Last Week of October

Sunday:
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Monday:
leftovers



Tuesday:
Onion-Smothered Pork Tenderloin, Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, romaine salad


Wednesday:
Korean Sesame Beef with Lettuce Wraps



Thursday:
Fish Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Tomatoes, basmati rice



Friday:
Crunchy Salt Shrimp with Ginger Sauce, edamame, brown rice

Saturday:
Pizza

My Favorite Protein Shakes

Good nutrition isn't just for dinner, and when I remember to, I drink a "recovery" shake after a workout. The best ones are high in protein, and should have a fairly equal protein-carbs ratio. I find the ready-made ones expensive and lower in protein than I would like, and so I make my own. It's easy and there are so many flavor possibilities! These are my favorite combos:

Orange-Mango

1 cup (80z) Mighty Mango Smoothie (made by Naked)
1 cup ice
1/4 cup protein powder (I use Bob's Red Mill whey protein from Amazon. If you're avoiding dairy, you could also use Bob's Red Mill soy isolate powder.)

Blend all ingredients and enjoy!


Black Forest Shake

1 chocolate royal slim fast can
1 cup ice
1/4 c. protein powder
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened cherries

Blend all ingredients and enjoy. (note: the cherries should be partially thawed before blending, so microwave them for about 30 sec. Trying to blend them frozen solid may hurt your blender.)


Iced Mocha 1

1 cup Bolthouse Farm's Perfectly Protein Mocha Cappucino
1 cup ice
1/4 c. protein powder

Blend and enjoy. For extra coffee flavor, add 1 t. instant coffee or espresso granules before blending.


Iced Mocha 2

1 can chocolate royal slim fast
1 c. ice
1/4 c. protein powder
1 t. instant coffee or espresso granules

Blend and enjoy.

In and Out

If you've been following the blog you know we were trying to move. Thanks to some general somewhere, those plans have changed. We're staying put, for now, and life is somewhat back to normal. My favorite part is not having to show the house anymore, and not giving up my firepit!


Monday: Rotisserie Chicken, fresh bread, edamame

Tuesday: omelettes, bacon, fresh fruit
(omit bacon if cooking vegetarian)

Wednesday: flank steak and aparagus stir fry, rice

Thursday: Beef and Spinach Lasagna Rolls, salad, fresh bread

Friday: Halibut En Papillote With Potatoes, Green Beans and Sweet Onions

Saturday: Pizza Night