Menu Plan Monday
June 18, 2012
Now that my schedule has calmed down after planning and executing my dream wedding, it’s time to get back to cooking and blogging! I’m not sure who is more excited, myself, because I’ve missed the kitchen (leading up to the wedding I jumped from one diet to the next, clear liquids, Atkins, etc. so my appliances have been dormant for a bit) or my hubby, because he was on his own and pretty much lived off hot dogs and sandwiches the past three months. Sorry babe!
Anywho, I have a few things going on this week, but am excited to put together my first weekly menu plan in awhile!
#SundaySupper: Father’s Day Dinner of Minestrone, Lasagna and Garlic Bread. Dessert was a Strawberry Buttercream Cake from The German Bakery
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Junior League Social at Square Pub (and my one month anniversary!). It’s appropriate we’ll be here since this is where my wedding “after-party” was held. Their menu goes above and beyond the typical bar food. (Hint: anything with Hatch Chiles is ah-mazing.)
Wednesday: Dinner at a friend’s house, menu TBD
Thursday: Fried Green Tomato Sammies w/ Sweet Potato Fries (I made Fried Green Tomato BLTs last week and they were so good, I thought I’d expand on the basic recipe and add a few more ingredients.) Also, super-excited to use my new mandolin to make home-made fries.
Friday: I’m headed to Athens, GA for a Junior League Conference for the weekend, which means I’ll be eating at some of the best restaurants (in my opinion) around! I’m hoping to hit The National, Speakeasy and The Grit…not to mention see some good music, as it’s AthFest weekend.
Besides getting back into the swing of menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking and researching new recipes, I’m excited to announce that “The Hand” will be getting a whole new look in the very near future. Stay tuned for updates on the big reveal!
Weekly Menu Plan
January 17, 2012
There's a lot of Mondays this month...
I’ve started a new regime, which is fasting on Mondays…only clear liquids. Yesterday was my first day trying this out and it went okay. I made a batch of homemade chicken stock on Sunday to sip on throughout the day. Add in water, diet soda (which is cheating just a little bit), hot tea and iced tea and I made it through the day without a nibble! Honestly, I was okay from the neck down, ie: my stomach wasn’t growling all day, but from the neck up, mentally, I wanted to eat! All I have to say right now is TGIT — thank Goodness it’s Tuesday!
Monday: Fasting
Tuesday: Lemony Linguine with Sausage [WeightWatchers Magazine]
Wednesday: Chicken and Dumplings [Jim's Family Recipe]
Thursday: Dinner in the China Town Food Court — first visit, very excited!
Friday: Leftovers
Tell me, do you ever fast? What helps you get through the day?
Monday Menu Plan
January 2, 2012
It’s a new year, so let’s stick to those healthy resolutions by featuring, not one, but two vegetarian dinners this week. The portobello burgers have become a weekly regular for us. So tasty AND guilt-free. Who’d a thought adding a couple of shakes of steak seasoning to mushrooms would make them taste so meaty and delicious???
Meatless Monday: Butternut Squash Soup & Kale and Quinoa Pilaf
Meatless Tuesday: Portobello Burgers
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Jim’s Making Indian
Friday: Gu’s Bistro
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Monday Menu Plan
December 19, 2011
Meatless Monday: Pistachio-Crusted Tofu with Ponzo Sauce over Brown Rice
Tuesday: Dinner in Athens…would like to try The National
Wednesday: Trivia at Corner Pub
Thursday: Gu’s Bistro
Friday: Fellini’s
Saturday: Christmas Eve Dinner! Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Organic Chicken with Stuffing and Gravy, Cauliflower Gratin
Monday Menu Plan
December 12, 2011
Meatless Monday: Roasted Vegetable Gourmet Pizza from Whole Foods
Tuesday: Broccoli Cheese Soup; Lemon Lamb Chops with Sautéed Greens
Wednesday: Bison Burgers with Cabernet Onions and Canadian Cheddar
Thursday: Holiday Party
Friday: Dirty Santa Party {LOTS of apps to prepare!}
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Monday Menu Plan
December 5, 2011
It’s a new week, a new month and time for another weekly menu plan:
Meatless Monday: Rice and Gandules
Tuesday: Black Bean Soup and Grilled Chicken Tostadas
Wednesday: Chicken Chow Mein
Thursday: Holiday Party
Friday: Holiday Party
What’s on your menu this week?
Monday Menu Plan
November 28, 2011
Thanksgiving was wonderful and I definitely ate too much, but that’s what that holiday is all about, right? Now, time to get back to reality and back to healthy! Well, kinda. The holiday season, and party circuit, is upon us. Looks like I’ll need to vamp up my exercise routine…grrr.
Meatless Monday: Black Pepper Tofu
Tuesday: Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash
Wednesday: Trivia with the smart ladies of Junior League DeKalb at Three Dollar Cafe Jr.
Thursday: After-work event (hors d’ oeurves for me) — leftovers for Jim
Friday: Meatloaf with Raspberry Barbeque Sauce and Acorn Squash
What do you do to watch your waistline during the whirlwind of holiday parties, heavy fare and cocktails?
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