Category: Menu Plans

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Menu Plan week of July 9th

Another week of menu plans! I like making my menu plans based on what I have on hand and what’s on sale. It keeps my grocery budget in check. This week I ran into a great sale at Aldi on ground beef (93% 7% fat!!!!) and pork cutlets.  Although they are not on my menu plan this week, they will be making an appearance in the next few weeks.

You may wonder why I make a 4 night menu…because I like the structure of knowing what I am going to be cooking but I also like the flexibility to add other menu items.  Plus, I like to leave some room for leftovers.  Most of our leftovers do get packed into my husband and daughter’s lunch boxes but sometimes I make so much food that I have some extra for a night’s meal.

So here is the plan!

Day 1:  Fried Chicken Cutlets & Zucchini

Day 2: Grilled Fajita Pizza

Day 3:  Grilled Pork Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Salad

Day 4: Citrus Basil Salmon with Salad & Rice Pilaf

Enjoy!!!

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Menu Plan Week of June 17th!!!

I am trying to stay away from a lot of processed carbs…very tough for me since I have not met a carb that I didn’t love!!  But, I need to lose some weight and eat a little healthier.  So, my menu plan reflect my new eating style.  Yes, you will see there are some potatoes on the menu but my family loves them and I will try to not eat them!!!  Wish me luck!!

I make my menu plans based on what I have on hand and what’s on sale…mostly at Market Basket…and what I may find at Friendly Fruit.  So here it is.  There are links to the recipes from the websites where I found the recipes.

Day 1

From I Breath I’m Hungry and All Recipes:  Salsbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Cauliflower

Day 2

From All Recipes:   Roasted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Carrots & Onions

Day 3

From Kasey Trenum:   Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pork Chops with Roasted Broccoli

Day 4 From Cooking With Mamma C:  Lemon Parmesan Cod with Garlic Butter and Salad

And here is the Grocery List:

Dairy
8 tbs butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small wedge Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Pantry (Items you probably have but may need to replenish)
Worcestershire sauce
garlic powder
dried onion flakes
kosher salt
black pepper
olive oil
onion powder
Italian seasoning
paprika
Dry Goods
3/4 cup almond flour
1 can beef broth
1 can chicken broth
Produce
1 small bunch parsley
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
4 yellow onions
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 head garlic
1 stalk celery
4 medium potatoes
1 lb carrots
1 lemon
Meats
2 lbs ground chuck (80/20)
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
1.5 lb center cut boneless pork chops
1 1/2 pounds fresh cod