Breakfasts
Granola bars
Toasted bagels, scrambled eggs
Steel cut oats with dried cranberries
Cookie Dough Baked Oatmeal
Waffles, scrambled eggs
Oatmeal
Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls, scrambled eggs, fruit saladLunches
Lunch at Sonic
PB&J, carrot sticks, apple slices
Annie’s macaroni & cheese, peas, pears
Hamburgers, sweet potatoes, fruit salad
Tossed salad with hard-boiled eggs, feta cheese, and dried cranberries
Leftovers x 2Snacks
Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha
Fruit/veggies
Cheese/crackersDinners
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake, tossed salad
Baked Tilapia, sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli
Cheesy Vegetable Chowder, Bread Machine Buttery Rolls, apple slices
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche with Brown Rice Crust, fruit salad, Bread Machine Buttery Rolls
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole, steamed veggies
Dinner with extended familyFreezer Cooking
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche with Brown Rice Crust
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Black BeansFreezer Cooking for the Holidays:
Glazed Cinnamon Scone Mix
Biscuit Dough for Brown Sugar Biscuit Twists
Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
What’s on your menu this week? Share details and/or your link to your menu plan in the comments.
Crystal Liming says
I made the scones recipe this week…….not sure what I did wrong but they turned out very dry……had awesome flavor but even my biscuits are not that dry and as far as I have been told, scones are similar to biscuits……help………
Tiffany says
Be sure to check out my recipe for Healthified No Bake Chocolate Cookies-they are suppppper yummy!
http://healthynbalanced.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/weekly-menu-plan-1129-124/
Stacy says
Question: Since you are eating your bread machine butter rolls more than once this week, are you making the dough once and just dividing it in half and then baking or are you baking them all at once?
Debbie says
I have a question about the dough and it rising. I made those bread sticks and loved them but would like to freeze the dough. I read under the breadstick comments where you said to freeze dough before rising…but doesn’t it rise in the machine? Same with this dough….when exactly do i freeze it and how does it work when I want to bake it. I am a working mom and don’t have time to run a dough cycle after work for that nights dinner but would love to be able to do the fresh bread. as far as these rolls…if i froze them woudl I freeze just the dough and then make them up or freeze them ready to bake. thanks in advance for the info…sorry if my questions sound dumb…i just don’t want to waste by doing it wrong. I love your site and come to it EVERYDAY!
Vanessa says
Using up Thanksgiving leftovers this week: http://www.vanessasvalues.blogspot.com/2011/11/meal-plan-monday-nov-28.html
Rene @ Budget Saving Mom says
I haven’t made cinnamon rolls in a long time. Yummy! I will have to make some again soon.
Here is my quick and easy budget recipe menu plan for the week.
http://budgetsavingmom.com/2011/11/28/menu-plan-monday-1128/
Carlye Rankin says
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/lTKDW/~3/OTEQrK9q-ww/this-weeks-menu.html
Leave me comments on my blog about ideas for new recipes to try. Running out of ideas! Thanks!
amber says
Here is my menu http://thebusylittlebee425.blogspot.com/2011/11/weedly-menu.html
For breakfast we will be eating Amish Baked Oatmeal, which you posted a few months ago. My family loves it! Thanks for posting it.
Kay says
We are back on track this week with shopping and menu planning.
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
I made cinnamon rolls Sunday morning for our breakfast before church, and THEN for Bible study in our house. I have a Crockpot Cinnamon Roll recipe that I’d really like to try, too.
Here is our menu for the week:
http://myfavoritefinds.blogspot.com/2011/11/menu-plan-week-of-november-27.html
Are you going to mix up the scone dough and freeze it, or shape them and freeze them?
Crystal says
I just did the dry ingredients for the scone mix since it seems like these scones taste better mixed up fresh.
Kursten says
I really want to make these cinnamon rolls! They look sooo yummy! I don’t own a bread machine. I do own a brand new Kitchen Aid mixer. Could I use that to mix up the dough? Do you have directions for those of us who don’t own bread machines?
Meredith says
I ate at Sonic the other day and was shocked at how cheap their lunch special was. I got enough for my daughter and I to share for 4 dollars! Glad to see your menu’s and regular blog posts are back.
Stephanie says
I am making the Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake for the first time tonight and I’m looking forward to it. Precooked my chicken over the weekend so it’ll be easy peasy. 🙂
Liz @ Wonder Woman I'm Not says
Those cinnamon rolls look absolutely delicious! I haven’t had my breadmachine out in years. My year end goal is to get it out and start trying some of the great bread recipes I’ve been seeing.
Here is my menu for the week. Nothing to fancy but the baked haddock I cooked was wonderful and so easy!
http://www.wonderwomanimnot.com/2011/11/weekly-menu.html
Michelle @ Willing Cook says
I made the cinnamon roll recipe dairy and egg-free a few weeks ago. They were a huge hit and so easy. I think I may have used whole wheat flour as well (can’t remember). I’ll definitely make them again soon.
Here is my late allergy-friendly meal plan (I don’t post it until Tuesday.).
http://willingcook.com/pinterest-plug-our-allergy-home-meal-plan/
The Working Home Keeper says
I made cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting over the weekend using this recipe:
http://www.food.com/recipe/cinnabon-cinnamon-rolls-76864
So good! To save time in the mornings, I make the dough the day before, slice the buns and put them in the refrigerator overnight. Next day, I just bake with 5 – 10 additional minutes added to the listed baking time.
Our Dinner Meal Plan this week:
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Cheese Quesadillas, Spanish Rice, Salad Greens from the garden
Hamburger & Vegetable Soup x2
Clam Chowder
Pioneer Woman’s Frito Pie Chili
Dinner Out
Michelle @ Getting Through The Day says
Yum! I’m going to have to try the Cheesy Veggie Chowder! My menu is at http://www.gettingthroughtheday.com/2011/11/michelles-meal-plan-monday.html.
Kelley says
Heres our menu.. nothing fancy but I did include a delicious pie recipe!
http://www.thegrantlife.com/2011/11/menu-monday-and-pumpkin-chocolate.html
Jessica says
Just got my menu up for this week:
http://jessicabooth.blogspot.com/2011/11/menu-monday_28.html
Camille says
Here’s our menu for the week. I made the beef with broccoli tonight (and added onions and mushrooms) and it was awesome! I’ll post the recipe next week (or s0)!
http://growingupgabel.com/2011/11/weekly-menu-plan-november-27/
Camille says
I noticed that you listed “scone mix”. Scones actually freeze REALLY well! I would make them up until you put the cinnamon sugar on top. Cut them apart and flash freeze on a cookie sheet. I bake them right from the freezer and just add a few minutes to the baking time. Makes for a super quick breakfast!
Crystal says
I’ve frozen them in the past, but they didn’t taste quite as yummy as fresh, so I decided since I’ll be bringing these to events, to just save a little time by mixing up the dry ingredients ahead of time and then make them fresh that day.
Tina C says
can you recommend an affordable bread maker?
Tina C says
** I meant bread machine
Lana says
Amazon has a West Bend that I purchased with Swagbucks for around $57 about 2 months ago. This is my second West Bend and I have been happy with both of them. (I wore the forst one out!)
Tammy @ Skinny Mom's Kitchen says
I will be making those cinnamon rolls this weekend. They look amazing! I love how you added your freezer cooking to the menu that is very helpful.
Here is my menu plan for the week http://www.skinnymomskitchen.com/2011/11/29/weekly-menu-plan-november-28th-december-4th-plus-weight-loss-goals/
Steph says
I wish my picky eaters would eat half of these menu options! How in the world do you get your kiddo’s to eat such a wide variety!
Amie says
Those cinnamon rolls look so good! Unfortunately, my son is allergic to cinnamon and there is just no way I could make anything that looks that tastey and expect him to watch others eat it. 🙁 I really need to get back to menu planning. Due to my husband’s knee surgery and a string of sicknesses, I actually made it through November without a menu plan. It feels so very wrong. I’m going to have to start planning for December. Menu planning reduces stress and saves money.
Jody of Because I'm Frugal says
Here’s our menu plan for this week, including the chicken enchilada recipe you linked to (what a treat to find the perfect recipe to use what I have):
http://www.becauseimfrugal.com/2011/11/menu-plan-monday-112811.html
Lucky says
Your holiday baking sounds yummy, and the quiche sounds interesting.
Here’s my plan for the week.
http://cookingluck.blogspot.com/2011/11/menu-plan-monday.html
Tammy L says
Wow! You’re doing a lot of cooking this week! 🙂 Your menu sounds very diverse and interesting! 😀
Cathy says
I made the soup last week. It was great and super easy since I had most of the veggies already cut up in the freezer. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Jaime @ Like a Bubbling Brook says
Finally got mine together again 🙂
Mostly “real” foods with a few recipe links: http://likeabubblingbrook.com/2011/11/meal-plan-week-of-1127/
xoxo
Mandy says
Hey There–How do you make the glazed cinnamon scones freezer friendly? Do you bake them ahead of time and then freeze. I would like to make these for Christmas but don’t know exactly when to stop and just freeze. Any help would be great!
Amy says
I’m making these things: http://anestintherocks.blogspot.com/2011/11/menu-plan-monday-november-28-2011.html
The black bean and enchilada casserole sounds great!
Swappin' Spoons says
It’ts cold and rainy here, and I love to have something in te crockpot on days like this. Here is what we had tonight, simple and delicious.
Rice and Hamburger Casserole
http://swappinspoons.blogspot.com/2011/11/rice-and-hamburger-casserole-in.html
We will have the left overs tomorrow for lunch, in a tortilla. 🙂
Krista says
The cheesy veggie chowder is one of our new favorite recipes!
Jennifer Van Dahm- What's Cookin' says
MEXICAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN! That recipe and over 250 more on my What’s Cookin’ site. All recipes are kid tested and family approved! http://www.jennifervandahmwhatscookinrecipes.blogspot.com
Teresa @ Happy Dinners Blogspot says
Crystal, how do you prepare your Tilapia?
Here is our dinner menu plan for the week:
http://happydinners.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-dinner-menu-plan_27.html
The Cheddar and Cracker Chicken we had for dinner tonight was fantastic!
Wendy says
Not sure how she does hers, but I put mine in a 9 x 13 pyrex dish. Melt some butter and lemon juice together and pour it over the fish. Sprinkle with whatever I find in the cabinet (basil, oregano, Mrs. Dash) and bake at 350 for 30 min. We love it.
Joni @ Truffle Pops and More says
I really wish I could lick the screen.
Swappin' Spoons says
Ok, I lauded out loud on your comment! 😉
Crystal says
I am trying hard to keep it simple this week since we are recovering from illness and the holidays! So my crockpot is my friend and so is Papa John!
Kelley says
Haha! I love Papa Johns.. we so had it this weekend because momma was tired! 🙂
Jessica says
The cheesy veggie chowder is on my list to make soon! Here’s my menu: http://jandjnewleaf.blogspot.com/2011/11/whats-for-eats-this-week_27.html
Sheila says
Here’s mine: http://wp.me/pQCuj-ax. Menu Planning is my life saver!
Kaylee says
Those cinnamon rolls look amazing!
Here is what I will be making this week:
http://couponingncooking.blogspot.com/2011/11/monday-meal-plan-1128.html
Maureen says
I have to admit that I’m a little green over the fact that your family has such an accepting palate. My whole family tends to shy away from new things or anything with spices. And my kids like the opposite of everything from one another. Literally. The only thing they overlap on is some of the things they mutually dislike!!
Amy says
I hear ya! It’s such a bummer to cook food you know your kids won’t like, but I keep at it, hoping that someday they will change their minds!
Maureen says
Thanks for the encouragement, Amy! My kids are 12 and 7 and a little set in their ways, but I keep trying!!
Michelle @ Simplify, Live, Love says
Me, too! I keep thinking it takes a lot of different tasting opportunities to decide if you really like something or not, right? 🙂 One of these days they will like what I cook!!
Nicole says
Wow! Your menu looks delish! I should come to your house 🙂 We just got back from traveling so ours is pretty simple this week: http://saveliveeatlove.com/2011/11/eat-this-weeks-menu-1127/
Carolynn @ mylittlebitoflife.com says
I love cinnamon rolls! 🙂
Here are my shopping trips and menu plan for the week: http://mylittlebitoflife.com/?p=2578
Emily @ Our Frugal Happy Life says
We’re having Pizza Pie, Taquitos, and Advent dinners at both of our churches (’tis the season!)…
http://ourfrugalhappylife.blogspot.com/2011/11/menu-plan-1127-pepperoni-pizza-pie.html
(all gluten free!)
Michelle@Simplify, Live, Love says
We’re also having ground beef stroganoff from my freezer this week for a quick meal. It’s one of my kids’ favorite meals.
http://www.simplifylivelove.com/2011/09/beef-stroganoff-for-the-freezer.html
Sara@Save Money, Live Joyfully says
I noticed you’re making my black beans for the freezer this week. I hope you enjoy them! We’ve found them to be so versatile and delicious!
Melinda Curtis says
Here is our plan for this week, simple and easy!
http://lindyandjeanne.blogspot.com/2011/11/weekly-menu-111311.html
Michelle@Simplify, Live, Love says
We’re eating similar food this week! I also cooked up a mess of black beans and also kidney beans today for the freezer and taco soup – my go-to recipe for busy (or lazy) nights. And quiche is also on our menu! I plan to make bags of it for quick freezer meals, too.
Here’s the rest of our menu:
http://www.simplifylivelove.com/2011/11/weekly-menu-freezer-cooking-plan-1128.html
Melinda Curtis says
Here’s our plan
http://lindyandjeanne.blogspot.com/2011/11/weekly-menu-111311.html
Sara@Save Money, Live Joyfully says
For the first time in 10 weeks, I’m actually able to make a menu! I’m taking it slow, because I’m still not feeling 100% (and probably won’t for a while), but at least I can handle the sight of food again 🙂
Monday-Cilantro Lime Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Green Salad
Tuesday-Sausage and Peppers, Green Salad, Ciabatta Bread
Wednesday-Out to Eat
Thursday-Leftovers
Friday-Grilled Greek Chicken, Pita Bread, Green Salad http://www.savemoneylivejoyfully.com/2011/09/family-favorite-recipes-grilled-greek.html
Saturday-Spaghetti and Meatballs (from the freezer), Green Salad
http://www.savemoneylivejoyfully.com/2011/06/freezer-friendly-meatball-recipe.html
Willa@ArmstrongFamilyFare says
Here’s our menu for the week:
http://armstrongfamilyfare.com/weekly-menu-11272011/
Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole sounds really good! I love anything with black beans! 🙂
Johnlyn says
Our menu plan for the week:
http://www.hummingbirdhomemaking.com/2011/11/homemaking-menu-plan-and-intentional_27.html
Off to check out the cheesy vegetable chowder…sounds yummy!
Kelly says
The Cheesy Vegetable Chowder IS yummy! I made it last week. Soooo delicious. I can’t wait to make it again this week.
Johnlyn says
Wow! There are so many comments over there and the picture is beautiful…sure wish I could take pictures like that. On next weeks’ menu plan.
Thanks for posting Crystal.
Mom's Plans says
Those cinnamon rolls look so good!!
Here is our plan for the week:
http://www.momsplans.com/2011/11/menu-planning-november-27-2011/
We have several root vegetables to use up.
Ann says
The cinnamon rolls are really good! I’ve made them several times and also shared the recipe!
Amber says
I made the cinnamon rolls this morning. So good! I was able to take them straight from the fridge and put them in the oven, and they rose perfectly. These are replacing my old recipe!
Crystal says
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!