Menu Plan Monday
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I altered my menu plan from last week because a recipe at The Pioneer Woman Cooks caught my eye: Butternut Squash and Kale quesadillas. They were a surprise hit with the family, even though none of us are usually fans of cooked greens. I think the cheese made up for it. It was a bit messy to prepare, but since it was also an all-in-one meal, I didn’t hold it against them.
I had leftover cooked butternut squash and kale (and I had added an onion to the saute), and I had to bring an egg dish to a women’s brunch the next morning, so I chopped the squash and kale into smaller pieces, then followed the directions for Oven Omelette in Simplified Dinners, spreading the mixture into the eggs and topping it with a couple handfulls of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It turned out great! I might try it again, adding some sautéed mushrooms or a handful of crisp & chopped bacon.
Menu Plan for January 14-19
Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: rolls, cheese cubes, apples
Dinner: orange black beans & baked brown rice
Tuesday
Breakfast: eggs w/ toast or leftover oatmeal (made into porridge with milk)
Lunch: cheese pizza, apples
Dinner: chicken veggie soup, no-knead artisan bread, salad
Wednesday
Breakfast: birthday girl’s cold cereal of choice
Lunch with friends: chicken pasta salad, flat bread, carrot sticks & apples, cheese slices
Dinner: with friends, I’m bringing a salad
Thursday
Breakfast: German pancakes
Lunch: oven-baked brown rice w/ peas & carrots
Dinner: calico beans, salad, no-knead artisan bread
Friday
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: cheese pizza, apples
Dinner: leftover beans with cheesy steak fries
Saturday
Breakfast: pancakes
Lunch: bread & cheese
Dinner: grilled cheese sandwiches
All meals only involve ingredients on my basic master pantry list.
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That picture is very appealing. What is it?
I cook from my pantry, too!
It’s a picture of ground beef hash, a family favorite around here.
cooking from the pantry is a great way to keep things simple and absolutely helps keep within budget. Love your example of ‘making do’ with your baked omelet. Thank you!