Okay...it's been a while since I've done this! :) But, here's my menu plan...
Sunday: spicy rice and beans, chicken
Monday: pepper-lime chicken, rice & beans
Tuesday: lasagna w/ steamed broccoli
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: white bean & sausage rigatoni
Friday: cashew pork & veggies
Hey, sorry for the lack of posts as of late. You can look for my first "This Week in Books" post tomorrow! :)
For now, here is my menu for the week.
Sunday~snacks
Monday~Italian chicken w/ steamed vegetables
Tuesday~bean soup
Wednesday~chili (Crock pot)
Thursday~pork scallopine w/ steamed vegetables
Friday~Turkey burgers
Saturday~chicken mole' w/ black beans and rice
Sunday: Southwest Roll-ups
Monday: Chicken Jambalaya
Tuesday: Black Bean Soup
Wednesday: Chili (crock pot)
Thursday: Spanish Tilapia
Friday: Steak w/ grilled tomato relish and roasted red pepper cauliflower
Saturday: Turkey swedish meatballs w/ whole wheat noodles and steamed veggie
Alright! I'm back home and back in the kitchen ;) Here is my menu plan for the week:
Sunday: We just had snacks because there was a church picnic for lunch
Monday: vegetable beef soup
Tuesday: pork satay
Wednesday: bunless burgers
Thursday: homemade chicken tenders with dipping sauce (not fried)
Friday: Steak with grilled tomato relish and roasted red pepper cauliflower
Saturday: leftovers
Alright...we decided to extend phase 1 of the South Beach Diet an extra week, so these are still Phase 1 menu plans. So far, we have all lost weight, so it is working like a charm! :)
Sunday~we had a church picnic and were there until about 5, so we just snacked on nuts and stuff when we got home
Monday~Turkey Parmasan (we didn't end up having it Saturday)
Tuesday~Chinese style steamed chicken and broccoli
Wednesday~Turkey&white bean chili
Thursday~Chicken piri-piri with steamed broccoli
Friday~Grilled steak w/ grilled tomato relish and spicy roasted cauliflower (we really liked this meal, so we're having it again!)
Saturday~pot roase w/ mushrooms and steamed asparagus
So, we're all looking forward to Phase 2. We'll be able to add in some whole wheat starches and fruit again! :o) Yaaaay!
South Beach Diet: Phase 1, Week 2...so far so good :)
Sunday: Savory Chicken Saute, "potatoes", green beans -- we ended up having something else because we had a big lunch
Monday: creamy cauliflower soup
Tuesday: Porkchops with Fennel and Lemon
Wednesday: Grilled steak with grilled tomato relish and roasted spicy cauliflower
Thursday: Turkey sausages with kale and chickpeas
Friday: Chili
Saturday: Turkey Parmasan
For more menu plans, see Laura's blog.
An update will be coming soon, but for now, here's my menu for the week. My parents and I started the South Beach Diet yesterday, so our menu for this week is in accordance with Phase 1 of that diet. :) Here goes...
Sunday: grilled salmon with rosemary, steamed asparagus, salad
Monday: baked chicken, steamed broccoli
Tuesday: sirloin steak, steamed broccoli, broiled tomatoes, "mashed potatoes" (made of cauliflower
Wednesday: tilapia in scallion and ginger sauce, snow peas, cabbage sauteed in olive oil
Thursday: balsamic chicken, stewed tomatoes, salad
Friday: leftovers, arugula
Saturday: london broil, "potatoes", salad
If anyone wants any of the recipes, I can send them!
Blessings,
Mary Jo
I know, I said I'd have an update up last Tuesday, but I've been busy. I'll try and get one up tomorrow. In the mean time, this is going to be an easy week for cooking! :o) Dad is leaving on Wednesday and Mom and I are joining him Friday in NC for my cousin's wedding the following day!
Sunday~BBQ (Grandma's recipe)--Pastor and his family came over. What a blessing!
Monday~Tacos (super easy...boil and debone a chicken, put chicken pieces in tortillas and roll up, place in a pan, top with salsa--we use salsa verde--and cheese, back at 350 for 30 minutes, service with sour cream, rice&beans)
Tuesday~Leftovers
Wednesday~Bridal shower@ Women's Group
Thursday~Baked ziti
Friday~we'll eat somewhere in NC
Saturday~Wedding reception is a sit-down dinner
Real update should come tomorrow, but for now...my menu for the week:
Sunday~leftovers
Monday~Southwestern Roll-ups
Tuesday~Leftovers
Wednesday~Nacho Grande Casserole
Thursday~Chimichangas
Friday~Pepper Jack Pizza (we ended up having normal pizza last week)
Saturday~Balsamic Thyme Chicken w/ Grandma's Vegetable Salad (recipe to come)
Dad is going out of town for business and will be gone from tomorrow morning until Friday. He'll be home in time for lunch on Friday, though. :o)
Sunday~3 Cheese Baked Spaghetti
Monday~Mexican Chicken Skillet
Tuesday~Southwestern Rollups
Wednesday~leftovers
Thursday~out (Mom and I *smile*)
Friday~Pepper Jack Pizza
Saturday~Cheesy Tortilla Casserole
Sunday: Spicy Chicken Chili
Monday: Authentic Spanish Rice w/ Beans
Tuesday: Leftover Buffet
Wednesday: Chicken Helper
Thursday: Enchilada Casserole
Friday: Homemade pizza
Saturday: Hamburgers
This week's meals are easy. :o) Most of them are new. I love Tammy's Recipes.com! Her recipes are always great!
