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Menu Plan

If you have school aged kids you probably have a very full calendar and to do list this month. Menu planning will help make your week and the month of May a little easier.

Even when life gets busy your family still has to eat, which means you still have to cook. Spending a few minutes this weekend planning your menu will save you so much time this week.

Here is this week’s menu plan.

Menu Plan May

Name: Mom's Rhubarb Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 15 muffins
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour or gluten free flour blend ( Use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free blend for gf muffins); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 1 egg; 2/3 cup oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups rhubarb, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 11/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Spending a few minutes planning your meals for the week will save you so much time on busy days.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please!

Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola {aka Mounds Bar Granola}

Homemade granola is the best because you can control the ingredients. Mounds bar granola is one of our favorites.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

The best way to cook boiled eggs. They are perfect every time.

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Mexican Coleslaw

This is the best Mexican pork served with a simple coleslaw

5 Ingredient Burrito Casserole

Freezer friendly dinner so make two and freeze one for later this month.

15 Minute Dinner Sausage Alfredo

A simple dinner that can be on the table in fifteen minutes.

Pop Up Pizza Pie

A delicious way to change up pizza night.

Ground Beef Fajita Bowl

The flavors of fajita in a simple bowl dinner.

Easy Oven Pancakes

Pancakes made easy in the oven.

Coconut Bars

One of my favorite desserts from when I was a kid.

Mounds Cookie Bars {Mom's Chocolate Coconut Bars}

My mom's coconut bars made better with chocolate chips.

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Gluten Free Menu Plan

Here is this week’s gluten free menu plan. I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free, but as always read labels to be sure the ingredients are safe for your family.

Gluten Free Menu Plan May

Easy gluten free meals that your family will love.

Gluten Free Sour Cream Blueberry Pancakes

Gluten free pancakes so good that no one will know that they are gluten free.

Eggs and Sausage { Freezer Friendly and Make Ahead Breakfast Idea}

Eggs and sausage are a great gluten free breakfast that can be made ahead and freezes well.

Microwave Omelet

A simple gluten free meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Fish Tacos

Use gluten free tortillas or corn tortillas for a simple gluten free dinner.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Take your peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the next level. Make it a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use gluten free bread.

One Pot Taco Pasta

Use gluten free pasta for a simple gluten free dinner.

Breakfast Chili

Chili made with sausage and served with an egg. Delicious!

Easy Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade mac and cheese is so much better than the box!

Easy Homemade Double Chocolate Pudding

Homemade pudding is easy, delicious, and so much better than the kind in a box.

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Mom’s Rhubarb Muffins

Spring at my parent’s house means rhubarb season. And rhubarb season means all kinds of cooking and baking with rhubarb.

A few years ago when I visited my parents in the spring and realized that their rhubarb was ready to be picked, I knew I needed to do some baking with it.

Rhubarb is one of those things that many people have never had. It is more of an old fashioned type vegetable that not very many people grow.

And yes according to my research rhubarb is a vegetable although most people think of it as a fruit since it is often cooked like fruit would be cooked.

Growing up my mom made all kinds of things with rhubarb. Cakes, pies, jams, sauces, and more. She still makes all kinds of things and during the spring gives rhubarb away to almost anyone she knows that wants some.

My mom has a rhubarb cake recipe that our family loves and we decided to turn it into a muffin while I was visiting.

The recipe worked perfectly as muffins.

And I apologize for the photos. I did not take my camera with me, only my phone, so these photos were taken on my iphone, in my parents kitchen, which is not the best for lighting.

These were so good. Perfect for a breakfast treat!

I told my dad that if you want to eat cake for breakfast you just turn it into a muffin!

Now that is not exactly true, these are pretty sweet for breakfast. These are definitely more of a cake like sweet muffin, but they are similar to a coffee cake, so they do make a good addition to breakfast for a special treat.

If you have never had rhubarb these muffins are a great way to try it. And if you have a rhubarb patch in your garden these muffins are a great recipe to use some of it up.

How many of you have had rhubarb? And is there anyone that grows it? I would love to hear your thoughts on rhubarb.

Need more rhubarb recipes? Try my mom’s old fashioned rhubarb cake.

Mom’s Rhubarb Cake

Yield: 15 muffins

Mom's Rhubarb Muffins

My mom's Rhubarb Muffins are the perfect muffin for spring.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

Muffin Batter

2 ½ cups flour or gluten free flour blend ( Use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free blend for gf muffins)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups rhubarb, cut into small pieces

Topping

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
11/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Add egg, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix together using a wooden spoon. Do not use a mixer for this. It is best to stir it by hand.
Stir in rhubarb.
Scoop into a muffin tin that has been greased or lined with muffin liners.
In a small bowl combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over muffins.
Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.

Notes

These muffins are great gluten free. I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend to make them gluten free.

Originally posted April 2015. Updated April 2019.

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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Three simple ingredients are all you need for these easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos.

It seems like some of my best meals happen by accident. You know the kind you throw together at the last minute not knowing if it will work or not.

That is exactly what happened with these crock pot chicken tacos.

I recently forgot to defrost a roast to put in the slow cooker for dinner. Not only did I forget to defrost it, it did not hit me until 1:00 in the afternoon.

I was walking out the door and realized that I had not taken out the roast and had nothing prepared for dinner.

I quickly looked in the pantry and saw a jar of salsa verde. I knew I had some chicken breasts that needed used up. So, I took a couple of pounds of chicken breasts and put them in the slow cooker.

Then I poured the jar of salsa verde and a bottle of beer on top. Yes, beer. Beer makes meat so flavorful and tender.

I left the house and came back around dinner time (about 5 hours later), hoping that my quick crock pot meal would taste great.

The chicken smelled so good when I walked in the door. The meat had cooked enough that is was falling apart.

I shredded the chicken and served it with taco shells, refried beans, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.

As we were eating dinner my husband kept saying, “These are really good chicken tacos”. I was so glad he liked them, because they were so easy to make. You can’t get much more simple than a three ingredient slow cooker meal.

These are the perfect meal for taco Tuesday or any day that you need an easy to make dinner.

This is also a great recipe to serve a crowd. You can fill up your crock pot and make this stretch to serve quite a few people.

Can I freeze shredded chicken?

Yes, this because this is a shredded chicken type of recipe it freezes great. Make a big batch and freeze the extras. The shredded meat works great for tacos, burritos, taco salad, and nachos.

Can I make Crock Pot Chicken Tacos gluten free?

Yes, just use gluten free beer. There are only a few truly gluten free beers out there, so do your research and use the one that you feel is gluten free and safe for your family.

Need some easy side dish recipes to serve with this?

Yield: 10 servings

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Three ingredients are all you need for these easy crock pot chicken tacos.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salsa verde
1- 12 ounce bottle of beer ( Use gluten free beer to make this gluten free)

Instructions

Place chicken in slow cooker.
Pour salsa and beer over top.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is done.
Shred chicken. Add some of the liquid to the chicken for desired texture/taste. About 1-2 cups liquid is usually good.
Serve with beans, cheese, tortillas, cheese, or other desired toppings.

Notes

For a different flavor this can be made with regular salsa or green enchilada sauce instead of salsa verde.

For freezing cook and cool completely. Freeze in containers or zip top type bags.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 258 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 116mg Sodium: 390mg Carbohydrates: 4g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 43g

Originally posted June 2010. Updated April 2019.

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Menu Plan

Can you believe that it is the end of April? This year has gone by so fast. The end of the school year will be here before we know it.

The end of the school year makes for a busy few weeks for many people. Or maybe more like a busy whole month of May. Planning your menu ahead of time and keeping your freezer stocked will make those crazy days of May so much easier!

Here is this week’s menu plan. And if you need an easy dessert that feeds a crowd make the chocolate brownie trifle on this week’s menu plan. It is one of my favorite desserts!

Menu Plan

Easy meals for a busy week.

Overnight Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

An easy breakfast your family will love.

Homemade Frozen Breakfast Burritos

Skip the store bought ones and make them at home.

Nut Free Larabar Recipe

A homemade nut free version of those famous snack bars.

My Favorite Meatballs (and they are Gluten Free Meatballs too!)

Meatballs can be used in so many ways. Make a large batch and freeze them for easy dinners.

Teriyaki Ground Beef over Rice

Teriyaki ground beef is delicious over rice, as lettuce wraps, or as is.

Beef and Bean Bake

Easy dinner that kids love.

Burrito Bowl Soup

All the flavors of a burrito in an easy to make soup.

Easy Slow Cooked Chicken Legs

One of my favorite ways to cook chicken.

Breakfast Bowls

Breakfast for dinner! Make extra for breakfast the next day or freeze the leftovers for easy meals on busy days.

Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Chocolate Brownie Trifle is an easy to make dessert that feeds a crowd.

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Gluten Free Menu Plan

Here is this week’s gluten free menu plan. I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free, but as always read labels to be sure the ingredients are safe for your family.

Gluten Free Menu Plan

Easy gluten free recipes for your week!

Gluten Free Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Lemon and gluten free go so well together. These gluten free lemon yogurt muffins are a must make.

Mom's Overnight Waffles

The waffles I grew up eating that I now make gluten free.

Baked Egg Cups

Baked egg cups are a fun breakfast or breakfast for dinner.

Slow Cooked Southwest Chicken Legs

One of the easiest ways to cook chicken.

Rice Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Use gluten free pasta for an easy gluten free lunch or dinner.

Easy Taco Soup without Beans

A family favorite made without beans.

Greek Scrambled Eggs

An easy gluten free breakfast for dinner.

Steak Fried Rice Recipe and Creative Leftovers

Use gluten free soy sauce and leftover steak, chicken, or pork for an easy dinner.

Gluten Free Little Debbie Brownies

A gluten free version of that famous snack treat.

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Gluten Free Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Gluten Free Lemon Yogurt muffins are so delicious that no one will know that they are gluten free.

Lemon and gluten free are one of my favorite combinations for baking. They go perfectly together. Almost every lemon recipe that I convert to gluten free turns out.

The acidic nature of lemons and lemon juice help the taste and texture of gluten free baked goods.

If you struggle with gluten free muffins, breads, or cakes give a recipe like this lemon one a try. It really does make a difference.

Gluten free can be easy and delicious. I know I say that all the time, but I really believe it. Gluten free doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t have to taste gluten free.

Gluten free food can be easy to make and taste so good that no one will know it is gluten free.

Not only are these muffins delicious they are a great way to make gluten free breakfasts, lunches, and snacks quick and easy.

If you make a batch of gluten free muffins over the weekend you will have an easy to grab treat all week.

Muffins also freeze great. So make a double batch and keep them in the freezer for easy to grab treats.

These gluten free lemon yogurt muffins remind me of a bakery style muffin. They are light and airy and so good. Make these and you won’t miss your favorite bakery muffins.

I love to drizzle a glaze over these to make them extra special, but you don’t have to. You can easily leave the glaze off if you prefer.

Love lemon recipes?

Need some more gluten free muffin recipes? Try one of our favorite gluten free muffins.

Yield: 12 muffins

Gluten Free Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Gluten free muffins that are so good no one will know that they are gluten free!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

Muffins

3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup vanilla, lemon, or plain yogurt
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract, optional but adds extra lemon flavor
1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend (Other gf blends will work, but Bob's Red Mill is the only one I have tried for this.)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice