I planned my menu for the week based off of this week’s meat sales plus what I had in my freezer already. With Easter coming, I’m on the lookout for more uses for leftover ham for after the big day. This week I have a macaroni and cheese casserole that uses ham that’s really good. Have you made your menu   Read More »

Here’s this coming week’s menu. I’m trying to use only what I have in my freezer and pantry to keep the shopping list short. I have chicken leg quarters, pork chops, a sirloin roast and some ground beef in the freezer. That will cover me all week! I’ll be checking out the sales on meat when I hit the store   Read More »

It’s that time again, time to plan the menu and get ready for the week. I have some repeats on here this week, but that’s because we went out to Chili’s one night with a gift card I won (yay me!) and we had an unseasonably warm day, so I made burgers on the grill one night. So I have   Read More »

This week’s menu doesn’t really include anything new, except for Tuesday. I’m rushed this week, so I’m sticking with recipes I know. Almost have the freezer emptied! Have you planned your menu yet? Monday – Buck’s Game – One of my boys is in the school band and they are playing at the opening of the Milwaukee Bucks Game tonight!   Read More »

It’s Monday, the start of a new week and hopefully another week of avoiding that expensive drive through. I have a couple of favorites on the list this week, like Friday’s tacos and Thursday’s roast. I also have a few new recipes to try. I’ve had Dorie’s new book since it was released, but have yet to try anything from   Read More »

My third MPM, woohoo! I’m glad I’m sticking with it, it’s such a time saver to know what is for dinner each night. Makes grocery shopping easier and helps to rotate items out of my pantry, cutting down on waste and expired items. So here’s this week’s menu, hope you are planning yours too! Monday – Spaghetti and Meatballs –   Read More »

Last week was the first time I joined Menu Plan Monday. I always plan my menu, but don’t always stick to it. This past week I really did well and even blogged about the recipes that I shared last week. A note about this week’s menu. You’ll probably notice there’s an awful lot of red meat on the menu. That’s   Read More »

I’ve said before that planning my menu is really an integral part of keeping out of the fast food joints and avoiding cereal night. I have heard of and seen Menu Plan Monday around for ages and decided that now would be a good time to join in. There are so many great menu options and recipes available too, so   Read More »

Do you plan your meals? Over the years I have gone on and off the menu planning band wagon. When I plan my menu, my grocery shopping is more organized, I make less mid-week trips to the grocer, and best of all, I always know the answer to that question.. “Mom! What’s for dinner?” I’m dying to hear from you   Read More »