October 2010 Menu Plan

This month's menu began less than 12 hours ago...so it might look similar to last months menu...I have added a few new soup recipes since they are cost effective and perfect for fall. I've also decided to keep pinto beans on this month too because again, they are cheap, filling, and oh so good! I also had a few recipes that didn't get made last month, so they have made another appearance this month, hopefully I will get around to them. I'm making 2 meals for new moms and I will be trying my hand at a couple of new bread and dessert recipes. I had a reader request a whole wheat pumpkin pie pop tart recipe (like the newly released ones made by Kellogg's), so I'll be making that this month too, along with some other pumpkin fun stuff. We're also having our second annual bonfire, so we'll be serving up hot dogs and smores for that one! So, what are you having this month? Link up below to add your monthly menu. Also, if you haven't noticed, we're only 10 followers away from hitting 100! That means we'll be having our first giveaway here at This Mommy Cooks any time now. I'm also thinking about starting my own weekly recipe swap. More to come on that next week. So without further adieu, October's menu plan!

October 2010 Menu Plan

Hot Dogs and Smores-annual bonfire dinner
Stove Top Chicken Casserole, steamed broccoli
Marinated Flank Steak (PW) , fluffy stuffed new potatoes, broccoli
Pinto Beans and Corn Bread
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, restaurant style smashed potatoes,
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 Corn Chowder with fresh bread
Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas, homemade guacamole, and homemade tortillas (Sisters Cafe)

Baked Potato Soup, bread, and salad
Chicken Spaghetti (PW)

Homemade Pizza, salad

Baked Dijon Salmon, yellow squash/zucchini

Dirty Rice and green beans
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 (Sisters Cafe)

Orange Chicken, easy fried rice, and broccoli

Crispy Fish Sticks (mommys kitchen), Mac and Cheese, and green beans
Key West Chicken and Shrimp with fluffy couscous and broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chicken, fried rice, and broccoli
Baby Back Ribs, hot crash potatoes, broccoli
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
Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon, broccoli, pasta

Chicken Parmesan, pasta, fresh salad, garlic bread

PWs Chicken Pot Pie
Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sweet Yeast Rolls (Annie's Eats)

Extra Treats:

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Grandma's Pumpkin Bread
Puffin Muffins
Whole Wheat French Bread

Homemade Apple Pie  (mommys kitchen)
Yeast Rolls