Menu Plan Monday--Desserts

Desserts are a must have in our house. Not only do I really like to have something sweet after meals, but it also helps the family to linger around the table a little longer. We have also been known to take our dessert and hot cocoa into the living room and enjoy it while mom (that would be me) reads aloud to the family. So, I encourage you to make desserts a regular occurrence in your home as well.

Making desserts frugal? That's easy. Just make sure you are always stocked up on the following ingredients and you will be able to make a wide range of wonderfully tasty desserts. No strange, exotic, unusual ingredients here, just basic staples to make sure you always have something yummy on the table after dinner.

flour (I keep white, whole wheat, and pastry flour)
sugar
brown sugar
powdered sugar
chocolate chips
cocoa powder
baking powder
baking soda
nuts
peanut butter
coconut
marshmallows
oats
oil
shortening
corn syrup
vanilla extract


milk
eggs
butter and/or margarine (I use margarine for the day to day stuff and butter for special items or occasions)

This week I will try to share some fabulous dessert ideas for you!

Menu Plan 7/12-7/18

Monday:
breakfast~bagels
lunch~taco soup
dinner~creamy pork and gravy with green beans and rice

Tuesday:
breakfast~cream of wheat
lunch~picnic of sandwiches, melons, cheese crackers
dinner~cheeseburger pie

Wednesday:
breakfast~peach muffins
lunch~chili dogs
dinner~chicken divan

Thursday:
breakfast~smoothies
lunch~pasta
dinner~black bean nachos

Friday:
breakfast~cinnamon bread
lunch~chicken nuggets and french fries
dinner~pizza and salad

Saturday:
breakfast~breakfast burritos
lunch~tuna macaroni salad
dinner~sloppy joes and tater tots

Sunday:
breakfast~cereal
lunch~go out
dinner~ribs, baked potatoes, carrots, and rolls


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