June Monthly Meal Plan
A monthly menu to make your summertime a little more leisurely. Four weeks of easy meals, making the most of this season’s bounty!
One of the greatest complements I ever receive is when someone tells me they love my site, because they never know what to cook and now they have an endless resource of delicious dinner ideas at their fingers tips. Upon hearing such a statement, I always puff up with giddy delight at the thought that I helped them out in some small way.
I’ve always enjoyed lending a hand to a friend in need… and getting to have my say.
So when I started getting requests for monthly meal plans, I thought “You need someone to tell you what to cook all month?
“Oooo, Ooooo, Ooooo, Let me! LET ME!!!” (Jumping up and down, arms flailing.)
This is for you friends.
For those who would rather PIN for hours than plan a weekly menu.
For those who are splashing at the pool or chasing toddlers in the park, and don’t stop to think about dinner until 5:45pm.
For those who always work late and are too tired to make one more decision at the end of the day.
I will happily make them for you–provided you have no dietary restrictions and will try anything! *wink*
I’m planning 5 days of home-cooked meals per week, and assuming you will have a leftover/takeout night, and also eat out once a week.
Sound good?
JUNE MENU
Week 1:
Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Jasmine Rice and Sauteed Snap Peas
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon and Tabouli with Feta and Endive
Prosciutto Edemame Pasta with Lemon Glaze and a Green Salad
San Franciscan Cioppino with Garlic Bread
Corned Beef Hash with Fresh Fruit and Scrambled Eggs
Leftovers
Dinner Out
Weekly Treat: Pina Colada Cupcakes with Fresh Kiwi Frosting
Week 2:
Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Corn, Grapes, Avocado, and Creamy Ranchero Sauce
Pasta Puttanesca with New York Strips and Crispy Basil
Firecracker Pork Chops with Pineapple Kiwi Salsa and Baked Beans
Mustard Maple Chicken with Pasta with Peas, Smoked Almonds and Dill
Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Grilled Corn Salad with Smoky Vinaigrette
Leftovers
Dinner Out
Weekly Treat: Fresh Strawberry Ginger Pie
Week 3:
BBQ Carnita Tacos with Chips and Salsa
Roasted Indian Fish and Creamy Curried Cauliflower
Pappardelle Alle Vongole (Pasta with Clams)
Pollo Rojo (Red Pepper Chicken) with Black Beans and Rice
Leftovers
Dinner Out
Weekly Treat: Blackberry Bread Pudding
Week 4:
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Red Pepper Puree and Coconut Rice
Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken and Grilled Corn with Smoky Lime Mayo
Fried Calamari Salad with Caperberries Salad and Lemon Aioli
Andouille Blue Cheese Sliders with Red Slaw and Beans
Leftovers
Dinner Out
Weekly Treat: Banana Pudding Milkshakes
I hope this makes your life a little easier. See you Friday!
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You had me with that calamari salad at the top. I want that in my belly!
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I love meal planning. But I am also the nerd who loves grocery shopping. Great list of meals Sommer!
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fabulous idea! Love this and great list
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Thanks so much! This definitely makes life easier!!
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Wow, what yummy dishes and a great reason to look forward to everyday! Personally I can do weekly planning, but not monthly. I never know what I’ll get from the CSA or what cravings I get or tasty recipe I see. See, I saw quite a few recipes you have posted for your monthly menu and I want to make almost all of them! They just looks so good. Better yet instead of me planning my recipes for the month, I’ll just pop over to your house everyday for dinner!
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Love this menu plan! There are times when meal planning seems like such a chore and it’s great to have a list full of awesome recipes like this one at your fingertips.
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Love your menu plan. Planning a month in advance is something I seriously need to work on.
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I LOVE that you did this. Thank you so much. Although we don’t eat out often, well use that slot as a make a family favorite day! Thanks again so much. Please don’t stop!
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Wonderful Idea, Sommer
A great selection of recipes!
Hugs <3
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Everything sounds fantastic! I’m moving the BBQ Carnitas Tacos to the top of my list
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What a great idea!!! Can’t wait to try some of these recipes
It’s a great selection!
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What a great selection of menus. I hope I can manage to create at least half of them. My husband would be in ‘heaven’ if I prepared these goodies for him every night. He will be delighted, however, if I even serve him half of them. Wish me luck.
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Love having you do the thinking for me Sommer! Isn’t that the hardest part? I find especially during the school year it’s so easy to get into a 4 meal rotation rut. I particularly liked the teeny macaroni in the edamame salad (have not had that we sort since becoming gluten free).
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I looove this idea! I do meal plan, but I can always use new inspiration, and I’m so with you on loving hearing when people make my recipes for their family meals. The picture of you flailing your arms offering to make meal plans totally made me smile, thank you
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Nice meal plan. I can’t plan more than a few days in advance, due to failing to follow my plans and veggies spoiling as a result. That and I have no idea what I’ll feel like eating in three weeks. I’ll definitely use some of these recipes, but we do have a few restrictions in my house so I can’t use them all.
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Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment
didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing
all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say superb blog!
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