From Cristin To Mommy

Last week pretty much went as planned. The honey sesame chicken and cheeseburger wraps were a hit! it is now THURSDAY and just getting to plan this week and until the 2nd when i can do a big shop again. i really really really need a budget next month. and i need to plan lunches too. too much fast food. i need to make ahead lunches too. i think i will write a post and ask for ideas:)

SUNDAY we did end up having fried pork cutlets but with cavatelli and italian bread

MONDAY we had a late dinner of fried eggs, mini hashbrowns and english muffins

TUESDAY we ordered pizza

WEDNESDAY went food shopping and the baby was cranky. i scarfed down a sandwich

Now onto the next few days…

THURSDAY: hot dogs, some kind of deli salad, baked beans, corn on the cob

FRIDAY: honey mustard pork loin OR pork chops, baked potatoes, boiled cabbage

SATURDAY: Giada’s 1st Birthday!
my baby is going to be 1! i can’t believe how fast this year went buy.
we are having a small get together at my house with soe friends and family and a bigger party sometime this summer once some family issues are solved
i am thinking of making some bbq pulled pork and have birthday cupcakes!

SUNDAY: i have plans so i am not sure if i am going to eat before i go out or after. but i do see a glass of wine in my future!

MONDAY: ham steaks, au gratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce

TUESDAY: FOODSHOPPING!! so possibly just a pizza and salad or maybe hot food bar, chinese food bar, something around those lines. the new shoprite about 20 minutes from here is amazing!!!

This post is linked to: Menu Plan Monday @OrgJunkie

Last week i did not post. I have been slacking and let me tell you i have been paying for it. Nights of stopping for a sub or deciding to have eggs at 1am. I really need to get back on track.
Breakfasts and Lunches are leftovers, Whatever is here (freezer/pantry) .
Desserts are decided last minute usually. I have a lot of cake mix and brownie mix that needs to be used up before expiring though so maybe a cake/cupcakes or dump cake?

There is usually always stuff here for a salad or spinach salad to have before or with meals.

I am going to be doing something different on Friday and Saturday as my parents have been watching the baby if i want to go out one of those days, so there is a back up meal incase i stay home. if i go out i will just eat when i get home usually unless i go to dinner.

I also plan on making some lentils in the crock pot for me and Giada for lunches

SUNDAY: Rib Eye Steaks, Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms, Baked Potato, Roasted Cauliflower, Olive Baguette
*my dad splurged on some nice steaks. it is nice to have steak once in a while.

MONDAY: Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken over Basmati Rice, Sugar Snap Peas

TUESDAY: Penne Ala Vodka, Broccoli, Pull-Apart Parmesan Bread
Hot Dogs, Spinach Salad

WEDNESDAY: Eggs, Bacon, Bagel/Toast, Mini Hashbrowns
Penne Ala Vodka, Broccoli, Pull-Apart Parmesan Bread

THURSDAY: Grilled Cheeseburger Wrap, Sweet Potato Fries, Baked Beans, Corn(on the cob?)

FRIDAY: LEFTOVERS/FEND FOR YOURSELF/FREEZER (IF I GO OUT)
*back up meal: Frozen Pizza, Salad

SATURDAY: LEFTOVERS/FEND FOR YOURSELF/FREEZER (IF I GO OUT)
*back up meal:

SUNDAY: Fried Pork Cutlets, Pasta w/ Sauce, Garlic Toast

This post is linked to: Menu Plan Monday @OrgJunkie

Last week went somewhat as planned. I am going to share the menu for this week starting with Friday since things got messed up. I am still eating from the freezer/pantry as much as i can so things get used before they expire. I also am going to be focusing on stocking up on meat in the next couple of weeks. I am going to try to make some meals stretch further into 2 days and utiize leftovers and try to make new meals out of them.

BREAKFASTS:
Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit(from freezer), Fruit
Toasted Bagel w/cream cheese or butter and Jam
Cereal – i really need to find one i love
Fruit and Yogurt Muffins- i will be using canned peaches and either vanilla or rasberry or strawberry yougurt

LUNCHES:
leftovers
something from freezer
ramen
chow meals
(i want to eat some stuff from the freezer and pantry so it doesnt go bad, after this week i am hoping to have egg salad or chicken salad and lunch meat available)

DESSERTS:
served with milk or teaMini Upside Down Pineappple Cakes
cookies (if they are on sale)
apple caramel cake(box)?
lemon bread(box)?

DINNERS:
i usually have salad with or before most meals. spinach salad or a regular salad

FRIDAY: GIRLS NIGHT OUT! DINNER WITH A FRIEND
(i got a french dip , it was yummy. i wont be getting it with the swiss cheese next time because it becomes very rubbery and we were talking and it took me lik an hour and a half to eat..lol) i def want to try to make these at home!

SATURDAY: Burger on Miami Onion Roll, Homemade Potato Salad, Baked Beans, (Freezer)Corn on the Cob

SUNDAY: Fried Thin Chicken Cutlets, Mini Raviolis w/Sauce, Steamed Zuchinni, Quick Parmesan Bread

MONDAY: Hamsteaks, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans Might grab something at the store or leftovers

TUESDAY: Frozen Pizza, Salad, Veggie?

WEDNESDAY: Chicken Oreganato, Scampi Noodles, Asparagus

THURSDAY: Kraft Freshtake Rosemary Porkchops, Instant Mashed(and/or Stuffing), Creamed Corn, Baby Lima Beans

FRIDAY: Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki (Shred) over Basmati Rice, Asian Stir Fry Veggies (Steam in bag), Pineapple Slices

SATURDAY: BRUNCH: Eggs, Mini Hashbrowns, Toast/English Muffin/Bagel
DINNER: undecided

SUNDAY:
EASTER SUNDAY
BRUNCH: Pancakes, Fruit
DINNER:
Ham (baked or crockpot)
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Collard Greans(Maybe?)
Pearl Onions
Biscuits
(may be adding more, its just us so going to keep it simple)

This post is linked to: Menu Plan Monday@OrgJunkie

Last week i posted what i had planned for the rest of the month. So i decided to make a new post so i could add a few details and fill in the blanks.
Still trying to do as little shopping as possible this week and eating up what is here. Since i have an endoscopy on Thursday, Wednesday i need to eat before 7pm and i like to have something light so eggs and toast.
The menu is always subject to change days or if i go to my sisters but i like to be prepared with somewhat of a plan.

BREAKFAST:
(if i ever get to it)
toasted bagels with butter
milkbite bars
granola bars

LUNCHES:
i really need to start eating stuff from the freezer and pantry
Leftovers
Frozen Pizza
Ramen Noodles
Chow Meals

DESSERTS:
i really enjoy having dessert at night once i have Giada in bed. i have either a cup of tea or milk with: cookies(store bought-got like 4 packs for a great price and i caved and bought oreos..but there arent many cookies left:/)
i think this week i want to make a Crockpot Dump Cake
i have cherry filling and apple filling.
i also have a ton of brownie mix and cake mix so maybe a pan of brownies or a chocolate cake

DINNERS: most nights i like to have a salad or a spinach salad before or with my meal. i am on a major salad kick lately and Giada is going through a growth spurt or something and is nursing all the time so i need to take in more calories. i also have bread, rolls or garlic toast with some meals and usually applesauce with certain meals.

SATURDAY:3/24-Fresh Take Chicken, Chicken Noodles, Peas, Dinner Rolls

SUNDAY:3/25-Spinach Salad, Baked Potatoes, Rolls

MONDAY:3/26-Blueberry Pancakes/Waffles, (Cheese?)Eggs, Hashbrown Patties

TUESDAY:3/27-Crockpot Cranberry Chicken, Rice Medley, Stuffing, Mixed Veggies

WEDNESDAY:3/28-Eggs and Toast
*i have an endoscopy the next morning and have to eat before 7pm

THURSDAY:3/29-Honey Mustard Pork Loin, Roasted Potatoes, Corn

FRIDAY:3/30-Hamsteaks, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broc,Cauli,Carrot Mix

SATURDAY:3/31- UNDECIDED

SUNDAY:4/1-Ravioli, Cauliflower, Garlic Toast

MONDAY:4/2- UNDECIDED- i will probably go food shopping so i may grab something for dinner while at the store. Maybe some hot dogs and kraut and some fries. i do have sweet potato fries that i need to eat up. any suggestions on meals to serve them with??

This post is linked to:Menu Plan Monday@OrgJunkie

Last week i didn’t post the menu plan because my laptop had a virus. It cost almost $200 to fix. NOT TO SELF: back up all pictures after you upload them so you never have to pay for a system back up!!!
This week i am doing something different with my menu planning. I really need to use up whats here for the rest of the month and buy as little as possible and i need to work on using up some stockpile so it doesnt expire. i find myself going overboard when i get stuff for a great price and then it gets lost behind everything and goes bad. There will be no more of that. So here is what is planned until the beginning of next month and then i will get back in track weekly again.

(this is a work in progress…)

SATURDAY:3/17-HAPPY ST.PATRICK’S DAY!-Corned Beef and Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes and Carrots, Irish Soda Bread

SUNDAY:3/18-Leftover Corned Beef and Ccabbage

MONDAY:3/19-Penne ala Vodka w/Chicken, Garlic Toast Had dinner at my sisters house

TUESDAY:3/20-Penne ala Vodka w/Chicken, Garlic Toast

WEDNESDAY:3/21-Kelbasa, Kraut, Pierogies w/Fried Onions, Green Beans, Applesauce

THURSDAY:3/22-Herb Roasted Pork, Instant Mashed, Gravy, Stuffing,

FRIDAY:3/23-KEL AND SEAN COME FOR DINNER-Pork and Mushroom Ragu, Garlic Toast
*using leftover herb pork

SATURDAY:3/24-Fresh Take Chicken, Chicken Noodles, Peas, Dinner Rolls

SUNDAY:3/25-Spinach Salad, Baked Potatoes, Rolls

MONDAY:3/26-Blueberry Pancakes/Waffles, (Cheese?)Eggs, Hashbrown Patties

TUESDAY:3/27-Crockpot Cranberry Chicken, Rice Medley, Stuffing, Mixed Veggies

WEDNESDAY:3/28-Eggs and Toast
*i have an endoscopy the next morning and have to eat before 7pm

THURSDAY:3/29-Honey Mustard Pork Loin, Roasted Potatoes, Corn

FRIDAY:3/30-Hamsteaks, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broc,Cauli,Carrot Mix

SATURDAY:3/31-

SUNDAY:4/1-Ravioli, Cauliflower, Garlic Toast

MONDAY:4/2-

This post is linked to:Menu Plan Monday@OrgJunkie

Last Week pretty much went as planned. The Chicken Francaise was amazing.
I am not posting a menu plan for this week since the week is pretty much over and i didn’t get a chance to post it.
We had leftovers and just decided on meals the day of and i must say it is so much harder trying to figure out and decide what to have for dinner when there isn’t a menu plan already set.

Tonight (thursday) i had leftovers and i have no clue what i am having tomorrow night.
I need to get my tooth pulled on Saturday so it looks like i will not be eating much this weekend:(
I see mashed potatoes, soup and pasta in my future.
I should have a menu plan posted on sunday for next week.