August Menu Plan

Is summer really almost over? With our move and getting settled in, several weeks slipped by and I long for them back now. We intend to savor every late sunset, afternoon thunderstorm, and opportunity to swim and grill God grants us this month. A few weeks ago, after the move, I began to feel discontent with our eating situation again. It's amazing how quickly we slipped back into fast food, eating poorly, and scrambling for dinner come 5:00 every night.

So, even though it's still a relaxed time of year - it's definitely time for our structure to be back in the kitchen. We have several fun things coming up this month including a wonderful weekend event at church, Vacation Bible School (with dinner!), a party to welcome a new baby for our friends, and girl's night out. Here's what I have planned for this month. There are lots of links and recipes for you to use in your own homes also. Enjoy!

Breakfast:

• French Toast Sticks - I made a loaf of Oatmeal Applesauce Bread today to use
• Pancakes with homemade syrup
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Raspberry Coffee Cake
• Caramel French Toast
• Homemade Pop Tarts
• Chocolate Cherry Muffins (I'll use cranberries instead)
• Paradise Breakfast Buns
• Bacon Cheddar Biscuits (DH's standard fare)

Dinner:

• Taco Lasagna
  
• Goulash (ground beef, noodles, and tomato sauce in skillet - my mom's specialty!)
• Shrimp Alfredo (using this sauce recipe)
• Egg Rolls and Asian Slaw
• Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Grilled Pork Chops, potato salad and baked beans
  
• Ribs, potato salad and baked beans (not back to back though!)
  
• Meatloaf Cups, saffron rice, green beans
  
• Parmesan Chicken, Crash Potatoes, and salad
  
• Chicken Stroganoff, egg noodles, and corn
  
• Spaghetti with homemade sauce and salad
  
• Homemade Pizza (x2)
• Cajun Chicken Strips, mac and cheese, and broccoli