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Menu Plan for Week of 10/17/10 – 10/23/10

Sunday 10/17

Breakfast: Cereal, Milk

Lunch: Portobello Mushroom Burgers w Pesto, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Apples w Cranberries, Raisins and Apricots

Snack:  Apples & Peanut Butter (or Cheddar Cubes)

Dinner: Penne Bolognese Casserole, Southwestern Green Salad, Garlic Bread

 

Monday 10/18

Breakfast: Overnight Oatmeal, Ovaltine

Lunch: Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheese & Crackers, Pretzels, Cookies

Snack: Popcorn

Dinner: Fettucine Alfredo, w Peas & Carrots.

 

Tuesday 10/19 

Breakfast: Waffles, Bananas and Strawberries, Milk

Lunch: Ham and Cheese wraps, Apples, Chocolate Pudding

Snack: Pita Chip Mix: Baked Pita Chips, Peanuts, Mini Choc Chips

Dinner: BBQ Chicken Meatballs, Pan-Fried Smashed Potatoes, Haricot Vert

 

Wednesday 10/20

Breakfast: Quiche (store bought), Toast w Jam, Fruit Smoothie 

Lunch: Meatball Sandwiches (or tuna), Sugar Snap Peas, Pita Chips, Cantaloupe

Snack: Snack Mix: Almonds, MnM’s and Dried Mango Chunks

Dinner: Chicken Korma w Jasmine Rice, Creamed Spinach, Steamed Carrots

 

Thursday 10/21

Breakfast: Peachy French Toast, Milk

Lunch: Leftovers or Pizza Lean Pocket, Carrot Sticks w Hummous, Purple Grapes

Snack:  Vanilla Milkshakes

Dinner: Beef Taco Bar w Refried Beans, Grated Cheese, Shred Lettuce, Pico de Gallo Salsa, Avocado Chunks, Sour Cream,

 

Friday 10/22

Breakfast: Breakfast Skillet

Lunch:  Pasta w Pesto Sauce or tossed with Mascarpone and Parmesan Cheese, Fruit Salad

Snack: Banana Bread

Dinner: Out

 

Saturday 10/23

Breakfast: Panera Bagels, Leftover Fruit, Milk or OJ

Lunch: Leftovers or Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries and Sliced Tomatoes

Snack: Mini Pretzels, Cashews and Dried Cranberries Mix

Dinner: Shrimp Scampi w Noodles, Stir-Fry Bok Choy and Sourdough Rolls

 

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