Menu Plan Monday: September 5th

Posted on September 5, 2015 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

September 5th – September 20th

Saturday, Sept 5th – Skillet Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups (uses Rotis Chicken) (pg38 – Food and Family Summer 2015) – Green Beans (50 Minutes)

Sunday, 6th – All in on BBQ Pork Chops – (crockpot 5 hours)

Monday, 7th – (LABOR DAY) BBQ ribs, Potato Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad (S&B Blue pg 170) and Melons

Tuesday, 8th – (soccer practice 5:45) Beef Enchiladas – Mexican Rice

Wednesday, 9th – (LEADER TRAINING) Chicken Salad Sandwiches – Chips

Thursday, 10th – (soccer prac – 5:45) (Pancakes, Eggs & Oven Bacon)

Friday, 11th – Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Sliders

Saturday, 12th – Chili made with ground pork

Sunday, 13th – (soccer –3:45) – Baked Teriyaki Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Corn

Monday, 14th – (soccer –6:00) – Beef Tortellini Skillet – TasteSept/Oct -15 pg 22

Tuesday, 15th – Beef and Bean Tacos

Wednesday, 16th – (opening night of Confirmation)-Turkey Reuben Sandwiches, Veggies and Hummus (Emeals A – 553)

Thursday, 17th – (soccer –5:45) – Biscuits and Gravy

Friday, 18th – (midnighter) Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Saturday, 19th – (Lakeshore Players) Chicken with Stuffing and Corn

Sunday, 20th – Country Meatloaf,– Loaded Twice Baked – Pot Casserole – Carrots – Taste Sept/Oct – 15 -p39

For more Menu Planning inspiration stop by and visit Laura at Organizing Junkie and participate in Menu Plan Monday. Need help getting started menu planning – Emeals is a great solution. Many meal plans to choose from at a very affordable price. We have switched to the 30 Minute Meal plan and find it so easy to plan our menu! Another great website for menu ideas is “Mommy’s Kitchen”.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: August 31st, 2015

Posted on August 29, 2015 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

August 29th –September 5th

Hello Friends – Meal planning just became more important for us as school will be staring soon and our commitments increase, including soccer practice numerous nights a week. You might notice that many recipes are carried over from last week. I am finding that by making sure we eat left overs night or two a week, my two week menu really lasts for nearly three weeks! This is a huge money savings and we aren’t throwing out leftovers! Win..Win. We call our leftover night “Old Coyan Buffet” which seems to make it special for some reason and looked forward to by the family.

Saturday,29th – Caprese Wraps with Chicken (uses Rotis Chicken)

Sunday, 30th – (Scrimmage 3-5) Grilled Pork Chops – Pesto Pasta with Green Beans (Food and Family pg 26)

Monday, 31st – (soccer practice-6:00) Ground Turkey Noodle Bake (35 minutes) – (Marinate Vegs for Tomorrow)

Tuesday, 1st – (soccer practice 5:45)Salisbury Steak with Gemilli (S&B Blue pg 54) (30 Minutes) Marinated Vegetable Salad (S&B Blue pg 170)

Wednesday, 2nd – (working late) – Make Your Own Sandwich

Thursday, 3rd –(soccer practice – 5:45) Ramen Taco Salad x 2 (pg9 – Food and Family Summer 2015)

Friday, 4th – Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce (S&B Blue pg 140) (25 minutes), Beans and Cucumber Salad

Saturday, 5th – Skillet Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups (uses Rotis Chicken) (pg38 – Food and Family Summer 2015) (50 Minutes) (Brine Chicken Overnight)

Sunday, 6th – Lemon Herb Brined Chicken (pg11), Pasta Salad (box) and Simple Snap Pea Salad (pg9 – Food and Family Summer 2015)

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: August 17th, 2015

Posted on August 15, 2015 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

August 15 – 31st, 2015

Saturday, 15th – Crunch Asian Chicken Salad (Emeals 30- 598)

Sunday, 16th – BBQ Pork Chops (Grill It – 192) Herbed Potatoes and Veggies (uses Cherry Tom and Squash) (S&B Blue pg 179)

Monday, 17th – Mexican Stuffed Shells & Mexican Salad

Tuesday, 18th –Sausage and Rice Casserole and Vegetable

Wednesday, 19th – Ground Pork Taco Salad

Thursday, 20th – Pork Chops in Gravy (bakes 1-1/2hr) Stuffing and Corn

Friday, 21st – Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce (S&B Blue pg 140) , Beans and Cucumber Salad (Marinate Vegs for Tomorrow)

Saturday, 22nd – Salisbury Steak with Gemilli (S&B Blue pg 54) Marinated Vegetable Salad (S&B Blue pg 170)

Sunday, 23rd – Lemon Herb Brined Chicken (pg11), Pasta Salad (box) and Simple Snap Pea Salad (pg9 – Food and Family Summer 2015)

Monday,24th – Fast French Dip Sandwiches (S&B Blue pg 128) Lazy Days Potato Salad (make Ahead) (S&B Blue pg 151)

Tuesday, 25th – Ground Turkey Noodle Bake (bakes 15 minutes)

Wednesday, 26th – Skillet Shepherd’s Pies and Fruit (S&B Blue pg 71)

Thursday, 27th – Creamy Turkey Rice Soup& Garlic Bread (S&B Blue pg 139)

Friday, 28th – Chili Dogs and Chips (Chicken Sausage for Jen)

Saturday,29th – Caprese Wraps with Chicken (uses Rotis Chicken)

Sunday, 30th – Grilled Pork Chops – Pesto Pasta with Green Beans (Food and Family pg 26)

Future Meal:

Baked Chicken and Mushroom Skillet, and Risotto

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: May 4, 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

May 2nd – May 17th, 2015

Saturday, 2nd – (grocery day) – Rotisserie Chicken, Stuffing and Corn

Sunday, 3rd – Wings, Parmesan Potato Wedges, Dip – Apple-Rhubarb Dump Cake (Rhubarb Cookbook pg 23)

Monday, 4th – (soccer practice) – Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, Wavy Chips and Dill Pickle Spears (Emeals A – 581)

Tuesday, 5th – (Game – Hudson Wi) – Biscuit and Gravy & Scrambled Eggs

Wednesday, 6th – (Working Late & FPU) LEFTOVERS or Soup

Thursday, 7th – ( Game –Home) – Weeknight Sausage & Zucchini Skillet Lasagna

Friday, 8th – (Soccer Tournament) – Old Fashioned Coney Hot Dog Sauce (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 36) and Chips

Saturday, 9th -(Soccer Tournament) – Chicken Fajitas and Spanish Rice

Sunday – 10th -(Soccer Tournament) Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Salad

Monday, 11th – (Game – Home) – Roast and Vegetables

Tuesday, 12th – Ground Pork Taco Salad

Wednesday, 13th – (FPU) – LEFTOVERS

Soup and Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Friday, 15th – Chipotle Turkey Club Sandwiches (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 24)

Saturday, 16th – (Tommy to Washington, DC) – Quick Chicken Caesar Salad (Rotisserie Chicken)

Sunday, 17th – Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Garbanzo Bean Salad and Corn on the Cob – Apple Rhubarb Crunch (Rhubarb Cookbook pg 23)

Breakfast Options

*Cheesy Eggs with Toast
*Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins & Yogurt
*Waffles with Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter
Cheese Wrap and Fruit
*Oatmeal with Raisins
*Peanut Butter Toast and Berries
Cool Summertime Oatmeal (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 11)

Snack Options

*Fat Free Vanilla Pudding
*Hummus and Cucumber and Carrots
Boiled Egg
Hard Salami
*Celery with Peanut Butter or Cream Cheese
Cheese and Crackers

Lunch Options

*Egg Salad Pita, Grapes and Pudding
*Tilapia with Wild Rice or Vegetables
Squash Spaghetti with Ground Turkey and Sauce
Peanut Butter Sandwich – Celery with Cream Cheese and Grapes
*Greek Burger (Emeals A – 584) Apple & Pecan Salad
*Turkey Swiss Pita with Spinach
Turkey Sausage Zucchini Boats (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 12)
Arugula & Brown Rice Salad (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 24)
*Mini Caprese Pizza

Future Meals:

Apricot Pork Chops, Over Roasted Potatoes, Country Green Beans (465)
King Burgers (Simple & Delicious – June/July 2015 pg. 25) / Fries
Bacon and Pea Macaroni & Cheese – Easy Chicken Parmesan

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: March 16, 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

March 14th – March 29th, 2015

Saturday, 14th – Rotisserie Chicken, Stuffing and Corn

Sunday, 15th – Corned Beef/ Paul’s Gravy and Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots
Dessert: Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

Monday, 16th – Pancakes / Bacon / Eggs

Tuesday, 17th – (FPU) – Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Wednesday, 18th – Chicken Pesto Linguine/Garlic Bread/Zucchini (EmealsA- 577- 35 minutes)

Thursday, 19th – Patty Melts, Chips

Friday, 20th – Mom’s Mac N Cheese (Double)

Saturday, 21st – Parmesan-Crusted Cod, Pesto Rice , Veggie

Sunday, 22nd – Cordon Bleu Pork Chops/ Baked Potato and Corn on Cob – (taste of Home Grill It – pg 179)
Dessert: German Chocolate Cheese Cake

Monday, 23rd – Parmesan Pork Chops Oven Roasted Potatoes with Stir Fried Broccoli and Carrots (Emeals A –577 – 55 minutes)

Tuesday, 24th – (FPU) – Last Class Catered Meal at Class

Wednesday, 25th – Almond Chicken/Salad (EmealsA 577 –40 minutes)

Thursday, 26th – Easy Beef Macaroni and Cheese

Friday, 27th – Fish Sandwiches and Fries

Saturday, 28th- Garlic-Baked Chicken Breasts/ Rosemary Quinoa-Brown Rice and Veggie (EmealsA – 576 – 50 minutes)

Sunday, 29th – Beef Enchiladas and Spanish Rice
Dessert: Mexican Rice Pudding

Future Meals:
Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese (Taste of Home/S&D – April/May 2015 -39)
Crispy Honey Pork Tenderloin
Thai Grilled Chicken
Garlic Herb Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn on Cob, and Fruit
Easy Sesame Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables
Roasted Green Beans
Balsamic Pork Chops – Carrots and Roasted Asparagus (Emeals 482)
Creamy Angel Hair with Spinach and Sausage

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: August 18th

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

August 16th – August 31st, 2014

Saturday – Chili and Salad/Diabetic Corn Bread

Sunday- 17th – Spiral Ham in Crockpot– Pesto Rice and Broccoli

Monday – 18th – Beef Enchiladas, Spanish Rice

Tuesday, 19th – French Toast, Cantaloupe, Sausage (Grandpa’s Syrup and French Toast)

Wednesday, 20th – (Back to School Kick off) – Chicken Salad Sandwiches– Fresh Fruit

Thursday,21st – Spaghetti & Meat Balls

Friday, 22nd – Ranch Burgers, Steak Fries and Green Beans (Emeal A –545)

Saturday, 23rd – Country Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

Sunday, 24th – Slow Cooker Pesto Chichen (Emeals P – 547) / Garlicky Baked Butternut Squash

Monday, 25th – Sloppy Joes (crockpot) and Fries(shoestring)

Tuesday, 26th – Asian Beef and Broccoli (Emeals P-547) Green Onion Cauli-Rice

Wednesday, 27th – Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole

Thursday,28th ( Book Group) – Pork Chops and Rice (extra rice)

Friday, 29th – (sausage) Pizza Bagels and Salad

Saturday, 30th – Chicken Thighs (Slow Cooker- 6 hours) Emeals-P 540 – Rice a Roni – Veggie

Sunday, 31st- Summer Pasta Salad and Grilled Chicken

BAKING: Whole Wheat Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins ($5Week32) /Peach Cobbler

Shopped at: Sam’s Club, Aldi and Walmart

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Next Menu: BBQ Pork Chops / Rice a Roni and Corn on the Cob

Menu Plan Monday: August 4th

Posted on August 1, 2014 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

August 2nd – August 16th, 2014

Saturday, 2nd – Lasagna Roll Ups – Salad (extra for meal train)

Sunday , 3rd – Chicken Noodle Soup – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Peach Cobbler

Monday, 4th – (Working late – 4:30HV) – Tater Tot Hotdish

Tuesday, 5th – (Working Late – 5:30 HV) – Pulled Pork Sandwiches/ Fries

Wednesday, 6th – (Working Late/ Orientation) – Pot Pies

Thursday, 7th – Chicken Thighs (Slow Cooker- 6 hours) Lemon Chive Mashed Cauliflower– Emeals-P 540

Friday, 8th – (day off) – Ranch Burgers, Steak Fries and Green Beans (Emeal A –545)

Saturday, 9th – French Dip Sandwiches/ Pasta Salad

Sunday, 10th – Best Broccoli Soup – Croissants

Monday, 11th –

Beef Stroganoff – Peas

1 lb ground beef (left over Roast Beef
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
(1 t salt, 1 t onion powder)
(¼ c water, 1 t beef bouillon cube)

1 pkg egg noodles 1 pkg frozen peas

In large skillet, brown the ground beef; drain. Add sour cream, soup, salt, onion powder and water to skillet. Heat to a low boil; add bouillon. Stir to dissolve; reduce heat to simmer.

Boil noodles while preparing meat mixture. Serve stroganoff over cooked noodles. Serve with steamed peas

Tuesday, 12th – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread

Wednesday, 13th – Summer Spinach Salad – Cream Cheese Biscuits (Emeal A –545)

Thursday, 14th- Spiral Ham in Crockpot– Pesto Rice and Broccoli

Friday, 15th – BLT Wraps,Pineapple Spears and Potato Chips (Emeal A –545)

Saturday, 16th – Chili and Salad/Diabetic Corn Bread

Shopped at: Sam’s Club, Aldi and Walmart

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: July 21st, 2014

Posted on July 20, 2014 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

July 20th – August 3rd, 2014

Sunday, 20th – Chicken Caesar Salad with homemade Croutons

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear the bread into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.

Monday, 21st – (WORK LATE) – Hawaiian Slow Cooker Pork – Boxed Rice and Vegetable– Emeals 541 (8 hrs 20 mn)

Tuesday, 22nd – Homemade Cheesy Tuna Helper with Peas

Wednesday, 23rd – Italian Mushroom Meat Loaf – Tomato –Thyme Zucchini Noodles– Emeals 540 (1 15mins)

Thursday, 24th – (BOOK GROUP) – Hot Dogs – Chips

Friday, 25th – Pizza Bagels and Salad

Saturday, 26th – Grilled Pork Chops – Pasta Salad – Carrots

Sunday, 27th – Grilled Salmon – Roasted Potatoes – Corn

Monday, 28th – Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches/ Fries – 8 to 10 hours

Tuesday, 29th – Easy Skillet Lasagna

Wednesday, 30th -Sausage & Butternut Squash Casserole – Fruit (45 minutes)

Thursday, 31st (OFF WORK) – Quick Baked Cod – Lemon Chive Mashed Cauliflower– Emeals 540 (20 minutes)

Friday, August 1st (OFF WORK) – Peperoni Loaf and Caesar Salad (Emeals A – 542)

Saturday, August 2nd – Lasagna Roll Ups – Salad (extra for meal train)

Sunday,August 3rd – Chicken Noodle Soup – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Shopped at: Sam’s Club, Aldi and Walmart

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Future Meal – Basil-Avocado Chicken Salad Wraps – Tomato-Peach Coleslaw –Emeals 541 (20 minutes)

Menu Plan Monday: July 5, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

Happy Independence Day from White Bear Lake!! Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July!

I had a quiet evening at home on the 4th of July. Hubby, brother in law and youngest son went to cheer on the MN United FC. Two of the players are my youngest son’s soccer coaches.

I spent my evening at home with my father in law. I worked on our menu in hopes of getting to the stores early. I signed up for a new Emeals menu plan, Paleo Diet – as we are working on eating more healthy as a family. The switch is mostly to hopefully address some of my father in laws stomach trouble. It was interesting researching gluten free alternatives to his favorite foods. We will see how well they are received. If you would like to see some of the meals we are eating on the Paleo plan and my families reactions. Like Living in White Bear Lake on Facebook to see the pictures we post each night of the Paleo meals.

July 5th – 19th, 2014

Saturday, 5th – Lemon-Dijon Grilled Turkey Cutlets – Blueberry-Arugula Salad – Emeals 540 (25 minutes)

Sunday, 6th – TEx-Mex Beef Lettuce Wraps – Carrot, Jicama and Cucumber Salad – Emeals 540 (40 minutes)

Monday, 7th –

Tuesday, 8th – Leftovers

Wednesday 9th – Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Thursday, 10th – Hawaiian Slow Cooker Pork – Sauteed Zucchini and Mushrooms – Emeals 541 (8 hrs 20 mn)

Friday, 11th – Hamburgers –

Saturday, 12th – Italian Mushroom Meat Loaf – Tomato Thyme Zucchini Noodles – Emeals 540 (1 15mins)

Sunday, 13th – Grilled Pork Chops – Roasted Kohlrabi

Monday, 14th – Chicken Thighs – Slow Cooker – Roasted Cauliflower and Apples – (6 hrs 20m)

Tuesday, 15th – Sausage & Butternut Squash Casserole – Fruit (45 minutes)

Wednesday, 16th – Quick Baked Cod – Carrot Cauli-Rice – Emeals 541 (20 minutes)

Thursday, 17th – Basil-Avocado Chicken Salad Wraps – Tomato-Peach Coleslaw –Emeals 541 (20 minutes)

Friday, 18th – Taco Salad – Emeals 541 (Aldi)

Saturday, 19th – Rotis Chicken – Lemon – Chive Mashed Cauliflower – Emeals 540 -(20 minutes) – Corn

Possible Bread Replacement: Perfect Paleo Biscuits

Shopped at: Trader Joes, Sam’s Club, Aldi and Walmart

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

Menu Plan Monday: Jan 20th, 2014

Posted on January 19, 2014 by jmcoyan@gmail.com

January 19th – February 2nd, 2014

It has been a wonderful weekend and very productive!! Love a long holiday weekend that includes my birthday! Hubby made my requested birthday meal, Broccoli Cheese Soup! I love a weekend off of cooking and washing dishes. This allowed me plenty of time to relax, cross stitch and do a few projects around the house.

Birthday flowers….SPRING will come!!

Our oldest son hung out with us for the weekend and built a snow fort ( technically called a quinzee) with our youngest. It was a two day adventure that kept them busy in the mild winter weather. For some reason they said it was my birthday present…..no way this Mama is going into the quinzee and would definitely not sleep in it over night!

New Favorites from Last Week’s Menu:

Southern Breakfast Casserole (Emeals # 515), Italian Casserole (Emeals # 514), Pepperoni Rolls (Emeals # 515)

Sunday 19^th– (Soccer) – Spaghetti – Bread Sticks and Salad

Monday 20^th – (HOLIDAY) – Beef with Red Wine Sauce (Crockpot) (Emeals # 515)

Tuesday 21^st – Wild Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots (Emeals # 514)

Wed 22^nd – Meatball Soup – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Emeals # 516)

Thurs 23^rd – (Book Group) – Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 10)

Friday 24^th– Corn Dogs – Fries

Saturday 25^th – Spinach Cheese Manicotti – Green Salad – French Bread (Emeals # 216)

Sunday 26^th – (Soccer) Fontina Chicken & Pasta Bake – (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 10)

WEEK #2

Monday 27^th– (Soccer) – Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 12)

Tuesday 28^th– Chicken Tortilla Soup (Emeals # 516)

Wednesday 29^th– (Working Late) – Chili Beef Corn Bread Casserole (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 11)

Thurs 30^th– (Sort) – Taco Spaghetti (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 15

Friday 31^st– Meatball Subs – Strawberry Parfaits (Emeals # 516)

Saturday 1^st– Chicken Dijon, Mashed Potatoes , Pear Spinach Salad (Emeals # 516)

Sunday 2^nd – Sunday Chops and Stuffing (Simple & Delicious –Dec/Jan 2014 – pg 13)

Food Budget: Decided to start tracking how much we spend on food/household expenses each month again in hopes to budget appropriately. Wanting to keep our budget at $100 per person each month. We are a household of 5 adults, 1 growing boy who eats like an adult and 1 toddlers.

This weekend was our HUGE shop. In that we were out of most cleaning supplies and paper products that we purchase at Sam’s Club. This is about a twice a year level of purchasing.

Shopping Trip: 1/18/14
Aldi – $139.19
Walmart – $103.12
Sam’s Club – $354.00 (Toilet paper, plates, klennex, dish soap, paper towels, furniture polish, laundry soap, fabric softner, wipes, – are items that are not purchased monthly)

Total for 2 weeks of food/Household Items for 6 months: $596.51/ 6.5 (count baby as 1/2) = $91.77 per person or $198.26 per week on groceries.

January Food/Household Total – 1/4/14 = $260.76 + 596.51 (1/18) = $857.27
Monthly Total: $131.89 for 6.5 members of the household.

Wishing you all a wonderful week!!!

Happy Cooking!!

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