A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Foods in Thrifty Balanced Menus
Recipes added and linked as the month goes by…

Monday

Breakfast–Melon Wedges
Cooked Whole Wheat Cereal with thin cream
Toast with Butter
Broiled Bacon
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Cream of Lima Bean and Carrot Soup
Whole Wheat Toast and Butter
Lettuce with French Dressing
Cocoanut Fingers
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Hot Beef Sandwiches
Gravy
Parsley Buttered Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Celery
Caramel Mousse
Iced Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast–Sliced Peaches
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Orange Marmalade
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Stuffed Tomato Salad No. 1
Carrot Butter Sandwiches
Fresh Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Braised Spareribs
Creamed Potatoes
Buttered Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Apple Crumble
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast–Concord Grapes
Griddle cakes and Bacon
Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups with Bacon
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Baked Prune Pudding
Milk for All

Dinner–Steak and Kidney Pie
Buttered Summer Squash
Cole Slaw
Bread and Butter
Apple Snow
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Cook skins, seeds and flesh, if summer squash is tender.

Thursday

Breakfast–Melon Wedges
Rice cooked in Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Stuffed Green Peppers No. 4
Bread and Butter
Baked Peaches
Milk for All

This month is the time to can grape juice for beverage and jelly.

Dinner–Veal and Spaghetti
Pan-broiled Tomatoes
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Shredded Lettuce with French Dressing
Lemon Pineapple Fluff
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast-Grapefruit Juice
Rolled oats with Top Milk
Poached Eggs on Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Salmon Salad
Muffins and Butter
White Grapes
Milk for All

Dinner–Beef Pot Roast
Roast Potatoes
Buttered Green Beans
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Bread and Butter
Frozen Peach Cream
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast–Sliced Bananas in Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Prepared Cereal with Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Celery
Baked Apples No. 1
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Braised Lamb Shanks
Baked Potatoes
Cucumber and Radish Salad
Buttered Spinach or Mustard Greens
Bread and Butter
Baked Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast–Canned Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Prepared Cereal with Thin Cream
French Toast Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Veal Birds
Creamed Potatoes
Fried Eggplant
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Plum Dumplings
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper–Parsley Omelet
Bread and Butter
Grapes and Angel Food Cake
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Use the least possible water to cook vegetables, except strong ones.

From The Modern Family Cookbook