Who is meal planning today??

J&K10910

Let's see 'em.

LP11509

I'm not meal planning exactly, but I recently made chicken rollatini (clicky) from Skinny Taste and my whole family raved about it.  And, it's super easy.  I also love the ground turkey stuffed peppers from Skinny Taste.

Another go-to meal for me is baked honey nut chicken (clicky) Again, easy and super yummy. 

anna.oskar

moi!  i'm making up my list right now and then heading out to the market.

*Grilled BBQ chicken breasts, steamed broccoli

*Grilled sirloins, sauteed mushrooms in w. wine and balsamic, roasted herb carrots

*Roasted chicken, so bad yet so good potatoes http://pinterest.com/pin/104849497544889446/

*pan fried pork chops, asparagus, grilled corn on the cob

*Grilled lemon-herb chicken, roasted garlic cauliflower

*bologna, mushroom, & peppers stir fry

That's as far as I've gotten

acaponi87

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[QUOTE]I'm not meal planning exactly, but I recently made  chicken rollatini  (clicky) from Skinny Taste and my whole family raved about it.  And, it's super easy.  I also love the ground turkey stuffed peppers from Skinny Taste. Another go-to meal for me is  baked honey nut chicken  (clicky) Again, easy and super yummy. 
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

I made another one of the chicken rollatini on Skinnytaste---but it was the parm/zuch one.  Speaking of chicken rollatini we're totally trying this today or tomorrow:
<a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/cheesy-jalapeno-popper-baked-stuffed.html#more" rel="nofollow">
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/cheesy-jalapeno-popper-baked-stuffed.html#more</a>

angelstar975

My meal plans go along the lines of -

Monday, I think I'll get sushi

Tuesday, I think I'll get a hoagie from Primo

Wednesday, I think I'll see what Mom's making

Thursday, I think I'll eat a box of Lucky Charms

Ugh. I need to learn to cook before FI and I move in together or he's probably going to call off the wedding, haha.

J&K10910

What do you MEAN that's as far as you've gotten, Anna?  That's 6 full amazing sounding meals.

LP11509

Angel, I was like that when I lived alone.  I hated cooking for just myself. Partly out of laziness, and partly out of the fact that I was (probably irrationally) paranoid about undercooking meat, and like to have someone to double check it for me to make sure it's done.   But when I moved in with H, I started to love cooking and actually got pretty good at it. 

Anysunrise

I'm trying to think of stuff right now. That spinach and cheese tortellini bake I made the other day was fantastic, I  just put a little too much cayenne pepper in it, so I kind of want to try it again with a little less spice. Other than that, I have no idea yet. Trying to find healthier, veggie based dishes that I won't hate.

LP11509

Any what kind of veggies do you like? I like to make chicken or shrimp stir fry with veggies. I usually do baby corn, boy chok, bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and carrots.  Just throw it all in a wok with a bit of oil and add some low sodium soy sauce or whatever kind of sauce you want.  I usually serve it over brown rice. 

ETA: basically this recipe but I change/add whatever veggies I feel like. I do not like edamame, so I don't use it.  I also just cook brown rice separately rather than using precooked rice like it says. 

[Deleted User]

No clue what we'll be having. Whatever we buy that night, I guess. Usually I plan the week before but work was so crazy for the both of us that we jjust never got around to it.

Angel, I didn't cook much before moving in with H either. It's boring cooking for just one (for me, anyway), so I just did simple stuff. Now I enjoy cooking and I get a little ego boost whenever something turns out awesome and H loves it. Luckily, he's easy to please.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Any what kind of veggies do you like? I like to make chicken or shrimp stir fry with veggies. I usually do baby corn, boy chok, bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and carrots.  Just throw it all in a wok with a bit of oil and add some low sodium soy sauce or whatever kind of sauce you want.  I usually serve it over brown rice. 
Posted by LP11509[/QUOTE]

<div>I like bell peppers, and carrots and stuff, but I don't like rice or soy sauce, so that tends to eliminate a lot of stir frys. The recipes I've liked are usually like, pasta with veggies in it and a light sauce. I'm Stumbling Food/Cooking looking for more recipes, lol.</div>

ski2play

no meal plan for this week yet, but getting ready to sit down to Greek Turkey burgers and a spinach salad. 

ski2play

Any, can you post the spinach and cheese tortelli bake please.   That sounds like something I could make in the morning and have FI pop into the oven an hour before I get home.  Thanks.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Any, can you post the spinach and cheese tortelli bake please.   That sounds like something I could make in the morning and have FI pop into the oven an hour before I get home.  Thanks.
Posted by ski2play[/QUOTE]

<div>It takes a little time, but yeah, you can pop it into the fridge and then into the oven later. </div><div>
</div><div><a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/tortellini-spinach-bake-in-creamy-lemon/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/tortellini-spinach-bake-in-creamy-lemon/</a> </div>

SarahPLiz

ANy, do you eat mushrooms? Those are great and versatile as a meat subsitute. Imade some stuffed Portobellos the other day that were awesome. Let me find the recipe for you. 

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]ANy, do you eat mushrooms? Those are great and versatile as a meat subsitute. Imade some stuffed Portobellos the other day that were awesome. Let me find the recipe for you. 
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

<div>I have never tried them. </div>

SarahPLiz

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Who is meal planning today?? : I have never tried them. 
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]
Well, I don't generally like mushrooms, and never have, but these are really good. Basic recipe:<div>2 portobello tops. Remove stem and use a spoon to gently remove the gills to make more room for stuffing</div><div>
</div><div>Mix together in a bowl: 1/2c grated parmesan, 1/2 c crumbled feta, 1/2 c diced bell peppers, 1/2 c green onions (tops and whites)</div><div>
</div><div>Preheat oven to 400. Lightly oil the tops of the mushrooms and place top down on a cookie sheet. Fill with cheese and veggie mixture. Bake 15-20 min or until cheese starts to brown.</div><div>
</div><div>Serve with sauteed kale (Clean, dry chopped kale, garlic, olive oil, S&P to taste).</div>

SarahPLiz

Oh, and we will probably have sauteed chicken salads for dinner all week. And I'll have them for lunch too. And I'll have basic veggie salad for breakfast. We are leaving for NOLA on friday so this is a last ditch effort to not look bad in pictures. I know there is no way I can eat as healthy there as I can here. But I'm more worried about feeding the kid. He eats lots of fresh stuff, and I don't think our hotel has a fridge. There is a farmers market near the french market, but it could be tough to not let him have crap while we are there. 

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Who is meal planning today?? : Well, I don't generally like mushrooms, and never have, but these are really good. Basic recipe: 2 portobello tops. Remove stem and use a spoon to gently remove the gills to make more room for stuffing Mix together in a bowl: 1/2c grated parmesan, 1/2 c crumbled feta, 1/2 c diced bell peppers, 1/2 c green onions (tops and whites) Preheat oven to 400. Lightly oil the tops of the mushrooms and place top down on a cookie sheet. Fill with cheese and veggie mixture. Bake 15-20 min or until cheese starts to brown. Serve with sauteed kale (Clean, dry chopped kale, garlic, olive oil, S&P to taste).
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

<div>That does sounds pretty good! I'll ask H if he wants to try it. </div>

angelstar975

At least I'll know where to come for recipe ideas when I do start cooking!

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Angel, I get almost all of my recipes from Women's World andd First magazines. They are always really simple and super tasty, and usually pretty healthy. I also like the Taste of Home magazine, especiallly their 5-ingredient recipes.

achiduck

I've got most of my mains figured out but am still working on my sides. 

Tonight - beef roast with sweedish baked poatoes

Sunday - Fix it your self

Monday - This pork tenderloin

Tuesday - This korean beef with brown rice

Wednesday - I'm out with friends so FI is fending for himself

Thursday - FI's night to cook

Friday - Baked pasta with italian Sausage

Saturday - Chicken dijon drumsticks

ski2play

Sarah, now I want to make your portebello mushroom with fresh kale.  We have been using kale in the juicer, but I had not thought about eating it like you suggested. 

Any, I put the recipe link you shared in my pin collection of food I love and it has already been pinned over 28 times. 

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Sarah, now I want to make your portebello mushroom with fresh kale.  We have been using kale in the juicer, but I had not thought about eating it like you suggested.  Any, I put the recipe link you shared in my pin collection of food I love and it has already been pinned over 28 times. 
Posted by ski2play[/QUOTE]

<div>Well, you know, I do what I do.</div>

SarahPLiz

Ski, it really is good. I love sauteed kale, and kale chips, but I don't think I could drink it. ::shudder::

And portobellas are so meaty, it really has the mouth feel of a steak or something that heavy. THey are also good marinated (shortly) in some italian dressing, grilled and put on a bun like a hamburger. Sprinkle with some parmesan and it is YUMMY!

ErinG93

Oh, I'm meal planning right now. How convenient.

We're having:

Creamy chicken and mushrooms from my Crockpot cookbook with a salad

Sweet and Tangy Chicken from my brain, and green beans in a soy sauce

Tomato, basil, and cheese baked pasta from a Rachael Ray cookbook with a salad

Any's Tortellini bake looks delicious, so we can do that with French bread

Skinny Texas Cheese Fries, for a not so healthy but fun meal.

Starqueg

We live on leftovers a lot, at least I do.  My FI tends to forget about them so there are weeks where I eat the same meal 4-5 times.  This week, on Sunday I'm making salmon, Wednesday FI is making sesame crusted chicken.  Both are recipes off skinnytaste (salmon) (chicken).  I'll probably make myself pasta on Tuesday night  since FI will be on campus studying for his final on Wednesday morning.  Lunch will be lots of salads.  Breakfast is a great unknown.

Tonight: ?
Sunday: Salmon
Monday: leftover salmon
Tuesday: pasta
Wednesday: Chicken
Thursday: leftover chicken
Friday: FMIL feeds us

ETA: tonight we're having yet another skinnytaste recipe.  Lavash Flatbread Pizza. (clicky)

kushie77

I have some pierogies in the freezer that I'm going to make for supper.  That's the end of the last batch that I made, will have to make more in a few weeks.

Tomorrow is stuffed peppers and mashed potatos

Monday- FI has golf so I'll prob just eat cereal or something

Tuesday I work until 8 so he's on his own

Wed - we do our grocery shopping and eat out, so I'll come up with the plan for the rest of the week once I see the ad's in the paper tomorrow.

J&K10910

Ok, I decided on:

Beef stroganoff over quinoa, steamed veggies
Balsamic chicken with mushrooms, sauteed green beans
Chicken stir fry with veggies and cashews over rice
Marinated pork chops, grilled pineapple, salad

LP11509

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[QUOTE]Ok, I decided on: Beef stroganoff over quinoa, steamed veggies Balsamic chicken with mushrooms, sauteed green beans Chicken stir fry with veggies and cashews over rice Marinated pork chops, <strong>grilled pineapple</strong>, salad
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

<div>Drooooooool.</div>

acaponi87

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[QUOTE]Ok we changed our plan after I went to the store. Tonight zuppa toscana and salad, tomorrow grille pork chops, grilled sweet corn and rice pilaf, Monday grilled salmon salad, Tuesday chicken quesadillas will grilled veggies, Wednesday pasta primavera and Thursday pulled pork sliders and born salad.
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]

Oooh FI and I have a fabulosu zuppa recipe! And I LOVE how much grilling you do...we are the same way. I had never had grilled corn until I moved in with FI and now I will never go back.