May 2013 Meal Plan: Weekly Menu Ideas and Grocery List

Hello everyone — can you believe it’s already May? We’re six days in, and this school year seems to be flying by more quickly than any I remember. Kids seem to grow an inch overnight, don’t they? I hope this month’s menu gives you plenty of tasty, family-friendly ideas to keep everyone well fed during these busy, fast-moving days.

Below is the May Menu Plan. I’ve included a printable link and recipe references so you can easily plan meals for the month. Enjoy!

MAY MENU PLAN 2013
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1. Tasty Teriyaki Chicken (Crock Pot) with white rice
2. Sloppy Joes
3. Crispy Parmesan Oven Fries
4. Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy and Fried Potatoes
5. Kneaders Turkey Craisin and Sunflower Salad with raspberry poppyseed vinaigrette
6. Italian Tortellini Soup and Fabulous French Bread
7. Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rosemary Glazed Carrots and Rice Pilaf
8. Pan-Fried Shrimp, Ham Fried Rice and Saucy Sesame Green Beans
9. Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole with Cheesy Spanish Rice
10. Easy Beef Stroganoff (Crock Pot), egg noodles and green peas
11. Simple French Bread Pizza with Olive Garden-style Salad
12. Penne with Tomatoes and Spinach
13. Chicken Noodle Soup with Whole Wheat Bread
14. Sweet and Sour Chicken with white rice
15. Hearty Spaghetti Sauce, pasta and Quick and Easy Breadsticks
16. Cold cereal — sometimes everyone needs an easy night
17. Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken with white rice
18. Three-Bean Chili with Fluffy Dinner Rolls
19. Pan-Fried Chicken with Country Gravy and Fluffy Dinner Rolls
20. Crispy Wonton and Chicken Asian Salad

Dessert / Potluck / Sides

1. Chewy Brownie, White Chocolate and Strawberry Trifle
2. Pepperoni Pasta Salad
3. Black Bean and Corn Salsa
4. Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate
5. Chocolate Candy Bar Cake

Chocolate Candy Bar Cake