Whole Foods October 2012 Menu
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First of all, this isn’t for the grocery store Whole Foods, it is a menu for those that want to spend more time making their meals from scratch. For a detailed explanation of what is involved in creating this menu we have a post welcoming you to this menu. If you are new and not sure how to get started we have a wonderful series starting with 5 easy steps to get you on your way to once a month cooking. Good luck! 
Is your family making the transition to whole foods in 2012? Or maybe you have set a New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier in 2012? Or perhaps you find yourself curious about the whole foods/real food lifestyle? Whatever the case may be, you should consider joining us for our year-long journey to help families transition to real food if they so desire through Get Real 2012!
If you like this menu you might want to check out all our past Whole Foods menus or in-season menus – October 2011′s menus if you are looking for something different!
Breakfasts
- Banana Flax Pancakes
Banana Flax Pancakes
- Pumpkin Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal
- Spinach and Cheese Strata
Lunches
- Potato Parsnip Soup in Italian Bread Bowls
- Fall Flavors Quinoa Salad **
- Ham and Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Calzones
Dinners
- Butternut Squash Lasagna
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
- Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas
- Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops **
- Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon **
Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
- Teriyaki Chicken **
Add Ons
**Indicates meals that require NO COOKING on your OAMC BIG DAY aka “throw and go” meals, perfect for the family who needs to adjust to just do the quick meals!
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Pinterest:
Are you a person that likes to see the menus visually? Perhaps you should check out the October 2012 Whole Foods Menu via Pinterest to see the yummy goodness you will be cooking up on this menu. Not sure what Pinterest is all about, check out what Once A Month Mom has to say about it.
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! If you are interested in test cook, feel free to volunteer. Here is a little bit about this month’s test cooks:
- Eileen O’Toole: I am married with two children, 12 and 13 years of age. I work full time outside of the home. I enjoy cooking and experimenting with new recipes. I love OAMM for helping me stay organized and making freezer meal prep so easy!
- Candice Storm: I am a work outside the home of 2 busy boys that are 8 and 7, and a wife. With the kids sports, long commute, and a small farm to take care of, having Once a Month Mom in the freezer helps save me so much time.
Get Started
Are you new to Once A Month Mom or once a month cooking (oamc) in general? If so, you might want to spend a few minutes (or hours) on the Get Started Series. If you are in a real hurry to catch on we have written some simple steps for getting started. Welcome!
Thank you so much for the bread bowl recipe! My family will be amazed at eating soup out of bread :)
This was my first try at a whole month’s worth. It took longer than expected – I budgeted 3 days knowing my limitations with 2 small children, and it took 4. (though, day #2 was a short day….) I enjoyed the variety, and chose this menu for the lack of tomato sauces and the use of ingredients I already had on hand. I made some silly errors due to not paying attention (bought 3x the leeks, and not quiet enough parsnips) but it all worked out in the end. I might stick with mini-menues though, the time investment was hard for me in my situation.
That is understandable Michelle. I also have 2 small children and typically cook “mini” menus here at our house. A few suggestions: Check out our Whole Foods mini menus! Second, find a cooking partner. I usually cook with my neighbor and we get a whole lot more done with two sets of hands. Just this past Friday we were able to cook 18 meals in just a few hours! Last, if you don’t mind a little less variety, try doubling your mini menus. You will spend just slightly more time, but you double your output. Hope that helps!
Doubling a mini menu is a good idea! I’ll have to ask around and coordinate with someone. Thanks!!