Here it is, the last menu plan of 2013! Looking forward to a week of wrapping up house projects, – I’m hoping to finally finish the girls’ room this week – organizing and cooking. Word on the street is that our range will arrive this week. My mind has been churning with ideas of what I’ll make first ever since I got the news.
In the meantime, would love to hear if you have recipes you’d like to see on Melanie Makes in the New Year!
Here’s what we’ll be eating this week :
Meatless Monday : Lentil and Brown Rice Tacos. After a week of not eating as well as I have been, I’m ready to get back on track. While the rest of the family will enjoy this great fill in tacos or nachos, I’ll have mine as a taco salad.
I’ve selected Monday as a night of the week for our family to eat a meatless meal as it tends to be more budget friendly as well as a friendlier option for the environment. My meat and potato eating husband tends to go along with this idea because I also make him a yummy dessert in addition to his meatless meal. What can I say? I’m nice like that!
Tuesday : Appetizers. We love to celebrate New Year’s Eve by staying in and noshing on appetizers with a few board or card games throw in for good measure. This Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Corn Dip will definitely be making an appearance.
If you’re looking for additional appetizer or snack ideas, here are a few more ideas :
- Sausage Sliders with Beer Braised Onions and Soda Sauce
- Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks
- Rosemary and Olive Oil Cornbread Bites
- Twice Baked Potato Dip
Wednesday : Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup. Soup is always a great option for New Year’s Day when we don’t have much on the agenda but watching the Rose Parade and staying in our pajamas. Bonus points for me as I can put everything in the slow cooker after breakfast and consider dinner prep done for the day!
Thursday : Skillet Burgers. I had these on my menu plan for a lunch idea last week but we didn’t get to them. Luckily I was able to throw the ingredients in the freezer so that we could enjoy them this week instead.
Friday : Chipotle Chicken Chowder. A Pinterest find from yesterday that looks amazing. Can’t wait to give it a try.
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Looking for more recipe ideas? Check out my past menu plans and other recipes I’ve created.
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