With the big move nearly 4 weeks away, I have been desperately trying to clean out the freezer so I can thaw it out for easy transportation.

My big freezer cooking marathon happened nearly 6 weeks ago yet I am still able to open up the freezer and have a fully cooked meal on the table in no time.  Once a month shopping and cooking is definitely the system I am sticking with.  I recently did a guest post over at Virtually organized explaining my menu planning system and how this works for my family at this stage of our lives.

This is what I am feeding the family this week.

Monday – leftovers.  Since I have the day off from supper duty I decided to spend the day making several batches of sweets for the kids.  When I return from the gym I am going to immediately start baking and have high hopes of completing a batch of oatmeal and banana chocolate chip cookies as well banana bread.  I picked up three bags of darkened bananas on clearance that are ready for mashing

Tuesday – stir fry using the many frozen bags of veggies I found in the bottom of the freezer with small amounts remaining.

Wednesday - chicken casserole from the freezer with risotto

Thursday – freezer lasagna

Friday – hamburgers and onion roasted potatoes.  instead of unhealthy fries I simply chop up some large baking potatoes and coat with some olive oil and homemade onion soup mix.  I have even sprinkled some chili pepper on them for a little kick.

Saturday – sourdough pancakes

Sunday – cabbage sloppy joes.  I pick up shredded coleslaw packets when 50% off and simply fry them up with beef for a sweet and tangy sloppy joe dish.  This is also a great way to sneak in veggies to unsuspecting kids, grandfathers and hubbies that should know better.

That wraps up my week.  Normally Laura hosts this carnival but she is out of town this week and lucky for us Erin from $5 dinners is taking over.