Meal Planning Monday: Apr 11- 17

It's the week between pay checks and money is tight, so I'm planning frugal meals for the week. This is always a challenge in trying to stay within budget and still provide nourishing, tasty food for the family.

Monday(Vegetarian)
Breakfast - Mango Spice Muffins (from Eating Clean magazine  Apr/May 2011)
Dinner - Vegetable Lasagna Roll-Ups, Salad, Garlic Toast

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Tuesday (Beef)
Breakfast - Cereal, Milk, Fruit
Dinner - Korean BBQ Beef, Rice, Fruit (we currently have a lovely South Korean student staying with us - I wonder how this will fare with her...)

Wednesday (Vegetarian)
Breakfast - Fruit, granola, yogurt
Dinner - Bean Burritos

Thursday (Chicken)
Breakfast - Cereal, milk, fruit
Dinner - Crispy Coconut Chicken Fingers, veggies with dip



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Friday (Vegetarian)

Breakfast - Make Ahead Muffins made with chocolate chips, coconut, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds, as requested by my kids.

Dinner - Torta Rustica with spinach salad

Saturday (Pork)
Breakfast - Egg and Cheese Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner - Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze, potatoes, carrots

Snacks this week will include:

• celery with cheese
• grapes and muffin
• granola bar and carrot sticks
• fruit salad with yogurt
• hard boiled eggs and crackers

I'll be baking Make Ahead Muffins.