December Menus

[mom of 2 boys]

I have been good about making them but bad about posting them. I also got really bad at keeping a budget. I am starting to get back on track this month and that is one of my goals is to stick to it every month and post it. Any one want to join me and get back on track? Here is my menu for this next week.

Friday 12th-

Homemade buffalo wings, Potato wedges, Homemade blue cheese dressing with celery sticks.

 

Saturday 13th-

Hot dogs, hatch chili and Monterey jack cheese chicken sausages, green salad and chips.

 

Sunday 14th-

Homemade beef vegetable soup with brown and serve rolls.

 

Monday 15th-

Grilled Chicken Breasts, Baked potatoes with sour cream and chives, green beans.

 

Tuesday 16th-

Ground beef stroganoff over noodles, Cauliflower with cheese sauce.

 

Wednesday 17th-

Grilled hamburgers with fried potatoes.

 

Thursday 18th-

Scalloped potatoes with ham and onions, Green beans.

 

Friday 19th-

Sauerkraut with smoked sausage and hot dogs, boiled potatoes.

 

Saturday 20th-

Spaghetti with meatballs, Texas toast and green beans.

 

Sunday 21st-

Left overs or will pick something.

[bobbie78]

Maleesa, I always love your menus! It all sounds yummy! I have a menu made out somewhere on this desk of mine! But,  to be honest, I have been winging it.  Tonight, we are having calzones filled with pepperoni and cheese. Tomorrow may be patty melts with tater tots. I'll post back later when I find that menu! Nice to ''see'' you on here, again!

[pamgonzo]

I had to pull together a menu since I want to go grocery shopping tomorrow and be done until after Christmas. (or at least just be able to throw a few bucks at somebody and send them out for something simple like milk or bananas!).

Dec. 14th:  Ham & Bean Soup

Dec. 15th: Chicken Fettucini Alfredo, Broccoli, Salad

Dec. 16th: leftover soup or pasta

Dec. 17th: Tacos, Refried Beans, Salad

Dec. 18th: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salad

Dec. 19th: Leftovers

Dec. 20th: picking up son from airport around dinner time (2 1/2 hrs. away) so will grab something out.

Dec. 21st: Chicken Verde Macaroni and Cheese, Veggie, Salad

Dec. 22nd: Chicken Tamale Casserole

Dec. 23rd: At my parents for Christmas, so we will eat there.

Dec. 24th: Turkey dinner with all the fixin's

Dec. 25th: Big Breakfast/Brunch, Mexican for dinner

Dec. 26th: Leftovers

Dec. 27th: Christmas with Hubby's family, so we will eat there

Thanks for posting Maleesa!  Got me in gear to focus long enough to come up with mine!
Pam

[mom of 2 boys]

Maleesa, I always love your menus! It all sounds yummy! I have a menu made out somewhere on this desk of mine! But,  to be honest, I have been winging it.  Tonight, we are having calzones filled with pepperoni and cheese. Tomorrow may be patty melts with tater tots. I'll post back later when I find that menu! Nice to ''see'' you on here, again!

Thanks   Nice to be back and see you also.

[mom of 2 boys]

I had to pull together a menu since I want to go grocery shopping tomorrow and be done until after Christmas. (or at least just be able to throw a few bucks at somebody and send them out for something simple like milk or bananas!).

Dec. 14th:  Ham & Bean Soup

Dec. 15th: Chicken Fettucini Alfredo, Broccoli, Salad

Dec. 16th: leftover soup or pasta

Dec. 17th: Tacos, Refried Beans, Salad

Dec. 18th: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salad

Dec. 19th: Leftovers

Dec. 20th: picking up son from airport around dinner time (2 1/2 hrs. away) so will grab something out.

Dec. 21st: Chicken Verde Macaroni and Cheese, Veggie, Salad

Dec. 22nd: Chicken Tamale Casserole

Dec. 23rd: At my parents for Christmas, so we will eat there.

Dec. 24th: Turkey dinner with all the fixin's

Dec. 25th: Big Breakfast/Brunch, Mexican for dinner

Dec. 26th: Leftovers

Dec. 27th: Christmas with Hubby's family, so we will eat there

Thanks for posting Maleesa!  Got me in gear to focus long enough to come up with mine!
Pam

Hi, Pam. Your menu sounds really good. I need to get where I can make a couple weeks menu then maybe move back onto a month again. Saves me money to keep me out of the stores. Could you share this Chicken Verde Macaroni and Cheese please? Sounds interesting.
Maleesa

[pamgonzo]

I need to stay out of the stores too!  Especially this time of year!!
Since my college son is home, and my South Carolina son will be here for 10 days,
I figured that I had better be putting something hearty on the table!

Here is the Chicken Verde Macaroni & Cheese recipe.

http://www.plainchicken.com/2014/07/chicken-verde-mac-cheese.html

Keep on planning! 
Pam

[mom of 2 boys]

I need to stay out of the stores too!  Especially this time of year!!
Since my college son is home, and my South Carolina son will be here for 10 days,
I figured that I had better be putting something hearty on the table!

Here is the Chicken Verde Macaroni & Cheese recipe.

http://www.plainchicken.com/2014/07/chicken-verde-mac-cheese.html

Keep on planning! 
Pam

Thanks Pam. That sounds great! My boys are 15 and almost 20 and they eat a lot and so does my husband. I try to make hearty meals but pocket book friendly

Maleesa

[gaggleofseven]

I need to stay out of the stores too!  Especially this time of year!!
Since my college son is home, and my South Carolina son will be here for 10 days,
I figured that I had better be putting something hearty on the table!

Here is the Chicken Verde Macaroni & Cheese recipe.

http://www.plainchicken.com/2014/07/chicken-verde-mac-cheese.html

Keep on planning! 
Pam

This looks good, Pam. Can you tell me the difference between "regular" salsa and salsa verde? Could I substitute regular salsa in this recipe?

Thanks!
Jennie

[gaggleofseven]

I made this Chicken and Bows recipe yesterday, and it was a hit! I omitted the red peppers, but otherwise followed the recipe "as is." Everyone said this is a keeper!

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chicken-and-bows

I'm going to add it to my menu rotation.

Jennie

[pamgonzo]

That chicken and bows recipe looks good Jennie!  Thanks for sharing the recipe

Salsa Verde is green salsa.  It is a little more mild and tangy than a traditional salsa.
It is made with tomatillos as opposed to regular red tomatoes.  I'm sure you could substitute any salsa with good results. 
I might try that as well sometime.  Good idea!

 

 

[gaggleofseven]

Thanks, Pam. I'll have to give your recipe a try. I'm looking for more "comfort food" recipes.

[mom of 2 boys]

Monday-

Butterfly Shrimp and French fries

 

Tuesday-

Chicken Posole or chili not sure?

 

Wednesday-

Grilled Chicken breasts, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Corn.

 

Thursday-

Prime Rib, Mashed potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Broccoli Cheese Rice casserole and Fruit Salad.

 

Friday-

Pull Apart Pizza.

 

Saturday-

Potato Soup.

 

Sunday-

Crab Salad on Tostado's.

[mooremama]

Here is mine from now until the end of the year

Dec 22~spinach and cheese omelets and toast
Dec 23~chicken enchilada casserole
Dec 24~black bean burgers and sweet potato fries
Dec 25~pasta of some kind. I'm thinking lasagna. (Maybe eating at my parents, I'm not sure)
Dec 26~homemade pizza
Dec 27~spaghetti and salad
Dec 28~If we eat at my parents on the 25th, today will be the pasta meal.
Dec 29~breakfast for supper
Dec 30~loaded baked potato casserole
Dec 31~Cheese ball/crackers, little smokies, jalapeno roll ups, Reuben's

We had our Christmas get together Saturday night so we have already had our big family meal. Aaron and holden will not be here Christmas Eve so Sam and I will just have burgers and sweet potato fries...easy and good.

Beth

[Cathie]

love all your menus

I seriously need to sit down and plan this out --- running around like a crazy lady has NOT been working out in the no planning dinner phase.  Need to seriously do something about that.

Monday 12/22 - mashed potatoes, chicken and green beans
Tuesday 12/23 -
Wed 12/24 - my inlaws house --- I will bring a taco dip and not sure what else yet
Thurs 12/25 - Christmas Fettuccine with black forest ham
Fri 12/26 - trying to decide if I will drive to my family reunion in Canada, this will really determine what happens but if I don't it will be pizza
Sat 12/27 -

and that is as far as I have gotten