Menu 2015: August 31-September 27

AHHHHHHH! Another school year begins on August 31st and I will be am running around like a chicken with my head cut off. In an effort to get school started off on a good note, I will be doing a boatload of crockpot, one-pot, prep ahead, semi-homemade, and simple dishes. I usually struggle with school as I'm not naturally a time-conscious (or organized) person. But we're working on that. :)

Let's get started with what I'm planning for meals over the next several weeks.
August 31-September 6

• Tater Tot Casserole Skillet (one-pot meal if you have a large cast iron skillet)
• Spaghetti and meatballs (throw frozen meatballs+jarred sauce in 3 qt. slow cooker with 1/3 cup water on low), steamed veggies (yes, their steam-in-the-bag), side salad (bagged mix), and fresh bread (so easy I can have the kids make it)
• Jambalaya (one-pot dish)
• Chicken taco soup (slow cooker)
• P.F. Changs (celebrating the end of the first week of school with our free kids meal coupons from the summer reading program)
• Carne Asada (I use venison steaks), black beans, and minute brown rice (slow cooker for meat and black beans)

September 7-13

• Bacon cheese burgers, calico beans, veggie tray, and salad (thankful to have Labor Day off of school)
• Rotisserie chicken, glazed carrots, and mashed potatoes (slow cooker meal)
• Knackwurst with cabbage and potatoes (Dutch oven one-pot dish), and green beans
• Chili (slow cooker red or white) and cast iron cornbread
• Chicken quesadillas
• Chicken alfredo, steamed veggies, and side salad

September 14-20

• Louisiana red beans and rice (one-pot meal)
• Grilled steak, (slow cooker) baked potatoes, veggies, and salad
• Tortellini and sausage in tomato cream sauce (one-pot dish), steamed veggies, and fresh bread
• Chipotle vegetable chili (slow cooker with vegetarian option)
• Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit
• Pulled pork and slaw, fruit salad, and baked beans 

September 21-27

• Dahi chicken and dal (super quick and easy curry and lentils)
• Asian apple glazed salmon, kale quinoa, and whole green beans
• Hot dogs, mac'n'cheese, and veggies
• Pizza and salad
• Green chile pork tacos and black beans (slow cooker)