Monday - Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes with rolls and side veggies of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: Brown your ground beef the weekend before and store in a freezer bag.

Tuesday - Herb Sliders with baked potato chips and fruit salad

• Kid Pleaser Alert: Kids will love that these burgers are
  miniature and might even overlook a few veggies thrown on top of their
  burger.

Wednesday - Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili, side of rice or Cornbread Supreme

• Time Saving Tip: Prep your veggies on Sunday and store in a
  Ziploc bag. You may want to add a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and a
  dollop of sour cream to your bowl of chili if you are anything like me,
  and love garnishes.

Thursday - Italian Chopped Salad in Shells, side of garlic bread

• Make it Stretch Tip: Add cubes of mozzarella, fontina, olives or a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.

Friday - Szechuan Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce

• Ingredient Swap Tip: Fresh Chinese noodles can be found in many
  grocery stores these days (check where they keep the wonton and egg
  roll wrappers). If you can’t find them, you can swap out any thin,
  dried noodle instead. Your cooking time for boiling the noodles will
  change, but the flavor will still be great.

Saturday - Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

• Veggie Sneaking Tip: Add in mushrooms, diced bell peppers or  chopped onions to spice this up.

Sunday - Pizza Pasta Casserole, side salad of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: This recipe makes two casseroles. Freeze one for later!

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This entry was posted on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

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Monday: Calico Beans and Cornbread Supreme

• Time Saving Tip: Rather than taking the time to cook and crumble the bacon for the Calico Beans, buy a package of pre-cooked and crumbled bacon from the grocery store.

Tuesday: Korean Hamburgers, Oven Fries

• Time Saving Tip: Mix the burgers the weekend before and portion into patties. Stack the patties, separating layers with wax paper, and cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Add however many burgers your family will eat in one meal per freezer storage bag. Store in the freezer. This works great when making double batches . All you have to do is pull out one of your packages and stick it in the fridge in the morning.

Wednesday: Veggie Sandwiches, side of fruits of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: Cut and store all vegetable ingredients in the morning. At dinner time, arrange all ingredients on the counter and allow kids and adults to create their own veggie sandwich with the ingredients of their choice.

Thursday: Sweet and Savory Spinach Salad

• Time Saving Tip: In the morning, place the salad ingredients in a large bowl, starting with the toppings, then the spinach on top. Cover and store in the fridge. Add the dressing immediately before serving.

Friday: Chicken Waldorf Pizza, side salad of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: There are many pizza dough options out there. To save even more time, buy an already baked pizza crust from your grocery store.

Saturday: Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Bake

• Time Saving Tip: In the morning, combine the ham, Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese in a Ziploc bag. Set inside a large mixing bowl. Add eggs (not cracked!). Cover if needed. Pull out the bowl with your prepped ingredients when it is dinner time.

Sunday: Pastrami Mac and Cheese, side of store bought garlic bread

• Time Saving Tip: When you buy the pastrami at a meat counter at your local grocery store, ask them to cut it into one thick slice. This will make dicing quick and easy.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Pictured: The Ultimate Filet O Fish Sammie

Chefs of the Food Network Edition!

• Monday - Chinese Chicken Salad (Ellie Krieger),
• Tuesday - Mini Pancetta-Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwiches (FoodNetwork)
• Wednesday - Vegetarian Steamed Dumplings (Alton Brown)
• Thursday - Scampi on Couscous (Giada De Laurentiis)
• Friday - Open-Faced Chili Burgers with Grilled Portobello Buns and Smoked Cheese (Rachael Ray)
• Saturday - Curried Chicken Wraps (Ina Garten)
• Sunday - The Ultimate Filet O Fish Sammie (Tyler Florence)

Bonus Dessert Ideas:

• Spicy Cocoa Cream and Strawberries (Dave Lieberman)
• Creamy Orange Bon Bons (Michael Chiarello)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Leeky Linguine image from Rachael Ray

• Monday - Meatball Pizzas, side of salad (@ Everyday Food)

• Tuesday - Leeky Linguine with Shrimp (@ Rachael Ray)

• Wednesday - (Vegetarian) Grilled Portobello Sandwiches with Garlic Herbed Mayo (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Thursday - Roasted Chicken with Ginger, Chile and Lime (@ Everyday Food)

• Friday - Skillet Goulash, side of fresh rolls (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Saturday - Ham Burger, side of sweet potato fries (@ Everyday Food)

• Sunday - Smoked Salmon Pizza, side of salad (@ Epicurious)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Seafood Enchiladas image from My Vintage Kitchen

• Monday - Chicken and Broccoli Casserole (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Tuesday - Italian Pasta Bake (@ Rachael Ray)

• Wednesday - Steak Pizza Aioli Sandwich (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Thursday - (Vegetarian) Pasta with Lentils and Arugula (@ Everyday Food)

• Friday - Seafood Enchiladas (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Saturday - Scallops Mascarpone (@ Allrecipes)

• Sunday - (Breakfast for dinner) Apricot Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast (@ Divine Domesticity)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Tomato Sandwiches with Basil Mayo image from Divine Domesticity

• Monday - Zingerman’s Reuben Sandwich, side of veggies, baked chips & a big pickle

• Tuesday - (Breakfast for dinner night) Egg-in-the-Hole, side of fresh fruit and turkey sausages

• Wednesday - Curry Chicken Pot Pie, side of fresh bread

• Thursday - Inside-Out Bacon Cheeseburgers with Grilled Green Onion Mayo, side of baked sweet potato fries

• Friday - Lasagna Sandwich, side of fresh green salad

• Saturday - (Vegetarian) Tomato Sandwiches with Basil Mayo, side of fresh fruit

• Sunday - Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole, side of veggies

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This entry was posted on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

• Monday - Mashed Potato Stuffed Chicken, glazed carrots, side salad of your choice (@ Rachael Ray)

• Tuesday - Cincinnati Chili (which has a hint of chocolate in it!), side of Cornbread Supreme (@ Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen and Divine Domesticity)

• Wednesday - Corn Chowder, side of Cheddar Bacon Biscuits (@ Williams-Sonoma)

• Thursday - Crock Pot Chicken, Gravy and Stuffing, side of fresh corn (@ Recipezaar)

• Friday - Pasta with Peas, Ham and Cream, side salad of your choice (@ Divine Domesticity)

• Saturday - Breakfast for dinner: Orange Vanilla Smoothies with Bagels and Lox (for the parents) and Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Sticks (for the kids) (@ Apartment Therapy: The Kitchn and Rachael Ray)

• Sunday - Roasted Green Chile-Chicken Enchiladas (@ the FoodNetwork)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Monday - Lasagna Rolls and Garlic Herbed Bread (@ Divine Domesticity)

Tuesday - Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice, Pine Nuts, and Apricots (@ Parties That Cook)

Wednesday - Wild Rice Soup (@ Happy In the Kitchen)

Thursday - Old School Tuna Melts (@ Divine Domesticity)

Friday - Firecracker Beef on Cold Rice Noodle Salad (@ Food Wishes Videos Recipes)

Saturday - Turkey Breasts and Cornbread and Maple Sausage Stuffing (@ Divine Domesticity)

Sunday - Sweet Chile-Lime Drumsticks (@ What We’re Eating)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Monday - Grilled Portobello Sandwiches with Herbed Mayo (Vegetarian) (@ Divine Domesticity)

Tuesday - Chicken with Shallot Apricot Sauce (@ Apartment Therapy)

Wednesday - Steaks with Mushroom-Madeira Sauce (@ Gourmeted)

Thursday - Skillet Goulash (@ Divine Domesticity)

Friday - Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo (@ Sweetnicks)

Saturday - Italian Nachos (@ Divine Domesticity)

Sunday - Chicken with Cherry-Ginger Chutney (@ Yumsugar)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 8:42 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Monday - Ree’s Chicken and Bacon Sandwich, side salad of your choice (scroll down, @ Divine Domesticity)

Tuesday - Asparagus Tart, side salad of your choice (@ Culinary Types)

Wednesday - Smokehouse Burgers and Masala Spiced Potatoes (@ Well Fed Network)

Thursday - Sour Cream Noodle Bake, side of fresh dinner rolls (@ from mommy’s kitchen and allrecipes)

Friday - Chicken Parmigiano Soup, side of sour cream and chive rolls (@ Divine Domesticity and allrecipes)

Saturday - Pasta with Bacon and Peas (@ The Bitten Word)

Sunday - Creamy Chicken Lasagna, side of great garlic bread (@ Divine Domesticity and allrecipes)

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This entry was posted on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

Shrimp & Pork Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Pork, Crab Rangoon. Image from Divine Domesticity.

Monday - Amish Meatloaf, side of veggies of your choice

• Time saving tip: When buying ground beef in bulk, portion out one and two pound portions into freezer bags. The day before making, pull out a two pound portion to thaw in the fridge.

Tuesday - Cornflake Crusted Baked Chicken, side of potatoes

• Time saving tip: On a weekend where you are prepping ingredients, add half a box of cornflakes to a freezer ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush the flakes into small pieces. Store in the freezer for future use.

Wednesday - Mom’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich, side of tomato soup

• Ingredient Swap: I would recommend using a nice whole grain bread or white bread instead of sourdough. Sourdough has a very strong smell when used on a grilled cheese sandwich, which kids (and adults) might find too much to handle. (I found this out when I was pregnant and made a grilled cheese with sourdough.)

Thursday - Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss, side of garlic bread

• Recipe tip: Be careful to not overcook your chicken pieces. Tough and chewy chicken is the worst!

Friday - Avocado Tacos (Vegetarian), side of Mexican Rice

• Time saving tip: Store a large freezer bag with diced onions in your deep freeze. If you take the time to cut a bunch of onions over the weekend, you can save yourself the time (and maybe a few tears!) when using onions in recipes through out the month.

Saturday - Shrimp & Pork Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Pork, Crab Rangoon (Mix and match according to family size)

• Time saving tip: Make the rice for the Fried Rice a day (or a few days) ahead of time.

Sunday - Cinnamon Belgian Waffles, side of scrambled eggs and turkey bacon

• Time saving tip: Make several batches of waffles over the weekend. Store in the freezer. When ready to use, pop a few into the toaster and you are set to go.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, March 8th, 2008 at 11:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

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Monday - Lemon Chicken with Croutons

    * Leftovers Tip: Leftover lemon chicken would be delicious in a chicken salad (especially one with cranberries. YUM!)

Tuesday - Roast Cod with Crisp Potatoes

    * Ingredient Swap Tip: Any white fish should work great in this recipe. Only have tilapia on hand? Use it!

Wednesday - Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    * Leftovers Tip: If you have a good amount of pot roast left over, make a shepherd’s pie! Shred or chop the roast into chunks. Add more veggies (mushrooms, carrots, etc.), add a layer of mashed potatoes, then top with cheddar cheese. Pop it into the oven to warm through and get browned on top.

Thursday - Ritzy Chicken Nuggets

    * Time Saving Tip: Take a few minutes on a weekend to make bread crumbs and stash them in the freezer. I use Ritz bread crumbs for Ritzy Chicken Nuggets and Amish Meatloaf, so it behooves me to keep them on hand. Empty a few sleeves of crackers in a large, sealed Ziploc and bash it with a rolling pin. After about 20 seconds, you’ve got yourself enough bread crumbs to last a good while.  

Friday - California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

    * Ingredient Swap Tip: Substitute diced fontina cubed for the feta cheese for the younger kiddos.

Saturday - Ultimate Spaghetti Carbonara

    * Leftovers Tip: If you have leftover carbonara to use up, try making a spaghetti pancake. In a bowl, mix an egg with some Parmesan and other cheeses of your choice. Add the spaghetti and mix. In a large saute pan, add a bit of oil and a dab of butter to a pan heated to medium. Add the spaghetti/egg mixture. Cook until browned on the bottom, and flip. Cook until browned on this side and serve.

Sunday - Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise

    * Ingredient Tip: Adding a dash of salt and pepper directly to the tomatoes brings out their flavor.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, March 1st, 2008 at 7:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

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Monday - Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes with rolls and side veggies of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: Brown your ground beef the weekend before and store in a freezer bag.

Tuesday - Herb Sliders with baked potato chips and fruit salad

• Kid Pleaser Alert: Kids will love that these burgers are miniature and might even overlook a few veggies thrown on top of their burger.

Wednesday - Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili, side of rice or Cornbread Supreme

• Time Saving Tip: Prep your veggies on Sunday and store in a Ziploc bag. You may want to add a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream to your bowl of chili if you are anything like me, and love garnishes.

Thursday - Italian Chopped Salad in Shells, side of garlic bread

• Make it Stretch Tip: Add cubes of mozzarella, fontina, olives or a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.

Friday - Szechuan Noodles with Spicy Beef Sauce

• Ingredient Swap Tip: Fresh Chinese noodles can be found in many grocery stores these days (check where they keep the wonton and egg roll wrappers). If you can’t find them, you can swap out any thin, dried noodle instead. Your cooking time for boiling the noodles will change, but the flavor will still be great.

Saturday - Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

• Veggie Sneaking Tip: Add in mushrooms, diced bell peppers or  chopped onions to spice this up.

Sunday - Pizza Pasta Casserole, side salad of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: This recipe makes two casseroles. Freeze one for later!

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This entry was posted on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 am and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.

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Monday: Calico Beans and Cornbread Supreme

• Time Saving Tip: Rather than taking the time to cook and crumble the bacon for the Calico Beans, buy a package of pre-cooked and crumbled bacon from the grocery store.

Tuesday: Korean Hamburgers, Oven Fries

• Time Saving Tip: Mix the burgers the weekend before and portion into patties. Stack the patties, separating layers with wax paper, and cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Add however many burgers your family will eat in one meal per freezer storage bag. Store in the freezer. This works great when making double batches . All you have to do is pull out one of your packages and stick it in the fridge in the morning.

Wednesday: Veggie Sandwiches, side of fruits of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: Cut and store all vegetable ingredients in the morning. At dinner time, arrange all ingredients on the counter and allow kids and adults to create their own veggie sandwich with the ingredients of their choice.

Thursday: Sweet and Savory Spinach Salad

• Time Saving Tip: In the morning, place the salad ingredients in a large bowl, starting with the toppings, then the spinach on top. Cover and store in the fridge. Add the dressing immediately before serving.

Friday: Chicken Waldorf Pizza, side salad of your choice

• Time Saving Tip: There are many pizza dough options out there. To save even more time, buy an already baked pizza crust from your grocery store.

Saturday: Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Bake

• Time Saving Tip: In the morning, combine the ham, Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese in a Ziploc bag. Set inside a large mixing bowl. Add eggs (not cracked!). Cover if needed. Pull out the bowl with your prepped ingredients when it is dinner time.

Sunday: Pastrami Mac and Cheese, side of store bought garlic bread

• Time Saving Tip: When you buy the pastrami at a meat counter at your local grocery store, ask them to cut it into one thick slice. This will make dicing quick and easy.

*For the printable version with recipes included, click here.

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This entry was posted on Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 5:40 pm and is filed under Weekly Menu Plans.