December Menu

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December is just about here! I spent time this last weekend working on my December menu. I have linked many of the meals listed on my site. One note to make.. I have French bread linked to my pizza crust recipe. I use this recipe to make French bread.. the 3 crust recipe will make 2 loaves of French bread.

If you need a menu calendar to write your monthly menu on you can find mine here: http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/menuplanningcalendars.htm  I post a new menu calendar each month. They are a handy way to write out your menu and keep it on your fridge for easy reference.

December Menu

1st – tuna patties, garlic roasted potatoes, coleslaw
2nd – spaghetti, French bread, salad
3rd – baked chicken legs, mashed potatoes, salad
4th – potato sausage chowder, biscuits, salad
5th – beef stew, bread sticks, salad
6th – Chinese rice (with chicken and shrimp), egg rolls
7th – fish tacos, Spanish rice, salad
8th – crockpot lasagna, French bread, salad
9th – brats and potato casserole, green beans,
10th – taco soup, cornbread, salad
11th – crockpot chicken and gravy, brown rice, salad
12th – hotdogs, coleslaw, chips
13th – yummy pinto beans, dinner rolls, salad
14th – homemade pizza, salad
15th – chicken potato soup, garlic cheese biscuits, salad
16th – meatballs, mac & cheese, salad
17th – crockpot scalloped potatoes w/salmon, salad
18th – hamburger stroganoff over pasta, salad
19th – cream cheese chicken enchiladas, tortilla chips & salsa, salad
20th – tuna melts, homemade tomato soup, salad
21st – chili, cornbread, salad
22nd – meatloaf, baked potatoes, salad
23rd – cheesy chicken & rice casserole, salad
24th – baked ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, jello or fruit salad, spinach salad
25th – leftovers
26th – navy bean & ham soup, cornbread, salad
27th – chicken fajitas, chips & salsa, salad
28th – kielbasa, cabbage & pasta, salad
29th – crockpot hamburger, veggie soup, dinner rolls, salad
30th – salmon noodle casserole, biscuits, salad
31st – lasagna, French bread, salad

Comments

  1. MissEmyNovember 30, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Love the new blog look!! :) It fits so perfectly, with the season. :D

    In Denmark, right now there's a fire going, it's snowing outside (it's been doing that for the last few days), I'm listening to peaceful Christmas music, quiet house, and the kitty is sleeping right next to me. And let's not forget the cup of coffee I'm sipping on!

    Love you!! <3

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  2. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    I always love when you share your menus. Things are extra tight this month here now with an unexpected expense. Your ideas and menu planning calendar make things a little more cheerful as I need to carefully plan our groceries/menu this month. Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Lyn

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  3. AliceDecember 1, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Yeah! you posted your menu again this month! I love this; it's such a huge help! You have to, have to do this every month all year! Please!!!

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  4. Margriet NeelsDecember 1, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Thankyou so much, Crystal for all your ideas, recipes and information! You are my inspiration! I use all your ebooks all the time. They are all so helpful. My family thanks you too! God bless you and your family!

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  5. MonicaDecember 2, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    you have a lot of salad in the winter months...
    I am getting some great idea, thank you!

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  6. CrystalDecember 2, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Monica, we eat lots of salad all year long, in fact I try to serve them just about each day.. I think fresh veggies are very healthy for us and it is the main way we get our veggies each day...

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  7. CrystalDecember 2, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Alice.. I will sure try and keep them going each month this next year!! :)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 3, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    What does (sun) mean?

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  9. CrystalDecember 3, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    it was my own notes as I was working through the months menu.. I forgot to remove them.. I just did.. :)

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  10. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Quick question, I love how you arrange your menu for an entire month, and with kids and schooling and farming, it can be hectic! My question is, I noticed there wasn't anything really including red meat, pork, or seafood. We do live in the Northwest, close to Canada on a farm, and hunt and fish. I was wondering if you ever included red meat or seafood in your menus? New to your blog and site, thanks so much ~ bright blessings!
    ~Farm Goddess

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  11. CrystalDecember 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Hi Farm Goddess.. If you look at my menu you will see I have several fish meals.. tuna patties, fish tacos, tuna melts, salmon w/scalloped potatoes.. etc.. and yes we eat red meat.. lots of hamburger! All my meals such as spaghetti, lasagna, meatloaf, meatballs, etc.. all use beef.. I have a few pork meals.. Sausage potato soup, ham for Christmas dinner, etc..

    We are not big "meat and potatoes" people.. it is not often you will find a piece of meat as the center of my meals.. I work to feed my family as frugally as possible so my meals are meals that stretch meat rather than have meat as the center of them..

    Hope that helped to answer your questions! :)
    Crystal :)

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