Memorial Day Week

Hey everyone, these are some yummy ones.  Enjoy your celebrating with your families this weekend.   

Monday- Pulled Pork Sliders

Tuesday- Caribbean Salad with Sweet Orange Vinaigrette 

Wednesday- Chicken Tostada Salad

Thursday- Miso Salmon

Friday- Pan Seared Sirloin with Corn Salsa

Pulled Pork Sliders

So if you don't have a BBQ to attend on Monday and would like something that resembles BBQ here is the recipe for you.  Picture and recipe from Woman's Day

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/pulled-pork-sliders-recipe-122978

Caribbean Salad with Sweet Orange Vinaigrette

This is such a refreshing Summer time salad.  Picture and recipe from Our Best bites

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/05/caribbean-salad-with-sweet-orange-vinaigrette/

Chicken Tostada Salad

I think I am most excited about this one! Picture and recipe from Martha Stewart

http://www.marthastewart.com/337631/chicken-tostada-salad?backto=true&backtourl=/menu/grocery-bag-six-convenient-staples

Miso Salmon

This is my favorite menu item from the Cheesecake Factory.  For all you salmon haters out there, Miso is very sweet, which helps to take the fishy taste away.  

http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/5-easy-dinners-only-five-ingredients-192800695.html

Pan Roasted Sirloin with Corn Salsa

Yum!  That is all I have to say.  Enjoy.  Recipe and Picture from Frugal Foodie Family

http://frugalfoodiefamily.com/2011/06/30/pan-roasted-sirloin-with-corn-salsa/

Hi everyone, sorry if you missed me last week, it was a crazy work schedule.  

Monday- BLT Pasta

Tuesday-Chicken Stir Fry Wraps

Wednesday- Lemon- Garlic Herb Rubbed Chicken

Thursday- Maple Glazed Chicken Kabobs

Friday- Taco Salad

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/blt-pasta-recipe-122964

http://www.marthastewart.com/276948/dinner-tonight#/283272

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/04/lemon-garlic-herb-rubbed-chicken/

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/05/maple-glazed-chicken-kebabs-with-sweet-jalapeno-salsa/

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/taco_salad.html

The week of May, yes May 6th!

So we had a super busy week and weekend, but finished with the Seared Chicken and Smashed Potatoes from this weeks list.  Yum, along with a glass on wine, it was a nice way to end the weekend. Enter tomorrow and I will have 12 kids at my house....ahhhh.  Anyways, I am pretty sure only a few of you actually read this, but I hope I am helping in some way.  There is a theme this week, can anyone guess what it is?  Enjoy.  

Monday- Ravioli with Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts

Tuesday- Seared chicken with Smashed Potatoes and herbed pan sauce

Wednesday-  Gingery Grilled Steak with Orange Couscous

Thursday- Orange Chicken

Friday- Pork Chops with Apricot Rice 

Ravioli with Sauteed Asparagus and Walnuts

Picture and recipe from Women's Day

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/ravioli-sauteed-asparagus-walnuts-recipe-122912

I have decided to use butternut squash ravioli with this, we will see....

Seared chicken with Smashed Potatoes and herbed pan sauce

Picture and recipe from Women's Day

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/seared-chicken-with-smashed-potatoes-and-herbed-pan-sauce-recipe

Gingery Grilled Steak with Orange Couscous

Picture and recipe from Women's Day

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/gingery-grilled-flank-steak-with-couscous-salad-recipe

Orange Chicken

So I am cheating and using the trader joe's pre-made, thought I personally like Costco's better.  I have a crazy work week this week.  Picture and recipe from thenoshery.com

http://thenoshery.com/2010/03/19/better-than-takeout-orange-chicken/

Pork Chops with Apricot Rice 

Picture and recipe from Women's Day

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/pork-chops-with-apricot-rice-recipe

My anniversary week :)

So I really have to apologize about last weeks honey-lemon recipe.  I usually look at the reviews first if I have not tried the recipe, but with this one I didn't.  It was on the worst dishes I have cooked in my 7 years of marriage.  The baby wouldn't even touch it.  Live and learn.  I guess I need to make sure to read the reviews next time.  Tomorrow is my anniversary and I am going somewhere yummy for dinner.  Enjoy one of these dishes instead :)

Monday- Basil Pesto with bow tie pasta

Tuesday- Bruschetta Chicken

Wednesday- Chicken fried rice

Thursday- Lighter beef tacos

Friday- Breakfast for dinner- waffles!

Basil Pesto with bow tie noodles 

I love this basil pesto recipe.  I have some basil and pine nuts that I need to use, and this is a great way to do it.  Serve this with bow tie noodles and chicken.  

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/basil-pesto-recipe4/index.html

Bruschetta Chicken

I love bruschetta so why not add it to grilled chicken.  

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/04/bruschetta-chicken/

Chicken fried rice

http://www.marthastewart.com/356039/chicken-fried-rice?center=276948&gallery=275088&slide=283173

Lighter beef tacos

http://www.marthastewart.com/316802/lighter-beef-tacos?center=276948&gallery=275088&slide=281823

Buttermilk Waffles

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/wonderful-waffles/detail.aspx

The week of April 22nd

Hi everyone, here are this weeks yummy and mostly healthy recipes.  Summer is on it's way.  At least here in Southern California it is.  Enjoy.  

Monday- 

Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops and Snow Peas

Tuesday-

Poppy Seed-Chicken Pitas

Wednesday-

Honey-Lemon Chicken with Potatoes (Rachel Ray)

Thursday-

Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos

Friday-

Meatloaf Muffins 

Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops and Snow Peas

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/toasted_quinoa_salad_with_scallops_snow_peas.html

Poppy Seed Chicken Pitas

I can't wait to try these :) 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/poppy-seed-chicken-pitas-recipe/index.html

Honey-Lemon Chicken with Potatoes

http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=3213

Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/cilantro-lime-tilapia-tacos.html

Meatloaf Muffins 

Sorry this one doesn't have a picture.  :)  

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/meatloaf-muffins-with-barbecue-sauce-recipe/index.html

The week of April 16th

I hope everyone had a great two weeks. I was really busy with Easter, working and my daughter's first birthday. Fun times. Here are some new recipes :)

Monday- Apricot chicken

Tuesday- Zucchini Enchiladas

Wednesday- Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta in a Lemon Cream Sauce

Thursday- Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Friday- Cobb Salad

Apricot Chicken

So for this one I couldn't decide which one I was going to try. There are lots of recipes for apricot chicken, most of which are made with french dressing. Neither of these contain that in case you were curious. Picture is from Olive Garden.com

Slow cooker version: http://debbidoesdinnerhealthy.blogspot.com/2010/05/apricot-chicken-in-slow-cooker.html This kind is healthy and easy.

Coconut version: http://penniesonaplatter.com/2011/03/09/coconut-chicken-with-apricot-sauce/ This one looks so tasty and easy as well.
Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas

Recipe and Picture from Skinny Taste

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/cheesy-zucchini-enchiladas.html

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta in a Lemon Cream Sauce

Recipe and Picture from Our Best Bites

For those of you who love the Guiltless Alfredo (Me,Me), here is another twist on it.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/04/roasted-asparagus-and-mushroom-pasta-in-lemon-cream-sauce/

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

So I have posted this one before, but I realized after I did that I really told you the recipe wrong.....Oops.

1 Jar Sweet and Sour Sauce (I use Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce)

Fresh Pineapple with juice or 1 can diced pineapple

1 red pepper, diced

1 cup FROZEN green beans

3 T. soy sauce

3 T. Brown Sugar

1 bag frozen turkey meatballs

Brown Rice

• In a slow cooker a add the Sweet and sour sauce, meatballs, soy sauce, red pepper, brown sugar, and pineapple and mix together.
• Cook on low for four hours
• About 30 minutes prior to when you are going to eat add the frozen green beans. If you use fresh, they will just wilt.
• Serve over brown rice.

Cobb Salad

So I still have lots of left over hard boiled eggs.....Picture from Simply Recipes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/healthy-appetite-with-ellie-krieger-/cobb-salad-recipe/index.html

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I worked the whole time, but enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach on Thursday. We enjoyed the steak sandwiches for dinner tonight. They were super easy and tasty. Enjoy.

Monday- Pepper Steak Heros

Tuesday-Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

Wednesday- Rachel Ray's No-Peeking Peking Chicken

Thursday- Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

Friday- Shredded Chicken Tacos

Pepper Steak Heros (Rachel Ray)

Like I said, we enjoyed these a lot. The sauce is light and tasty and a great alternative to cheese. We also added the arugula like she suggested. Picture and recipe from Rachel Ray.

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/budget-recipes/pepper-steak-heros

Skinny Macaroni and Cheese soup with Broccoli

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/skinny-macaroni-and-cheese-soup-with.html

No-Peeking Peking Chicken

This was also in Rachel Ray's Magazine and it looked tasty and who doesn't love a crock pot meal.

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/no-peeking-peking-chicken

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

Whenever I am in the mood for a lot of veggies but need it to be a meal, this is a great alternative. Picture and recipe from Our Best Bites.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/07/thai-peanut-noodle-salad/

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Picture from Taste of Home

1/2 bag- 1 bag frozen chicken breasts or cutlets

1 jar of salsa (I prefer fresh restaurant style for this one)

tortillas

shredded cheese

• Dump the bag of frozen chicken in the crock pot
• Pour salsa over the top
• Cook on low for 4-6 hours
• Serve with tortillas, cheese and whatever toppings you like