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Menu Plan for the Week 8/1 – 8/7/11

It’s pantry week where I will use up items in my pantry & food storage approaching their expiration date so I can replace with fresh supplies. I like to use Recipepuppy to search for recipe ideas when I have pantry ingredients and need inspiration.

 

Monday 8/1

b. Steel-cut Oatmeal, Fruit

l. Homemade Hamburger Helper, Sliced Tomatoes

d. Chicken Marinated in a Raspberry Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Rainbow Chard, Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

 

Tuesday 8/2

b. Banana Pancakes, Strawberries

l. Sausage Rolls, Carrot Sticks

d. Tin Foil “Camp” Dinner, Cherry Cheesecake

 

Wednesday 8/3

b. Poached Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast, Turkey Sausages

l. Pasta & Pesto or Marscapone Cheese Sauce

d. Chicken Korma, Basmati Rice, Peas & Carrots

 

Thursday 8/4

b. Breakfast Casserole

l. Chicken Nuggets, French Fries & Edamame

d. Pasta w Zucchini & Mushrooms, Tossed Green Salad or Sliced Tomatoes

 

Friday 8/5

b. Fruit Salad w Greek Yogurt & Granola

l. Jimmy Johns!!!

d. Tuna Casserole, Green Beans, Corn on the Cob

 

Saturday 8/6

b. Panera Bagels w Cream Cheese

l. Ruben Sandwiches, Chips

d. Pizza Night

 

Sunday 8/7 (F&T)

b. Cold Cereal

l. Leftovers

d. Yummy Chicken, Fried Potatoes, Green Veggie from the Garden

 

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