We have been eating from the pantry, freezer, and garden for the last couple of weeks. I realized that I had meat in the freezer that was approaching the four month mark and pantry staples that were approaching the six month mark. So it was time to use those items or risk having to toss them. They figure in this menu plan – lots of pork, rice, etc.
Menu Plan – Week of July 20th
Monday – Garlic Pasta with Vegetables and Garden Salad
Tuesday – Pork Roast, Garlic Green Beans, Brown Rice
Wednesday -Use some of the leftover roast to make Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Sauteed Summer Squash and Zucchini, Garden Salad
Thursday – Use 1/2 pound of leftover pork roast, and leftover rice to make White Chili , Gluten Free Corn Bread, Garden Salad
Friday – YOYO Dinner
Saturday – Barbecue Steak, Grilled Potatoes, Grilled Corn, and Garden Salad
Sunday – Use leftover steak in Dirty Rice and Garden Salad
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AudreyO says
I love the YOYO idea. I do that once in a while I just never had a name for it.
Alea says
YOYO means You are On Your Own. I schedule them when I know the leftovers will have started to accumulate and when I won't have a lot of time to cook.
Becca says
I love brown rice!! What is YOYO dinner?
Alea says
That is a wonderful way to honor your father! It is also how my husband and I choose to honor our grandfathers. It is a way for their legacy of serving our country to live on.
The Thrifty Countrywoman says
Sounds like some great meals. I'll be right over! By the way, I checked out your charity and will be sending them a check this month. Sounds like a great charity and I usually give to some type of Veteran's Charity several times a year in honor of my father.