Never dread Mondays or what to make for dinner for the week again! Monday Menu has everything you need for a tasty and successful week. 2 complete menus, a dessert of the week, an inside peek at what we’re snacking on when cravings hit and an easy, make ahead breakfast idea- Monday Menu has eating covered!
This week’s menus both feature salads. I usually try to avoid putting together meal plans with similar dishes, but let’s face it. (1) It’s hot. (2) And getting back into the swing of structured routines with school and such is hard. So why not give ourselves a break with a couple of easy meals that are light, but incredible satisfying?
Steak Caprese Salad is one of our favorites. A light twist on a steak dinner, it never leaves us feeling hungry. The same can be said for Waldforf Chicken Salad! The savory chicken and pasta against the occasional sweet grape just keeps us coming back for more.
Plus, don’t forget to enjoy our dessert, snack and breakfast idea this week. We’re still making the most of all that fresh produce that’s available! Sneak in a few extra veggies with Carrot Zucchini Muffins, make the most of a make ahead blueberry breakfast and cool off with a family size take on the Buster Bar dessert!
Menu 1- Cool & Crisp Steak Dinner
A bright & delicious summer dinner salad, this Steak Caprese Salad combines marinated tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil with thinly sliced, tender steak all tucked into a bed of crisp Romaine lettuce. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar for a fantastic finish that keeps everyone happy at the dinner table!
This easy recipe for Cheesy Smashed Potato Bites is going to seriously up your side dish game! Your family is going to love loading up their plates with these baby red or gold potatoes with oodles of melted cheddar, rich garlic and crispy potato skins. Move over baked potatoes, little brother is stealing the show!
This easy apple tea is perfect for this time of year. The transitional spiced apple flavors hit all the right notes for those who are already dreaming of fall, while juicy blackberries and bright mint keep it just cool enough so the seasons don’t feel rushed.
Menu 2- Chicken & Biscuits
Pasta salad meets chicken salad in this tantalizing sweet & savory Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad! Loaded with red grapes, sliced almonds and tasty chicken, this recipe is all about cookouts, potlucks and family get-togethers while still hitting the mark for the perfect lunch or light dinner!
Everyone loves to dip and enjoy crispy, seasoned fries. But those fries don’t have always have to be of the potato variety! Carrots make fabulous fries. Tossed in a little olive oil, Parmesan cheese and just the right seasoning, carrots bake up to be slightly sweet, crisp delights!
This easy homemade biscuit recipe is filled aromatic rosemary, sharp cheddar, black pepper and brushed with garlic butter for a scrumptious, savory quick bread that’s perfect as a welcoming side with dinner. Tender, fluffy with crisp, salty tops, nothing says home like a good biscuit.
Dessert This Week!
Loaded with salted peanuts and layer of vanilla ice cream on an easy homemade Oreo crust and topped with the best fudgey chocolate topping you’ve ever tasted, this homemade, family-sized take on Dairy Queen’s Buster Bar is one of those summer treats that is just knock-your-socks off good.
Here’s What We’re Snacking On
These unbelievably fluffy and tender muffins will make you forget they are absolutely loaded with good stuff- like shredded carrots and zucchini! Lightly sweetened with brown sugar & cinnamon, made super moist with sour cream and sprinkled with the nutty crunch of walnuts, these Delicious Carrot Zucchini Muffins are the perfect go-to for breakfast or afternoon snack!
Making Breakfast Easy
Make-Ahead Blueberry Breakfast Bake is a little bit French toast, a little bit blueberry pancakes and every bit exactly what an easy make-ahead breakfast for the family should be. Full of plump, ripe blueberries, golden sourdough, eggs, sweet cream and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, this simple breakfast casserole is one of those comfort dishes that everyone looks forward to having!
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