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A compilation of 7 “Clean Eats” meals. Seven meals with all of the ingredients you’ll need in one downloadable grocery list. I’m on a clean eats kick, and I’m loving it! Our week of Tex-Mex cooking has me wanting all the avocado and grilled things! …
Who Doesn’t Love Cinco De Mayo!? This Week’s Menu is Fresh & Festive with a Mexican Flair. Happy Weekend! We are still in full quarantine swing over here. But, we’re definitely making lemonade out of lemons, literally and figuratively. So, we’re soaking up our home …
A Delicious Menu On The Lighter Side With Full Grocery List!
Happy Saturday! Another week of quarantine and homeschool in the books. I’m so glad it’s the weekend. I need a little break from juggling all the balls of being mom, teacher, cleaner, wife, & chef. Anyone else feel that?
As I mentioned the other day, I am severely over pantry meals. I’ve been eating tons of carbs and feel heavy and lethargic. So this week, I came up with a menu on the lighter side! I hope you enjoy it!
Don’t forget to download your grocery list HERE.
Monday: Turkey Meatballs Over Zoodles (<— aka Zucchini Noodles) – We LOVE pasta and meatballs at our house. Growing up with a very Italian family, the smell of homemade sauce and meatballs was a common occurrence in our house. I always make my meatballs with ground turkey. This is a very similar recipe to my own, but I toss in about 1/2 cup grated parmesan to the meatball mixture. Serve them with Zucchini Noodles, and you have a nice & light version of an Italian Classic!
Tuesday: Burgers on Sweet Potato Rounds – This is a go-to meal for us when we’re trying to lower our carb intake. Just grill up some burgers, as you normally would, but instead of using a big ol’ bun, serve them between two sweet potato rounds! Top with guacamole and any other favorites you may have!
Wednesday: Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Carrots – Of course you could make any side you like! But I love the sweet carrots with salmon. Also, take note that I replaced brown sugar with coconut sugar. If you don’t have that, just use brown sugar as the regular recipe states!
FOR THE CARROTS: Peel carrots and cut into 2 inch chunks. Toss on sheet-pan with olive oil, salt and pepper, Bake at 425*F for 17-20 minutes, or until tender (be sure to toss halfway through cooking process).
Thursday: Healthy Lettuce Wraps – These are SO incredibly flavorful! They’re nice and light but will satisfy all the cravings for asian food!
**Note, I omitted water chestnuts because I’m not a huge fan. Also, feel free to use any ground meat in here. I put either ground chicken OR pork on the grocery list.
**coconut aminos could be swapped out for regular old soy sauce if you don’t suffer from soy allergies.
Friday: Grilled Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Smashed Potatoes – So simple yet packed with flavor! I love the brightness of the lemon with the contrast of warm buttery potatoes. A delicious flavor combo!
Saturday: Parmesan Baked Flounder with Roasted Asparagus – I LOVE flounder. It’s actually my favorite fish out there. It’s light and flaky and very clean tasting. I paired this with roasted asparagus. SUPER easy to make. Just break off the woody ends, arrange on a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, salt & pepper, and roast at 425*F for about 15-20 minutes depending on the size.
Sunday: Eggplant Parmesan – We always have a special Sunday Dinner at our house. Since we’ve been quarantined, it’s just been our family of four. But, prior to this, we would get together with my parents, uncle, and grandparents. Typically it’s an Italian meal, but it really can be anything we have a hankering for! We set the table, light the candles, and turn on the Nat King Cole. This week is good old Eggplant Parm. It’s one of my favorites when done right! This recipe is a lighter version, which I adore! Serve with a fresh salad, and it hits the spot every time!
**I omitted the mushrooms in this recipe.
Don’t forget to download your grocery list for these delicious light and fresh suppers. I hope you enjoy your recipes for the week. And, as always, be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make any of them. Have a lovely week! xoxo
While the Grill Master is home, we take advantage! One good thing about being quarantined for weeks, is we get tons of quality time! That means my hubby, Stew, is home! He loves to grill, and so this busy momma takes advantage! One less thing …
A 7 day menu of Quick and Easy Suppers with a free shopping list. Hello my friends! I’ve created one grocery list for seven simple dinners! My focus this week is EASY meals! Strangely enough, our weeks have been so busy even though we haven’t …
Spring Has Sprung! Enjoy 7 Spring inspired suppers with free shopping list.
Well hello friends! I hope you’re all staying inside and staying sane! So, we are coming up on Spring Break. And, to be honest, not having a schedule of our “homeschool” day for the coming week makes me nervous. Homeschool is a lot, but when there’s structure, our days seem to flow smoother. And, when the kids don’t have a schedule, well, they tend to go nutty and bicker with each other. And, for all of our sanity, I am trying to come up with some fun “spring break” activities that we can do while being quarantined at home. So, If you have any wisdom, feel free to share!
All that to say, what I DO have, is a menu of delicious and spring inspired meals for your coming week! So I hope you love them! And, don’t forget to download the grocery list HERE.
Monday: Taco Lasagna – I’m a huge fan of Mexican food. Combine that with a one pot meal, and you had me at Taco!
Tuesday: Spring Risotto – This is a favorite of ours! Stew and I have been making risotto for years. It’s such an expensive dish when you go out, but it could not be easier to make! However, it just takes a pinch of patience. But, go ahead and crack open a yummy bottle of wine, put on some good music, and you have yourself a fancy date-night in! **We omitted leaks, fennel, and mascarpone because we didn’t have them. We also used chicken broth instead of white wine because we didn’t have white on hand.
Wednesday: Tomato & Burrata Salad – OH EM GEE. We made this the other night and grilled up some juicy burgers to go with it. I don’t know about you, but nothing makes me feel better than big ol’ tomatoes and drippy burrata cheese topped with fresh basil! The recipe could stand alone as it is, but we paired it with a meat. **I actually left out the corn and only drizzled with EVOO, salt & pepper. It was fab! Goes great as a main or a side! It’s awesome with grilled chicken, burgers, or hot dogs.
Thursday: Shortcut Beef Ragu – This is a super easy dish I came up with! It has all the flavor of a traditional ragu without spending a ton of time in the kitchen. A perfect shortcut version for one of our favorite dishes.
Friday: Loaded Sweet Potatoes – So, I have a confession. I am in love with sweet potatoes! We did Whole 30 last year and pretty much had sweet potatoes with every meal. So these are a part of my love affair!
Saturday: Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken – This is a bright and refreshing dinner. Lemon is one of my favorite flavorings. We used chicken broth instead of white wine because we had it already!
Sunday: Croque Madame – With Easter coming up, I thought this would be a fun spin on Easter Supper. Since we can’t celebrate with the whole family, and it’s just the four of us, we whipped these up with a fresh side salad. It was perfect for a family meal.
Spring Has Sprung my friends! I hope you enjoy these Spring inspired suppers. Now, be sure to download your grocery list HERE. And as always, be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make any of them. Happy Easter to all of you!
A 7 day menu and free shopping list with Pantry Meals as my inspiration! Hello, and happy weekend! On the regular, I plan a meal plan for you, along with a downloadable grocery list. I have several reasons for doing this but, mainly, it helps …
