Menu Plan - The Week of November 8, 2020

 

Roasted Veggies are a staple for dinner around here!


This fall seems to be flying by so quickly!  We have had up and down weather here in Minnesota - something very normal for this time of year.  Last week it was lovely, mild weather with lots of sunshine and this week started out with cold and snow and ice.  I am so grateful for a warm, safe, sturdy home and the ability to cook warm food when it is cold out and make something cool when it is hot out. So many are not so fortunate!

The garden is done for the year (and currently under snow and ice), but our freezer, pantry and refrigerator are very full.  Here is what we are eating this week:

Sunday, November 8:
         Brunch: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Yogurt
         Snack: Popcorn
         Dinner: Chicken Divan Casserole, Whole Wheat Buns

Monday, November 9:
         Breakfast: Eggs and Toast, Bananas
         Lunch: Salad with leftover chicken, cranberries and almonds or leftover Chicken Divan
         Snack: Yogurt
         Dinner: Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Potatoes, Broccoli, Mushrooms and Carrots

Tuesday, November 10:
         Breakfast: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
         Lunch: Salad with Almonds and Cranberries, Apple with Almond Butter
         Snack: Yogurt
         Dinner: Perfect Potato Soup, Whole Wheat Buns

Wednesday, November 11:
         Breakfast: Bagels with Peanut Butter, Bananas
         Lunch: Leftover Perfect Potato Soup
         Snack: Cheese and Crackers
         Dinner: Fish Tacos with Spinach and Cucumber Salsa

Thursday, November 12:
         Breakfast: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
         Lunch: Salad with Tuna and Cranberries  or Leftover Perfect Potato Soup
         Snack: Yogurt
         Dinner: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash with Couscous

Friday, November 13:
          Breakfast: Eggs and Toast, Apple Sauce
          Lunch: Leftover Squash and Couscous
          Snack: Cheese and Crackers
          Dinner: Homemade Pizza

Saturday, November 14:
          Brunch: Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach
          Snack: Homemade Bread with Jam
          Dinner: Cracker Baked Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Wild Rice
          Dessert: Apple Crisp

What are you eating this week?

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