It's Christmas week! We are having house guests and excited for the festivities to begin! Tonight my father-n- law arrives so we have a nice meal planned. Our week ahead looks like this...
Sunday- Boneless, skinless organic chicken thighs over spinach & kale, grape tomatoes & chick peas. I layer a pan with the kale and spinach, halve grape tomatoes and rinse and drain chick peas. I then pour some chicken broth over the layer and place the chicken thighs on top. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper and pour a little more broth over the chicken. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes and check chicken. The chicken turns out so moist and delicious! One of our favorites.
Monday- tacos! Ground turkey and all the fixings! We use soft whole wheat tortillas instead of the hard shells. The kids have their favorite toppings- avocados, salsa, cheese, peppers, & refried beans.
Tuesday- Christmas Eve! Baked clams, shrimp cocktail, & dumplings for appetizers. For the main course, BBQ pulled chicken. It's Ellie's night and this is her pick! Not a traditional holiday meal but well make it festive!
Wednesday- Christmas at Grandma's! Aunt Ria's homemade lasagna, and a new dish for the wheat and dairy intolerant- bakes quinoa with vegetables. Tons of appetizers will be served and desserts!
Thursday-baked chicken tenders and rice pilaf with a big salad and steamed broccoli
Friday- baked ziti and Caesar salad
Saturday -chicken chili with brown rice and salad
Sunday-new house guests arrive- lots of kids so family friendly meal of meatball subs and for the vegetarians, roasted veggies- Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, parsnips and red onions with quinoa.
Happy Holidays all! Enjoy your time with family and friends. Meals are my favorite connection with family and friends. I love being in the kitchen preparing and talking and sharing food.
Until next week...
We can't wait to see you all (and eat my veggies :)! And, drink my wine. Ha! xo, Kate
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