Menu: September 3-30

The new format for a monthly menu seems to be working fairly well for us. I am going to try it again this month to see how things go.

September 3-9
We are watching 4 of my nieces overnight (Friday/Saturday) so we're planning some fun meals.

• Happy Labor Day Grilling - It is tradition around here to grill out on most holidays (including the ones where we have 2' of snow outside) and this is no exception - brats/hot dogs, potatoes, mixed veggies, corn on the cob, and most likely a jello salad
• Comfort Food - Chicken stir fry over rice (I know this is not your "traditional" comfort food but to me it is)
• With it being the first night of King's Kids at church, we may opt to have leftovers or eat out. 
• Salad - Southwest grilled chicken salad - grilled chicken, black beans, red pepper strips, tortilla strips, corn kernels, red onions, fiesta blend cheese and still deciding on a dressing recipe
• Tex-Mex - Tacos and black beans with rice
• Soup/Sandwich - Subs, French fries, and fresh fruit
• Italian/Pasta - Spaghetti, mixed veggies, side salad, and French bread

September 10-16

• Breakfast for Dinner - Western Omelets and American fries
• Tex-Mex - Stuffed peppers
• Italian - Pizza (Caprese, veggie, and sausage/black olive stuffed crust)
• Comfort Food - Chicken Pot Pie (I froze a second pie last month)
• Salad - Simple Italian Pasta Salad (rotini, grilled chicken, olives, cherry tomatoes, peppers, onions, homemade garlic herb dressing, etc.)
• Leftovers
• Soup/Sandwich - Pulled pork and slaw and fresh fruit

September 17-23

• Sandwich - Chicken salad sandwiches and veggie tray
• Tex-Mex - Fajitas
• Italian/Pasta - Calzones and salad
• Comfort Food - Jambalaya
• Night Out - Jared is attending a seminar and I'm spending the day with my sister and her family, then out for dinner with friends. 
• Grilling - We've got a college/career's group activity and will be grilling steaks, baking potatoes in the crockpot, and enjoying some fresh veggies.
• Salad - Grilled chicken salad bar and fruit salad

September 24-30

• Soup/Sandwich - Black bean soup (still working on finding a recipe that I like)
• Italian/Pasta - Fettuccine with grilled chicken in a roasted garlic cream sauce, steamed veggies, and French bread
• Comfort Food - Red beans and rice
• Salad - Taco Salad
• Breakfast for Dinner - Quiche and Fresh fruit
• "Night Out" - We will be doing "Dinner at 8pm" again tonight. I am so looking forward to it!
• Appetizer/Soup/Salad - Spinach & Mushroom Soup
• Main Entree - Caprese grilled chicken with balsamic reduction
• Sides - Baby red potatoes & sauteed asparagus
• Dessert - Mini New York Cheesecake (topped with fat free caramel syrup)
• Tex-Mex -  White Chicken Chili and corn bread