Week 4 Menu

Menu for Week 4:

*Weekly menus plan for one meal out and one night of leftovers.

·         Pad Thai

o   http://allrecipes.com/recipe/a-pad-thai-worth-making/detail.aspx  

·         Crockpot Italian Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

o   http://www.crockadoodledo.blogspot.com/2012/04/italian-chicken.html

o   http://amandathevirtuouswife.blogspot.com/2012/03/garlic-parmesan-pull-apart-bread.html 

·         Chicken Fajitas

·         CHEAP AND EASY:  Tuna Melts and Kraft Mac and Cheese

·         Macaroni and Beef and Cheese 

o   http://ruhlman.com/2010/05/macaroni-and-beef-with-cheese-%E2%80%94-childhood-love/

·         Dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust Pie

o   http://www.restlesschipotle.com/2012/03/peanut-butter-pie-with-pretzel-crust/

Shopping List:

*Print this off and check off the items that you already have in your pantry.  Then either take this list or create a simpler one to the grocery to shop for the week of dinners.

Basic Pantry/Kitchen Items:

·         Olive oil

·         Garlic

·         Vegetable oil

·         Chicken stock

·         Butter

·         Grated parmesan cheese

·              Sugar

·         Eggs

·               Salt

·               Milk

Baking/Seasonings:

·         Carmel Topping

·         Peanut Butter

·         Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

·         Fajita Seasoning Packet

Dairy/Refrigerator Items:

·         Heavy Cream (large container)

·         Shredded Cheddar Cheese

·         Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

·         Slices of American Cheese

·         Sour Cream

·         Grands Biscuits (not flaky)

Pasta/Rice/Bean Items:

·         Elbow Noodles

·         8 oz Dried Flat Rice Noodles

Can/Dry Good Items:

·         Unsalted Dry-roasted Peanuts

·         28oz of Canned Tomatoes

·         Italian Dressing

·         Fish Sauce

·         Oyster Sauce

·         Asian Chili Pepper Sauce

·         Soy Sauce

·         Italian Seasonings

·         Kraft Mac and Cheese

·         2 Cans of Tuna

·         Pickles

·         Bag of Pretzels

Meat:  (plan on purchasing at least one serving of meat for each member of your family unless noted for multiple meals)

·         Shrimp

·         Chicken Breasts  (used in 3 meals)

·         2 lbs Lean Ground Beef

Produce Items:

·         Limes

·         Bean Sprouts

·         Green Onions

·         Onions

·         Cilantro

·         Potatoes

·         Mini Carrots

·         Bell Peppers

Bread:

·     Tortillas

·         Sliced Bread

Dinner:  Pad Thai

o   http://allrecipes.com/recipe/a-pad-thai-worth-making/detail.aspx

Dinner:  CHEAP AND EASY:  Kraft Mac and Cheese with Tuna Melts

·         I mix 2 drained cans of tuna with chopped pickles, onion, and miracle whip and put it in the center of a typical grilled cheese sandwich.  Always easy and so good!

Dinner:  Crockpot Italian Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

o   http://www.crockadoodledo.blogspot.com/2012/04/italian-chicken.html

o   http://amandathevirtuouswife.blogspot.com/2012/03/garlic-parmesan-pull-apart-bread.html 

Dinner:  Chicken Fajitas

·         Cut up chicken breasts and cook in a large skillet or wok with fajita seasonings and a little bit of oil.  When almost cooked, add slices onion and bell peppers to the skillet.  Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are slightly soft.

·         Serve with tortillas, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. (salsa optional)

Dinner:  Beefy Cheesy Macaroni

o   http://ruhlman.com/2010/05/macaroni-and-beef-with-cheese-%E2%80%94-childhood-love/

Dessert:  Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust Pie

o   http://www.restlesschipotle.com/2012/03/peanut-butter-pie-with-pretzel-crust/