Menu and Grocery List (Oct. 1 - Oct. 7)

What am I having for dinner Oct. 1 - Oct. 7?
Monday
Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce
Green Beans
Corn
Tuesday
Mongolian Beef
Rice
Carrots (steamed)
Wednesday
Spinach, Mushroom Casserole
Green Salad
Thursday
Chicken quesadillas
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Friday
Pizza
Green Salad
Breadsticks
Saturday
Garlic Lime Chicken
Broccoli
Dinner Rolls
Sunday
Free Day

First I want to explain what I have called the 'free day'. I have used other menu planning services and found that there was always one day that my family would eat out. The free day is the opportunity for you to either eat out, catch up to my meals if you are behind, or make something that you or your family loves.

Grocery List

Bakery Item
Dinner Rolls (Suggested side)

Baking Supplies
1 tablespoon corn starch (Mongolian Beef)
2 1/2 teaspoons Corn Starch (Mongolian Beef)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (Mongolian Beef)

Basic Cooking Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil (Garlic Lime Chicken)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided (Mongolian Beef)
4 tablespoons Olive Oil Pork Chops with (Caramelized Onion Sauce)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)

Beverage
4 tablespoons lime juice (Garlic Lime Chicken)
3/4 cup water (Mongolian Beef)

Condiments and Salad Dressings
3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)

Dairy, Eggs, and Milk
1 pound Montery Jack Cheese shredded (Chicken Quesadillas)
2 tablespoons butter (Garlic Lime Chicken)
2 tablespoons butter (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
2 cups ricotta cheese (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
1 cup parmesan Cheese (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
1 1/4 cup cheddar Cheese Shredded (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
Sour Cream (Suggested Topping)

Ethnic Foods
8 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas (Chicken Quesadillas)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (Mongolian Beef)
2 tablespoon soy sauce (Mongolian Beef)
Mexican Rice (Suggested Side)
Refried Beans (Suggested Side)
Salsa (Suggested Topping)

Frozen Foods
Frozen Pizza (Pizza)
10 ounces Spinach chopped (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
Green Beans (Suggested Side)
Corn (Suggested Side)
Breadsticks (Suggested Side)
Brocolli )Suggested Side)

Herbs and Spices
1 teaspoon salt (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1 teaspoon pepper (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (Mongolian Beef)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Mongolian Beef)
2 teaspoons thyme (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
to taste salt (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
to taste pepper (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
2 tablespoons parsley (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
1 tablespoon basil (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
1 tablespoon Chili Powder (Taco Seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Taco Seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder (Taco Seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Taco Seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Taco Seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon Paprika (Taco Seasoning)
1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Taco Seasoning)
1 teaspoon Salt (Taco Seasoning)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Taco Seasoning)

Meats, Fish, and Seafood
2 Chicken breast boneless, skinless halves (Chicken Quesadillas)
6 chicken breasts boneless, skinless haves (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1 pound Beef Round cut into thin strips (Mongolian Beef)
4 pork chops bone in loin (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)

Pasta, Rice, and Beans
8 ounces elbow Macaroni cooked and drained (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
Rice (Suggested Side)

Produce
2 cloves garlic minced (Mongolian Beef)
2 carrots thinly sliced (Mongolian Beef)
1 bunch green onions cut into 2 inch pieces (white and green parts divided) (Mongolian Beef)
1 large onion chopped (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
2 cloves garlic large, chopped (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)
1 onion chopped (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
3 cloves garlic minced (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
2 pounds mushrooms fresh, sliced (Spinach Mushroom Casserole)
Green Salad (Suggested Side)
Green Salad (Suggested Side)
Carrots (Suggested Side)

Soup
1/2 cup chicken broth (Garlic Lime Chicken)
1 cup Chicken Broth (Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Sauce)

Be sure to check you refrigerator and pantry for any of these items that you already have. Also, don't forget to add items for breakfast, lunch and every day items. Going grocery shopping is much easier if you have a list of everything you need.

Email me at carriescooking@gmail.com if you would like the grocery list emailed to you on a weekly basis.