Meal Plans - 2016/01/17

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Since we haven't had one in a while, I thought I would start a meal plan thread.

What are you making for suppers this week?

Anything you are particularly excited about?

Any new recipes?

[Deleted]

My plan for this week is:

Sunday: sweet and sour "black sauce" chicken legs with pineapple, served with rice and corn. Rhubarb sauce and cake with whipped cream for dessert.

Monday: Chili with cheddar bay biscuits (red lobster mix)

Tuesday: takeout, since we have chiropractor appointments at 515.

Wednesday: Carne asada tacos (from an old el pase restaurant style kit)

Thursday: pork chops

Friday: homemade waffles and bacon, unless my coworker is selling his wife's homemade Filipino food this week.

I'm most excited for the sweet and sour chicken tonight, and the biscuits tomorrow.

I'm halfways making up the chili recipe, so fingers crossed it works out well.

[requiressnacks]

This is my last week with a kitchen so I'm doing my best to take advantage of it!

Sunday- skinnytaste unstuffed cabbage soup (lunch) and skinnytaste chicken parm for dinner : www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/baked-chicken-parmesan.html?m=1

Monday - crockpot beef : newleafwellness.biz/2013/09/25/slow-cooker-spicy-pepper-beef/

Tuesday- taco Tuesday

Wednesday - chicken thighs www.onceuponachef.com/2014/04/broiled-spicy-chicken-thighs-with-honey-cider-vinegar-glaze.html

Thursday - tacos again

Friday - I don't cook on Fridays.

[Deleted]

requiressnacks those chicken thighs look amazing! Have you made them before?

[requiressnacks]

Jan 17, 2016 13:12:16 GMT -5 @sparky85 said:

requiressnacks those chicken thighs look amazing! Have you made them before?

Yes! I made them for the first time this week. They were really good. I also had no idea how good broiled chicken thighs are. Has never prepared them that way before. Delish!

[kayladawn91]

I need to do this today so I can shop on my day off tomorrow. I know today we're having roast that's currently in the crockpot but that's all I know.

[kayladawn91]

Our meals this week in no particular order:

- Baked Buffalo Chicken Rolls
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Chicken (not sure what I'll do to it) with veggies and sweet potatoes
-Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Broiled Chicken Thighs (thanks requiressnacks!) probably paired with veggies or salad

[mustloveerica]

This week is all about the new low fat cookbook I bought. So far everything in it we liked. And there's 1001 recipes so we won't get bored for a while.

Today & Monday-chicken breasts roasted over veggie stuffing

Tuesday & Wednesday-southwest vegetarian chili

Thursday & Friday-sweet and sour pork ribs

Saturday-balsamic glazed salmon

Sunday-cheesecake factory....hey you gotta treat yourself sometimes.

[britta]

Thanks for starting @sparky85!

In no particular order...

Saucy Tomatoe Artichoke Chicken w/ Quinoa
Open-faced Tuna & Avacado Sammies
Turkey & Black Bean Quesadillas
Chicken Wings & roasted sweet potatoes

We're heading out of town Friday for the weekend so we don't want to have a ton of leftovers. At least one day always ends up being leftovers, out, or something quick.

[gabride2010]

I started low carb on Friday, so meal planning is crucial for me right now.

Tonight: Pizza with Cauliflower Crust
www.popsugar.com/fitness/Low-Carb-Cauliflower-Crust-Pizza-Recipe-30739512

Tomorrow: Wild Sockeye Salmon with acorn squash and green beans

Tuesday: Hamburger steak with mushroom gravy, sautéed zucchini and green beans

Wednesday: Grilled chicken Caesar salads

Thursday: Lettuce wrap fish tacos with coleslaw

Friday: Bunless cheeseburgers with sautéed mushrooms, coleslaw and cottage cheese (as a side, not in the burgers!)

Saturday: Teriyaki chicken thighs with baby carrots and butternut squash

[macaronmama]

Yes, thanks for this @sparky85! Love seeing the recipes from other folks ~ food is my life.

Sunday - currently making french onion soup with gruyere crostinis and lemon feta green beans.

Monday - roasted rack of rosemary lamb (first time trying this) and spiced couscous.

Tuesday - slower cooker pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and celery

Wednesday - black pepper pork loin with risotto and broccoli

Thursday - going out to dinner with a friend, but DH will probably do leftovers

Friday - leftovers or some kind of pasta dish

Saturday - MIL is in town, so probably eating out because she always insists

[spicysalmonroll]

requiressnacks are those bone in or boneless? I find it so hard to believe that any chicken can be done in 10 minutes even with broil heat.

Monday- chicken alfredo pasta. Usually make healthy versions but Said fuck it this week, real cream.
Tuesday- burgers
Wednesday- home made Swedish meatballs with egg noodles
Thursday- bacon, eggs, toast
Friday- always our lazy eat anything night like pb&j

[requiressnacks]

Jan 17, 2016 20:57:24 GMT -5 spicysalmonroll said:

requiressnacks are those bone in or boneless? I find it so hard to believe that any chicken can be done in 10 minutes even with broil heat.

Monday- chicken alfredo pasta. Usually make healthy versions but Said fuck it this week, real cream.
Tuesday- burgers
Wednesday- home made Swedish meatballs with egg noodles
Thursday- bacon, eggs, toast
Friday- always our lazy eat anything night like pb&j

They are boneless/skinless. You broil 5 mins each side, then glaze and cook longer. They were fine when I had them.

[spicysalmonroll]

Jan 17, 2016 21:12:07 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

Jan 17, 2016 20:57:24 GMT -5 spicysalmonroll said:

requiressnacks are those bone in or boneless? I find it so hard to believe that any chicken can be done in 10 minutes even with broil heat.

Monday- chicken alfredo pasta. Usually make healthy versions but Said fuck it this week, real cream.
Tuesday- burgers
Wednesday- home made Swedish meatballs with egg noodles
Thursday- bacon, eggs, toast
Friday- always our lazy eat anything night like pb&j

They are boneless/skinless. You broil 5 mins each side, then glaze and cook longer. They were fine when I had them.

Hm the recipe said the after glaze is only like 1 min each side and that doesn't seem right lol. Maybe yours were tiny and you did longer.

[requiressnacks]

Jan 17, 2016 21:15:21 GMT -5 spicysalmonroll said:

Jan 17, 2016 21:12:07 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

They are boneless/skinless. You broil 5 mins each side, then glaze and cook longer. They were fine when I had them.

Hm the recipe said the after glaze is only like 1 min each side and that doesn't seem right lol. Maybe yours were tiny and you did longer.

I was also legit broiling them. Right on the top of them oven. They were nice and crispy.

[notagoddess]

Today: Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks, rice. I made this earlier and it was a lot of work, but decently good. I'm not a huge fan of lamb but MH is, so he was happy.

Monday: H is making a shrimp and rice dish, green beans

Tuesday: Lamb leftovers, polenta, green beans

Wednesday: Shrimp dish leftovers

Thursday: Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup

Friday: Chicken thighs (maybe requiressnacks's recipe), spinach, rice

[kayladawn91]

gabride2010 have you ever made that pizza before? I keep seeing similar recipes and wondering if the cauliflower crust is good.

[gabride2010]

Jan 17, 2016 23:25:52 GMT -5 kayladawn91 said:

gabride2010 have you ever made that pizza before? I keep seeing similar recipes and wondering if the cauliflower crust is good.

Last night was the first time we made it. It was very cauliflower-y, which was fine. The edges of the crust were nice and crunchy, but the middle was moderately soggy. Next time I will drain/squeeze the cauliflower before adding the other crust ingredients to it, and that should help. It was pretty good, and it mostly satisfied my pizza craving.

[bex15]

Monday-low carb chili
Tuesday-leftovers
Wednesday-pesto chicken, this was easy and delicious!
www.food.com/recipe/baked-pesto-chicken-23425
Thursday-turkey taco salad

I need to get more creative for next week, H is just so picky

[bex15]

Has anyone found a recipe using "zoodles" that hides the zucchini taste? I love it without much on it but H not so much