Menu Plan Monday – April 2nd
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
Wednesday: Chicken ‘n’ Broccoli Braid
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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The challenge starts tomorrow!!!
Looking forward to the challenge! Thanks again for hosting another week of MPM!
My menu last week kind of got all out of whack, too :)!!
Have a fabulous Easter!
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!!!
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!
enjoy the grilling (snow and all)! save a piece of that Easter cheesecake for me, okay? :o)
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
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.
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)
I look forward to Mondays and beginning my week with a plan. Thanks for encouraging us all and hosting.
Blessings,
Chris
OH my! Hope all that snow melts soon!!
Great Menu!!!
Have a great week and a great Easter 🙂
Rachel xxx
http://jugglingmum.blogspot.com
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!
My menu is my diet menu for this week…
Wishing you a soulful week and Happy Easter.
Looks like an awesome week! Can’t wait for the organizing challenge!
I totally want some of that Easter dessert! It looks fabulous!
Thanks for hosting, and have a blessed Easter!
Oh, I hope you let us know how the dessert turned out on Sunday–it looks fantastic!
Great menu! Happy Easter!
Blessings~
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!
Your menu looks great, the new recipes sound good too!
Easter Blessings~
♥ Annie
My Life as Annie!
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.
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!
Have a great week, Laura. Many thanks!
The Spaghetti Pizza Casserole loks yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe and for hosting MPM!
Last didn’t go according to my plan either, oh well! I’m back on track this week.
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!
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
I’m up! Yours looks great this week,Laura!!!
Kim
I can relate — our yard here in New England is still pretty snowy too!
Thanks for hosting this… and have a blessed Easter!
Sadly, my menu from last week was non-existent! This week is looking much better…have a good one ladies! 🙂
The grilled steak sounds delicious!
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.
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
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.
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?
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!
That chocolate dipped strawberry cheesecake looks absolutely heavenly!!!
Heavy into Holy Week and still have 2 Easter dresses to finish making! Will have to find time to visit some of these.
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)
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
Just wanted to say thanks for hosting this! I enjoy seeing all the different recipes and getting ideas!
Oops, I posted in the wrong Mr. Linky! Sorry 🙂
Happy Easter wishes to you and your family!