{Yummy} Meal Planning – Month of July

I love it when a new month for meals comes.  The planning part can sometimes be tricky (favorites vs. new vs. frugal vs. sales…), but I like looking at the calendar month and seeing all the delicious meals laid out.  It’s nice to know I don’t have to plan dinner for four weeks, and having some great meals planned gives us something to look forward to!

But before I can plan the menu, I need to know what’s going on in our house and on our calendar.

Holidays

The 4th of July is during week 1.  There’s no block party (that I’m aware of) given that the holiday is smack dab in the middle of the work-week, so we’re celebrating at home with an all-American meal.  We’re celebrating the Girl’s third birthday during week 3 so we’ll have her favorite meal for her birthday dinner.  She’s all about princesses so I’m on the hunt for princess cake and decor ideas (frugally, of course).

Hosting Company

We have some good friends coming to visit during week 1.  They’ll be with us for three nights so I have some easy favorites planned, plus a dish that can’t be found in their neck of the woods.

Potluck Fellowships

We have two potlucks scheduled so far for the month.  The first is during week one and I’ve already volunteered to bring spinach dip with pita chips (and maybe some veggies too).  Expect a post for that recipe soon!  The second is during week 2 and I’m debating between the Greek pasta salad (below) or Greek couscous (above).  I’ll probably ask Mr. Crumbs make the final call.

With all of this in mind, let’s talk food!

Week 1

(S) Spinach Dip for Potluck Fellowship, Family Dinner
(M) Sweet & Sour Pork with White Rice
(T) leftovers
(W) Hot Dogs on Homemade Rolls, Macaroni and Cheese, Oven Baked French Fries, Green Salad, Watermelon
(T) leftovers
(F) Company / Homemade Pizza
(S) Company / BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwiches on Homemade Rolls with Garlic Butter, Corn on the Cob, Green Salad, Watermelon

Week 2

(S) Company / Leftover Tri-Tip / Shrimp / Tilapia Tacos, Homemade  Salsa, Homemade Corn Tortillas, Coconut Rice, Southwestern Corn
(M) leftovers
(T) Buffalo Chicken Wraps,  Veggie, Watermelon
(W) Summer Squash Pasta
(T) leftovers
(F) Homemade Pizza
(S) Greek Pasta Salad or Greek Couscous for Potluck Fellowship

Week 3

(S) Family Dinner
(M) leftovers
(T) Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas
(W) Spicy Marinated Shrimp Cajun Alfredo
(T) leftovers
(F) Homemade Pizza
(S) Girl Birthday / Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese, Honey Ginger Carrots, Garlic Bread

I hope my buffalo chicken wraps turn out as good as Brandy’s!!

Week 4

(S) Family Dinner
(M) leftovers
(T) Chicken Pesto Pita Pockets
(W) leftovers
(T) DIY Salads
(F) Homemade Pizza
(S) Ribs, Greek Couscous, Grilled Dill Carrots, Homemade Rolls

We’re trying a new recipe each week and everything sounds SO good!  What an awesome way to eat ourselves through summer!

What’s on your menu?