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Monthly menu planning will keep you on track as you go into the busy holiday season. Here is our November menu plan for five – 2 adults and 3 children.
Monthly menu planning becomes even more important as we move into the busy holiday season. Not only do we have all of the usual Thanksgiving festivities that take place in November, but we also have my son’s birthday, father-in-laws birthday, and a Boy Scout camping trip that are taking over many of our weekends. This year seems busier than years past because all 3 children are involved in activities now too, so anything I can do to cut back and possibly prevent the last minute plans for carry out is well worth it in my book.
Breafast & Lunch
Our breakfast and lunch plans are pretty consistent throughout the year. Breakfast in the fall usually means oatmeal with applesauce or dried fruits & nuts, yogurt, or the occasional cereal bar. Lunches are usually sandwiches or leftovers. Our favorite sandwiches are peanut butter & jelly, grilled cheese with pepperoni (it tastes like pizza), and apple butter on cinnamon raisin bread. We include fruits, cheese, nuts, and crackers in our regular line up of snacks and mealtime add-ons.
Dinner
Dinner is where we get to have a lot of variety, but it can be challenging with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts taking over many of our evenings. For our busy nights, we plan easier meals that can get us out the door on time.
5 – Cheeseburger Mac
6 – Steak Frite, Salad
7 – Grilled Burgers, Veggies & Ranch
8 – Chicken Cordon Bleu, String Beans with Almonds, Rice
9 – Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Roasted Root Vegetables
10 – Grilled Cheese & Homemade Tomato Soup
11 – Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw
12 – Steak Bites, Potatoes, Salad
13 – Garlic Chicken, Risotto, Salad
14 – Steak Sandwiches. Chips, Apples
15 – Egg Sandwiches, Citrus Salad
16 – Bacon Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peas, Homemade Bread
17 – Dinner @ Camp
18 – Pork Roast, Veggies, Chicken Rice
19 – Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad
20 – Chicken Cutlets, Buttered Noodles
21 – Breakfast for Dinner
22 – Thanksgiving
23 – LEFTOVERS
24 – Steak, Baked Potatoes, Wedge Salad
25 – Turkey Pot Pie
26 – Loaded Potato Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Rolls
27 – Pork Chops, Fried Apples, Sweet Potatoes
28 – Build Your Own Hoagies, Pasta Salad
29 – Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans
30 – LEFTOVERS or Pork Roll Sandwiches
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