A few months ago, I posted about menu planning and creating a Master Menu List. Since then, I have received a few comments and requests for more information regarding this "Master Menu List."
So, here are the meals I have listed in my notebook to help with my menu planning:
(In no particular order....)
Lasagna
Tator Tot Casserole
Sloppy Joes
Meatball Sandwiches
Mushroom and Swiss Burgers
Lentils & Rice
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Cacciatore
Tuna Melts
Spaghetti
Curry Chicken
Chicken & Rice Soup
Mexican Lasagna
Beef Wellington
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chili
Stuffed Green Peppers
White Chili
Chicken Rellenos
Beef Stew
Fettuccine Alfredo
Goulash
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Chicken Kiev
Pot Roast
Manicotti
Beef Stroganoff
Homemade Tomato Soup
French Toast
Black Bean Soup
Pancakes
Roasted Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Waffles
Enchiladas
Stuffed Pork Chops
Omelets
BLT's
Stuffed French Toast
Quiche
Chicken Pot Pie
Baked Potato Bar
Chicken & Rice Casserole
BBQ Chicken
Fried Chicken
Sub Sandwiches
Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
Stir Fry
Cheesy Potato Soup
Mini Pork Loaves
Chicken Caeser Salad
Cauliflower Soup
French Bread Pizza
Club Sandwiches
Fajitas
Grilled Fish
Shish-Kabobs
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Hot Ham & Cheese
Patty Melts
Nachos
Calico Beans
Hobo Dinners
Calzones
Cheeseburgers
Tuna Casserole
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Taco Pie
Hot Chicken Sandwiches
Tamales
Meatloaf
Juevos Rancheros
Shepherd's Pie
Wheat Berry Tabbouleh
Eggs in a Basket (some call it "Toad in a Hole")
Country Potato Pie
Pasta Fazool
Lentil Veggie Stew
Grilled Steak/Pork Chop
Egg Bake
There you go, you asked for it - my Master Menu List. Every month I try to add another meal to the list. Do you have a master menu list? Does it work for you?
I don't have a Master Menu List, but I probably should so I could be more efficient at planning. I try to add two new recipes every month to our "rotation". Sometimes the new recipes are a hit & sometimes they aren't, so they get scrapped. One week a month I roast a chicken & make leftovers from that. One week I also make homemade pasta sauce & we eat pasta & homemade pizza that week. That's about the extent of my consistencies!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! :) I try to roast a chicken once a month, too. You are right, there are so many leftovers you can make from a roasted chicken.
ReplyDeleteI love Monte Cristo sandwiches! Can you share your recipe? I've never made them myself.
ReplyDeleteI've got a list divided into chicken, beef, dairy, side dishes, and other. It's a one-page chart posted on my fridge. I don't consult the list every time I make a menu, but it does help in a pinch or when I'm feeling uninspired. I think I'll be adding some of your ideas to my list!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Debbie! Someday I'll be that organized! Right now I'm just lucky to have them all listed on one page. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that Nachos are a dinner item in your house! Impressive list by the way :)
ReplyDeleteOh ya, nachos...yummm. We usually have them with taco leftovers. Tortilla chips covered with meat, beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc.
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