Menu Plan Week of December 1
The Happy Housewife™ —
It will be hard getting back into a routine after our fun filled Thanksgiving vacation, but I am going to try! I was too lazy to post any new recipes this week, but if you click on the links you can read many tried and true recipes that our family loves!
Monday
Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch- Sandwiches and smoothies
Dinner- Homemade whole wheat pizza
Tuesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch - Muffins, fruit
Dinner - Pink pasta, ...
Menu Plan Week of December 1st
Happy to be at Home —
Toni’s Week
It will be hard getting back into a routine after our fun filled Thanksgiving vacation, but I am going to try! I was too lazy to post any new recipes this week, but if you click on the links you can read many tried and true recipes that our family loves!
Monday
Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch- Sandwiches and smoothies
Dinner- Homemade whole wheat pizza
Tuesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch - Muffins, fruit
Dinner - Pink ...
Menu Plan Week of December 8th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Monday
Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch-Quesadillas, apple slices
Dinner- Leftover Buffet
Tuesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch - Muffins, fruit
Dinner - Shepherd’s Pie, Green beans, whole wheat rolls
Wednesday
Breakfast - Oatmeal, Cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese, chicken noodle soup
Dinner - Whole wheat pizza
Thursday
Breakfast -French ...
Menu Plan Week of December 15th
The Happy Housewife™ —
Our menu for last was completely shot due to my vacation and then our unexpected bout with food poisoning (we think). Many of the meals I planned to make last week are still in the fridge, so this menu looks very similar to last weeks menu.
Monday
Breakfast- Oatmeal
Lunch- Sandwiches, apple slices
Dinner- Whole Wheat Pizza (our cookie frosting party was rescheduled for tonight, so hopefully we can all stay well)
Tuesday
Breakfast - Whole Wheat Pancakes
Lunch-Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Salmon ...
Menu Plan Week of December 15
Happy to be at Home —
Our menu for last was completely shot due to my vacation and then our unexpected bout with food poisoning (we think). Many of the meals I planned to make last week are still in the fridge, so this menu looks very similar to last weeks menu.
Monday
Breakfast- Oatmeal
Lunch- Sandwiches, apple slices
Dinner- Whole Wheat Pizza (our cookie frosting party was rescheduled for tonight, so hopefully we can all stay well)
Tuesday
Breakfast - Whole Wheat Pancakes
Lunch-Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Salmon ...
Menu Plan Week of December 29th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Pink pasta, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday
Breakfast- Pancakes
Lunch- Muffins, smoothies
Dinner - Mel’s Potato Soup, crusty bread ( this soup is a great way to use up ham and potatoes)
Wednesday
Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner - Friend’s house
Thursday
Breakfast - at friend’s house
Lunch - Smoothies, cheese, crackers, fruit
Dinner - Whole Wheat Pizza
Friday
Breakfast- French Toast
Lunch- ...
Menu Plan Week of January 19
The Happy Housewife™ —
... (recipe coming), veggies
Thursday
Breakfast- Whole wheat pancakes (recipe below)
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Baked ziti, salad, garlic bread
Friday
Breakfast- Oatmeal pancakes (my kids did not like these when I made them before, but I am trying again)
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Whole wheat pizza, salad
Pancakes ...
30 Days of Meals
The Happy Housewife™ —
... few repeats, which are family favorites. This will allow me to stock up on sale items as well as cook certain foods in bulk.
The hard part was creating the list. Each child was able to suggest two meals, which is why fried chicken is on the list. By having a 30 day list I hope to bring a little variety into our weekly dinners as well as continue to make our family favorites.
Here is the list, including links to some of the recipes.
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 3
Shepherd’s Pie x 2
Tacos x ...
3 Moms Menu: Week of January 19th
Happy to be at Home —
... Thursday
Breakfast- Whole wheat pancakes (recipe below)
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Baked ziti, salad, garlic bread
Friday
Breakfast- Oatmeal pancakes (my kids did not like these when I made them before, but I am trying again)
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner- Whole wheat pizza, salad ...
Menu Plan Week of Jan 25th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... find her recipe here.
Breakfasts- Pancakes, Biscuits, Oatmeal, French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls
Lunches- Sandwiches, Muffins, Smoothies, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit, Veggies
Dinner
Mexican Chicken Skillet w/ cornbread
Meatloaf, broccoli, salad, corn, whole wheat rolls
Fish and Shrimp, rice, peas, salad
Chicken Pot Pie, salad, fruit
Shepherd’s Pie, fruit, whole wheat rolls
Whole Wheat Pizza, salad
Here is my 30 Days of Meals list. The meals ...
3 Moms Menu Week of January 26th
Happy to be at Home —
... find her recipe here.
Breakfasts- Pancakes, Biscuits, Oatmeal, French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls
Lunches- Sandwiches, Muffins, Smoothies, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit, Veggies
Dinner
Mexican Chicken Skillet w/ cornbread
Meatloaf, broccoli, salad, corn, whole wheat rolls
Fish and Shrimp, rice, peas, salad
Chicken Pot Pie, salad, fruit
Shepherd’s Pie, fruit, whole wheat rolls
Whole Wheat Pizza, salad
Here is my 30 Days of Meals list. The meals ...
Menu Plan Week of February 2
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Pancakes, Biscuits, Oatmeal, French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls
Lunches- Sandwiches, Muffins, Smoothies, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit, Veggies
Dinners
Turkey Tacos
Salmon Turnovers, broccoli, salad, fruit
Chicken Pot Pie, salad, fruit (in the freezer)
Shepherd’s Pie, fruit, whole wheat rolls (in the freezer)
Whole Wheat Pizza, salad
Baked Ziti, salad, bread (in the freezer)
Here is my ...
Menu Plan Monday - 2/02
Happy to be at Home —
... Pancakes, Biscuits, Oatmeal, French Toast, Cinnamon Rolls
Lunches- Sandwiches, Muffins, Smoothies, Cheese and Crackers, Fruit, Veggies
Dinners
Turkey Tacos
Salmon Turnovers, broccoli, salad, fruit
Chicken Pot Pie, salad, fruit (in the freezer)
Shepherd’s Pie, fruit, whole wheat rolls (in the freezer)
Whole Wheat Pizza, salad
Baked Ziti, salad, bread (in the freezer)
Here is my ...
Menu Plan Week of February 9th ~ Plus a Hot Breakfast Giveaway!
The Happy Housewife™ —
... (still working from my 30 Days of Meals you can find the links below)
Turkey Tacos
Fettucini Alfredo, Whole Wheat Rolls, Salad
Sloppy Joes, veggies, fruit, chips
Whole Wheat Pizza
Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Grilled Cheese
Here is my 30 Days of Meals list. The meals that are crossed off are ones we have already made for this 30 day period. I won’t cross off this weeks meals until I actually make them.
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 2
Shepherd’s Pie
Tacos x ...
Menu Plan Week of February 16th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... pizza, salad
Stir fry
Mexican casserole, cornbread
Fish and shrimp, broccoli, rice
Not fried chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, whole wheat rolls
Here is my 30 Days of Meals list. The meals that are crossed off are ones we have already made for this 30 day period. I won’t cross off this week’s meals until I actually make them.
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza
Shepherd’s Pie ...
Menu Plans - Week of 2/16
Happy to be at Home —
... pizza, salad
Stir fry
Mexican casserole, cornbread
Fish and shrimp, broccoli, rice
Not fried chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, whole wheat rolls
Here is my 30 Days of Meals list. The meals that are crossed off are ones we have already made for this 30 day period. I won’t cross off this week’s meals until I actually make them.
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza
Shepherd’s Pie ...
Menu Plan Week of February 23rd
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Breakfast
Biscuits and Fruit, Simple Sourdough Pancakes, French Toast, Leftover Waffles, Babka
Lunch
Sandwiches, cheese and crackers, smoothies, mac and cheese, open tacos, fruit and veggies
Dinners
Shepherd’s pie, green beans, whole wheat rolls
Ravioli, salad, French bread
Whole wheat pizza, salad
Steak and rice, salad, ...
Menu Plan Monday - 2/23
Happy to be at Home —
... Breakfast
Biscuits and Fruit, Simple Sourdough Pancakes, French Toast, Leftover Waffles, Babka
Lunch
Sandwiches, cheese and crackers, smoothies, mac and cheese, open tacos, fruit and veggies
Dinners
Shepherd’s pie, green beans, whole wheat rolls
Ravioli, salad, French bread
Whole wheat pizza, salad
Steak and rice, salad, ...
Menu Plan ~ Week of March 2
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Leftovers, Fruit and Veggies
Dinner
Date night at home (click on the link for recipes and more details)
Pink Pasta, salad, bread
Salisbury Steak, egg noodles, green beans
Wet burritos, open tacos (carry over from last week)
Tuna Casserole
Spaghetti, salad, bread
Bean and Ham Soup, crusty bread
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 4
Shepherd’s Pie x 2
Tacos x 2
Chicken Pot Pie x ...
Menu Planning - Week of 3/2
Happy to be at Home —
... Leftovers, Fruit and Veggies
Dinner
Date night at home (click on the link for recipes and more details)
Pink Pasta, salad, bread
Salisbury Steak, egg noodles, green beans
Wet burritos, open tacos (carry over from last week)
Tuna Casserole
Spaghetti, salad, bread
Bean and Ham Soup, crusty bread
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 4
Shepherd’s Pie x 2
Tacos x 2
Chicken Pot Pie x ...
Menu Plan Week of March 9th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Biscuits and smoothies, French Toast, Pancakes
Lunch
Trying to keep it simple this week, so it will be sandwiches and fruit. Possibly some muffins if I am feeling up to it.
Dinners
Bean and Ham Soup, crusty bread
Out for pizza
Steak and rice with veggies
Salmon Turnovers
Chicken Pot Pie
Shredded Beef Tacos
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 4
Shepherd’s Pie x 2
Tacos x 2
Chicken Pot ...
Menu Plan Week of March 9th
Happy to be at Home —
... Biscuits and smoothies, French Toast, Pancakes
Lunch
Trying to keep it simple this week, so it will be sandwiches and fruit. Possibly some muffins if I am feeling up to it.
Dinners
Bean and Ham Soup, crusty bread
Out for pizza
Steak and rice with veggies
Salmon Turnovers
Chicken Pot Pie
Shredded Beef Tacos
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x 4
Shepherd’s Pie x 2
Tacos x 2
Chicken Pot ...
Menu Plan Monday ~ Help has Arrived!
The Happy Housewife™ —
... be bit by the blogging bug and start taking pictures of everything she makes while she is here!
Breakfast
Cereal, Waffles, Oatmeal, Biscuits and smoothies, French Toast, Pancakes
Lunch
Trying to keep it simple this week, so it will be sandwiches and fruit.
Dinner
Steak and Rice with Veggies
Fettucini Alfredo, breadsticks, salad
Whole Wheat Pizza
Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, ...
Menu Plan Week of March 16th
Happy to be at Home —
... be bit by the blogging bug and start taking pictures of everything she makes while she is here!
Breakfast
Cereal, Waffles, Oatmeal, Biscuits and smoothies, French Toast, Pancakes
Lunch
Trying to keep it simple this week, so it will be sandwiches and fruit.
Dinner
Steak and Rice with Veggies
Fettucini Alfredo, breadsticks, salad
Whole Wheat Pizza
Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, ...
Menu Plan Week of March 23rd
The Happy Housewife™ —
... tried and true family favorites.
Breakfasts
Muffins, Pancakes, Oatmeal, Bagels, Cereal
Lunch
Sandwiches, smoothies, fruit, veggies
Dinner
Quesadillas, cornbread
Un-fried Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, corn, salad
Marvelous Meatloaf, whole wheat rolls, veggie
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Whole Wheat Pizza
Tacos
Shepherd’s Pie ...
Menu Plan Week of March 23rd
Happy to be at Home —
Toni’s Week
Breakfasts
Muffins, Pancakes, Oatmeal
Lunch
Sandwiches, smoothies, fruit, veggies
Dinner
Quesadillas, cornbread
Un-fried Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, corn, salad
Marvelous Meatloaf, whole wheat rolls, veggie
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Whole Wheat Pizza
Tacos
Shepherd’s Pie
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza x ...
Menu Plan Monday ~ I’m Not Feeling It!
The Happy Housewife™ —
... simple meals that take minimal time to prepare, it is better than running to the store every night to find something to eat, or eating fast food because you have run out of ideas.
Breakfast
Pancakes, Waffles, Muffins, Smoothies, Fruit
Lunch
Sandwiches, Fruit, Veggies, Leftovers
Dinner
Shepherd’s Pie
Tacos
Meixcan Chicken Skillet
Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Whole Wheat Pizza
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat ...
Menu Plan Monday - Week of 3/30
Happy to be at Home —
Toni’s Week
Breakfast
Pancakes, Waffles, Muffins, Smoothies, Fruit
Lunch
Sandwiches, Fruit, Veggies, Leftovers
Dinner
Shepherd’s Pie
Tacos
Meixcan Chicken Skillet
Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Whole Wheat Pizza
30 Days of Meals
Whole Wheat Pizza
Shepherd’s Pie
Tacos x 2
Chicken Pot Pie
Pink Pasta
Spaghetti ...
Menu Plan Week of April 19th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... the freezer this week.
Sunday - Jambalaya, fresh fruit, green beans, whole wheat French bread rolls (This meal was brought to us by a family from our church… yum!)
Monday - Chicken pot pie with biscuit crust, salad
Tuesday - Salisbury steak with egg noodles, peas, corn
Wednesday - Lasagna, salad, whole wheat French bread rolls
Thursday - Steak, potatoes, corn, peas, bread
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
For more than 500 menu plans ...
Menu Plan Week of April 19th
Happy to be at Home —
... this week.
Sunday - Jambalaya, fresh fruit, green beans, whole wheat French bread rolls (This meal was brought to us by a family from our church… yum!)
Monday - Chicken pot pie with biscuit crust, salad
Tuesday - Salisbury steak with egg noodles, peas, corn
Wednesday - Lasagna, salad, whole wheat French bread rolls
Thursday - Steak, potatoes, corn, peas, bread
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
Kate’s Week ...
Menu Plan Week of April 26th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... on base, easy meal of pasta, bread and veggies
Wednesday - Salmon turnovers, green beans, corn Did you know that salmon is great for young kids? Of course now that I am typing it, I can’t for the life of me remember why it is great, but I read it last week in a book. Blame it on the newborn, right?
Thursday - Marvelous meatloaf, mashed potatoes, (or maybe fries), green beans, fruit salad, whole wheat bread
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
For more than 500 menu plans ...
Menu Plan Week of April 26
Happy to be at Home —
... on base, easy meal of pasta, bread and veggies
Wednesday - Salmon turnovers, green beans, corn Did you know that salmon is great for young kids? Of course now that I am typing it, I can’t for the life of me remember why it is great, but I read it last week in a book. Blame it on the newborn, right?
Thursday - Marvelous meatloaf, mashed potatoes, (or maybe fries), green beans, fruit salad, whole wheat bread
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
KATE’S ...
Menu Week of May 3rd
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Monday - Baked Salmon (recipe below), green beans, salad, corn, whole wheat French bread rolls
Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo! Shredded beef tacos, chips, guacamole, I am considering trying fried ice cream, has anyone done this before?
Wednesday - Mexican Chicken Skillet (a great way to use up your Mexican leftovers!)
Thursday - Chicken and rice casserole, green beans, fruit salad
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
For more than 500 menu plans each ...
Menu Plan Week of May 3rd
Happy to be at Home —
... Monday - Baked Salmon (recipe below), green beans, salad, corn, whole wheat French bread rolls
Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo! Shredded beef tacos, chips, guacamole, I am considering trying fried ice cream, has anyone done this before?
Wednesday - Mexican Chicken Skillet (a great way to use up your Mexican leftovers!)
Thursday - Chicken and rice casserole, green beans, fruit salad
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
Baked Salmon
We are trying ...
Menu Plan Monday Week of May 11th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... Bagels, Pancakes, Oatmeal, Eggs
Lunch
Leftovers, Sandwiches, Banana Muffins, Crackers, Fruit, Smoothies
Dinner
Monday - Chicken and Rice Casserole, green beans
Tuesday - Mexican Chicken Skillet (a great way to use up your Mexican leftovers!)
Wednesday - Turkey Tacos
Thursday - Marvelous Meatballs, corn, fruit, French bread rolls
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
For more than 500 menu plans ...
Menu Plan Week of May 11th
Happy to be at Home —
... Bagels, Pancakes, Oatmeal, Eggs
Lunch
Leftovers, Sandwiches, Banana Muffins, Crackers, Fruit, Smoothies
Dinner
Monday - Chicken and Rice Casserole, green beans
Tuesday - Mexican Chicken Skillet (a great way to use up your Mexican leftovers!)
Wednesday - Turkey Tacos
Thursday - Marvelous Meatballs, corn, fruit, French bread rolls
Friday - Pizza with whole wheat crust
Kate’s Week ...
Menu Plan Week of May 17th
The Happy Housewife™ —
... wheat bread
Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal/ Oatmeal
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit and veggies
Dinner- Swedish Meatballs, egg noodles, green beans, fruit
Friday
Breakfast - Pancakes
Lunch - out
Dinner- BBQ Chicken, Pork, Venison, Baked Beans, Veggie Tray, Fruit Salad, Chips
Saturday
Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch - Leftovers
Dinner- Whole Wheat Pizza
For more than 500 menu plans each week visit ...
Menu Plan Week of May 17th
Happy to be at Home —
... Breakfast - Cereal/ Oatmeal
Lunch- Sandwiches, fruit and veggies
Dinner- Swedish Meatballs, egg noodles, green beans, fruit
Friday
Breakfast - Pancakes
Lunch - out
Dinner- BBQ Chicken, Pork, Venison, Baked Beans, Veggie Tray, Fruit Salad, Chips
Saturday
Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch - Leftovers
Dinner- Whole Wheat Pizza
Kate’s Week
I made ...
Menu Planning 101 ~ 15 Meals
The Happy Housewife™ —
... the 15 meal assignment was given because it is an easy way to simplify menu planning.
When it comes time to menu plan for the week I look at my meal list and pick 6 meals based on sales, food I already have on hand, and weather. While we started with 15, your list will grow over time. Here is my list of 15 meals. Most of the meals are linked to the recipes, except for ones that are obvious (spaghetti) or ones that I haven’t posted a recipe for, yet.
Whole Wheat Pizza
Turkey Tacos
Spaghetti
Sloppy Joes ...

