Menu Plan Monday ~ Dec 3rd

by Laura on December 3, 2007

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Happy Monday everyone!!

How did your week of menu planning go? I was able to stick to mine last week so that was pretty good except for the fact that although the recipes I used were all okay none were what I would call excellent. I’m hoping I pick some good ones this week. I’m looking forward to trying the Taco Meatloaf that Susanne raves about.

I have a friend that wants to menu plan but for whatever reason she just doesn’t. Well I’ve just discovered an internet site that takes ALL the work out of figuring out your weekly menu plans for those of you that do struggle with it or just don’t have the time. The site that offers this free service is called Wovenfare. Wovenfare is a weekly meal plan service which provides 6 delicious dinner-time solutions. There’s a meal, complete with main dishes, side dishes and accompaniments, planned for each week night and something special for Saturday. They also include the recipes and grocery list! I signed up for it just to see what it was all about and how it worked and I must say I’m very impressed. They email you a new menu plan, recipes and grocery list each week for FREE! The only time it costs you any $$ is if you want to personalize any part of your plan and even then it is very reasonable. I’m not associated with this site in any way nor do they even know I’m telling you about them. I just liked what I saw and wanted to pass it on.

So here is what we are eating this week:

Monday: Grilled cheese with tomato sandwiches and soup

Tuesday: Slow cooker Honey-Rosemary Chicken with Yukon Gold Potatoes

Wednesday: Taco Meatloaf served with rice and broccoli

Thursday: Leftover buffet

Friday: Thai Beef Salad with Crispy Noodles (Rachel Ray)

Thank you so much for coming here week after week! Happy menu planning!!

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An Ordinary Mom December 3, 2007 at 3:45 am

That definitely sounds like it will make menu planning that much easier.

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Candi December 3, 2007 at 3:51 am

Wow–some great recipes this week!!

Thanks! Have a great week!

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InPursuitOfHisCall December 3, 2007 at 3:52 am

If you want to try a delightful recipe this week, try a Mocha Pudding Cake (http://theartofmakingahomejoyful.blogspot.com/2007/11/mocha-pudding-cake.html). It’s sure to be a hit and it’s EASY to make!!!

Thanks for the menu planning site. I will check it out!

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Karen@FamilyBriefs December 3, 2007 at 3:55 am

That Taco Meatloaf sure looks good! I’m definitely going to be trying it! Looks like a great menu – thanks as always for hosting!

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The Estrogen Files December 3, 2007 at 3:57 am

I love Yukon Gold potatoes more than any other! Looks like a wonderful week. May have to try some taco meatloaf. Thanks for hosting.

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Gail December 3, 2007 at 4:14 am

I want to try that taco meatloaf sometime too! I’d seen it at Susanne’s and had forgotten about it but it looks really good.

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Mom Chatter December 3, 2007 at 4:26 am

Rosemary is my FAVORITE spice I think. I will have to try out the Honey-Rosemary Chicken recipe!

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Michelle December 3, 2007 at 4:29 am

Hi Laura.;=) Thank you for posting the wovenfare website and I must try the Taco Meatloaf recipe!Have a great week..:)in your organized world!

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Natalie December 3, 2007 at 4:50 am

Friday sounds yummy!

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mjpuzzlemom December 3, 2007 at 5:04 am

I am back after 2 weeks away! The Honey-Rosemary Chicken with Yukon Gold Potatoes
looks great, thanks for sharing!

MJ

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SarahDee December 3, 2007 at 6:26 am

That rosemary chicken looks fabulous!! I’ve bookmarked it and will have to try it some week soon! yum, looks like a great week!

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gina December 3, 2007 at 7:25 am

Great menu! The Rosemary chicken looks delicious.

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Becky December 3, 2007 at 10:06 am

Looks like the Rosemary Chicken has the popular vote, and I’ll have to add mine as well. The Thai Beef Salad sounds yummy, too.

I am going to pass around the Wovenfare link. It sounds like just the ticket for some. Thanks for providing it!

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Kym December 3, 2007 at 11:32 am

My first time this is fun :)

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Kate December 3, 2007 at 11:48 am

Thanks for the information about wovenfare. I’ll have a look some time.
Have a great week.

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Michael - Lover of December 3, 2007 at 12:32 pm

Hello all y’all!
I suppose that since I got a menu plan together, I now have to work on the budget element. I actually am only cooking three meals this week, for two people to enjoy, and my total came in at $80.
We still have to eat out 3 days, but we have gift certificate money for one of those, and on another it’s only me.
The Strip steaks were on sale, but were still $8.99/lb, so $12 there, but they were VERY good.
Then the scallops were an unusual extra, I spent $2 on the Sunday paper, and I got my wife some of one of her favorite snacks as pizza rolls were on sale this week.
Oh yeah, and the chicken was not on sale. I paid the extra $1/lb for the breast tenderloins because all the packages of breasts were 3 packs and were huge pieces of chicken. :)

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Write From Karen December 3, 2007 at 12:50 pm

Taco meatloaf? That sounds yum! My family is gaa-gaa for anything taco.

We’re trying something new this week – Slow cooker Oriental Chicken (the recipe is on my blog).

Have an excellent week!

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Heather December 3, 2007 at 1:04 pm

I have been considering offering a menu plan / grocery list as a service of Home Ec 101. (There is always room on the Internet, right?)

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blessinghill December 3, 2007 at 1:08 pm

Sounds great! Menu Monday has helped keep me so much organized. Thanks!

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Amy December 3, 2007 at 1:20 pm

I’m in this week again! : )

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Ornery's Wife December 3, 2007 at 1:26 pm

I am so glad you were able to stick with your menu plan last week. Mine was a bust! Seriously. I thought once Thanksgiving was over, I’d have all kinds of time to cook and stuff, but it did not happen.

I dreamed about you and plastic containers last night. Oy. I think I am blogging too much! :-)
TM

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Rona December 3, 2007 at 2:11 pm

I was considering having Meatloaf this week. I think I’ll make it and have it in the fridge for leftovers and lunch. Thanks for the idea.

Oh, thanks for the link to the free menu plan site.

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Pat in Tenn December 3, 2007 at 2:16 pm

I am excited to join in with you on this.

Thank you for doing this to keep us going on Menu planning.

Pat

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Wendy December 3, 2007 at 2:16 pm

Grilled cheese sandwiches and soup are pure comfort food to me! I hope you have a great week!

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Sharon December 3, 2007 at 2:24 pm

Oh-you’ll have to review that taco meatloaf! Sounds like something my dh would enjoy. ;)

Have a great week!

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Char December 3, 2007 at 2:37 pm

Looks like another great week! My menu this week was planned by my 9 year old daughter who loves to cook!

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Amy Parks December 3, 2007 at 2:37 pm

I am going to have to try that slow cooker recipe. Sounds yummy!

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Mrs.T December 3, 2007 at 3:26 pm

Taco Meatloaf sounds delicious!

Thanks for hosting and have a great week!

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Patti December 3, 2007 at 3:53 pm

This is my first Menu Plan Monday; I used the Wovenfare menu with a couple of small changes since a brie sandwich might be just a tad over-the-top for my husband. :)

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Twisted Cinderella December 3, 2007 at 3:56 pm

Great menu plan for this week!

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annie December 3, 2007 at 4:00 pm

I’m going to check out the wovenfare!
Have a great week.

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Susanne December 3, 2007 at 4:07 pm

Yum, I love yukon gold potatoes.

Hey that taco meatloaf looks good! ;v)

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DebiP December 3, 2007 at 4:09 pm

I am a newbie…lurked for quite awhile and decided it was time….I have seen some great meals here and am excited to see more and share some too…this is a great idea….

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Lin December 3, 2007 at 4:52 pm

Thanks for hosting and for the link! Checking it out now…

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Sonshine December 3, 2007 at 4:58 pm

You have a yummy week planned. Thanks for sharing the link to the menu planning service. I am thinking on checking it out. Thanks for hosting MPM!

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Katrine December 3, 2007 at 5:29 pm

I love this website! Thank you for the inspiration!

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shelley December 3, 2007 at 6:03 pm

I love reading your website.

joyful homemaker

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Vickie December 3, 2007 at 6:58 pm

The taco meat loaf looks like one my crew would love!! They would eat Mexican food each day if I let them.

I am excited to post my first menu on your blog. I have been a lurker for a year at least since I found it. Love it!!

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A Simple Wife December 3, 2007 at 7:29 pm

So many ideas! I love them!

And I’m excited to be rejoining the ranks of meal planners.

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Ruth December 3, 2007 at 7:42 pm

Thanks for posting this. It has helped me get more organized. The Taco Meatloaf sounds like something my hubby would love!

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Sandy December 3, 2007 at 8:05 pm

Just checking in to say hi, Laura!
Hope your December is going well.
Sandy

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Eden December 3, 2007 at 9:24 pm

Your menu this week looks great Laura! Have a great week!

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Amanda December 3, 2007 at 9:54 pm

This is my first week participating, I hope I did it right!

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Donetta December 3, 2007 at 11:13 pm

Thank you for the kindness to host this thing. You gave some great suggestions. This really does help us all keep to task thank you.

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Jodi December 4, 2007 at 12:57 am

1st time posting to MPM! I love your site, Laura!

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Marye December 4, 2007 at 1:44 am

mmm..the chicken sounds great!

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Fourleafclover December 4, 2007 at 4:52 pm

Still new at this… getting better.

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jen December 4, 2007 at 7:23 pm

Your menu sounds really good…no fajitas?

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Mrs. Wilson December 4, 2007 at 8:34 pm

Seriously now. I do this every week and always forget to add my name!

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Sallie December 4, 2007 at 11:56 pm

A day late as I was waiting for the Farmers Market to open up for the first week today.. Yummy fresh veggies!!

God bless,
Sallie

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