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Menu Planning Monday: my menu plan for the week of 6/30

July 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I finished up my July budget this morning and I’m inspired to save and meal plan.  This week will be busy because we have family in town, so I’m mainly sticking with tried and true recipes.

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest:

Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

In case you missed it last week, my most popular recipe post was this recipe for Baked Chicken Chimichangas!  It was seriously yummy, so add this one to your list or pin it to try another week:

fabulous-baked-chicken-chimichangasHere’s this week’s menu:

creamy-chicken-enchiladas-2

SUNDAY:  Creamy Chicken Enchiladas – I just made this for Father’s Day, but my brother is in town visiting for the 4th of July and this is a family favorite, so I had to make it again!

Cheesy-Baked-Ravioli

MONDAY:  Cheesy Baked Ravioli – Super easy to make and kid friendly, too!

TUESDAY: Chicken Tortilla Bake – This is a new recipe for us.  We can never get enough of a Mexican food “fix” around our house!

sweet-sour-pork

WEDNESDAY: Sweet & Sour Pork – Another recipe that’s quick and easy to throw together!  Yummy and kid friendly, too!

THURSDAY:  4TH of July BBQ – I’m taking pasta salad and 7 layer dip! (recipes to come)

melt-in-your-mouth-meatloaf

FRIDAY:  Slow Cooker Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf – Yes, it’s meatloaf and I know it may seem weird, but my family loves it!

SATURDAY:  Taco Pasta Bake 

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Menu Planning Monday: my menu plan for the week of 6/24

June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I’m back in town after an AMAZING blogging conference that has left me inspired and ready to make lots of great changes to my site!  In the meantime, I haven’t gone grocery shopping in almost 2 weeks and struggled to throw together a menu plan this morning based on things that we, for the most part, already have around the house!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

Make sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest:

Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

MONDAY: Baked chicken chimichangas – I have been wanting to try this recipe for a LONG time and it seems like every time I plan to make it, something comes up.  Hopefully today will be the day!

TUESDAY: Smashburger – There is a grand opening for a Smashburger in my area and I get to attend, so free dinner!  I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m so excited to check it out!

chile-colorado-burritos

WEDNESDAY:  Slow cooker Chile Colorado Burritos – I made this for the first time several months ago and the whole family SERIOUSLY loved it!  The picture doesn’t do it justice.  It’s so easy to throw together, too, and perfect for a summer day when you don’t want to turn the oven on!

sweet-sour-pork

THURSDAY:  Sweet & Sour Pork – Super easy to make and kid friendly, too!

FRIDAY:  Bubble Pizza  – I made a version of this several years ago, but this is a new recipe for me (courtesy of Pinterest, of course!) and I can’t wait to try it!

tasty-baked-tacos

SATURDAY:  Tasty Baked Tacos – I love this recipe because it’s EASY!  My kids love it because they think it’s yummy!  It’s a win-win!

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Menu Planning Monday: menu plan for the week of 6/16

June 17, 2013 by 1 Comment

This week is a short week for me because I’m going out of town from Thursday through Sunday, which means my husband will be fending for himself and the kids!  The time I am in town is busy, so I’m going to try to make the most of it!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

creamy-chicken-enchiladas

SUNDAY:  Creamy Chicken Enchiladas  – I joke that this is the recipe that made my husband fall in love with me!  I love enchiladas and have several different recipes, but this one is definitely my family’s favorite, which is why I made it for Father’s Day!

MONDAY:  No Peek Beef Tips – I’ve had this recipe pinned for a long time now and finally am deciding to try it tonight!

bourbon-chicken

TUESDAY:  Bourbon Chicken – This is a tangy chicken recipe that’s easy to throw together.  My family loves it!

WEDNESDAY:  Baked chicken chimichangas – Do you see a pattern here yet?  I’m getting a Mexican food fix this week!  This is a new recipe for us!

ReadySetEatMake sure you also check out my favorite recipes board on Pinterest–> Melissa’s Bargains favorite recipes on Pinterest

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Menu Planning Monday for the week of 6/9

June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week is going to be crazy busy, so I’m hoping if I plan ahead that I’ll be able to pull off cooking all week!  This week’s menu includes several quick fix and slow cooker tried and true recipes and a few new recipes, too!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

SUNDAY:  Pepperoni pizza pasta – This was one of those nights where I didn’t know what to cook and I hadn’t had a chance to go grocery shopping.  We had pasta, which I know is not my husband’s favorite by itself.  I layered shell pasta, pasta sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, and it was a hit with everyone.

pistachio-fruit-saladI made this Pistachio Fruit Salad recipe as a side.  It’s always a hit and it’s perfect for summer!

Chicken-ranch-tacos

MONDAY:  Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos – By the time I get home from swim team practice with my kids, I have no energy left to make dinner.  This is a perfect quick fix meal and my family loves it!

TUESDAY:  Sub sandwiches and pasta salad – We have a swim meet tonight, so I’ll be making sandwiches and pasta salad to take with us.

country-style-macaroni-and-cheese

WEDNESDAY:  Country Style Macaroni and Cheese – This is one of my kids’ favorite meals and they’ve been begging for me to make it!

rice-meatballsTHURSDAY: Rice meatballs recipe – I love this recipe because it’s a “quick fix” and I can even prepare them ahead of time!  It’s perfect for those busy nights!

FRIDAY:  Slow cooker melt in your mouth meatloaf – Another “quick fix” that’s easy to throw together!

SATURDAY:  Baked chicken chimichangas – This is a new recipe for us.  I didn’t get a chance to make them last weekend, but I can’t wait to try them!

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

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Menu Planning Monday: My Menu Plan for the week of 4/21

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week is going to be crazy busy, so I’m hoping if I plan ahead that I’ll be able to pull off cooking all week!  This week’s menu includes several quick fix and slow cooker tried and true recipes and a few new recipes, too!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

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You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

SUNDAY:  Bourbon Chicken – I discovered this recipe a few years ago and it’s still a hit every time I make it!

MONDAY:  French dip sandwiches (slow cooker) – This is a super easy, tried and true recipe that my family LOVES!!!

TUESDAY:  It’s my mom’s birthday and we’re having a family dinner!

easy-chicken-enchilada-casserole

WEDNESDAY:  Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole – My sister came up with this recipe a few years ago.  It’s super easy to throw together!

cowboy-casserole

THURSDAY:  Cowboy Casserole – This is how we use our leftover meat from french dip sandwiches!  It’s easy to throw together and as an added bonus, the kids like it!

FRIDAY:  Chicken & dumplings (slow cooker)

Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2-3 carrots, sliced
2-3 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
1 tsp salt, optional
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
paprika
2 pkg refrigerated biscuit dough, torn in pieces (I only use one)Place chicken, vegetables, soups & seasonings in crockpot and fill with enough water to cover.  Cover with lid and cook on low 5-6 hours.  About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough into the crockpot.  Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center. NOTE:  If I don’t have time for the biscuits to cook in the slow cooker, I just cook them in the oven and then tear up the biscuits and add them.

SATURDAY:  Baked chicken chimichangas – This is a new recipe for us.  I didn’t get a chance to make them last weekend, but I can’t wait to try them!

See my menu plans from previous weeks here–> Menu Planning Monday

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