When I asked the kids what they felt like making for their dinners this week the boys immediately called out some of their favorite dishes, but Ellie and I skimmed cookbooks and web sites.
Our week ahead looks like this:
Monday- turkey meatball subs on whole grain rolls with a mixed salad (lots of cucumbers, celery and carrots in this one!) The meatballs are easy to make. I use 1.5 lbs. lean ground turkey, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 c.whole wheat bread crumbs, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1/4c. parmesean chesse, and salt and pepper to taste. After I form the meatballs I bake them in the oven and then add them to my sauce to simmer. A pretty easy meal and all love it! Left overs usually for Scott to bring to work. I keep homemade sauce in the freezer, you can always buy a jar of tomato sauce. I look for ones that have little sugar and no artificial anything.
Tuesday-Peanut Noodle Stir Fry found on Mywholefoodlife.com . Ellie and I saw this and knew we had to try it. Looks healthy, simple and quick to make, which is perfect for during the week. Check out this website. It has great ideas and recipes.
Wednesday-Roasted chicken and veggies. I'll roast a whole chicken earlier in the day so it's all ready to eat by the time the kids get home from school. This way I can help with homework and am able to play games with Teddy and Johnny and not have to stop to prepare dinner. I buy an organic oven roaster bird, drizzle it with olive oil, salt and pepper and place half a lemon in the cavity. I surround it with cut parsnips, carrots, celery, onions, sweet potatoes and sometimes brussel sprouts. Easy and yummy!
Thursday-spaghetti carbonara. For this I use whole grain spaghetti, I may try this time the brown rice spaghetti. I have a light recipe from Family Circle magazine. While I am boiling the salted water for the pasta, I saute 6 slices of Applegate farm bacon in a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towel and save 1-2 T of the drippings. Then I blend 1 cup skim milk, 2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks and 1/2 t. salt. I heat the saved bacon drippings over medium heat and whisk in 1 T. all-purpose flour ( I use the whole grain white or wheat), cook for one minute, quickly pour in the milk mixture, whisking constantly to keep the eggs from scrambling. Cook 2-3 minutes until thickened. remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of grated parm. Then toss the drained pasta with the sauce, crumbled bacon and remaining cheese(about a 1/4 cup) with some of the reserved pasta water. We like to sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper before serving. A spinach tomatoe salad will be on the side along with snap peas and carrots! (Teddy's favorites!)
Friday-Turkey, black bean chili with carrots and red peppers. This is one of my favorite chili recipes because of all the veggies in it. I saute a whole chopped onion, some chopped garlic cloves, grated carrots and chopped red pepper in a pot with olive oil. After all has softened I add the spices, red pepper flakes, cumin and chili powder. After a few minutes I add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Then add the 2 cans of rinsed and drained black beans, can of tomato paste and 3 cups of chicken broth. Let come to a boil and then simmer for an hour. I make a side of brown rice to go on the bottom of our bowls with the chilion top. Salad to go with this too.
Saturday -party night so pizza for the kids and babysitter. I may make it easy for myself and instead of making the pizza buy Newmwn's own frozen pizza or Amy's pizza. A heathier version for frozen pizza so I don't feel so bad! Fruits and veggies to go with it!
Sunday- Granddaddy arrives so we'll be having a nice baked fish dinner and vegetable dish. Need to see what fish is on sale to determine what I'll make. Thinking about maple glazed roasted brussel sprouts.
Hope this gives you some ideas! Please share and contact me for any more info.
Enjoy! Donna
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