I thought I’d post my meal plan for the week since I am low on novel ideas to write about. I had a few inspirations for our menu this week. First, spring football started today so I have more time to cook dinner since my husband gets home late. Second, I am getting bok choy in my organic delivery basket this week. Third, I flipped through my Every Day Food mag and my recipes from A. Chef’s Cooking Studio (for more info on both, see “my favorite things” tab) and found two new recipes to make. Delightful! I love a menu with inspiration. I don’t have time every week to be creative, but when I do, I thoroughly enjoy it.
Sunday: Baked potatoes and salad
Monday: Beef Empanadas and salad –> I like making different ethnic foods and sometimes I will make “nutrition exceptions” because I enjoy a good culinary challenge. I discovered organic, grass fed ground beef at Publix this week that came from Georgia. I was really excited to see this available. Grass fed beef has a better nutritional profile than traditional beef, sadly. This recipe calls for onion, garlic, and peppers in the stuffing. So of course, I loaded it with lots of veggies. It also has cumin and raisins, both of which offer additional nutrients. Needless to say, they were delicious.
Tuesday: Chicken fajita pizza on whole wheat crust –> Every once in a while I have time to make my own crust. I always make a double batch and freeze uncooked, individual pizza shells for another night. This recipe is from a Food Network show that I watched this weekend. I love the creative twist to regular pizza that includes your veggies right on top. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/janet-johnston/chicken-fajita-pizza-sauce-and-toppings-recipe/index.html
Wednesday: Chicken fried rice with bok choy –> I have to be careful in telling my husband we are having “fried rice” because it’s going to healthy fried rice (he gets his hopes up easily). I will use brown rice, extra chicken that I cooked on Tuesday, and lots of veggies. The bok choy adds a familiar Asian flavor and great nutrients.
Thursday and Friday I will be out-of-town so there is nothing planned for dinner. I am hoping we will have some leftovers for Brian to eat. =)
Does anyone have anything interesting on their meal plan for the week?
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