I had the windows wide open today with chilly air blowing through alongside something pumpkin-y melting in my scentsy warmer when John walked in after a session with the burn barrel, smelling like a fire. Yep, fall hit me. And I loved it. So when I was doing this month's menu plan, I was thrilled to leave all of the avocado recipes behind in favor of things with pumpkin and heavy cream. Did I mention I love fall?
1. Baked Chicken Bacon Alfredo
2. Cheese Tortellini in Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
3. Cheesy Rotel Chicken Casserole
4. Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter
5. Autumn Chopped Salad
6. Panera's Frontega Chicken Sandwich
7. Chicken Satay Quesadillas with Spicy Peanut Sauce
8. Slow Cooker Bavarian Meatball Sandwich
9. Caramelized Onion, Eggplant and Tomato Pasta
10. Veggie Pesto Pizza
11. Smothered Pork Chops
12. Napa Valley Chicken Sandwich
13. Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
14. Southwest Turkey Burgers with Chiles and Queso
15. Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
16. Pear and Brie Salad with Candied Walnuts
17. White Chipotle Chicken Chili
18. Martha's Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy
19. Basil Chicken Stir Fry
20. Oven Baked Chimichangas
21. Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs
22. Oven Toasted Ravioli
23. Cherry Coke Jalapeno Meatballs
24. Chicken Marsala with Pancetta and Cream
25. Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
26. Grilled Chicken with White BBQ Sauce
27. Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
28. Caprese Soup
29. Creamy Garlic Pasta
30. Bourbon Street Chicken
31. Hoping Gabe makes it to more than 5 houses this year because Mama needs some O'Henry's
This marks a year of sharing my menu plans with you guys! This is both exciting and sad that this is exciting. If you're new to the menu plan here, I usually make most of these meals every night (you are welcome, John) but switch things around as needed to accommodate schedules and things like forgetting to defrost meat. We have leftovers often but eat them for lunches. I do a big shopping trip at the beginning of the month, then two or three small trips to TJ's or Target for produce or things that need replenishing. I think that covers it. Eat up.
7 comments:
That tomato caress soup looks amazing. I'm drooling right now. Although, I really just want that cheesy basil garlic bread. Like now.
I don't know how the heck you do this, let alone for a whole year. Kudos. I can barely plan a few days worth of meals, and even then I tire out on one of the days and drive-thru it.
I LOVE food this time of year. Okay, I love food all times of year ... but I totally get on board with all things pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, etc. Looks like you're set with dinner, but here are a few snacks/desserts/breakfast ideas I made recently.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies:
http://www.examiner.com/article/healthy-fall-baking-pumpkin-oatmeal-breakfast-cookies
Autumn Spice Popcorn:
http://www.examiner.com/article/fall-recipe-autumn-spice-popcorn
Apple Spice Cookies:
http://www.examiner.com/article/fall-recipe-apple-spice-cookies
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes:
http://www.examiner.com/article/fall-recipe-pumpkin-oatmeal-pancakes
Hi! I wanted to say thanks for linking to my blog (the cheese tortellini with pumpkin alfredo sauce).
I love your site! You put together beautiful parties. I'm also from the Philadelphia area, also 32 years old and also a mom!
You inspired me to plan my meals a month in advance. Well, you, and the fact that every other week I got tired of Justin not know what he was going to cook for the week.
This was my first month planning. I got about three weeks planned to start off with and I'm quite proud of myself. However, I realized I forgot a shit ton of stuff when I went grocery shopping last week. Oops. Back out today!
thanks for the inspiration!
LB
I can't believe you make a home made dinner almost every night. I'm in awe. I cook a lot in our house, but sometimes I just get lazy. Well done!
What the f is a burn barrel? Is it like the flaming dumpsters we have here?
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