busy week coming up. Ari will meet his new teacher on Wednesday morning, his friend will be coming over to play Friday morning then we have 2 birthday parties on Saturday! Next Monday Ari will have a "1/2 day" of school and Wednesday will be his first "full day" (3 hours). I'm so ready to get back into the swing of things and have a consistent routine!

On a food sidenote, I just discovered the blog The Crepes of Wrath. I think I about drooled myself dry over the amazing dessert and pastry pictures and recipes. There are also some dinner recipes to look at, but the chocolate is hard to pass by. I'm thinking about trying the Banana Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins and possibly the Chocolate Orange Brownie Cookies with M&M's - yummy! :)

Ok...onto the menu:

Ravioli Bake

Grilled Chicken with Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Swedish Meatballs

Orange Beef with Cilantro Rice

Bean Burritos (with homemade beans)

Chicken Fried Rice

Aug 17 - 23

Another rough week. I really need to get back on a structured routine. I think that will help. Maybe :)

Keenan and I each have a meeting on Thursday and the kids will be at a friends house so it'll either be frozen pizza or sandwiches one night.

Sauteed Fish with Cheesey Rice and Veggies

Jambalaya

Ravioli Bake

Burgers with Chips and Baked Beans

Taco Salad

Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Aug 10 - 16

Ok...I think I'm back in the swing of things this week. I only ended up with one new recipe last week, but it turned out to be a winner! The Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad was amazing - crunchy, nutty chicken, sweet fruits and a sweet and tangy dressing. So good!

On to this week. We'll be heading to Chick Fil A Tuesday night with our home group so I only need 5 meals this time around :)

Fetuccini with Italian Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce

Chicken and Dumplings

BBQ Chicken with Cheesey Mashed Potatoes

Tofu Stir Fry with Brown Garlic Sauce

Tamale Pie

Mock Monte Cristos

Aug 3 - 9

Phew...this was a tough menu to plan! I can't tell if I'm too tired or just not in the right mood tonight, but it took me way too long to come up with this list tonight. Hopefully next week will be better...

Spaghetti and Meatballs (again. It was tastey last week and I promised a meal for friends that recently had a baby so I'll be doubling and sharing this week.)

Tacos

Pesto Gnocci with Chicken

Mock Monte Cristos

Sauteed Talapia with Rice Pilaf

Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken with Mashed Potatoes