The week of March 19th

So I apologize that two of these recipes do not have links, they were from Good Housekeeping and sounded delicious but I couldn't find the pictures or recipes to go with them. Anyways, the first recipe I made tonight and my husband LOVED it. It would be a special treat to cook for the hubby without much work. Enjoy.

Monday- Pepper Crusted Steak with Roasted Veggies

Tuesday- Healthy Pasta Primavera

Wednesday-Crispy Balsamic Chicken (Not fried) with greens

Thursday-Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches

Friday- Southwestern Cobb Salad

Pepper Crusted Steak with Roasted Veggies

As I mentioned above, this is a MUST try. Super easy and oh so tasty. I used Top Sirloin to bring down the cost of the meat and two buck Chuck for the wine. Enjoy, I know I did.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/pepper-crusted-steak-roasted-veggies-recipe-ghk0412?click=recipe_sr

Healthy Pasta Primavera

Picture from Simple Bites but Recipe from Good Housekeeping, April 2012

12 oz. whole wheat spaghetti, cooked

1 T. EVOO

1 med. onion finely chopped

3 garlic, finely chopped

1 pt. grape tomatoes

12 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces

1 med. zucchini, cut into half-moons

1/4 c. water

1 can garbanzo beans

1 med. carrot, grated

1/4 oz. Parmesan cheese

2 T. lemon juice

Fresh Basil to garnish

• In a skillet, heat oil on medium and add onion and garlic- cook 2-3 min.
• Add grape tomatoes- cook 5 min.
• Add asparagus, zucchini, water and 1/4 t. salt- cover and cook for 5-7 minutes
• Stir in beans and carrots-cook 2-3 min. until beans are warm
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
• Drain pasta, return to pot
• Add vegetable mixture, cheese, lemon juice, 1/4 t. salt
• Toss and garnish with Basil

Crispy Balsamic Chicken (Not fried)

Picture from Food.com

Ok, bummed that this recipe doesn't have the real pic, because it looks way better than this one.

1 lb. carrots thinly sliced at an angle

2 t. EVOO

1 c. panko bread crumbs

1 1/4 lbs. of chicken breast cutlets

1 T. Dijon mustard

1 C. plus 1 T. balsamic-vinegar

5 oz. arugula

1 C. fresh basil leaves, torn

• Preheat oven to 450
• On jelly roll pan, toss carrots in oil and 1/8t. salt and pepper- roast 8-10 minutes or until tender crisp, transfer to a bowl
• While carrots cook, place panko on large plate. In medium bowl, toss chicken and mustard and 1/3 t. freshly ground pepper until well coated. Coat chicken with panko, pressing to adhere.
• Bake 12-14 minutes
• In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup balsamic, 1/8t. salt and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer8-12 minutes until syrupy.
• To same bowl add arugula, basil, and remaining balsamic, toss to mix.
• Serve salad with chicken and balsamic glaze.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches

Picture and recipe from Closet Cooking

http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/08/grilled-teriyaki-chicken-and-pineapple.html

Southwestern Cobb

I have done this before, but I love this dressing so here it is again. Picture and recipe from Our Best Bites.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/08/southwestern-cobb-salad/

So I hope you all had a great week. I got to see my sister for the first time in almost two years so that was a huge blessing. Enjoy this weeks meals.

Monday- White Pizza

Tuesday-Pork Chops with Pineapple Fried Rice

Wednesday- Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

Thursday- Spinich, Sausage and tomato Risotto

Friday- Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps

White Pizza

You could also make your own dough for this as well. If you want an easier meal then go ahead and use a store bought one :) Picture and recipe from My recipe.com

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/white-pizza-10000000592319/

Pork Chops with Pineapple Fried Rice

Picture and recipe from The Pioneer Woman Cooks

So this one looks a bit more time consuming, but wow, look at the final product. Of course the Pioneer woman is amazing and so is her food. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/03/pork-chops-with-pineapple-fried-rice/
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

If frozen spinach is kind of weird to you, at least it is for me, you can cook up some fresh spinach and shred it for this one. This is a lowfat recipe, so if you are not into that, this would be one to skip. Recipe and picture from Skinny Taste.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html

Sausage, tomato and spinach risotto

So I was recommended this by a friend, yummy! http://frugalfoodiefamily.com/2011/06/09/sausage-tomato-and-spinach-risotto/

Glazed Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I have only ever had lettuce wraps at restaurants but have always wanted to make my own. So I think Rachel Ray should be safe for a trail. Picture from The Joy of Clean Eating.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/thai-glazed-chicken-lettuce-wraps-recipe/index.html

So I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed last weeks meals. Did anyone try any? My favorite was the Feta and Herb Stuffed Chicken....so tasty. Enjoy this weeks meals.

Monday- Chicken Piccata

Tuesday- Sweet and Salty Salmon

Wednesday- Turkey Meatloaf

Thursday- Guiltless Fettuccine Alfredo

Friday- Chili Lime Chicken Tacos

Chicken Piccata

I used Emeril's Chicken Piccata Recipe. It does however, use a lot of butter (6 T.) But of course it was yummy. I served it over Cappellini noodles. http://www.emerils.com/recipe/7881/Chicken-Piccata

Sweet and Salty Salmon

Picture from My recipes

Sauce:

2 1/2 T. Soy Sauce

2 T. Olive Oil

2 T. Brown Sugar

1 t. Lemon Pepper

1 Clove of Garlic

• Marinate for at least 20 minutes
• Grill, bake or Broil just until cooked
• This is great with Rice or Coos-Coos

Turkey Meatloaf

Picture from My recipes

Ok, so meatloaf is really not my thing. My husband does like it though. So here is a low fat version that might be worth a try. I have not tried this, just a warning. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-meatloaf-10000001559148/
Guiltless Alfredo Sauce

Picture and recipe from Our Best Bites

So I really like this sauce, and I have many friends tell me how much they enjoy this. Most of the time, you may already have the ingredients in your fridge. I serve this with chicken and broccoli. http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/08/guiltless-alfredo-sauce/

Chili Lime Chicken Tacos

Picture and recipe from Trader Joes

These are soooo easy and super tasty. The only thing is, you have to live where there is a Trader Joes. http://www.traderjoes.com/recipes/recipe.asp?rid=52

The Week of February 27th

Two things I am SO thankful for this week are: antibiotics and a working fridge! Yes people, we are back in business. I am feeling like new again thanks to the meds and my food is no longer soaking wet and hard to find in an ice chest. Anyways, enjoy this weeks picks. I hope you are doing well.

Monday- Chicken and Asparagus Stuffed Crepes

Tuesday- Carne Asada Tacos

Wednesday- Broccoli and Beef Pasta in the Slow Cooker

Thursday- Feta and Herb Stuffed Chicken

Friday- Berry Breakfast Crepes (with the leftovers you made)

Chicken and Asparagus Stuffed Crepes

Picture and recipe from Food Network

So this recipe calls for store bought crepes, but those are just not up to par for me. I make my own. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/basic-crepes/ Make sure to make enough that you have leftovers for a recipe later in the week. Hey, if you are going to go through all the trouble of making your own crepes, you may as well as use it for two different recipes.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chicken-and-asparagus-crepes-recipe/index.html
Carne Asada Taco

So I cheated and bought pre-marinated carne asada (Trader Joes). My husband just grilled it up and we served it with tortillas, fresh salsa, black beans and cheese. If you need some guidance on how to marinate and do it yourself her is a link : http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Carne-Asada-Tacos/

Broccoli and Beef Pasta in the Slow Cooker

Picture and Recipe from Crock Pot.com

So this week I am getting my haircut around dinner time so enter my favorite thing: the crock pot! http://www.crock-pot.com/Recipe.aspx?rid=188

Feta and Herb Stuffed Chicken

Picture and recipe from Frugal Foodie Family

http://frugalfoodiefamily.com/2012/01/16/feta-and-herb-stuffed-chicken/

Berry Breakfast Crepes

My uncle Greg makes these for me when I go visit and they are wonderful. Picture from All Recipes.

Crepes- http://allrecipes.com/recipe/basic-crepes/

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cream cheese

Strawberries

Blueberries

Maple Syrup

Powdered Sugar

Lemon Juice

• Mix together sour cream and cream cheese- set aside
• Spread 2-3 T. into crepe
• Top with Berries and roll up
• Top with a drizzle of maple syrup, powdered sugar and a squeeze of lemon, more berries if desired.

So...it has been one interesting week

So I hate to do this, but I am going to have to skip blogging this week for a few reasons. Now, don't all cry at one, there are plenty of recipes to try from my previous posts :) It all started when my 10 months old had a 104 temp that we could not bring down after her shots for around 5 hours.....so scary!!! Thank goodness that was the end of it and we will not be giving her another shot like that again. So the first reason, I am taking off this week is, I have been really sick for 3 days now......miserable. For a day and a half I had a temp that was basically 102 (unrelated as far as we know to my daughter). It would start to spike, I would get freezing cold and then it would peak and I would be sweating to death. Then came the worst sore throat of my life, along with intense ear pain. I could barely swallow. Long story short, I am now on antibiotics with a double ear infection along with another source of infection too. I still have a low grade temp, but am pretty wiped out from this experience. The second reason is, I am STILL fridgeless!!! Yes, it has been over a week now...whine, whine. But really, I am just grateful to have it back some time this week. With ALL of that being said (sorry for the super long post) I am limited on what I can cook, in combo of being exhausted, equals no post. Anyways, sorry to bore you all. Have a great week. OH, for those of you who know me, I paid it forward tonight to a sweet old man at Red's BBQ. I hope we made his night. :)

Living out of an ice chest

So this morning we discovered that our fridge was warm :( It could be a lot worse, as we all know. But for someone who cooks a lot, it really is an inconvenience. I am hoping to get someone out to fix it soon so we don't have to keep replacing the ice. This is the third time our fridge has gone out and it would make sense for us to get a new one, except this is a newer, more expensive fridge! So frustrating. The good news is that we cover it under our home warranty so it only costs us $55 to fix it. Anyways, I hope you find something to your liking.

Monday- Beef Stroganoff

Tuesday- Panera Bread's Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

Wednesday- Quick and Easy Noodle Stir Fry

Thursday- Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Friday-Chicken Quesadillas

Beef Stroganoff

This is one of my husband's favorite meals and I have made several different recipes and this is my favorite. Who doesn't love Paula Deen? Picture from Chaos in the Kitchen.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/beef-stroganoff-recipe/index.html

Panera Bread's Fuji Apple Chicken Salad

This is one of my favorite salads from Panera Bread and I believe one of their most popular. This is a knock off version but seems fairly easy to make.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=708141

Quick and Easy Noodle Stir-Fry

These look yummy and easy. Picture and recipe from of course Our best bites.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/09/quick-easy-noodle-stir-fry/

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

So this is a repeat, but so my family loves them.

1 cup rice (I use brown, but whatever you prefer)

broccoli

carrots

1 tbls vegetable oil

1 lb chicken cut in strips

1 cup teriyaki sauce (I used Soy Vay Teriyaki)

4 tbls light soy sauce

2 tsp rice vinegar

2 tbls cornstarch

• Steam veggies
• Cook rice
• Mix cornstarch with equal parts water, then add to soy sauce, rice vinegar, and teriyaki sauce in a bowl
• Brown chicken then add the teriyaki sauce until it thickens
• Serve with veggies and rice

Chicken Quesadillas

So this one is really open-ended according to your liking. In ours I usually do:

Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese

Shredded Chicken

Black Beans

Red onion

Corn

Cilantro

Top it with Guacamole and Salsa

Even Fresh Veggies would be great in it too!

The week of February 6th

I hope everyone enjoyed at least one thing from last week. My favorite was the coconut chicken I think. If you didn't try it, it is very good with a hint of sweet to it. I posted another recipe from her site this week. Yes, the last two have been on the blog before. But like most of you, I do cook the same things. Enjoy.

Monday- Chicken and mushrooms in a garlic white wine sauce

Tuesday- Tortellini Spinach Bake

Wednesday- Whole wheat apple pancakes

Thursday- BLAT's

Friday- Mexican Rice Bake

Chicken and Mushrooms in a Garlic White Wine Sauce

So this recipe is from Skinny Taste. I was really happy with last weeks recipe from there, so I thought we would try another. If you notice I don't put up many recipes for mushrooms, really only because my husband is not a fan. He always says it is ok as long as he can pick them out, so I assume this would be one he can do that with. Picture and recipe from Skinny Taste.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/chicken-and-mushrooms-in-garlic-white.html

Tortellini Spinach Bake

I love pasta, cream, spinach and lemon, so I assume how can this be bad? Recipe and picture from Our Best Bites

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/tortellini-spinach-bake-in-creamy-lemon/

Whole-Wheat Apple Pancakes

I love breakfast for dinner. Apples are in season right now, so I thought I would take advantage of that. Picture and recipe from Food Network.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/whole-wheat-apple-pancakes-recipe/index.html
BLAT's

So I know I have posted this sandwich before, but it is one of my husbands favorites and quite frankly it is so easy. Picture from Closet Cooking.

Sourdough Bread

Avocado

Tomatoes

Lettuce

Turkey Bacon

Mayo

Mexican Rice Bake

This is one of my favorite recipes and well, I will probably be posting it a lot. If you haven't had a chance to try it, well go on. Recipe and Picture from Frugal Foodie Family.

http://frugalfoodiefamily.com/2011/09/29/mexican-chicken-and-rice-bake/