Just in case you are new to our family, you should know I make my menus each week based on what I have in my stockpile. You will only see six menus listed because everyone needs a night off. On that night, we eat leftovers from the freezer, sandwiches and soup, or go out to eat (with coupons, of course).
I cook these at random throughout the week. I have everything in the refrigerator or prepped in the freezer and can cook whatever I feel like each night. This might work for you or you might need to assign certain meals to specific nights.
And, why desserts? I have three small children (with one being autistic) and this helps me bribe them to try new things.
Need a peek at Penny’s Pantry? Click HERE.
Batch Cooking ~ Whole Wheat Bagels
Mixing It Up ~ Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Basic Cooking ~ Wheat Bread (always!), Pretzels
This Week’s Menus ~
1) Low-Fat Eggplant Parmesan, Strawberry & Spinach Salad
For the Eggplant recipe, click HERE. For an idea on how to put together a Spinach Salad, click HERE.
2) Caribbean Chicken Breast, Baja Black Beans & Rice
For this yummy (and diabetic friendly) recipe, click HERE and check out the author’s recipe for Black Beans HERE.
3) Tex-Mex Chops, Buttery Rotini with Peas
These recipes came from a great (and FREE) menu planning website I found by accident. Check out the recipes HERE and HERE.
4) Grilled Hamburgers, Carrot Sticks
Thank heavens for power grilling! Grab some of those grilled burgers from a couple of weeks ago, toss them in them in the microwave until warmed through.
5) Asparagus, Canadian Bacon and Cheese Frittata, Strawberries
Cravings are starting early with this baby but I have to keep it in check. So, this looks simple but healthy and makes me thing happy thoughts. Find this recipe HERE.
6) Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Side Salad
I have had homemade Pesto in my refirgerator just waiting for this opportunity to wake up some boring pasta! Click HERE.
DESSERTS
1) Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Come on! Give a girl a break. A little chocolate might just help. Click HERE for a yummy cookie recipe.
2) Buttery Apple Crumble
Can I have ice cream with THIS recipe?
3) Jello with Mixed Fruit
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