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Menu Plan for the Week of 5/16 to 5/22

Monday 5/16

b/ Scrambled Eggs, Toast

l/ Leftovers

s/ Lemon Bars

d/ Chicken a la King over Garden Rotini Pasta; Sliced Watermelon

Tuesday 5/17

b/ Blueberry Smoothies (w Greek Yogurt); Cereal

l/ Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches; Quartered Tomatoes; Edamame; Goldfish Crackers; Capri Sun

s/ Popcorn & Lemonade

d/ Ham & Beans; Sauteed Kale; Waikiki Cornbread (note: Buttermilk Baking Mix recipe or just use Bisquick)

Wednesday 5/18

b/ Cold Cereal Bar

l/ BLT Wraps; Harvest Cheddar Chips; Apple; Yogurt

s/ Pantry Raid

d/ Grilled Flank Steak; Baked Potatoes; Haricot Vert

Thursday 5/19

b/ Waffles & Strawberries

l/ Mozzerella Sandwiches w Basil; Grape Tomatoes; Carrot Sticks; Applesauce

s/ Banana Bread & Milk

d/ Cowboy Casserole

Friday 5/20

b/ Leftover Banana Bread, Fruit

l/ Arthur O’s or Soup; Cheddar Goldfish; Fruit; Chocolate Chip Cookie

s/ Stuffed Celery (cream cheese or peanut butter)

d/ Lobster Pizza; Tossed Green Salad; Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Saturday 5/21 (assuming the end of the world doesn’t happen today…)

b/ Panera Bagels & Cream Cheese

l/ Leftovers 🙂

s/ Hummous & Carrot Sticks

d/ Out for dinner

Sunday 5/22 M’s 9th birthday!

b/ Mormon French Toast; Fruit; Milk

l/ Crockpot Corned Beef; Garlic-Dill Potatoes; Edamame & Birthday cake!

s/ Watermelon

d/ Grilled Corned Beef & Swiss Paninis


 

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