We were gone for the weekend, having a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with our extended family. Now that we’re home, I’m excited to get back into the swing of things with a nice menu for the week. It’s fun to go on a trip…but it’s nice to be home and get everything back to normal.
Early last week, I ordered and received several nice big chickens from a local farmer. I’m excited to cook one up tomorrow to have broth and cooked chicken to eat on this week.
We also have a few things ready to harvest in our garden that I can’t WAIT to eat!! It does not get any better than fresh veggies from the garden!
Monday, July 7
Whole wheat waffles
Pizza casserole, watermelon
Chicken and rice with carrots
Tuesday, July 8
Fruit and yogurt smoothies
Shredded BBQ chicken, cottage cheese and peaches, tossed salad (from our garden!)
Lamb roast, new potatoes (from our garden!), peas (from our garden!)
Wednesday, July 9
Orange muffins, bananas
Hamburger patties, devilled eggs, strawberry/peach slushies
Beefy Enchilada Bake, taco salad
Thursday, July 10
Crepes with jelly, yogurt
Chicken noodle skillet, green beans, carrots
Farmer’s market night - pack snacks
Friday, July 11
Blueberry muffins
Homemade chicken nuggets and fries, mixed veggies
Cheesy turkey sausage stromboli, fruit salad
Saturday, July 12
Homemade whole wheat donuts
Bean dip with chips, pineapple
Deer steak, corn on the cob (that I’m planning to buy at the farmer’s market)
This week, I’ll be sharing my recipe for Cheesy Turkey Sausage Stromboli…because you NEED this recipe! (You really, really do.) 
Stop on over at Organizing Junkie for many more menu ideas!
Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy says:
Sounds like a truly scrumptious week.!
July 6th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Michele @ Frugal Granola says:
Laura, your menu looks delicious, as usual!
I’m working on my meal plan right now, and I think I’ll be borrowing some of your ideas. Thanks! 
Your Orange Muffins recipe has been one of our favorites. Hope you had a great reunion!
Blessings,
Michele
www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com
July 6th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Marie says:
I’m glad you made it back safely! I hope you had a great time! Sounds like a very deicious week at your house! I’m excited that our farmer’s market is finally opening up this week!!
July 6th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
MIchelle says:
It all sounds delicious.Have a great week.
July 6th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
tiffanie says:
sounds absolutely yummy!
July 6th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
sandra says:
Everything sounds great, especially that Enchilada Bake…Yum!
Have a wonderful Monday!
http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/2008/07/menu-plan-monday.html
July 6th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home says:
Laura, I am so with you on vegetables from the garden! I’ve been beyond excited these past couple of weeks to be saying “oh, let me just go out to the garden to get that…”.
And let me tell you, these veggies are yummy! It’s fun to see another gardener enjoying her harvest! Great menu (and yummy sounding enchilada bake- I do a similar one with beans and peppers in it, too- we top it with sour cream and it’s so good).
July 7th, 2008 at 12:14 am
linda says:
I just recently discovered your blog, and made the applesauce muffins last week, and this week I will be making the orange muffins.. Thanks for the fantastic recipes..
July 7th, 2008 at 7:17 am
LouAnne says:
Your menu sounds fabulous!
July 7th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Brea in Texas says:
Your menu looks great, Laura. I’m jealous that you’re getting veggies … mine are mostly gone, except that last few tomatoes. But hopefully, my okra will come in soon. And my winter squash plants are doing fairly well, so that’s just a waiting game now.
Here’s my meal plan for the week: http://tinymama.blogspot.com/
~Brea
July 7th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Org Junkie says:
Glad you had a great weekend! Thanks again for helping me out last week. It was such a nice break to get away and be unplugged for awhile.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Erica @ Cook Quick Easy Recipes says:
Awesome menu. The cheesy turkey sausage sounds yummy.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Kate says:
Laura, it sounds like a great week! I was thinking about trying the donuts this week and almost added them to my menu plan. Now you posted it and re-read the recipe, I’m definitely going to do it. Perfect Saturday morning breakfast! I can’t wait to make them.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Lisa K says:
The homemade turkey sausage sounds so good! great menu plan!
July 8th, 2008 at 8:25 am
Karen says:
You’ve got some great things on your menu!
Hope you’re having a great week!
Karen
www.homeschoolblogger.com/cookalatte
www.homeschoolblogger.com/salt
July 10th, 2008 at 3:56 pm