Menu Plan Monday – April 2nd

by Laura on April 2, 2007

in Menu Plan Monday

Welcome! The joy of menu planning is this…on Tuesday I forgot to put the pork roast into the slow cooker so I moved the chicken recipe to Tuesday and had the pork on Wednesday and the reason I don’t menu plan on the weekend is this….on Friday I forgot to put the chili in the slow cooker so I had to move the chili to Saturday….needless to say I’m not serving up any crockpot meals this week…lol.
Instead, I’ve been dreaming of BBQ, so hubbie, despite the 8 foot snowbank on our front lawn (seriously I can’t believe it either…it is April for heavens sake…I’ll have to post a picture later because this girl could use some sympathy!!) is dusting of the grill for us this week and I can hardly wait.
Have a great week everyone! Don’t forget if you are new this week to let us know in the Mr. Linky when you put in your name put “first time” or “new” behind it.
My menu for the week:
Monday: Spaghetti Pizza Casserole with green beans on the side
Tuesday: Grilled steak with baked potatoes and spaghetti squash
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Saucy Southwestern Pork Chops served with rice (from the new May 07 Light & Tasty!)
Saturday: Mommy’s day off!
Sunday: Happy Easter dinner with dear friends and daughter’s 10th birthday! I’m making this for dessert…yummy!
WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK?
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{ 42 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Tiany April 2, 2007 at 4:13 am

Looking forward to the challenge! Thanks again for hosting another week of MPM!

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2 An Ordinary Mom April 2, 2007 at 4:14 am

My menu last week kind of got all out of whack, too :)!!

Have a fabulous Easter!

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3 Sharijoy April 2, 2007 at 4:25 am

I know the snow is driving me nuts!!! but we bbq all year, covered deck!! LOVE IT but is a bit chilly at times! I never commit a meal to a certain day, Cuz I’m always forgetting to take it out to thaw or something so I plan in the am or nite before so I can remember……OR I”D BE HOOPED!!!

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4 Sheryl April 2, 2007 at 4:29 am

Mmmm…the chicken broccoli braid looks so good!
Thanks again for hostessing this! It has really changed our family’s lives
(at least meal-wise) for the better!

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5 alisonwonderland April 2, 2007 at 4:40 am

enjoy the grilling (snow and all)! save a piece of that Easter cheesecake for me, okay? :o)

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6 Sherry April 2, 2007 at 4:44 am

wow — spaghetti pizza casserole! It sounds odd and delicious at the same time! I would love to hear what you think of this recipe! I think we might really enjoy it, but I would love a review first!

Have a blessed week!

Sherry

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7 gail April 2, 2007 at 5:00 am

Yes, show us a picture of your snow! Sorry you’ve still got that when you have spring fever and want to BBQ!
But I like the day off idea.

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8 Jenny April 2, 2007 at 5:02 am

Happy Birthday to your daughter! Shay’s bday is on Tuesday. Our kids are almost the same ages…10, 7, and 4…( I beat you on the last one!LOL)

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9 Chris April 2, 2007 at 5:07 am

I look forward to Mondays and beginning my week with a plan. Thanks for encouraging us all and hosting.

Blessings,
Chris

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10 Proverbs31 April 2, 2007 at 5:21 am

OH my! Hope all that snow melts soon!!

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11 A Juggling Mum April 2, 2007 at 6:23 am

Great Menu!!!

Have a great week and a great Easter :)

Rachel xxx
http://jugglingmum.blogspot.com

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12 Marcia April 2, 2007 at 7:47 am

Yes, Laura – please take a snow picture!

I think I had a bit of a week like yours last week, after Wed, that is.

But I’m all set for this week!

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13 Misslionheart April 2, 2007 at 8:23 am

My menu is my diet menu for this week…

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14 IRENE April 2, 2007 at 9:04 am

Wishing you a soulful week and Happy Easter.

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15 Quietromance April 2, 2007 at 10:05 am

Looks like an awesome week! Can’t wait for the organizing challenge!

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16 Barb, sfo April 2, 2007 at 10:26 am

I totally want some of that Easter dessert! It looks fabulous!

Thanks for hosting, and have a blessed Easter!

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17 Terri @ In His Hands April 2, 2007 at 10:29 am

Oh, I hope you let us know how the dessert turned out on Sunday–it looks fantastic!

Great menu! Happy Easter!

Blessings~

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18 Debi April 2, 2007 at 10:46 am

Oh, it all sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try out that Spaghetti Pizza Casserole!
My daughter’s 10th birthday is on Easter, too!

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19 annie April 2, 2007 at 10:50 am

Your menu looks great, the new recipes sound good too!
Easter Blessings~
♥ Annie
My Life as Annie!

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20 Judi April 2, 2007 at 11:07 am

The menu sounds great. I honestly am totally lost without my menu plan. And I have forgotten to put stuff in the slow cooker MANY times! Have a good week.

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21 UKZoe April 2, 2007 at 11:29 am

Hey, with all this here there and everywhere stuff in our house this week, maybe I should have planned a moms day off in there!

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22 Joyful Days April 2, 2007 at 11:55 am

Have a great week, Laura. Many thanks!

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23 mjpuzzlemom April 2, 2007 at 12:04 pm

The Spaghetti Pizza Casserole loks yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe and for hosting MPM!

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24 xsquared April 2, 2007 at 12:35 pm

Last didn’t go according to my plan either, oh well! I’m back on track this week.

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25 Leni April 2, 2007 at 1:16 pm

Well, it’s definitely a less than spectacular week for my menu, but I’m still planning so I don’t end up telling dh to bring pizza home!

That cheesecake looks wonderful!

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26 Julie April 2, 2007 at 1:43 pm

Hi everyone,
This is my first time to do Menu Plan Monday and I am excited about it! We’ll see how well I stick to my menu plans. :)

Julie

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27 Kim April 2, 2007 at 1:59 pm

I’m up! Yours looks great this week,Laura!!!

Kim

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28 Mrs.T April 2, 2007 at 2:05 pm

I can relate — our yard here in New England is still pretty snowy too!

Thanks for hosting this… and have a blessed Easter!

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29 Michelle April 2, 2007 at 2:09 pm

Sadly, my menu from last week was non-existent! This week is looking much better…have a good one ladies! :)

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30 ~Melissa~ April 2, 2007 at 2:50 pm

The grilled steak sounds delicious!

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31 Jennifer April 2, 2007 at 2:55 pm

I do the same thing with my menus some weeks too, but as long as I still have something to feed my family, they don’t really care!
Your menu looks yummy this week.

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32 Jenifer April 2, 2007 at 3:43 pm

My menu was nonexistent last week. I need to get back on the bandwagon. But, I confessed all my sins in my post.

I hope to fit the chicken and broccoli braid into one of my menus, looks delish

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33 pixie220 April 2, 2007 at 4:04 pm

Thanks for helping to give me menu ideas. I need to expand my culinary horizons before my family revolts on me.
If anyone has any ideas for a 2yo who is overly picky please let me know.

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34 Gwendolyn April 2, 2007 at 4:37 pm

My Second week Yeah! I am glad to hear that even veteran organizers can get off track. It makes those of us who are less organized but trying feel better. :) I also am giving myself permission to have an out, or be able to move things around if I need to. It takes the pressure off.

Do you mind if I use your Menu Plan Monday Button?

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35 HomeSchool Mommy April 2, 2007 at 5:52 pm

This is my first week for MPM. I’m so excited. I’ve been collecting so many great recipes from you guys! Thanks for hosting!

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36 jodi April 2, 2007 at 6:11 pm

That chocolate dipped strawberry cheesecake looks absolutely heavenly!!!

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37 sara - The Estrogen Files April 2, 2007 at 8:57 pm

Heavy into Holy Week and still have 2 Easter dresses to finish making! Will have to find time to visit some of these.

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38 Susanne April 2, 2007 at 9:06 pm

Happy Birthday to your daughter.

After all this time of doing Menu Plan Monday, I can’t believe it got away from me again. Oh, well, it’s gonna be menu plan Tuesday! :v)

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39 runningtothecross April 2, 2007 at 9:51 pm

After a weekend being sick, I am trying to get back into the swing of things!

I have been posting my menu plans for 4 weeks now! It is an accomplishment in itself for me!

Blessings!
Heather

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40 Kelli April 3, 2007 at 12:28 am

Just wanted to say thanks for hosting this! I enjoy seeing all the different recipes and getting ideas!

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41 Heather April 4, 2007 at 8:44 pm

Oops, I posted in the wrong Mr. Linky! Sorry :)

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42 Rona's Home Page April 7, 2007 at 6:48 pm

Happy Easter wishes to you and your family!

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