Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 43 of 52

Even though I don’t make a weekly menu plan, I still love the idea of having a bunch of recipes right in front of me to choose from. Here are a few recipes from my recipe collection I thought you might like:3 Breakfast Ideas

Carrot Coconut Bread – This is a delicious twist on your standard quick breads.  {Pin it for Later}

Spinach, Strawberry and Blueberry Smoothie – This is a tasty wake-me-up sort of smoothie that is made with frozen berries.  {Pin it for Later}

Almond Joy Granola – I really debated whether or not to put this under desserts instead.  Either way, it is spectacular.  {Pin it for Later}

4 Lunch Ideas and Dinner Ideas

Beef Pot Pie – This is the ultimate comfort food.  The flaky crust on the top will make you smile involuntarily.  {Pin it for Later}

Roasted Garlic Pesto – This stuff is amazing over pasta…and chicken…and bread…and on a spoon.  {Pin it for Later}

Salmon, Spinach and Orzo Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette – This is the perfect meal for those days when the evenings are going to be hectic.  You can whip it up and then serve it cold.  No reheating required.  {Pin it for Later}

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad – I love to make a big batch of this and have it for lunch all week long.  {Pin it for Later}

3 Salty or Sweet Treats 

Applesauce Spice Cake – This is the perfect seasonal treat–it’s not too sweet, but it will certainly satisfy a sweet tooth.  {Pin it for Later}

Caramel Apples – Homemade caramel apples will cost you about 1/10 of the price of store bought, and taste even better.  {Pin it for Later}

Homemade Chex Party Mix – Forget about waiting for a party, this stuff is perfect for a quick afternoon or after school snack.  {Pin it for Later}

Featured Freezer Meal Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie – This is another comfort food recipe that will warm your bones and fill your belly.  {Pin it for Later}

Featured Preservation Recipe 

How to Dehydrate Sweet Potatoes – If you have been seeing as many sales on sweet potatoes as I have lately, you may be considering stocking up.  Try dehydrating several for longer term storage.  {Pin it for Later}

What are YOU planning on making this week?

~Mavis

Find more recipes on One Hundred Dollars a Month as well as on my Pinterest Recipe Boards.