So, a new week is coming and as you’re sittin’ eating nachos and dip watching some football (& commercials…..& Madonna), how about some meal inspiration for your week!
MONDAY: Skinny Chicken Parm w/Baked Spinach Ravioli
TUESDAY: Chimichurri Steak Salad
WEDNESDAY: Grilled Ancho Shrimp Tacos w/Corn & Lime-Cilantro Slaw
THURSDAY: Rosemary White Bean Soup w/Salad & Garlic Bread
FRIDAY: Balsamic Seared Salmon Salad
PB&J Cupcakes
Just a little cupcake porn for your Sunday night. I made these awhile back from several different recipes. The little cute sandwich toppers are actually made from “white toast” crackers.
I have to admit, I’ve been seriously uninspired lately when it comes to my dinners. I’ve been sick, along with my fam, for about a month now, on and off. Blech! So, trying to get back in the swing of things now….hopefully you will post some ideas on Facebook, as well, and we can all get inspired!
SUNDAY: FILETS W/CHERRY BLACK PEPPER SAUCE, ROASTED POTATOES, CAULIFLOWER\
MONDAY: PORK TENDERLOIN W/ROASTED CORN & BACON RELISH, SPINACH SALAD
TUESDAY: PANKO HERB SALMON W/ROASTED PARSNIPS & ONIONS
WEDNESDAY: THAI HERB CHICKEN W/SCALLION RICE & SUGAR SNAP PEAS
THURSDAY: GREEK SALAD PITA WRAPS W/LEMON HERB ORZO
So, it’s the first FULL week back to work for lots of you and I know the stress of “this will be the longer week ever” is, well, stressful. So, I’ll help take some of that stress away with some easy meal inspiration for your week.
MONDAY: CHICKEN MARSALA W/ROSEMARY POLENTA & GREEN BEANS
TUESDAY: POTATO CRUSTED TILAPIA W/ROASTED FENNEL PANCETTA SALAD
WEDNESDAY: PULLED CHICKEN PANINIS W/ROASTED RED PEPPERS, MANCHEGO CHEESE & BASIL, SWEET POTATO FF’S
THURSDAY: SLOW ROASTED CARNITAS W/BLACK BEANS, RICE, FRESH SALSA
FRIDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA NIGHT!
Happy 2012! I know it’s been crazy busy the past month with the holidays, and now it’s time to get back in the swing of things. Need some healthy meal ideas for the fam this week? Here you go:
MONDAY: TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN W/YELLOW RICE & BLACK BEANS
TUESDAY: TILAPIA PICCATA W/ANGEL HAIR PASTA & BROCCOLI
WEDNESDAY: TURKEY CHILI W/CORN BREAD MUFFINS
THURSDAY: CHICKEN SOUVLAKI W/GREEK VILLAGE SALAD & PITA
FRIDAY: SESAME SEARED TUNA SALAD W/EDAMAME, MANGO & AVOCADO
I am so happy we finally have a working kitchen! Carryout gets boring (and unhealthy!) really quick. The kitchen remodel was pretty quick and painless and I am thrilled with my new, bright kitchen! Goodbye outdated orange cabinets, dark red walls and Angry Birds lookin’ backsplash! One more day of touchups and grouting and I can finally move stuff back in (and get all the clutter out of my dining room!). And, the next big project….the floors. But, that’s gonna take awhile.
Here’s the BEFORE pic:
And, AFTER:
And, some easy, healthy and delicious meal ideas for your week!
SUNDAY: ROASTED CHICKEN, SWEET POTATOES, ONION
MONDAY: TILAPIA TACOS, BLACK BEANS, CORN, FRESH TOMATO SALSA
TUESDAY: ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN SOUP, SPINACH SALAD, PARMESAN CRISPS
WEDNESDAY: STEAK FRITES, CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
THURSDAY: BAHN MI, EDAMAME
FRIDAY: ORECHIETTE W/BACON, PEAS, PARMESAN, SALAD
Hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday and weekend. As we get into the mayhem of the “holiday rush,” things get super busy and you are probably in need of some meal ideas now more than ever! We’re in the midst of re-doing our kitchen (Merry Christmas to ME!), so this week, my kitchen is pretty much a mess. So, with that in mind, I’ve planned some meals using my Griddler (grill pan AND panini press) and Slow Cooker.
MONDAY: Grilled Swordfish w/Lemon-Thyme Herb Butter, Orzo, Green Beans
TUESDAY: Breakfast for Dinner! Pancakes, Bacon, Potato Latkes
WEDNESDAY: Slow Cooker Pork BBQ Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Chips
THURSDAY: Grilled Balsamic Veggie Paninis w/Rosemary White Beans, Asparagus
FRIDAY: Pizza Night!!!
Need some meal ideas for this week (with the exception of the obvious meal for Thursday)? Here’s what’s on my menu:
MONDAY: Grilled Hangar Steak w/Tomato Olive Relish, Garlic Sourdough Bread, Spinach Salad
TUESDAY: Slow Roasted Salmon w/Warm Lemon Crispy Caper Vinaigrette, Green Beans, Crispy Oven Potatoes
WEDNESDAY: Grilled Veggie Flatbread, Salad
THURSDAY: THANKSGIVING FEAST!!! (I’m not hosting, but making the stuffing and brussel sprouts this year!)
FRIDAY: Shredded Turkey Tacos w/Caramelized Onions and Black Beans, Corn
My philosophy is simple, and I’ve said it SO many times, but it’s worth repeating. Planning is EVERYTHING. If you can plan several meals for your busy week and shop according to those recipes, you are so far ahead of the game. Your family will eat better, healthier, and you won’t waste as much food! ANYONE can follow a basic recipe, but the planning part is often frustrating and time consuming. That’s my specialty and what I love to do! Hopefully, you will be inspired to try something new for your family this week. Post your ideas, too, on my Facebook page: facebook.com/DailyDinnerDilemma!
MONDAY: CHICKEN CACCIATORE W/PASTA & SALAD
TUESDAY: CHILE VERDE W/CORNBREAD
WEDNESDAY: CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP W/RICE, BEANS, & PLAINTAINS
THURSDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA NIGHT!
FRIDAY: COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN SOUP
Since Halloween is tomorrow night, and we’ll be busy getting the kiddies dressed up and out the door, Halloween is always pizza night for us! Enjoy your week….hope you will be inspired to cook something delicious for your family!
MONDAY: Pizza night
TUESDAY: Coconut Curry Chicken Soup w/Tossed Salad, Bread
WEDNESDAY: Seared Salmon w/Balsamic & Lemon Glaze and Arugula
THURSDAY: Short Rib Chili w/Corn Bread & Salad
FRIDAY: Grilled Veggie Paninis w/Pesto, Sweet Potato FF’s
