Back on Atkins

It's swimsuit season, so it's time to get back on Atkins for a couple weeks.  Here is our yummy dinner menu.  Each dish will be served with a fresh veggie or salad.

Sun - Orange Chili Chicken Breasts
Mon - Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Tues - Asian Beef Salad
Weds - Leftovers
Thurs - Turkey, Spinach and Pesto Meatloaf
Fri - Cheese n Chili Chops
Sat - Creamy Southwest Chicken

Sun - out for Father's Day (steak)
Mon - Beef Stroganoff
Tues - Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto
Weds - Mini Italian Meatloaves
Thurs -  Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil
Fri - Leftovers
Sat - Chipotle Turkey Burgers

Meal Plan - Week of March 1

Mon - Mini Italian Meatloaves and Cucumber, Tomato and Green Onion Salad

Tues - Leftovers (Jamin working Rodeo Committee)

Weds - Broiled Orange Chili Chicken Breasts and Salad

Thurs -  Chipotle Beef Burgers with Fire Roasted Garlic Ketchup

Fri - Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Sat - at Rodeo

Sun -  Pot Roast with Roasted Veggies

Meal Plan - Week of Feb 15

It's been a while, with holidays and things going on, but I need to get back to my meal planning so I'm not rushing to the store at 5 PM every day and trying to figure out what's for dinner.  Here's this week's plan:

Mon - Turkey Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Tues - Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
Weds - Spinach Pesto Tilapia
Thurs - Leftovers
Fri - BBQ Ribs
Sat - Leftovers
Sun - Pot Roast

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 30

Mon - Leftovers

Tues - Pork Tenderloin "Dragged Thru the Garden"

Weds - Leftovers

Thurs - Curry Pork n Rice

Fri - Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Sat - going to a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party

Sun -

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 23

Mon - something from LoCal's

Tues - out with John and Elizabeth (here from San Francisco)

Weds - ???

Thurs - THANKSGIVING (see previous post for menu)

Fri - Leftovers

Sat - Leftovers

Sun - Leftovers?

Thanksgiving

We are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year!  We're expecting about 12 guests (10 family, 2 friends).  John and Elizabeth (from San Francisco) are staying with us Tues-Fri that week.  Here is the menu:

Cajun Fried Turkey
Sausage Rice Dressing
Sweet Potato Crunch
Green Bean Casserole
Broccoli Salad
Red Beets (for Jamin)
Cranberry Cherry Relish
Giblet Gravy
Artichoke Dip
Deviled Eggs
Ambrosia Salad
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse Pie

Wow, that's a lot of food!  I'm going to start cooking on Wednesday since we only have one oven.  Wish us luck!

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 16

Mon - Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

Tues - Spicy Italian Sausage and Tomatoes

Weds - Lupe Tortillas

Thurs - Pei Wei

Fri - Chicken Tacos

Sat - BBQ Pork Ribs

Sun - Grilled Chicken Salad

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 2

 Mon - Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Tues - Pork Tenderloin

Weds - Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

Thurs - Sun - in FL visiting Gigi

Meal Plan - Week of Oct 26

Meal planning a week in advance is definitely saving me time and money!  I'm also coming up with some yummy and healthy menu ideas!!!

Mon - Leftover pot roast and veggies

Tues - Sausage, Broccoli and Parmesan Brown Rice Dinner

Weds - Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Thurs -Leftovers

Fri - Scallops in White Wine over Whole Wheat Angel Hair with Asparagus Tips

Sat - Making Roasted Apple Cream n Caramel Brownies for a Halloween Party!

Sun - Pizza

Meal Plan Monday - Week of Oct 19

Mon - Chicken Parmesan and Steamed Broccoli

Tues - Broiled Orange Chili Chicken Breasts and Salad

Weds - Jerked Chicken with Acorn Squash

Thurs - Leftovers

Fri - Pork Tenderloin "Dragged Through the Garden" with Roasted Asparagus and Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Sat - Leftovers

Sun - Pot Roast with Roasted Fall Vegetables

Meal Plan Monday - Week of Oct 12

Now that all the high school reunions, family get-togethers, and weddings are over Jamin and I are getting back in shape.  And that means eating better too.  It's time for Phase I of the Atkins Diet.  (Before you leave any comments on how bad you think Atkins is, do a little research and check out my recipes.  It is not all bacon and cheese!  It's definitely a lot healthier than most people eat.)  Here's what we're having:

Mon - Chicken Spaghetti (using spaghetti squash for the "noodles")

Tues - Leftovers (Stuffed Peppers and/or Chicken Spaghetti)

Weds - Beef Stroganoff (no pasta or rice)

Thurs - Baked Tilapia with Lemon and Dill; Steamed Broccoli

Fri - Jerked Chicken Salad (we didn't have this last week... had chicken soup instead because Jamin was sick)

Sat -Mini Italian Meatloaves and Cucumber, Tomato and Green Onion Salad

Sun - Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Basil

Meal Plan Monday - Week of Oct 5

I've been getting better and better at planning meals around what's on sale at the grocery store, what we already have in the fridge/freezer/pantry, and what I have coupons for. On Mondays I try to plan at least 5 days worth of meals for the week so I know what we're having each night and don't have to scramble at the end of every day to figure out what to cook for dinner. The other two nights I leave for leftovers or special occasions to eat out. Here is what we're having this week:

Mon - Turkey, Spinach and Pesto Meatloaf
Fiery Corn

Tues - Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
Asparagus in Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Weds - Chipotle Beef Burgers with Fire Roasted Garlic Ketchup

Thurs - (my brother's rehearsal dinner)

Fri - (my brother's wedding)

Sat - Jerked Chicken Salad

Sun - Stuffed Tri-Color Peppers