My cupcakes are in the oven, and the house smells SO good! I'm going to let go of my control issues (ok, maybe not let go, but I'll try to loosen up a little) and let the kids decorate the cupcakes. (AAAAH!) As tempted as I am to make some cute fondant bunnies or chocolate easter basket toppers, I'm going to give myself a break and give them something fun to do. They won't be perfect, but they WILL be tasty!!!!
Monday (Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook): Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breasts, Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette, grilled garlic bread
http://www.great-chicago-italian-recipes.com/grilled_stuffed_chicken_breasts.html
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222862
(I cut these smaller and grill them in a grill basket. A foil packet would work too.)
Grilled garlic bread: to grill bread, I put a little butter or cooking spray on each side, some crushed fresh garlic or garlic powder, and stick it right on the grill rack (coat the rack with cooking spray too). It just takes a minute or two--watch it closely; it will brown (and blacken) quickly. Then flip it over and do the same for the second side. I usually do the bread after the other foods are done, since it's so quick.
If this is too much "grilled" in one meal (never too much in my opinion), serve homemade cornbread or storebought sourdough bread instead.
Tuesday: orange roughy, sauteed zucchini, commercial rice pilaf (such as Uncle Ben's or Near East)
(This orange roughy recipe is from the Eating For Life cookbook. If you prefer, sprinkle your fish with lemon-pepper seasoning and a little dried basil, then grill on an indoor grill such as a George Foreman, or in foil packets on your outdoor grill)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg white
4 orange roughy fillets, thawed
Preheat oven to 400. Lightly coat a cooking sheet with cooking spray. Mix breadcrumbs, italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Beat egg white until slightly foamy.
Lightly brush both sides of each filet with egg white, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange fillets on baking sheet. Sprinkle with dried parsley, if desired. Bake 20 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout.
Wednesday: chicken and cheese quesadillas, mexican rice (commercial boxed)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=222423
Thursday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook.
Friday: Beef and Peapod Stir Fry, steamed white or brown rice, cream cheese wontons
http://www.yumyum.com/recipe.htm?ID=7582
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=45520
Saturday: (guess what!) Pizza/Family Fun night
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 4/5
One more week until Easter! I'm including our Easter menu, as well as links to other Easter menus, in this week's post. We will be having my brother and his family over for a small celebration. My brother's been deployed for 3 months, so it will be nice to have him back for such a special holiday.
Sunday 4/5: A family favorite: grilled boneless skinless pork chops, homemade roasted applesauce, steamed edamame (look for the thick cut BLSL chops for the best flavor off the grill. The thin ones tend to dry out too quickly.) The applesauce is easier to make than it sounds, and super tasty and, bonus! HEALTHY!
http://heart-healthy-cooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/chunky_applesauce
Monday (Meal Swap night, my turn to cook): Sweet Orange Salmon, fresh orange slices, spinach salad, garlic mashed potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1054902
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1176240 (try this with fat-free raspberry vinaigrette instead of the red wine vinaigrette)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=223525
Tuesday: Grilled Chicken Kabobs, steamed brown rice, buttermilk biscuits (try from scratch, or buy frozen)
Chicken Kabobs:
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon honey (If you first measure the olive oil with the measuring spoon, then use the same spoon to measure the honey, the honey will slide right off the spoon.)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 teaspoons bottled minced garlic)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks (hint, it's easier to cut chicken if it is partially frozen)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 purple onion, in wedges
whole mushrooms, either cremini, baby bella, or regular
Mix first 6 ingredients (vinegar through garlic) in a bowl. Add cut up chicken and vegetables and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
When done marinating, thread chicken and vegetables on skewers in attractive pattern (discard remaining marinade) and grill on medium heat 10 minutes or until done, turning frequently.
Note: The first 6 ingredients make a gorgeous balsamic vinaigrette--use it to marinate vegetables, meats (really good with steak), or use it to flavor a salad. YUM!
Wednesday: Grilled marinated steak, steamed asparagus, baked potatoes OR baked sweet potatoes
Budget minded: marinate an inexpensive, lean sirloin steak in a bottled italian dressing, fat free or light is ok, for several hours or overnight. Grill to desired doneness, then slice thinly against the grain for an elegant presentation. It looks so pretty on a platter with the bright green asparagus and the bright white (or orange, depending on your preference) of the potato.
Thursday: Meal Swap Night, Jen's turn to cook. (Serve leftovers tonight, or, hey, go out! if you're not in a meal swap.)
Friday: Chicken with Orzo and Asiago, commercial bagged salad, commercial garlic bread (try pepperidge farm if your grocery store doesn't have ready-to-bake garlic bread)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=223239
Saturday: take a night off tonight and order pizza, or, serve leftovers. Tomorrow is a big cooking day!
Easter Sunday: We're having grilled cornish game hens, steamed green beans, egg bread braid, and, of course, deviled eggs! For dessert, Cherry-Almond Angel Roll from Pampered Chef.
To grill the hens, rinse and pat dry. Place in a foil roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Lightly sprinkle inside and out with kosher salt and black pepper. Place, uncovered, on preheated grill over med-low heat (indirect heat works best, so if you have a three burner grill, turn the outer two on to medium low, and leave the middle one off.) Close the grill. These take about 15 minutes per pound. Check on them occasionally. The skin will turn golden brown and crisp, while the inner meat will be flavorful, tender, and juicy. This is a very simple way to have an elegant meal without a lot of effort.
Here is the recipe I'll be using for the bread (I'll make the dough in the breadmaker and braid it and bake it in the oven):
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons vegetabel oil
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 bread machine yeast
1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame or poppy seeds for sprinkling
Place all ingredients (except egg white glaze and seeds) in machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set for dough. Press start.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. When machine finishes its cycle, turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a fat cylinder, 12 inches long, tapered at each end. Braid the ropes together, beginning in the center for a more even shape.
Cover dough shape loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature 45 min or until almost doubled in bulk. twenty min before baking, preheat the oven to 350.
beat egg white and water with fork until foamy. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the loaf and sprinkle with the seeds of your choice.
Bake 35-45 minutes, or until loaf is deep golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool to room temp before slicing.
Dessert: http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/recipesearch/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=80014
Other Easter Menu ideas:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipes/easter
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/easter/recipes/our-best-easter-menus/
http://www.rachaelray.com/sets.php?id=25
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/best-easter-recipes
Sunday 4/5: A family favorite: grilled boneless skinless pork chops, homemade roasted applesauce, steamed edamame (look for the thick cut BLSL chops for the best flavor off the grill. The thin ones tend to dry out too quickly.) The applesauce is easier to make than it sounds, and super tasty and, bonus! HEALTHY!
http://heart-healthy-cooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/chunky_applesauce
Monday (Meal Swap night, my turn to cook): Sweet Orange Salmon, fresh orange slices, spinach salad, garlic mashed potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1054902
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1176240 (try this with fat-free raspberry vinaigrette instead of the red wine vinaigrette)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=223525
Tuesday: Grilled Chicken Kabobs, steamed brown rice, buttermilk biscuits (try from scratch, or buy frozen)
Chicken Kabobs:
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon honey (If you first measure the olive oil with the measuring spoon, then use the same spoon to measure the honey, the honey will slide right off the spoon.)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 teaspoons bottled minced garlic)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks (hint, it's easier to cut chicken if it is partially frozen)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 purple onion, in wedges
whole mushrooms, either cremini, baby bella, or regular
Mix first 6 ingredients (vinegar through garlic) in a bowl. Add cut up chicken and vegetables and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
When done marinating, thread chicken and vegetables on skewers in attractive pattern (discard remaining marinade) and grill on medium heat 10 minutes or until done, turning frequently.
Note: The first 6 ingredients make a gorgeous balsamic vinaigrette--use it to marinate vegetables, meats (really good with steak), or use it to flavor a salad. YUM!
Wednesday: Grilled marinated steak, steamed asparagus, baked potatoes OR baked sweet potatoes
Budget minded: marinate an inexpensive, lean sirloin steak in a bottled italian dressing, fat free or light is ok, for several hours or overnight. Grill to desired doneness, then slice thinly against the grain for an elegant presentation. It looks so pretty on a platter with the bright green asparagus and the bright white (or orange, depending on your preference) of the potato.
Thursday: Meal Swap Night, Jen's turn to cook. (Serve leftovers tonight, or, hey, go out! if you're not in a meal swap.)
Friday: Chicken with Orzo and Asiago, commercial bagged salad, commercial garlic bread (try pepperidge farm if your grocery store doesn't have ready-to-bake garlic bread)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=223239
Saturday: take a night off tonight and order pizza, or, serve leftovers. Tomorrow is a big cooking day!
Easter Sunday: We're having grilled cornish game hens, steamed green beans, egg bread braid, and, of course, deviled eggs! For dessert, Cherry-Almond Angel Roll from Pampered Chef.
To grill the hens, rinse and pat dry. Place in a foil roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Lightly sprinkle inside and out with kosher salt and black pepper. Place, uncovered, on preheated grill over med-low heat (indirect heat works best, so if you have a three burner grill, turn the outer two on to medium low, and leave the middle one off.) Close the grill. These take about 15 minutes per pound. Check on them occasionally. The skin will turn golden brown and crisp, while the inner meat will be flavorful, tender, and juicy. This is a very simple way to have an elegant meal without a lot of effort.
Here is the recipe I'll be using for the bread (I'll make the dough in the breadmaker and braid it and bake it in the oven):
3/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons vegetabel oil
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 bread machine yeast
1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame or poppy seeds for sprinkling
Place all ingredients (except egg white glaze and seeds) in machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set for dough. Press start.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. When machine finishes its cycle, turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a fat cylinder, 12 inches long, tapered at each end. Braid the ropes together, beginning in the center for a more even shape.
Cover dough shape loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature 45 min or until almost doubled in bulk. twenty min before baking, preheat the oven to 350.
beat egg white and water with fork until foamy. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the loaf and sprinkle with the seeds of your choice.
Bake 35-45 minutes, or until loaf is deep golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool to room temp before slicing.
Dessert: http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/recipesearch/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=80014
Other Easter Menu ideas:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipes/easter
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/easter/recipes/our-best-easter-menus/
http://www.rachaelray.com/sets.php?id=25
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/best-easter-recipes
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 3/29
Sunday: Stir Fried Pork with Broccoli and Cashews
4 C. vertically sliced sweet onion (yellow or red)
2 C. broccoli florets
1 (1lb) pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 T. Sugar
1 T. minced peeled fresh ginger (or commercial bottled minced ginger)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C. chicken broth
3 T. soy sauce
1/2 C. chopped dry-toasted cashews
2 t. sesame oil
2 C. hot cooked long grain white rice
Heat nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over med-high heat. Add sweet onions, and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove onions from pan, place in a bowl. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add broccoli, stir fry 3 minutes. Add broccoli to onions. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add pork and red pepper; stir fry 4 minutes or until pork loses its pink color. Reduce heat. Stir in green onions, sugar, ginger, and garlic, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in onion mixture, chicken broth, soy sauce, and cashews; cook 1 minute. Drizzle with sesame oil. Serve over rice.
Monday: meal swap night, my turn to cook: Tex Mex Sloppy Joes, chili-cheese fries, black bean and corn salad
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1134118
Chili-Cheese Fries:
6 baking potatoes, cut into fries
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar cheese blend), depending on preference.
Preheat oven to 400. Combine all ingredients except cheese in a ziploc bag and shake well to coat. Arrange fries on baking sheet in single layer. Bake at 400 for 45 min to an hour, turning every 15 minutes. When fries are tender, remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top. The hot fries will melt the cheese.
Tuesday: (breakfast for dinner) Spanish Frittata, fresh fruit, pillsbury cinnamon rolls
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1875707
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook (Serve leftovers tonight if you're not swapping with anyone.)
Thursday: Spaghetti, grilled chicken, salad, garlic bread
I like to grill up some boneless skinless chicken breasts, slice them into strips, and fan them out over a gorgeous plate of spaghetti. Simple, tasty, healthy!
Friday: SuperFast Salisbury Steaks, steamed peas, mashed potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=665157
Saturday: Pizza Night
4 C. vertically sliced sweet onion (yellow or red)
2 C. broccoli florets
1 (1lb) pork tenderloin, cut into thin slices
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 T. Sugar
1 T. minced peeled fresh ginger (or commercial bottled minced ginger)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C. chicken broth
3 T. soy sauce
1/2 C. chopped dry-toasted cashews
2 t. sesame oil
2 C. hot cooked long grain white rice
Heat nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over med-high heat. Add sweet onions, and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove onions from pan, place in a bowl. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add broccoli, stir fry 3 minutes. Add broccoli to onions. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add pork and red pepper; stir fry 4 minutes or until pork loses its pink color. Reduce heat. Stir in green onions, sugar, ginger, and garlic, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in onion mixture, chicken broth, soy sauce, and cashews; cook 1 minute. Drizzle with sesame oil. Serve over rice.
Monday: meal swap night, my turn to cook: Tex Mex Sloppy Joes, chili-cheese fries, black bean and corn salad
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1134118
Chili-Cheese Fries:
6 baking potatoes, cut into fries
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar cheese blend), depending on preference.
Preheat oven to 400. Combine all ingredients except cheese in a ziploc bag and shake well to coat. Arrange fries on baking sheet in single layer. Bake at 400 for 45 min to an hour, turning every 15 minutes. When fries are tender, remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle cheese over the top. The hot fries will melt the cheese.
Tuesday: (breakfast for dinner) Spanish Frittata, fresh fruit, pillsbury cinnamon rolls
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1875707
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook (Serve leftovers tonight if you're not swapping with anyone.)
Thursday: Spaghetti, grilled chicken, salad, garlic bread
I like to grill up some boneless skinless chicken breasts, slice them into strips, and fan them out over a gorgeous plate of spaghetti. Simple, tasty, healthy!
Friday: SuperFast Salisbury Steaks, steamed peas, mashed potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=665157
Saturday: Pizza Night
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 3/25
Sorry this is late! We had a heckuva weekend, complete with a 1400 mile round trip to Colorado, a midnight breakdown, and a 16 hour delay in our return home. Needless to say, menu planning has not been my top priority this weekend, and besides, I didn't have internet access for 2 days! I'll post some ideas for the rest of the week, though!
Wednesday: Teriyaki Pork and Pineapple, rice, commercial egg rolls
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1816351
Thursday: Rosemary Grilled Orange Roughy with Italian Mashed Potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1665257
Friday: Grilled Chicken Tostadas, Corn and Bean salad (note, you can substitute canned black beans for the dried ones) Make extra chicken for tomorrow.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1036278
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=630144
Saturday:
shred or dice the leftover chicken from Friday. Toss chicken with the leftover corn and bean salad and serve over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce, with baked tortilla chips and salsa on the side.
Wednesday: Teriyaki Pork and Pineapple, rice, commercial egg rolls
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1816351
Thursday: Rosemary Grilled Orange Roughy with Italian Mashed Potatoes
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1665257
Friday: Grilled Chicken Tostadas, Corn and Bean salad (note, you can substitute canned black beans for the dried ones) Make extra chicken for tomorrow.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1036278
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=630144
Saturday:
shred or dice the leftover chicken from Friday. Toss chicken with the leftover corn and bean salad and serve over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce, with baked tortilla chips and salsa on the side.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 3/15
Happy Saint Patty's Day! The dog we had growing up, a beautiful, gentle golden retriever named Taffy, was born on March 17. I'm not too Irish, so that day will always be special to me more because of her than because of shamrocks. I have no special "green" dinner planned this week. Feel free to substitute if you wish (and send me the recipe so I can post it!)
Sunday: beef and broccoli lo mein
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=549795
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: lemon pepper shrimp scampi, sauteed asparagus
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1880014
Tuesday: meatloaf, onion roasted potatoes, salad
My best meatloaf recipe:
1 lb ground beef (the leanest you can find)
1 lb ground turkey
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried ground sage
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
mix all ingredients, and place into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350, uncovered, about an hour. Drain and serve with ketchup.
>Reader-Suggested St. Patty's Day entree': Broccoli Chicken Divan
Wednesday: meal swap day, Jen's turn to cook (make meatloaf sandwiches today if you're not swapping....serve with broccoli slaw and commercial onion rings)
Thursday: Jambalaya
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1585207
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: pizza night
Sunday: beef and broccoli lo mein
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=549795
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: lemon pepper shrimp scampi, sauteed asparagus
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1880014
Tuesday: meatloaf, onion roasted potatoes, salad
My best meatloaf recipe:
1 lb ground beef (the leanest you can find)
1 lb ground turkey
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried ground sage
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
mix all ingredients, and place into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350, uncovered, about an hour. Drain and serve with ketchup.
>Reader-Suggested St. Patty's Day entree': Broccoli Chicken Divan
Wednesday: meal swap day, Jen's turn to cook (make meatloaf sandwiches today if you're not swapping....serve with broccoli slaw and commercial onion rings)
Thursday: Jambalaya
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1585207
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: pizza night
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 3/8
Hope you all remember to "spring ahead"!
Sunday: Hamburger Stroganoff, steamed peas
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: Grilled whole chicken, roasted vegetables, cheddar garlic biscuits
Grilled whole chicken: rinse whole chicken, pat dry. Placet in foil roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Place pan, uncovered on grill heated to med-high. Allow 15 minutes of cooking per pound of chicken. Chicken is done when meat thermometer reads 180 degrees.
Roasted vegetables: take Acorn squash, butternut squash, baby red potatoes, baby carrots, and cut up onions, and put them in a baking dish. Add 1 cup liquid (water or broth), cover, and bake at 350 for 1-2 hours or until tender.
Cheddar garlic biscuits:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,194,149162-241207,00.html
Tuesday:
grilled salmon, steamed mixed vegetables, wheat pilaf
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook (alternative to meal swap: shred the leftover chicken from Monday, and make Spicy Chicken Quesadillas)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1160667
Thursday: grilled turkey burgers, commercial french fries (ore rida), steamed green beans
Friday: tacos
Saturday : pizza night
Bonus recipe: I make these a lot, and they get eaten quickly. I do add at least a cup of dark chocolate chips just before putting them in the muffin pan though!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Crumb-Muffins/Detail.aspx
Sunday: Hamburger Stroganoff, steamed peas
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: Grilled whole chicken, roasted vegetables, cheddar garlic biscuits
Grilled whole chicken: rinse whole chicken, pat dry. Placet in foil roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Place pan, uncovered on grill heated to med-high. Allow 15 minutes of cooking per pound of chicken. Chicken is done when meat thermometer reads 180 degrees.
Roasted vegetables: take Acorn squash, butternut squash, baby red potatoes, baby carrots, and cut up onions, and put them in a baking dish. Add 1 cup liquid (water or broth), cover, and bake at 350 for 1-2 hours or until tender.
Cheddar garlic biscuits:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,194,149162-241207,00.html
Tuesday:
grilled salmon, steamed mixed vegetables, wheat pilaf
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook (alternative to meal swap: shred the leftover chicken from Monday, and make Spicy Chicken Quesadillas)
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1160667
Thursday: grilled turkey burgers, commercial french fries (ore rida), steamed green beans
Friday: tacos
Saturday : pizza night
Bonus recipe: I make these a lot, and they get eaten quickly. I do add at least a cup of dark chocolate chips just before putting them in the muffin pan though!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Banana-Crumb-Muffins/Detail.aspx
Friday, February 27, 2009
Dinner Diva Menu Week of 3/2
Happy March! I've got a great week of meals planned for us!
Sunday:
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Homemade French Bread
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=221955
Tuesday: Grilled Salmon, steamed broccoli, steamed brown rice
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook
Thursday: Grilled Steaks, baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, steamed asparagus
Friday: Breakfast For Dinner: Ham and Cheese Omelette Roll, fresh fruit salad, pillsbury cinnamon rolls
http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7772
Saturday: Pizza Night
Sunday:
Monday: Meal Swap Day, my turn to cook: Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Homemade French Bread
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=221955
Tuesday: Grilled Salmon, steamed broccoli, steamed brown rice
Wednesday: Meal Swap Day, Jen's turn to cook
Thursday: Grilled Steaks, baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, steamed asparagus
Friday: Breakfast For Dinner: Ham and Cheese Omelette Roll, fresh fruit salad, pillsbury cinnamon rolls
http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7772
Saturday: Pizza Night
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