MENU PLAN Sept. 10-14. 2012

Well, I don't seem to post every week but I do feel like I am getting more successful at keeping with this meal plan and having dinners be homemade meals.  Breakfast and lunch consists of bagels, sandwiches, carrots, grapes, and bunny crackers or granola bars.  Some times they have eggs or cereal if we have time at home before heading out the door to take K to work.

MONDAY:
Roasted chicken and pesto pizza.
Pizza Crust:
http://www.roostblog.com/roost/herbed-flatbread-with-prosciutto-arugula-pesto-sheeps-milk-c.html
(I never got around to making the crust.  My oldest was sick all day.)

Basil Salad Dressing:
http://www.elanaspantry.com/basil-salad-dressing/
(Easy and delish.)

TUESDAY:
Taco Tuesday!  We will put the taco meat and spices in large peppers with cheese on top.  It has become a weekly staple.  X asks, "What is today? YAY!  I'm so excited it is Taco Tuesday!"  You never know what will make a child happy.

WEDNESDAY:
Tortellini- open package and boil.  Easy.

THURSDAY:
Thursdays seem to be my most unmotivated days to cook.  Needing to keep it simple but healthy.  Hmmm....

http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2011/04/recipe-grain-free-spring-quiche-with-an-almond-flour-crust.html
(I never made this.  I was sick all day.)
FRIDAY:
Homemade pizza.  Crust from Sprouts, peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese...
(We are doing turkey burgers instead.)

August 26-Sept 1, 2012 MENU PLAN

MONDAY:  Roast Chicken using Walking J Recipe

1 whole Walking J Farm chicken
1/2 lemon
sprig of rosemary
pinch of thyme
pinch of sage
chunk of butter
salt & butter to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Wash thawed chicken and drain any liquid from inside.  Place on a rack in a roasting pan if you have one. Place the 1/2 lemon and herbs inside the cavity of the chicken.  Rub the outside skin with butter and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.  Add 1/4 inch of water to the roasting pan.  Bake for 20 minutes per pound or until the meat falls off the bone (if you have meat thermometer, stick it in a thigh).
Optional: you can brine the chicken the day you cook it by placing the whole chicken in a large bowl with 1/2 to 1 cup salt - depending on your palette.  Let sit in the brine all day.  Drain and follow the above instructions.
Result:  So tasty.  Makes the skin extra yummy.

Veggie Pancakes: http://weeklybite.com/veggie-nuggets-for-kids/  Subbed almond flour and ground flax.
Result: Next time, make this recipe without subbing ingredients to determine difference.  Kids like it with ketchup. 

TUESDAY: Taco Tuesday!

Add taco seasoning to the roasted chicken from Monday's dinner.  http://selfreliancebyjamie.blogspot.com/2011/08/tis-seasonings.html  Put in peppers with cheese on top.
Result:  I reacted to something.  Severe blisters/itchy lip, and itchy head for 10 hours. X prefers beef in his tacos not chicken.

WEDNESDAY:  
http://mamanatural.com/summer-melon-shrimp/ Result:  Delish!  Quick to make and a keeper.

THURSDAY: leftovers

FRIDAY: Costco pizza

Recipes To Try

PIZZA IDEAS
(1) http://realsustenance.com/grain-free-thick-crust-pizza-glutendairysoy-free/
(2) Garlic Bread- http://cookingcaveman.blogspot.com/2010/12/caveman-garlic-bread.html


STUFFING PEPPERS
(1) Tacos- http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kelseys-favorite-stuffed-green-peppers/

BREAKFAST
(1) http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2011/04/recipe-grain-free-spring-quiche-with-an-almond-flour-crust.html
(2) Granola- http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2012/gluten-free-grain-free-chocolate-granola-recipe/

DINNER
(1) http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2011/07/08/my-state-of-the-art-lasagne/

DESSERT
(1) http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/home_made_vegan_chocolate_hazelnut_nutella_spread/
(2) http://www.againstallgrain.com/2012/04/24/almond-flour-zucchini-bread-and-a-giveaway/

SEASONINGS
(1) http://selfreliancebyjamie.blogspot.com/2011/08/tis-seasonings.html

Meal Plan August 6-10, 2012

Monday 8-6-12: CHICKEN DAY
Roasted chicken in sandwiches.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/bakedchicken/r/bl30317b.htm

With roasted zucchini and squash.
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=312707

Tuesday 8-7-12: TACO TUESDAY
Tacos with homemade taco seasoning, grass fed beef, onions, peppers wrapped in seaweed.
http://selfreliancebyjamie.blogspot.com/2011/08/tis-seasonings.html


WEDNESDAY 8-8-12: PASTA DAY
Pasta in garlic butter and basil.  (Substitute pasta for yellow squash spaghetti squash, or zucchini)
http://www.food.com/recipe/garlic-spaghetti-sauce-10808

THURSDAY 8-9-12: NEW RECIPE DAY
 BLT

New Recipe: Lemon Bars for dessert
http://fastpaleo.com/coconut-lemon-bars/

FRIDAY 8-10-12: PIZZA DAY
Eggplant Crust Pizza
http://www.healthylivinghowto.com/1/post/2012/08/vegetable-pizza.html