Menu Plan Monday 02/08 - Feb. 8, 2010
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Do you ever look at your menu and draw a blank? You look in the freezer, in cabinets, in the flyers and nothing inspires your menu. That happened to me recently. Okay, it happens to me all the time, but you don’t really need to know that. Honestly, though, aren’t there times when you just don’t know what to put on the menu? Every recipe feels like you’ve made it a million times and that your family must be ready to revolt if you make it ever again. Here are some things I do to break out of the rut:
- Look at your old menus. You might be surprised to find a few favorite recipes that you haven’t made in a while just waiting to make a come back. This is also a good reason to be writing your menus right on your calendar!
- Read other peoples menus. Check out Menu Plan Monday on Organizing Junkie and click on a few of the abundant participants. I’m always inspired by looking at what others are cooking.
- Check out a few good cookbooks form the library. I recently got hooked on Rachael Ray’s 30-minute meals and came away with some wonderful ideas.
- Ask your family. They might be in the mood for something you hadn’t thought of in a while.
Now, grab the calendar, those grocery store sales flyers, and your coupons and start planning.
Menu Plan for Week of 2/08/2010
Breakfast
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Simple Granola, Banana Nut Granola, or Cold Cereal (Corn Flakes)
Lunch
Hubby takes a sandwich, potato chips, fruit, and a bottle of water to work with him for lunch. The rest of us either eat a sandwich and fruit or leftovers.
Sandwich of the week – Black Forest Ham and Cheese
Fruit of the week – Apples, pears, and oranges
Dinner
Monday – Tossed salads topped with turkey, Stuffed Foccacia
Tuesday – Cowboy Beef and Beans (We didn’t have this last week, so it’s moved to this week)
Wednesday – Breakfast for dinner
Thursday – Chicken Pot pie
Friday – Grilled chicken, creamy herbed rice, veggies
Saturday – Chicken salad sandwiches (We’re going to the fair!)
Sunday – Busch Gardens (It’s hubby’s birthday and we’re going to Busch Gardens. I promised him dinner at the Zambia Smokehouse!)
Thank you for stopping by! Check out some other menus at Organizing Junkie and be inspired! I always am!
Betty
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Feb. 8, 2010
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 tsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon (or more if you like it)
½ tsp salt (add a pinch more if you use unsalted butter)
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoons real maple syrup (optional)
¼ cup dried apples, diced
1 ¼ cups rolled oats
Mix all ingredients together in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Heat until mixture just begins to bubble, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove pan from heat, and let stand covered for five minutes. Stir and enjoy! Makes 4 servings.
Tips: This recipe doubles very well and the leftovers can be reheated either in the oven or on the stove top. To get that yummy creamy consistency the second time around add milk while reheating.
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Cowboy Beef and Beans Bake - Feb. 8, 2010
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Cowboy Beef and Bean Bake
10 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds ground beef, turkey, or chicken
½ cup diced onion
30-oz. chili beans, undrained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
¼ cup molasses
½ tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Drain browned beef, and set aside. Sauté onions over medium-high heat until transparent.
In a large bowl, combine beef and onions with the rest of the ingredients. Stir gently until mixed completely.
Pour mixture into 13X9-inch baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
Note: This is such an easy recipe! Add a tossed salad and some cornbread or spoon bread and you have a yummy, filling meal.
Tip: This recipe uses chili beans and the ingredients for the sauce in baked beans. If you already have a favorite baked beans recipe, just add the cooked ground beef to that recipe! It’s a great way to turn a side dish into a main dish!
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