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Menu Plan: Planning for Guests

by Toni Herrbach

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What do you make for dinner when you have visitors? I know many people struggle with finding delicious, healthy meals for their own family, so coming up with meals for additional people can be really challenging. During the summer months, it is probably more common to find yourself feeding an extra family or two due to summer travels, family reunions, or get togethers.

It has been my experience that you don’t have to break the bank to feed extra people. If you menu plan, you can feed extra people without spending a lot of extra money.

This week my sister-in-law, who many of you know from Mom’s Toolbox and the Bible in 90 Days, is visiting with her children. I’ve picked meals that are easy to prepare and can be doubled or tripled without much effort. The meals are also kid friendly, which is important when you are feeding ten of them. 🙂

Breakfast

Whole Wheat Corn Waffles

french toast

French Toast

Bagels

served with eggs, bacon

Pancakes

Cereal or oatmeal

The Lunch List

  • Homemade Pita w/ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Sandwiches
  • Tuna Melt Quesadillas
  • Quesadillas
  • Grilled cheese
  • Leftovers
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Smoothies
  • Cheese and crackers
  • Yogurt
  • Fruit and veggies
  • Baked Potato
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tuna Salad

Dinner


Chicken Tetrazinni

served with salad, bread

Menu Plan: Pasta Revolt

Salisbury Steak

Served with noodles and vegetables

French Dip

served with chips, fresh vegetables


Pizza on the Grill

served with fresh fruit

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Photo credit: Lonnon Foster

 

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  1. Evelyn says

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    Wow, you’re going all out! I wish I was your guest this week. 🙂

    I’m visiting from MPM, and would love for you to link up your plan at my blog as well, if you’re so inclined. Have a great week!

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  2. Susan M. says

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    Yum! Thanks for the inspiration! Now I think I need to go cook. . . Say “Hello” to Amy and family from one of her Bible in 90 Days readers/mentors! Have fun together!

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  3. Kristen S says

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    Wow! I totally didn’t know that you and Amy were Sister-in-Laws…is she married to a brother of yours, or a brother of your husbands? Just wondering since reading your ‘Back Story’, I feel like I know you:)
    I am also a mentor for B90 this go around…so I get lots of emails from Amy! Hope you all have a wonderful time!
    Love your Blog too!

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  4. Trooppetrie says

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    I love making homemade pizza’s when we have company. cheap and easy. I also think breakfast is the easiest meal of the day when you have company over.

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  5. Denise@TogetherWeSave says

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    Your meal plan looks amazing!

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