Monthly Meal Planning-- Menu #9

 We did pretty good with our monthly menu but I did have to change it up a few times when unexpected illnesses or plans cropped up.  



1. Turkey noodle soup with homemade bread (my husband had a short little 24-48 hour bug and I thought soup might help him feel better).


2. Pesto pasta with mixed vegetables and salad.


3. Alec, my husband and I headed to the fair while Ian and Evan went out to dinner with their grandmother.


4. We ended up getting take out pizza with my mother in law after helping her move into her house. 

5. Grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken with green beans, corn on the cob, and salad. 


6. Spaghetti with meatballs and sauce, garlic bread, and salad. 


7. Shake n Bake pork chops with roasted potatoes and corn on the cob

8. Homemade pizzas with salad.  We used the Skinnybiz pizza dough and really enjoyed them!


9. Italian herb marinated chicken with squash casserole and steamed broccoli


10. Chicken/ orzo one dish meal with salad. 


11. My husband took the boys to the movies so I didn't have to cook dinner. 

12. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas and salad. 


13. Grilled bluefish with assorted roasted squash and rice (Alec made tacos for himself and his brothers).


14. Burgers,  hot dogs, salad and chips (I just had a salad)

The only points for the whole meal was the croutons

15. Stuffed acorn squash (Alec made chicken nuggets, egg noodles, and broccoli for himself and his brothers)


16. Weight Watchers Tuscan chicken pasta with salad.

It may not look like much but I think this was my favorite meal of the month!

17. Pulled pork baked potato boats with salad.


18.  Weight Watchers American Chop Suey


19. Grilled steak, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and salad.

20. Chicken noodle soup with French bread


21. BLT Grinders with chips and salad (I had a roasted veggie grinder with butternut squash fries)

My veggie grinder was delicious! Roasted zucchini, mushrooms, and onions topped with fat free cheese, sliced tomato and romaine lettuce

22. We tried a new recipe: chicken with parmesan rice but I altered the recipe to be more WW friendly.

23. Pot roast with twice baked potatoes and steamed broccoli. 


24.  Homemade waffles, bacon, and fresh fruit.

25. Chicken Parmesan casserole with pasta and sauce, garlic bread, and salad.



26. Burger & cheese quesadillas with fries/ butternut squash fries and salad (I made vegetable quesadillas for myself). 


27. Sausage and tortellini soup with Challah bread.


28. Ham, potato salad, and green beans


29. Homemade pizzas (again!) with salad.

30.  Pulled beef grinders (a new recipe) with fried potatoes and salad.



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Comments

  1. Tamar SBSeptember 28, 2021 at 6:00 AM

    Some of these look so good!

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  2. Kari September 28, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    All of your meals look amazing. I wish I lived close enough to get some of your leftovers. :)

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  3. the 4 M'sSeptember 28, 2021 at 9:26 AM

    It really all looks delicious! My favorite meals is when my husband grills but I have made some nice new meals recipe. I adapted one of the Magnolia Table chicken pot pie recipes to make it even simpler last night and it was yummy.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  4. Kim CarberrySeptember 28, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    All of the meals sound so tasty. You have given me a few ideas for what to eat over the coming weeks x

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  5. Brenda @ Chatting Over ChocolateSeptember 28, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    Looks like it's been a delicious month! I wish it was dinnertime now, because this post made me hungry! :D

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    1. Joanne September 29, 2021 at 5:55 AM

      Sorry about that! LOL. It has been a delicious month though.

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  6. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogSeptember 28, 2021 at 10:17 PM

    So many tasty meals! Those BLT grinders sound delicious!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Joanne September 29, 2021 at 5:55 AM

      They were so good! My boys love BLT grinders.

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  7. Melissa September 28, 2021 at 10:23 PM

    Oh my goodness...it all looks (and sounds) so good! Thanks for all the great ideas! I miss grilling :/

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  8. Veronica LeeSeptember 28, 2021 at 11:52 PM

    WOW! Everything looks so delish! Especially the pesto pasta with mixed vegetables and salad.

    Happy Wednesday, Joanne.

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    1. Joanne September 29, 2021 at 5:56 AM

      That is one of our favorite meals; it's so quick and easy and tasty!

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  9. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)September 29, 2021 at 2:39 PM

    These all look and sound delicious. I particularly like the look of the pulled pork potato boats and the grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne September 29, 2021 at 4:40 PM

      Those pulled pork boats were a huge hit! They'll definitely make it back onto our menu again.

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  10. JayneJeaneSeptember 29, 2021 at 2:53 PM

    I hope to make your pesto pasta this month, it looks delicious and easy.

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  11. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comSeptember 29, 2021 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks for linking to the recipes. Everyday I tell myself today is the day that I am going to get back to tracking...and then no. At least we are exercising. The Tuscan chicken pasta sounds so good. And I have never visited Becca at My Crazy Good Life but following her now on Pinterest.

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  12. Gardening HelenOctober 2, 2021 at 9:44 AM

    What a yummy post!! I'd honored if you shared this post at our link up on the Big Fat Menopausal life.

    http://bigfatmenopausallife.blogspot.com/2021/10/share-wealth-link-party-4.html

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  13. Miz HelenOctober 6, 2021 at 3:17 PM

    Love your meal plan for the week, so many yummy recipes! Thanks for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 556!
    Miz Helen

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  14. Gardening HelenOctober 13, 2021 at 12:24 PM

    Everything looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Share the Wealth Party!

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