April Menu

This month is, as always around our house, about eating as cleanly and healthfully while still enjoying the food we eat.  We just did a major restock run at Costco for some essentials, like almond flour, olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, etc.  The bill was more than we normally spend, but since we're trying to eat more organically, I'm ok with that.  Once our CSA share starts in May, as well as some of our own edibles, we'll be able to bring the organic produce bill down quite a bit.

We're also trying to find some more time this month for Benny to work, so we're trying to make meals quick and easy.  That means more crock pot meals, more leftovers, prepping ahead on the weekends, and easy dinner salads.  You'll also notice that there are several meals that use the same side or dish reworked.  For example, when we make chili, I'll freeze some to have later with baked potatoes.  Or, I'll fix Asian slaw on the weekend and make a large batch so we have enough to go with stir fry and crock pot Asian chicken.

So, here's the plan for this month:

Breakfasts:

• Smoothies:  frozen berries, some other fruit, greens, nondairy milk, flax/chia, and any spices we add in (cocoa powder, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon  are all favorites)
• Banana bars
• Baked oatmeal
• Roasted veggies with eggs
• French toast (for those eating gluten) or Paleo pancakes
• Yogurt parfaits with berries and granola

Lunches:

• Leftovers
• Snack plates:  fruit, nuts, hard boiled eggs, veggies and dip, crackers and cheese, etc.
• Salads

Dinners:

• Thai coconut chicken curry soup (from America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker book)
• Beef chili with corn bread
• Veggie stir fry over brown rice with egg rolls and Asian Slaw
• Cabbage and kielbasa skillet meal with corn bread
• Chicken tacos with greens, salsa, Greek yogurt, and cheese
• Beans and rice with fixin's
• Tomato basil soup and salads and quesadillas
• Loaded baked potatoes with beef chili and salads
• Crock pot Asian chicken and Asian slaw
• Pecan crusted chicken and roasted veggies
• Breakfast for dinner (some combination of French toast, pancakes, bacon, eggs, roasted potatoes, etc.)

What meals do you have planned to help you live and save green this month?  I'd love to hear from you!