My April Meal Plan

April is fast upon us and I made a meal plan that will keep us going throughout the month.  Lots of yummy meals await us and I can hardly wait.

Pork fried rice

This is what I plan to feed my lovely family this month:

Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Veggies & Dip

Ham & Bean Soup, Cornbread, Garden Salad

Chicken Caccitore, Pasta, Caesar Salad

Pork Fried Rice, Egg Rolls

Egg & Cheddar Sandwich, Sliced Peaches

Chicken Garlic Pizza, Spinach Salad

Vegetable Beef Soup, Biscuits, Tossed Green Salad

Pork Chops, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Broccoli

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garden Salad

Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs

Tuna Schooners, Tater Tots, Veggies & Dip

Chicken Tortillas Soup, Tossed Green Salad

Meat Loaf, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans

Chicken & Pasta Bake, Buttered Peas

Ham & Potato Hash, Fresh Fruit

Tortellini Soup, French Bread, Caesar Salad

Lemon Pepper Chicken, Pesto Orzo, Steamed Veggies

Beef Tacos, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Salsa

Veggie Quiche, Fruit Salad

Chili Dogs, Steak Fries, Veggies & Dip

Chicken Noodle Soup, Breadsticks, Garden Salad

Vegetable beef soup

My meal plan includes that I make pretty much everything from scratch.  Knowing what ingredients are in our food is important to me.  It also makes a huge difference in the cost of each meal.  I try to make all of our baked goods so I save money over buying them at the store.  Occasionally I may grab a loaf of bread if I am short on time, but I try not to do that very often.  We prefer our homemade bread over store bought.

Tortellini soup

As the budget allows I will plan to purchase loss leader items and take advantage of any good sales to further add to our pantry and freezer.

Spinach salad

Any fellow meal planners out there?  Whether you are or not, what are some of your favorites dinners to prepare for your family?