Monday: Barbecue Spaghetti, Asparagus, Fruit and Yogurt parfaits
I saw this recipe in the most recent issue of Food Network Magazine and since we have some leftover pulled pork in the freezer and all the other ingredients already, it went on the menu immediately. Two of Gabbie's favorite foods are bbq pork and "snake noodles" (aka spaghetti), this should go over well!
Tuesday: Border Burgers, Salad, Chips and Dip
Amusingly (at least to me) Gabbie is all about spinach and lettuce these days (good thing because that's what we'll be getting from our CSA for the first few weeks), so salads are happening in our house with increasing frequency. Thank goodness! There's not much I like more than a good salad.
Border burgers are hamburgers topped with a heap of sliced banana peppers and sliced cheddar. They're SOOOO good.
Wednesday: Butternut Squash Enchiladas, Rice, Mangos
We didn't get to these last week, but they are so happening this week because we're all craving them.
Thursday: Hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, broccoli
Yet more leftovers from the party, and also one of our very favorite meals. I may have to try this recipe from macaroni and cheese this week because it looks amazing.
Friday: Rodeo Burgers, ranch potatoes on the grill, cole slaw
Another burger variation to use up all of the burgers that we prepped. This one is topped with bacon, cheddar, and bbq sauce. Gabbie's daycare teacher told us about how they make ranch potatoes - in a foil packet, combine sliced or cubed potatoes, butter, a little diced onion, and a generous sprinkle of both ranch dressing mix and grated parmesan. Then grill until tender, about 20 minutes. Sounds fantastic, no?
Saturday: PARTY (redux)
Gabbie's birthday party is this weekend, and she is so excited she can barely stand it. Our menu includes chicken skewers (with the chicken having been marinated in Italian dressing), buttered naan, broccoli, fruit salad, and pasta salad, plus, of course cake and ice cream. Oh, and pink punch of some sort. The cake will be pink as well. We are having a "very pink" birthday party.
Sunday: Out.
My sister and parents will be in town, so we're going out at least once, and I think Sunday night will be perfect for that.
Toddler Lunch Ideas
Monday - Waffle, yogurt, mixed berries
Tuesday - BBQ spaghetti, carrots, banana muffin
Wednesday - Baked beans, broccoli, shredded cheese, tortilla
Thursday - Oatmeal, raisins, yogurt, stewed apples
Friday - Hot dog, mac and cheese, green beans and carrots
(Also posted over at I'm on Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday.)
Your meal plan is making me really hungry for a good burger. And those ranch potatoes will be made in our house very soon. Potatoes cooked in a foil packet on the grill is one of my very favorite foods.
ReplyDeleteAnd unless you're completely married to the idea of marinating the chicken in Italian dressing, I strongly recommend this recipe for the marinade instead. OMG, Jessie, it's the best grilled chicken I have EVER had -- taking over my previous favorite, which happened to be chicken marinated in Italian dressing. Even if you don't try it for Gabbie's party, you really should try it VERY SOON! It's incredible.
In any case, I hope she has a fantastic time at her party!