August 2011 Menu Plan

Well it's August, known around here as the hottest month of the year. It's been pretty hot in July, so I hoping August will give us a break this year. I apologize for the lack of menu plans over the past couple of months. With the arrival of our baby girl in June, I knew I wouldn't be cooking as much in June and July so I just didn't do a menu.  But, we are back to cooking so here is my plan for this month. I've found some yummy things lately and I can't wait to cook them and try them out. I"ve got a couple of crock pot recipes this month to help with busy days and the heat. I'm also being very optimistic in my "extra things" part, because there are lots of things I want to try, plus more I"m sure I"ll want to make as the month progresses.

August 2011 Menu Plan
*recipies italicized are new and will be posted as I make them

Marinated Pork Tenderloin, green beans, mashed potatoes

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Corn on the Cob, baked brown rice

Asian Bowtie Pasta with Chicken, french bread, and salad

Slow Cooker Beef Stew, corn bread {Crock Pot}

Smothered Pork Chops, restaurant style smashed potatoes, green beans

Chicken Tacos Verde, Mexican rice {crock pot}

baked ziti, garlic cheese bread, broccoli or salad

Homemade Pizza

Calzones

Shrimp Po Boy Tacos

Gardner's Pie or Skillet Vegetable Lasagna, salad, and french bread (Meal for another family) {vegetarian}

PWs Ranch Style Chicken, restaurant style smashed potatoes, and broccoli

Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw

Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole and green beans

Baked Spaghetti, salad, french bread

Ranch Chicken, green beans, and homemade shake and bake potatoes

Mediterranean Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce, pasta, zucchini and squash, bread
pinto beans and corn bread or black bean soup with ultimate grilled cheese sandwiches {crock pot}

baked dijon salmon cakes, green beans, baked mac and cheese


Extra Treats:
chocolate chip cookies
freezer biscuits
Homemade salsa
blue cheese biscuits
oatmeal muffins
homemade ricotta cheese