Menu Plan–October 21

Sitting down over the weekend to plan our menu saves me so much time during the week.  I know we have the ingredients on hand, and I’ve thought ahead about where we’ll be running to and from, so I know the meal I have planned will work that night.

Not only that, but I know what we’re eating for breakfast too, which is huge when you’ve said goodbye to cereal. 

Of course, things change, and inevitably, we do end up shuffling things around; but I wouldn’t enter a week without it!

Our favorite meal last week was one we had not had in ages…. French Bread Pizzas.  So simple and delicious. 

We also tried one of our favorite winter dinners – Lightened Up Loaded Baked Potato Soup in the crockpot!!! And, it worked wonderfully.  Recipe to be updated soon. 

Today was a delightful day with my family – parents, sister & grandparents, where we enjoyed Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake for dessert … trust me, make this one. 

On our menu this week:

Sunday
Apple Cider Donut Holes, fresh fruit
Lunch with family – we’re bringing Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake!
Leftovers

To Do: Make butternut squash bake, make lunches

Monday
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Spread Sandwiches, carrots
Make-Ahead Butternut Squash Bake, steamed cauliflower & broccoli

To Do: Put together broccoli hotdish, finish chicken stock

Tuesday
Waffles of Insane Greatness {freezer}
Leftovers
Broccoli Hotdish

To Do: Thaw sweet potato puree, dice apples for oatmeal

Wednesday
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal {new}
Leftovers
Stovetop Pumpkin Mac & Cheese {new, inspired by}, peas & broccoli

To Do: Thaw kielbasa sausage

Thursday
Pumpkin Spice Granola
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Spread Sandwiches
Brown Rice Bake, Steamed Green Beans

To Do: Thaw muffins {freezer}, dice veggies for soup

Friday
Apple Pumpkin Muffins {new}
Leftovers
Cheddar Chicken & Rice Soup

To Do: Make breakfast bread, thaw ribs

Saturday
Apple Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Yeast Bread {new}
Crockpot Cherry BBQ Ribs, Twice Baked Potatoes
Dessert – Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars {new}

Snacks
Spiced Country Applesauce
Popcorn
Apple Chips

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Do you menu plan?