I've become a strategic shopper at the grocery store. What does that mean exactly...I head to the store with my list of ingredients for our week's worth of meals plus the extras for breakfast and lunches. I think to myself the kids can bring that to lunch and I can also use it one night for a meal. Feeding a family of six is no easy feat, especially since they are so active and always hungry! But using ingredients for more then one meal helps, and so does buying in bulk!
I have been doing some fast dinners lately and what has helped has been stocking up on things like fresh rolls and whole grain loaves of bread from the bakery. They make a soup dinner more of a hearty meal! Salads with leftover meats and roasted veggies turns into a bigger meal as well with a big chunk of bread. Last week's favorites were the panini's and tomato soup and the easy pasta and veggie dish.
My youngest asked me when I get a break from cooking. So, we decided to have one night a week be a leftover-picnic night so I get a night off..."Friday night dinner"...a spread of raw fruits and veggies, dips, crackers & cheese, fresh bread, and whatever is leftover in the fridge! (Saw something like this in a Real Simple issue) My daughter wants shrimp cocktail too. Just a fun night of finger foods around the coffee table either playing some board games or watching a movie.
This week I was inspired by recipes from Real Simple magazine and Clean Slate cookbook.
Meatless Monday: 7 layer Vegetarian Tostadas
Tuesday: Baked Chicken Parmesan and Mixed Green Salad
Wednesday: Broccoli Perogies with Scallions and Broccoli Slaw Salad
Thursday: Pork & Rice Meatball Soup
Friday: Picnic spread
Saturday: Brown Rice Noodle Lasagna with Salad
Sunday: Lo Mein Noodles with Flaked Salmon and Crispy Bok Choy Slaw
Happy Super Bowl Sunday all! If you're heading to a party bring one thing that's somewhat healthy so you can eat that too, like a bean dip made with mashed beans, tuna fish, olive oil a little salt and pepper & fresh squeezed lemon...you'll feel better tomorrow!!
Best,
Donna
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