Menu Plan Monday Category

Menu Plan Monday: August 31

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For those new to the Kitchen, I link recipes that are linkable in my weekly post, but always post the recipe the day it is made and when I can, post a picture as well as my review of it in the comments.  So if you are intrigued by a dinner, come on back to [...]

Menu Plan Monday: August 24

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For those new to the Kitchen, I link recipes that are linkable in my Monday post, but always post the recipe the day it is made and when I can, post a picture as well as my review of it in the comments.  So if you are intrigued by a dinner, come on back to [...]

Menu Plan Monday: August 17

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I’m back!  *cheer* It’s been a rough month or so.  We’ve tried to get unpacked.  suitNtie lost his father a few weeks ago. I’ve been trying to get back into a routine and I don’t have a whole lot to show for it minus the very light wallet. But finally, I’ve gotten my act together [...]

Menu Plan Monday: July 6

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Sunday: homemade marinara, meatballs and pasta Monday: filet mignon Tuesday: FFY buffet Wednesday: brown sugar salmon Thursday: grilled chicken over salad Friday: black bean and chicken enchiladas Saturday: dartmouth street jambalaya Sorry for the delay… ended up taking the husband to the E.R. and it was a bit hectic.

Menu Plan Monday: June 29

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Sunday- Strawberry Festival. Takeout pizza. Monday – chicken breasts Tuesday – FFY Buffet (probably the pizza!) Wednesday – Steak Tips Thursday – happy anniversary to me, 1 day early. We’re going out! Friday – breakfast for dinner Saturday – grilled kielbasa and baked beans For more great meal planning ideas, visit http://www.orgjunkie.com!

Menu Plan Monday: May 18

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Please be patient with me! We are closing on a new home in less than a month and the last two weeks have been a little hectic with making the offer, negotiating, inspecting, appraising…things of that sort.  I’m now trying to work through a good chunk of my stash of frozen meat and poultry to [...]

Menu Plan Monday: May 11

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Monday – Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada casserole Tuesday -  asian peanut butter pork tenderloin Wednesday – spaghetti & meatballs with homemade marinara Thursday – FFY buffet Friday- baked chicken Saturday – lone star chili con carne Sunday -  breakfast for dinner, tbd For more great menu ideas, visit http://www.orgjunkie.com!

Menu Plan Monday: May 4

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Monday – Orange Chicken Rice Bowl Tuesday – Baked Penne with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes Wednesday – FFY buffet Thursday- Beale Street Chicken Braid Friday – crunchy parmesan chicken tenders Saturday – Porcupines Sunday – filet mignon- mmmmmmmmmmmmm! For more great menu planning ideas, head on over to Org Junkie!

Menu Plan Monday: April 27

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Monday – breakfast for dinner, pancakes and sausage Tuesday – baked chicken breasts with stuffing and cranberry Wednesday – maple dijon pork tenderloin Thursday – Mexican night…tacos! Friday – FFY buffet Saturday – BBQ Meatballs Sunday – Blue Cheese Meat Loaves with Buffalo Sauce (yet another checkout aisle magazine recipe attempt, a Pillsbury one this [...]

Menu Plan Monday: April 20

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Had to redo this plan a little to include stragglers from this past weekend’s plan that didn’t get made. It was a little hectic here and things got changed. Monday – fish tacos (from last week, got a bit caught up over the weekend with my daughter’s baptism) Tuesday – breakfast for dinner, wake-up casserole [...]

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It all started as a New Year's resolution for 2009. I wanted to start trying menu planning, a concept that I had stumbled across while looking for dinner ideas online. I dove into it with energy and unlike most diets, saw success immediately. The success only made me more interested in how I could improve, what new recipes I could find, etc. I started using my family blog for menu planning posts and it kind of started to take over. So, I decided to give my culinary fumblings their own home- and mygrandcentralkitchen.com was born.

Why "my grand central kitchen?" Well, I have 2 kids that are about 20 months apart. I have a husband who works from home. Cooking is a hobby for me. So you could say that aside from the playroom, the kitchen is the busiest room in my house and usually looks it. ;) It feels a bit like Grand Central Station, especially between 4 and 7 pm.

I hope that this blog gives me even more inspiration for my own home and the ability to inspire others in the kitchen, as well. I'll be posting not just menu planning and recipe links, but also interesting things I find online, things on my wishlist and recommendations. And who knows where it might go from there. :)

I certainly hope you enjoy the ride.


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