March Meal Plan

Trying something just a little different for March! Lets see how it works!!!

March
-Monday !st - crock pot nachos (recipe included....http://ginasfavoriterecipes.blogspot.com/2009/02/crock-pot-nachos.html)
-Tuesday 2nd - chicken enchiladas
-Wednesday 3rd - Steak, with Ranch mashed potatoes
-Thursday 4th - Ham, Egg, Cheese crossants
-Mon 8th - German Pancakes (recipe included.....http://tastethejoy.blogspot.com/2009/08/german-pancakes.html)
-Tues 9th – Manicotti
-Wed 10th - Fried chicken, Macaroni Salad
-Thurs 11th - Taco Bellies (ya know... corn chips tops with chilli, and cheese)
-Mon 15th - Navajo tacos - or just Scones
-Tues 16th - Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
-Wed 17th - Beef Enchiladas
-Thurs 18th – Hamburgers
-Mon 22nd - Turkey - with all the trimmings.  Potatoes, gravy, rolls, corn
-Tues 23rd – LEFTOVERS
-Wed 24th - Breakfast burritos
-Thurs 25th - Macaroni and tomato soup
-Mon 29th- BLT's
-Tues 30th - Shrimp skewers
-Wed 31st – Spaghetti

Treats: Jell-o popcorn (recipe...

1 Cup Karo Syrup
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Small Package Jell-O
Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Pour over approximately 9 cups of popped popcorn.

No bake cookies
Chocolate cake!

February Grocery List

1st 2 weeks…

Hearty Lasagna Roll-ups	BBQ Ribs
Triple Decker Sandwich	Pork Chops
Sloppy Joes	Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry
Baked Spaghetti Carbonara	Ham and Potato Soup
Ham and Cheese Crescents	Orange Chicken
Beef Enchiladas	Chicken Strips or Wraps
Hawaiian Haystacks
7 layer salad	Cottage Cheese Breadsticks
Cheesy Veggi Bake	Funeral Potatoes
Spinach Salad	Jello Pudding Salad
Strawberry Shortcake Cake	Blondies
Orange Julius	Nuts and Bolts

Meat:

• Ground Beef (3 pound)
• 3-4lb package boneless country style ribs (pork or beef)
• 3 lbs Bacon
• Turkey lunchmeat for sandwiches
• Pork Chops
• 2 lb boneless chicken breast cut into strips
• 3/4 cup diced cooked ham
• 16 slices thinly sliced deli ham
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• Chicken Strips

Produce:

• 3 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 tsp fresh parsley
• lettuce (for sandwiches, 1 for 7 layer salad, 1 for spinach salad)
• 1 bag of spinach
• ¼ cup chopped green onions (about 4 medium) divided
• Tomato for sandwiches
• 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 orange
• broccoli (7 layer salad, 1 1/2 cups for veggie bake)
• cauliflower (7 layer salad,1 1/2 cups for veggie bake)
• 1 red onion

Dairy/Cold:

• butter/margarine (7 cubes)
• 4 cubes unsalted butter
• 1 15oz container ricotta cheese
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided
• 13 large egg beaten
• milk
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 8 slices American cheese cut in half diagonally
• cheese (I would just buy a big bag of shredded cheddar and it should be enough)
• 2 -small sour cream
• 16oz cottage cheese
• swiss cheese for spinach salad
• ½ pounds Cream Cheese

Sauces/Soups/Canned:

• Worcestershire sauce(8 tbsp)
• Spaghetti Sauce (1 jar)
• 1 can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 cup ketchup
• mayonnaise
• lighthouse jalapeño ranch
• Italian Dressing (3/4 cup)
• Sloppy Joe Mix (Manwich, seasoning packet etc. )
• 1/2 cup Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 can of corn
• 1 can enchilada sauce
• pineapple tidbits
• 3 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can mandarin oranges for spinach salad
• bacon bits for spinach salad

Baking/Boxes/Seasonings:

• 1 box of corn chex
• 1 box of wheat chex
• 1 box of rice chex
• 1 bag of pretzels
• Seasoning Salt (2 tbsp)
• 2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp ginger
• garlic powder
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• flour
• 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• yeast
• sugar
• 1 small raspberry jello
• 1 small vanilla pudding (not instant)
• poppy seeds (3/4 tbsp)
• vinegar (1/3 cup white)
• oil (3/4 cup)
• 1 cup coconut
• 2 cup chocolate chips
• 1-½ pound Powdered Sugar, Sifted
• vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch

Freezer:

• Broccoli Florets (2 cups)
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/2 can of orange juice concentrate
• pees for 7 layer salad
• 2 bags frozen hash browns
• 1 9oz cool whip
• 2 cups frozen raspberries (optional)
• 1 cup huckleberries (optional)
• 1 pound Strawberries

Bread:

• Sandwich bread for triple decker sandwiches
• Hamburger buns (for sloppy joes)
• tortillas flour

Pasta:

• 8 oz. Lasagna Noodles(not oven ready) about 12
• 8oz Angel Hair Pasta (I have used spaghetti and actually like it better)
• 8oz spaghetti

Other:

• 1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
• 1 can mixed nuts (nuts and bolts)
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• honey roasted nuts of choice for spinach salad

2nd 2 weeks…

Spaghetti	AlmondCoconut Crusted Tilapia
Grilled Cheese and Soup	Chicken Fried Steak
French Dips	Orange Beef and Broccoli
Meatballs over butter noodles	Tacos
Baked Shrimp Wontons	Alice Chicken
Hamburgers	Pizza
Pan Fried Ribeye
Green Salad	French Bread
Broccoli Salad	Angela's Potatoes
Parmesan Potato Fries	Pistachio Pudding
Cake Mix Bread	Perfect Pound Cake
Cheesecake

Meat:

• Ground Beef (3 pound)
• 6 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
• Cubed Steak
• Roast Beef for French Dips
• 6 pounds frozen Italian-style meatballs
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2lbs bacon
• Ribeye Steaks

Produce:

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stems sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• tablespoon chopped garlic
• ¼ cup chopped mushrooms
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ¼ cup shredded carrot
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• lettuce and tomatoes for hamburgers
• Green salad
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup red onions (optional in broccoli salad)
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced plus 4 medium baking potatoes peeled

Dairy/Cold:

• 14 eggs
• Cheese for grilled cheese
• 2 cups buttermilk, plus 1 cup
• Swiss Cheese for French Dips
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 5 stick butter
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8oz cream cheese room temperature

Sauces/Soups/Canned:

• Spaghetti Sauce
• 1 can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3/4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup
• 1 can tiny shrimp drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) container honey mustard salad dressing
• pickles for hamburgers
• 1 can crushed pineapple
• 1 pound processed cheese food
• ½ cup Italian dressing (you should have some from last week)

Baking/Boxes/Seasonings:

• 1 cup chopped toasted almonds
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 packages garlic-ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 package gravy mix (For chix fried steak)
• AuJuice
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• Taco Seasoning
• 2tsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 3tsp vegetable oil, divided
• 5 fluid ounces Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Lawry's Seasoning Salt
• 3 Tablespoons Lemon And Pepper Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup raisins or craisins for broccoli salad
• 1 small box instant Pistachio Pudding
• 1/2 cups nuts (I like walnuts)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp bread crumbs
• paprika
• 1 teaspoon Butter Flavoring
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Flavoring
• 1 small package vanilla instant pudding
• 1 cake mix
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Freezer:

• Pizza unless you want to order take-out
• 2 9oz cool whip

Bread:

• Sandwich bread for grilled cheese
• French Dip Buns
• Tortillas for tacos
• Hamburger buns (you should have some left over from the sloppy joes)
• French Bread

Pasta:

• Spaghetti Noodles
• Rice
• 2 (16 ounce) packages uncooked egg noodles

Other:

• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup Sprite, 7-UP, Or Sierra Mist
• graham crackers

French Bread

 

• Dissolve 2 tbsp yeast in 1/2 cup warm water

Then Add:

• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 cup oil

Add 3 cups flour and blend well. Add yeast mix, then 2 more cups flour. Stir until well blended. Leave spoon in dough and let rise 10 min. Divide dough in half, roll out on floured surface until about 12x14. Roll our like a jelly roll. Put on greased cookie sheet side down. Cut diagonally across top, brush with egg white. Let rise 30 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30min. Add sesame seeds if desired.

Cottage Cheese Breadsticks

• 2 pkg yeast (2 1/4tsp)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 16 oz (2 cups) cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• butter, garlic salt and parmesan (optional toppings)

1. Mix yeast, warm water and about 1 tbsp sugar and let rise.

2. Mix warm cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and set aside

3. Mix dry ingredients; flour, salt, soda. set aside

4. Mix the yeast mixture with the cottage cheese mixture. Then add the flour mixture.

This is a sticky dough. Let rise double in size. Roll out and spread with butter and garlic power and parmesan if desired. Then cut with pizza cutter and twist if you want to. Let rise again briefly…

Bake 350degrees for 11-14min. Will be light in color.

Kraft Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

• 8oz Angel Hair Pasta (I have used spaghetti and actually like it better)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into strips
• 1/2 cup Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp each;
• ground ginger
• garlic powder
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Cook pasta as directed on package. Adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the pasta cooking time.

Meanwhile spray large pan with cooking spray, cook chicken over med to med-high heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients (expect peanuts) and cook for 1 min. stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta and broccoli, add chicken mixture. Top with peanuts! Enjoy

Funeral Potatoes

• 2 bags of frozen hash browns
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 small sour cream
• cornflakes (optional)
• Cheddar Cheese

Mix the cream of chicken soup and the sour cream.

In a 9x13 pan place both bags of frozen hash browns and then add the soup mixture on top.  Bake at 350 for approximately 30min. Then add cheese and cornflakes and put back in oven until cheese in nice and bubbly.

Pistachio Pudding

• 1 small box instant Pistachio Pudding
• 1/2 cups nuts (I like walnuts)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 9oz cool whip
• 1 20oz can crushed pineapple (NOT drained)

Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least 30 min before serving.