Meal Plan Monday: February 22nd - 28th

It's closing week!  We close on our house this week so in preparation our meals are going to be super simple.  It will probably be more of the same next week as we will be moving.  So exciting!!

Monday: Angel Hair with Pesto

Tuesday: Ham, Peppers, Onions and Potato Hash Dinner
The original recipe called for kielbasa but we are going to use the leftover ham my mom brought this past weekend.
Recipe from The Two Bite Club

Wednesday: Breakfast Dinner
This is my mom's night out.  It wasn't last week so hubby is going to get it easy.

Thursday: White Pita Pizza
We have leftover naan in the freezer and left over ricotta from last week's lasagna soup so there you go.  Simple and almost free!
Recipe from Fit Foodie Life

Friday: Pesto Grilled Cheese
Recipe from Fit Foodie Life

Saturday: Dinner Out

Sunday:  Turkey Avocado Wraps

This is one of the meals included in my Clean Eating Challenge.  Contact me if you are interested in joining.

Meal Plan Monday: January 4th - January 10th

Happy New Year!  I'm so excited for this year.  It is going to be good things, I can feel it.  There are things that I wanted to accomplish last year that I have already tackled, such a creating a 5 minute workout for anyone looking to add exercise to their day.  Please comment if you would like a copy.  I started the Hammer and Chisel workout program this morning.  This program, once again, uses the containers that we were first introduced to with the 21 Day Fix.  It's nice to continue to try new Beachbody workouts but have a little comfort in knowing the meal plan.

Here is what we are having this week:

Monday:  Slow Cooker Kielbasa and White Bean Cassoulet
Recipe from Real Simple

Tuesday: Cheeseburgers

Wednesday: Cashew Chicken
Recipe from Wegmans

Thursday:  Pesto Pasta

Friday: Dinner Out

Saturday:  Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Recipe from Lisahov Health & Fitness.com

Sunday:  Chicken Lombardy
Recipe from My Recipes.com

Meal Plan Monday: November 16th - November 22nd

Countdown to Thanksgiving!  I'm gearing up with having our nutrition being on point!  I even made some Chicken Salad and Turkey Chili from the Fixate Cookbook for my lunches.  I was feeling a little tired of  salads last week so I thought I would liven things up at bit.  Of course we start Monday with a salad for dinner.  Go Figure!

Monday:  Cheddar Baked Potato Soup and Salad
Recipe from From Forks to Fitness
My girls have been loving Potato Soup from restaurants.  I like to duplicate things they like in hope that they will actually eat dinner without the constant reminder to actually eat dinner.

Tuesday:  Pesto Pasta
Pasta is always a good choice when you need a quick dinner and I have a PTA meeting this evening.

Wednesday:  Italian Chicken and Peppers
Recipe from Budget Bytes
Trying a new crockpot meal.

Thursday:   Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnudi in Pumpkin Sauce
Recipe from Fixate Cookbook

Friday:  Dinner Out
Both girls have dance at the same time!  Date night!!

Saturday:  Not sure what is going on this day.

Sunday: Chicken Scallopini with Pesto  

Chicken Recipe from Weight Watchers
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup marsala wine
2 tablespoons pesto
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Meal Plan Monday: All Time Favorites

We are in Disney this week so we will be eating from that Meal Plan instead.  I have put together a list of my most popular meals on the blog.

1. Pita Pizza - Recipe Inspired from Fits Simple - I added sausage, made the sauce less chunky and added arugula on top.

2.  Egg Roll in a Bowl - This recipe is great for Friday Night "Take Out" nights.

3. Zoodles and Turkey Meatballs from the Fixate Cookbook - This is the number one recipe on the blog and of my Pinterest posts.  You have to get the cookbook for the recipe!  It's so good.

4. Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenderloins

5. Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese - I want one just thinking about it.

I can't wait to share the awesome meals we have at Disney.  Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram!
I will be doing the 3 Day Refresh after my trip.  Leave a comment, if you would like to join me or if you would like some more information.

 

Meal Plan: August 16th - August 22nd

One more week until school starts!  Are you ready or sad to see Summer come to an end?  Maybe a little of both?  I'm ready for a stead routine.  Every week this summer we were having to figure out a different schedule.  This week my youngest has dance camp in the afternoons so dinners are being planned around that.

Here is what we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken
We were supposed to have this last week but found ourselves with one kid at dance and another at a play date. Not sure what magical world we entered that evening. The recipe reminds me of the Chicken, Broccoli and Cheddar Hot Pocket but way better, of course. My youngest even ate her chicken without complaint.Recipe from Fixate
.5 red, .5 green, .5 yellow, 1 blue, .5 tsp

Monday: Turkey Meatballs with Zoodles
This will be the girls first time trying zoodles. I'm interested in seeing what they thing. They like zucchini but I'm not sure if they will buy it as a noodle.
Recipe from Fixate
2.5 green, 1 red, 1 blue

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!
Made with soft corn tortillas baked in the oven to crisp up.
Taco Meat Recipe from Fixate
1 green, 1 red, 1 blue, 2 yellow

Wednesday: Chicken and Rice Casserole

This recipe includes, chicken, rice, zucchini and yellow squash

Recipe from Cooking Light
1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow

Thursday: Pesto Grilled Cheese Panini w/ Tomato Basil Soup

Sandwich Recipe is here

Soup Recipe is from Fixate

Friday: Chinese Take Out Made at Home: Chicken and Broccoli

Recipe inspired by Skinnytaste's Beef and Broccoli

Saturday: MexiKale Salad

We are attending a church picnic.  This salad makes a ton so it is perfect.  

Recipe will be on the blog soon.

Meal Plan: August 9th - August 16th

Well we are heading back into the crazy dance schedule season.  The next two weeks each daughter has company camp with long rehearsal nights.  Time to get my mad organizational skills out for my workout and dinner times.

This is what we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday:  Turkey Tenderloin, Corn on the Cob and Grilled Zucchini and Squash 

1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow

Monday:  Chicken Parm with Broccoli 
Recipe from Fixate
I made extra chicken when we had the Chicken and Waffles for dinner.
1 red, 2 green, 1 yellow, 1/2 orange, 3.5 tsp

Tuesday: Cheeseburgers with Salad

1 red, 1.5 green, 1 blue (with bun 2 yellow)

Wednesday: Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken
Recipe from Fixate
.5 red, .5 green, .5 yellow, 1 blue, .5 tsp

Thursday: Egg Roll in a Bowl
Recipe here

1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 tsp

Friday: Spaghetti with Chicken and Pesto and Cauliflower
Hubs will be doing a 32 mile bike ride for the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday so we are going to carb him up.

1 red, 1 green, 2 yellow, 1 blue

Saturday: Dinner Out
Race Day and Back to School shopping Day.  I think dinner out will be best.

Meal Plan: June 14 - June 20

Our daughters had their recitals this past weekend which means we are getting a short break from dance!  I am attending an online training from home this week.  I'm sure to get the work from home big time.

This is what we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Breakfast Dinner - French Toast with Cinnamon Maple Apples and Turkey Sausage
French Toast Recipe 

Monday: Healthified Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Stuffed Burger with Homemade fries

We have all seen this burger on Facebook.  No, thank you Foodbeast.  I have accepted a challenge to clean it up.  Look for my version in a future Food Inspired post.

Tuesday: Chicken Pesto Bake, Wild Rice and Sautéed Zucchini and Squash 
Recipe from Skinnytaste.com

Wednesday: Fund Raiser at Glory Days for my daughters dance company

Thursday: Last Day of School!  Girls Pick! Pizza and a movie.

Friday:  Take out at home! Stir Fry Vegetable Fried Rice 

Saturday:  Jimmy Buffett Concert!

Meal Plan: March 8th - March 14th

So how is everyone dealing with the time change?  I started off strong but it is slowly starting to affect me.  This Saturday my daughters had their first dance competition so Sunday was a lot of running around doing errands.  This week my husband has training so I kept the menu pretty easy.

This is what we are having this week:

Sunday: Rotisserie Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Peas

Monday: Lasagna and Salad

Tuesday: Tuna Melts

Wednesday: Baked Potato and Salad

Thursday: Spaghetti with Pesto

Friday: Egg Roll in a Bowl
The inside of the egg roll with out the fried wonton.  I have a couple recipes for this pinned on Pinterest right now.  I will probably take my favorite parts from each.  Right now I know it will include a bag of Chinese slaw and ground pork served over lo men noodles with wonton strips for crunch.  I'll let you know how it goes.

Meal Plan: February 8th - February 14th

Happy Valentine's Day!  We are all set for the school parties.  The valentines are signed and snacks have been delivered to the school.  We are even set for a little party at the house.

This is what we are having for dinner this week:

Sunday: Chicken Scaloppine With Pesto with Asparagus Orzo
I gave in to being over tired last week and took a night off from cooking.  This was a winner last night.

Chicken Recipe from Weight Watchers  
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup marsala wine
2 tablespoons pesto
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Monday: Potato Pasta Kielbasa Skillet 
Recipe from Taste of Home
So I used the potatoes that were bought for this recipe to make Chocolate covered Potato Chips.  Whoops!  I raided the pantry and used ditalini pasta as a stand in.  Still delicious.

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday

Wednesday: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Thursday: Black Bean Enchiladas - Second baking dish; Frozen
Recipe from Wegmans

Friday: Dress Rehearsal Part 2: Subway

Saturday: Papa Murphy's Heart Pizza, Cupcakes and Chocolate covered strawberries

Dinner Meal Plan: December 7 - December 13

This past weekend was fun.  The girls had a blast at their Nutcracker parties.  I can't believe it is Tuesday already.  December is flying by!  We have more Nutcracker fun planned this weekend!  We see the show annually.

What's for dinner this week?

Exported from Mealboard.com

Sunday - BLTs 
Simple and quick Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches with oven cooked bacon.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Lay cooling rack on a sheet pan.  Lay the bacon on the cooling rack and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bacon it really crispy.  Dry on paper towels and serve.

Monday - Chicken Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
2 Chicken Breasts
Bow of pasta choice - I used two to use two half full boxes we had in the house.
Store bought pesto - I used Wegmans pesto

Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the boxes instructions.
Sauté chicken in a pan while you cook the pasta.
Add the pasta to the pan with the chicken.
Stir in the pesto.

Tuesday - Taco Tuesday!

Wednesday - Tuna Melts

1. Brown muffins in toaster or broiler oven.
2. Make your Tuna Salad
3. Top each muffin with tuna with cheese. I use slices of cheddar or muenster.  
4. Broil 5 inches from heat until cheese melts and is a little bown.

Thursday - Beef and Broccoli and Snow Peas with Brown Rice

I'm not sure how I'm making this yet but I have a flank steak, snow peas and broccoli florets waiting for me to figure it out.

Friday - Sandwiches on the Go

I have a wedding at the church.  The girls have dance.  There is a Christmas parade and tree lighting in our downtown.  After the parade our church is having cookies and hot chocolate for the kids.  Here is a great crock pot hot chocolate recipe for occasions such as these.  

Saturday - We have a busy day with pageant rehearsal, a Bake-A-batch fundraiser, gingerbread house building and maybe some cookie baking soooo I'm thinking a good New York style pizza and laid back dinner will be in order. 

Meal Plan: September 15 - September 20

Yay!  It is starting to feel like fall here and it makes me so happy.  This week is accidentally a free advertisement for Wegmans.  I apologize if you don't have one.  They are so choice.

Here is what's for dinner:

Sunday - Wegmans Chicken Fritters and Fries for Kids.  Chicken Parm Sub for the Hubs.

I will be at Derrick Jeter Night cheering on the Orioles.

Wegmans Chicken Fritters

Chicken Parm Sub:

Sub Roll

Marinara

Provolone or Pizza Cheese

Chicken Fritters

Assemble and bake in the oven until cheese melts.

Monday - Cowboy Casserole and Roasted Corn 
I will be making this recipe withmake-ahead ground beef (sans onion and garlic) to save on time.
This recipe has ground beef, baked beans, barbeque sauce, biscuits and cheese.

Tuesday - Cashew Chicken

Recipe from Wegmans

Wednesday - Food at the Fair

Thursday - Spaghetti with Pesto and Cauliflower Popcorn (Roasted Cauliflower)
Jarred pesto from Wegmans
Cauliflower recipe From Wegmans

Friday - Pizza Bagels

Saturday - Dinner with Friends