November 2010 Menu Plan

Wow! I just got home from Trick-or-Treating with my boys and I can't believe I'm writing about Thanksgiving already! I think time is moving faster and faster. I think most moms of young children probably feel that way. This month I plan on making two Thanksgiving meals. One that will be sponsored by Kikkoman using their recipes and products and one on the actual day of Thanksgiving. I'm actually contemplating having an non-traditional real Thanksgiving since I'm going all out on my mock Thanksgiving, we'll see if which one we end up going with. I've got a full menu listed below, but I'm not sure if we'll make everything since Thanksgiving is involved and I will only be cooking for my boys a lot of nights this month. I also don't have many treats listed to make, that will change as I find what desserts I want to experiment with this month. I hope you all had a festive October and are ready for Turkey month! I'll be hosting two giveaways this month so keep reading and you might just win something for yourself! There is also a link up below if you want to link up your menu plan.

Mock Thanksgiving Meal- (Sponsored by Kikkoman) Savory Turkey Brine, Panko Crusted Mashed Potato Cakes, Glazed Yams, Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Rolls, Stuffing, and Dessert (pies probably)

PWs Chicken Pot Pie

Baked Manicotti, Salad, French Bread (sweet luvin' in the kitchen)

Stove Top Chicken Casserole, steamed broccoli

Chinese Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowls

Pinto Beans and Corn Bread

Mini Hamburger Sliders, fries, and salad (Siggy Spice)

Homemade Chicken Strips, stove top mac and cheese, and green beans

One Skillet Chili with tortilla chips or fresh bread

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with fresh bread

Chicken Spaghetti (PW)

Homemade Pizza, salad

Easy Baha Fish with black beans and fresh guacamole

Dirty Rice and green beans

Ravioli Lasagna, Garlic Cheese Bread, and Salad

Easy Baked Crab Cakes, green beans, and stove top mac and cheese

Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Jambalaya and navy beans with whole wheat french bread (annie's eats)

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, fluffy couscous, salad

Pizza Rolls

Orange Chicken, easy fried rice, and broccoli

Crispy Fish Sticks (leftovers from last month), Mac and Cheese, and green beans

Baked Spaghetti, cheesy garlic bread, and salad

Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Rum Butter Sauce, green beans, and fluffy stuffed new potatoes

Chicken Kiev (TCIAH), broccoli, pasta

Real Thanksgiving Day Meal- Savory Turkey Brine, Deviled Eggs, Corn Casserole, Hashbrown Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Rolls

Turkey Pot Pie (using left over turkey)

Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon, broccoli, pasta

Chicken Parmesan, pasta, fresh salad, garlic bread

Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sweet Yeast Rolls (Annie's Eats)

Smothered Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Over Creamy Cheddar Grits


Extra Treats:

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

PWs Cinnamon Rolls
Dessert for Thanksgiving