Sept 28 menu

Chocolate zucchini bread 

Dinner:

Sun:  

Pumpkin waffles with apple cider syrup

Sausage

Hash

Mon:

Penne 

Turkey Meatsauce

Side salad

Tues:

Black bean & corn quesadilla 

Wed:

https://www.mommyhatescooking.com/gluten-free-slow-cooker-cheeseburger-soup?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=everything_you_love_about_a_cheeseburger_in_a_bowl&utm_term=2025-04-14   didn't have all the ingredients

I made this instead  Quick ground beef potatoes - H liked it.

Thurs:

Orange chicken

Rice 

Broccoli

Fri:

Pizza

Sat:

Butternut squash mac & cheese - ok. B said it was flavorless and wouldn't make again

Ham slices

Salad

Sept 21 menu

 Dinner:

Sun:  

Sheet pan sausage and veggie bake

Mon:

Pesto gnocchi (from Joshua Weissman cookbook) - people didn't like it

Salad

Tues:

Easy Korean ground beef bowl

Broccoli

Wed:

Sloppy Janes

Sweet potato fries

Easy lemon berry tiramisu 

Thurs:

Chrispy chicken croissant sandwich

Potato wedges

Fri:

Cacio de pepe (from Joshua Weissman cookbook) - thought it was too peppery

Salad

Sat:

tomato soup (from Joshus Weissman cookbook)

grilled cheese (from Josua Weissman cookbook)

Sept 14 menu

 Blueberry oat muffins - pretty good.  I was a little worried about the oat flour texture.Dinner:

Dinners

Sun:  

Whotle wheat waffles  

hashbrowns

yogurt parfait - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries

Mon:

Cali grilled veg sandwich

Roasted potatoes

Tues:

Greek chicken crescent pinwheels - people didn't like this one much (3 of 5 stars).

Fruit or veggie

Wed:

Meatball sub casserole (from Taste of Home cookbook) - this one they liked.

Salad

Thurs:

Egg roll noodle bowl (from taste of home cookbook) - people didn't like this (-.5 of 5 stars) That right it got negative star average

Fri:

walking tacos

Sat:

pizza

July 13 menu

 Dinner:

Sun:

• spaghetti
• salad

Mon:

• Veggie stew - kids thought this was good but not great. They said they would eat it again.
• Honey whole wheat dinner rolls - good recipe

Tues:

• french toast
• hashbrowns
• Mango raspberry smoothie

Wed:

• chicken enchiladas
• corn on cob
• watermelon

Thurs:

• campfire hash 

Fri:

• Beef broccoli
• Rice

Menu July 6

 Sun:

Green goddess sandwich

tots

fruit 

Mon:

Vegan empanadas - these were ok, but way to much filling

corn on the cob

Raspberry lime iced tea

birthday cake

Tues:

One pot cheeseburger casserole - kids didn't like this one

sweet potato wedges

Wed:

veggie korma  

Naan

Thurs:

Honey glazed chicken - not the best.

Rice

Broccoli

Fri:

Fridge cleanup

Sat:

homemade pizza

June 1 Menu

Another AI menu for ya. 

Dinner

day	menu	nutritionist suggestions
Sun	Cheese Ravioli in Rustic Red Sauce cauliflower & hummus	Add beans, nuts, or lean protein to salad for balance
Mon	Grilled Beef Burger  Roasted Lemon-Garlic Broccoli & Glazed Carrot Batons	Try turkey or plant-based patty for 1 of the meals to cut red meat
Tue	Cinnamon-Kissed French Toast  Golden Hash Browns (Optional: Fresh berries or a side of turkey sausage)	Use whole grain bread, go light on syrup, add berries or a side of protein (e.g. eggs, turkey sausage)
Wed	Crispy Chicken Tenders  Garlic-Herb Potato Wedges  Garlic Bread Served with Classic Creamy Coleslaw	Use baked tenders or homemade; lighten coleslaw with Greek yogurt
Thu	Signature BLT Sandwich  Crisp Garden Side Salad	Use whole grain bread and nitrate-free bacon for healthier twist
Fri	Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas  Seasonal Fruit Medley	✅ Good job!
Sat	Homemade Artisan Pizza Night (Build-your-own with family favorites)	Use whole wheat crust, add veggies, go light on cheese or use part-skim mozzarella

May 25 menu

 More AI menus from John

Sun	Creamy Zucchini Pasta A light and flavorful pasta dish featuring grated zucchini cooked down with garlic, onion, and a touch of cream, then tossed with your choice of pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese. note: not a lot of flavor. Mostly tasted like noodles swimming in cream	Use whole grain pasta or legume-based alternative. Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt or cashew cream. Great seasonal produce choice.
Mon	Baked Orange Chicken with Green Beans -this recipe passed approval,  and would make again, Rice, Sauted green beans
Tue	Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls Brimming with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based meal-prep lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full throughout the afternoon. note: didn't make this. went out instead
Wed	Campfire sausage, peppers, onions with grilled pineapple note: we didn't actually make this recipe
Thu	BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw and Waffle Fries Slow-cooked, tender pulled pork slathered in smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, piled high on a soft bun and topped with a crunchy, tangy coleslaw	Swap pork for leaner meat or jackfruit. Use whole wheat buns, homemade BBQ sauce, bake fries, and make yogurt-based slaw.
Fri	Easy & Flavorful Chicken Fajitas and Fresh Guacamole Easy chicken fajitas with chicken and vibrant veggies tossed in the best fajita seasoning.
Sat	Homemade Artisan-Style Pizza with Side Salad A hand-stretched crust with crisp edges and a tender center, layered with a vibrant tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. note: i don't think we used these recipes	Use whole wheat or veggie crust, part-skim cheese, and load with veggies. Serve with a side salad.