“What’s for dinner” is no problem at your house with this week’s Monday Menu! 9 recipes, 2 terrific meals, plus dessert, breakfast and snack recipes. Go ahead and set the table for hearty lasagna soup and a southern take on classic tuna noodle casserole (with no canned soups)!
This Week’s Secret To Success
- This week is all about traditional meals with a twist! A classic lasagna dinner turns into soup night, while the usual combo of hush puppies and fish surprises with tuna casserole.
- These meal ideas also show off the magic of the easiest, quickest side dish around- the salad. A salad is one of the most fool-proof ways to round out any meal. Think about the different types of easy salads you can incorporate in your regular menus for fast success.
- Need an extra dinner idea? Move the quiche from the breakfast to the dinner category and serve it with, you guessed it, a salad.
EXTRA TIPS:
- To make this week go smoothly, brown all the meat for these recipes ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator in labeled zip top bags until you’re ready to cook.
- This menu is also perfect for inviting friends over for something other than dinner. Pop that popcorn and have a movie or game night. Bake your cake and ask someone over for coffee and catch up a bit. You’ll be glad you did!
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation! So, don’t forget to make a plan for you table to make dinner time special for your family this week!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love is THE KEY to making every meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free.
Here are some of the things I keep on hand & use week after week.
- Navy scalloped plates (disposable)
- Green and white striped table runner by Hester & Cook (disposable)
- Cornhusk placemats
- Rattan sleeve glassware
- Mini Topiary centerpieces
- Green dinner napkins with white trim by Hen House Linens
- Bamboo handle silverware
- Tall salt & pepper mills
- Navy & white tablecloth by Hen House Linens
Menu 1- Hearty Lasagna Soup
This easy Hearty Lasagna soup recipe has all the flavors of a perfect layered lasagna with meat sauce- velvety pasta, a creamy, cheesy ricotta layer and a saucy marinara with loaded seasoned beef and Italian sausage- but it’s in a warm bowl you can wrap your hands around on a chilly day.
Menu 2- Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Dessert This Week
Tart lemon and plump, round blueberries are the perfect sunny partners in this moist and buttery pound cake with a bright lemony glaze! Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake is a wonderful partner for coffee, a star at brunch and a delight for dessert.
Breakfast Made Easy
Creamy, smoky gouda cheese grits and spicy sausage come together to make the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner in this Easy Sausage & Cheese Grits Quiche recipe. Serving it with a little arugula salad and fruit as pictured creates an easy complete meal.
Snack of the Week
When snack cravings hit, there is nothing that satisfies like a batch of quick & easy Ranch Popcorn! Hot and fresh homemade popcorn tossed in classic Ranch seasoning with the best tips for popping up no-fail popcorn that is always crisp, loaded with flavor and completely addictive. (This my personal favorite snack!)
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