TRADITIONAL July 2011 OAMM Menu (OAMC, Once A Month Cooking, Freezer Cooking)
Summer is in full swing where I’m from, and despite my hopes for more relaxing schedules with school out, I find our days are just as busy. Alth0ugh freezer cooking seems to take a different twist during the summer, I still appreciate the convenience of make-ahead meals I can quickly thaw and grill. Many of those meals are included on the July 2011 Traditional Menu.
I hope you enjoy these meals as much as our early readers/cooks have. If you are new and not sure how to get started, read here. For frequently asked questions visit here. And there are several other helpful links under the Helpful Hints/Resources section below to help you on your cooking journey. Good luck!
Menu
- Included below are the menu items that we will be preparing as part of our Once A Month Cooking (OAMC) BIG DAY. In the printable July 2011 Recipe Cards the menu items are listed as single, double, or quadruple depending on how much we need to make on the BIG DAY. The recipes linked below are ONLY for the single batch, to see the amounts we are making on the OAMC BIG DAY you will need to visit the printable July 2011 Recipe Cards.
- Having trouble using the Recipe Cards or the YELLOW BOX? See this post!
Blueberry Banana Muffins
Blueberry Banana Muffins
Breakfasts
Lunches
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Dinners
**Indicates meals that require NO COOKING on your OAMC BIG DAY!
Grocery List
- Included in this spreadsheet you will find a listing of all the items you will need to complete your July OAMC BIG DAY. For more instructions on how to use this, go here.
- TRADITIONAL July 2011 OAMM Grocery List
Instructions
- These are the step-by-step instructions you will need to quickly and efficiently approach your OAMC BIG DAY!
- TRADITIONAL July 2011 OAMM Instructions
Labels
Sample Label
These customized labels are designed specifically for the July 2011 Once A Month Mom Menu. They contain not only the name of the dish but also the serving instructions for preparing the dish on your serving day. They make preparation of the dishes hassle free.
These labels are designed to be printed on Avery 8163
Facebook Fan Party:
OAMM Facebook Fan Page Party – July 10th 2011, 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST – We will be able to chat via video AND messaging during the event through FACEBOOK! How cool is that? We will be talking about the current month’s menus, answer your burning questions about freezer cooking and have fun getting to know one another. You can also see other past recordings from that tab as well.
Instructions for viewing live-stream:
- Go to the Once A Month Mom Facebook Fan Page.
- Click on the “Facebook Fan Night” Tab on the left.
- Hit “view live recording” – If I am live streaming it will show you what is happening in progress. If I am not live streaming at the time, you will have the option to click through other videos that I have recorded in the past.
- Enjoy!
Test Cooks
Each month we have some wonderful volunteers who “test” out the menu prior to publication. They do an amazing job of helping to eliminate confusion and mistakes. They may not catch everything but they sure do catch A LOT! Here is a little bit about this month’s test cook:
- Amber Friedli is a mom and wife. She has 2 girls ages 12 and 3. She works as a nurse about 30 hours a week and enjoys cooking.
Helpful Hints/Resources
- Creating Your Own OAMC Menu Series
- How To Navigate the OAMM Menu
- Preparing For A Successful OAMC Day
- Adapting The Menu for YOUR Family
- Making the Menu Healthier
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Shopping For Your Cooking Day
- Final Shopping Trip For Your OAMC Day
- Choosing The Right Containers
What do you think of July 2011’s menu?
If you are feeling abundantly blessed and generous feel free to donate. :) But don’t feel guilty if you aren’t able. And don’t forget you can always go back and use July 2009′s OR Summer 2010′s menus if you are looking for something different!
Was there supposed to be a link for the Bacon Jalapeno Bites? It doesn’t seem to be working. Thanks!
I’ll check on that.
Thanks, Tricia for all that you have created here. I am new and can’t wait to use it. So far, I have downloaded two months. I downloaded them to Excel and the Directions come over as ##########. What am I doing wrong? I have to go back to the website and copy and paste them, format, etc. Would love a time saving tip if anyone has one.
Those ### just mean that the cell has too much info in it for it’s size. If you resize the column/row you should be able to see them. No cutting and pasting needed. The link that explains about the yellow box also explains that too. Hopefully this is the fix you need.
What do you mean when you say about meat “it can be frozen beforehand if handled properly”? I have lots of meat in the freezer to use, but unsure if it can be thawed to prep and then re-frozen….
According to the USDA (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Basics_for_Handling_Food_Safely/index.asp#8) If you thaw it in the refrigerator slowly (not microwave or cold water thaw) you can still refreeze the meat without risking foodborne illness.
Thanks! I had never heard that. It will make my life so much easier! :)
OK-one more question: I cannot find egg roll wrappers…. any hints?
I found mine in the freezer section, close to the phyllo doughs, etc. You might want to ask someone at the grocery store. You may also need to go to a specialty grocer.
Here in Ontario in various grocery stores I regularly find the eggroll wrappers along with wonton wrappers in the produce section near the beansprouts.
Yes, I have seen them stateside in the produce section as well.
I found mine at Walmart in the Veggie case next to the tofu.
Thank you so much for this. This is the first time that I have done this and you made it super easy. I did double check all my qtys and stuff because I do live so far away from the store. I spent a total of 8 hrs in the kitchen. I have been looking for something like this because I have thought about doing it but was so over whelmed trying to figure out how to do it on my own. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! We love hearing about success!
Anybody have an estimate on what the cost is for the month to make. My husband is not sold on the idea due to thinking it will be too big of an initial cost.
The first month is the most expensive as far as overall grocery bill as you are buying groceries for the month to freeze. However, once you do one month the savings starts to become VERY evident in month 2. For one family of 4 it usually runs $150-$300/month for the 30+ meals. That makes it less than $5 an entree for 4, making price per serving SMALL.
I’m having trouble changing the number of servings on the Google Docs recipe cards. Any tips? I’ve tried “Save a Copy” but it isn’t giving me that as an option. Thank yoU!
It probably means that you are not signed into Google Docs or you don’t already have an account. You will need to create an account or log in. It is free.
I am so glad I found this site. It is just what I was looking for. I can’t wait to go shopping and start cooking.
Hey Tricia,
I’m doing the big cook this weekend with my new friend but I can’t get the yellow box to adjust to another number? Glitch or user error?Thanks!!
Reading above that I need to sign in to google docs. My bad. :)