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Our Families Actual Menu Oct 2023

 



Hey There! Thanks for visiting me today! Here is our families menu for the next little while. This one might take us further than usual with Thanksgiving leftovers coming into play, so don't worry if it seems like its been a little longer than usual before I publish a menu again. Cool? I am so excited for the Holidays to be here and would love to hear what you are bringing to Thanksgiving this year! Let me know in the comments! Have a great Thanksgiving and 

ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN!

LUNCHES

Mac and cheese cups

Cheesy chips

Frozen pizzas

Bagels and cream cheese w ham

Chicken salad sandwiches and chips

Leftovers

Grilled cheese sandwiches and chips

OUT

PB and J and chips

Frito pie

Tuna dip and crackers

soup and crackers

chicken nuggets and fries


DINNERS

OUT

Smoked Sausage and boursin cheese pasta with Brazilian cheese bread

Melt in your mouth pot roast

Cheater chicken pot pie casserole and salad

THANKSGIVING

Navajo tacos

Hearty turkey noodle soup and hot rolls

4 ingredient meatloaf, mashed potatoes and easy green beans

Chili Verde, birria tacos and Mexican rice


EASY KID DINNERS

loaded fries

chicken bacon ranch pizza

Mini Tacos with sour cream


DESSERT

lemon velvet cream cake

monster cookies

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