{FREE printable meal list + links to 16 recipes} Are you ready for December? Things get a little crazy this time of the year, which is why I love having a monthly dinner plan ready to go! Since winter officially arrives during December, this dinner plan is full of meals that make heavy use of …
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{FREE printable meal list + links to 20 recipes} How this month’s menu came together: Winter is well on the way — we actually had a bit of snow last week! Also, lately I’ve been craving Mexican food. Like, REALLY craving! AND we purchased a beef quarter, so I’ve been on the search for …
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{FREE printable meal list + links to 16 recipes} We have finally been blessed with a few days under 80 degrees, which got me all excited to come up with a meal plan for cool weather dinners. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been craving a crisp autumn day and a nice hot bowl …
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{Printable meal list + links to 17 recipes} Okay, I cannot believe September is already upon us! Did it sneak up on you too? With my younger son heading back to school and me back to working at my part-time job, there is no way I can go into September without a firm menu in …
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{HOT Weather Summer Dinners – Links to 17 Recipes & Printable Download} I don’t know about where you live, but here in Michigan the summer has been HOT. Most mornings, my husband & I just ask each other, “What do we want to grill tonight?” It’s usually plain chicken, sometimes hamburgers — most often served …
{Warmer Weather Meals} The temperatures have been very warm in Michigan for the past couple of weeks, and it looks like June will be the same. Since we try to NOT use the air conditioning if possible, we do easier meals — grill more, use the oven less. Tips: – Set up a roaster oven …
{ Includes Links to 15 Recipes } When it was time to create a menu for May, I asked my family what dinners they would like. I’m not so sure that was a great idea, but here it is — a menu full of requests from my family. I’ve filled it in with some …
Wow, it’s time to create another monthly menu plan! Seriously, April almost snuck up on me… then I realized the shelves were looking a little bare and it must be time to make the monthly shopping trip. My older son wants to try living at home and commuting for his new 3-month work term, …
March will be another once a month(ish) shopping month. Usually I refine the menu after my shopping trip, but I have had to delay my planned main trip due to a snowstorm. With plenty of chicken and a few other meats still stocked in the freezer, this plan should work pretty well. The only thing …
This Oriental Chicken Salad is a great main dish during the summer – or if you need some extra green during the dreary days of winter! The homemade dressing is very simple, but be sure to give it time to chill in the fridge. The original MSG-heavy (but so tasty!) recipe came from a family …