Let's Cook Meal Plan: February 23 - February 28

You know I was all kinds of excited when I saw that Cooking Light magazine had named the latest issue the Family Dinner Issue.  First Lady, Michelle Obama, and her Let's Move program were featured in the magazine.  Cooking Light has partnered with Let's Move! and created Let's Cook!  They claim that the recipes are more practical for busy families, low in cost and take less than 30 minutes.  Right up my alley.  Challenge Accepted, Cooking Light!

What we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Cook's Test Recipe - Seared Flank Steak with Mustard and Chive Butter, Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus

You will definitely want to be on the look out for this steak recipe.  It blew away our expectations.

Quick Side Dish Recipes:

Roasted New Potatoes Recipe - I put the potatoes in a 9x9 dish.  Covered them with a package of onion soup mix and some EVOO.  Microwaved them for 10 minutes and finished them in the oven at 450 degrees for another 15 - 20 minutes.  Until a knife could go in easily.

Roasted Asparagus - Sprinkle with salt and EVOO and put next to potatoes in the oven until done to your liking.

Monday: School Fundraiser at Panera Bread
As a reference for the Let's Cook meals, priced this meal on the Panera website to be around $25 for the four of us.  The girls had soup in a bread bowl and hubby and I had You pick 2 meals.

Tuesday: Let's Cook! Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Casserole

Picture from My Recipes

I priced this around $12.
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Wednesday: Let's Cook! Two Bean Vegetarian Chili

I price this around $5.  What?! $1.25 a person.  Put away the ramen.
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Thursday: Let's Cook! Parmesan Chicken Breast Tenders

I cheated on this one.  I had everything on hand expect the parmesan cheese.  Total cost for me = $2.50
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Friday: Let's Cook! One-Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes

I actually came in a few dollars under the magazine on this one.
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Saturday: Dinner at American Girl to celebrate my youngest birthday.


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Meal Plan: September 28th - October 2nd

Sunday:  Fast Food
This past weekend we were in Va Beach for my brother and SIL BBQ, Beer and Baby Talk Baby Shower.  We got back to town a little on the later side so fast food it was.

Monday:  Walking Tacos
Monday Night Football! Go Pats!!

Adapted from Dine and Dish Walking Tacos.
1 pound lean ground beef, crumbled, browned and fat drained
1 package taco seasoning
3 Tbs water
1 can Black Beans, drained

With your browned grown beef still in the skillet, add the Bush’s black beans, 3 Tbs of water and your taco seasoning. Heat through.
  
Tuesday: Sesame-Ginger Chicken and Rice
From Weight Watchers

Ingredients

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
sliced green onions (optional)

Notes / Directions

1. Prepare Grill
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
4. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with sesame seed mixture. Place on a serving platter; garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.

Wednesday: Mac and Cheese Ravioli for the Kids.  Date night at home with Cavatappi with Browned Brussels Sprouts
Mac and Cheese Ravioli - Wegmans Frozen Foods
Cavatappi with Brussels Sprouts from Cooking Light

Thursday: Chicken Salad Croissants  from Southern Living

Friday: Frozen Pizza - Working a Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday:  Hot Dogs and Baked Beans - Working a Wedding and Hubby has a Flag Football Game