November/December Menu

So, I'm getting this out a little later than planned, but better late than never!  This season is all about making use of what we have and capturing the flavors of the season.  I'm using up a lot of our freezer stash (broccoli, tomatoes, winter squash, applesauce, and meat) and pantry staples.  We're incredibly grateful for at least three community meals a week, which really eases the hectic nature of our lives.  We're also trying to keep things healthy and on the Paleo/Keto side of things with loads of veggies, which does mean we're probably spending a bit more at the grocery store for things like avocados and coconut milk.

I am finding that our boys are going through more fruit than usual, so maybe that indicates a growth spurt?  Or maybe it's just the fruit is lower calorie than most other stuff, so since we're eating more whole foods, they're just hungrier because they're eating more of the good stuff?  I'm grateful to be able to glean from the food pantry when we help out there.  It really helps to supplement our grocery budget.

So, here's the plan:

Breakfasts:

• Smoothies (1 cup greens, 1/2 banana, 1 cup berries or winter squash, liquid and flax seeds)
• Baked pumpkin oatmeal
• Eggs, sauteed greens, and breakfast meat (bacon, liver mush, sausage)
• Roasted veggies and eggs
• Energy bites and fruit
• Hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit
• Yogurt parfaits with frozen berries and chia seeds

Lunches:

• Leftovers
• Fresh fruit, cheese, and gluten free crackers
• Salad with protein (leftover chicken, hard boiled eggs, nuts)

Dinners:

• Chili with ground beef from the freezer and beans from the pantry
• Beans and quinoa with fixin's
• Crock pot Asian Chicken with roasted veggies and Asian slaw
• Breakfast for dinner
• Paleo dressing with chicken sausages and sauteed greens
• Turkey soup and salad
• Turkey taco bowls
• Beef and cheddar pie with salad or sauteed greens

Snacks:

• Popcorn with cheddar powder and butter
• Roasted spiced nuts
• Homemade trail mix
• Fresh fruit 
• Veggies and dip
• Gluten free crackers and cheese

What are you making and eating this month?  I'd love to hear from you!