Menu for next week

Laceylala

I've been searching the web, most www.foodgawker.com, for interesting recipes that I can prepare Sunday night for the following week and this is what I've come up with so far. What are you all planning to cook/eat next week? Planning makes weight loss so much easier.

I've dubbed next week Cheese Week. Normally we don't eat so much of it but I've got a craving. Since cheese is fattening, my challenge is to use enough to taste it but not so much that I'm getting killed with calories and fat at night. That means my breakfast, lunch and snacks have to be lower fat and very healthy to accomodate. I love the challenge! I posted links in case anyone was intersted in the recipes...

Breakfast:
Smoothie with protien powder, spinach and milk


Lunch:
Tomato and (Feta) Baked Eggs -don't care for feta so I'll use a couple tiny mozzarella mini balls or no cheese at all
http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2010/04/tomato-and-feta-baked-eggs.html


Dinners:
Chipotle Steak Tacos Mole with roasted asparagus and corn
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chipotle-rubbed-steak-tacos-mole-with-chipotle-cream-and-guacamole-recipe/index.html

Spinach Lasagna Rolls
http://thefoodaddicts.com/spinach-lasagna-rolls-with-roasted-red-peppers/

Nantucket Grilled Cheese - no cream cheese, greek yogurt with capers instead, and side salad
http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/

Homemade raviolis that have butternut squash, chantrelle mushrooms and gruyere (made them a long time ago) over roasted veggies and mixed baby greens

Homemade pizza with stuffed squash (maybe zukes if these aren't in the store yet here).
http://chaseblackwell.com/stuffed-summer-squash

I will be modifying recipes as needed and wanted to fit the diet and such. I have a daughter who can't have wheat and we of course want as healthy as possible.

What are YOU planning on cooking next week?

jlewis2896

I think I'll skip cooking and come eat at your house....

smarston

Those spinach lasagna rolls look amazing! I might be cooking some of those this week. Thanks for posting. :flowerforyou:

kicklikeaGIRL

Sounds yummy! I love doing meal planning. Not only does it help me eat healthier, but it saves a TON on grocery shopping. Before I would just shop for what I thought I needed, now I have a specific plan and purpose for what I buy. I also like to make extra at dinnertime so I can have leftovers at work for the following day for both me & my husband. It works like a charm! Here's my meals for the week! I don't have links though, most are just from memory or ones I have in my recipe box! sorry!

Breakfasts- Usually consist of scrambled egg whites with onions, peppers & mushrooms on top of a sour dough english muffin with some pico de gallo inside...yum. Or a bowl of oatmeal with bananas or strawberries (they are so cheap here right now!)

Lunches-- Leftovers from the previous night or a few nights before!

Tonight-- Fiesta Lime Chicken with red baked potato
Friday-- Homemade hawaiian pizza on whole wheat crust
Saturday-- Taco Soup
Sunday-- Healthy-style crockpot chicken parmesan over brown rice
Monday-- "Philly Cheese Steak" Sandwiches-- lean stew meat cooked on stove with onions & mushrooms on top of an Orowheat whole wheat sandwich thin. Topped with a bit of cheese...yummm!
Tuesday-- Pork Stir Fry with freshly cooked veggies over brown rice
Wednesday-- Healthy & Quick mock chicken cordon bleu over whole wheat pasta noodles

...and then we leave on vacation Thursday to visit the in-laws....

kicklikeaGIRL

also, thanks for posting the recipe links...I love trying out new recipes!! I definitely need to be brave and try some new things!!! All of your meals sound delish!!!

godblessourhome

looks great! very yummy!

percyflea

This is a very typical daily menu plan for me - I have all my fave foods included!
It fluctuates from 1200 - 1400 calories

Lunch
Fruit - Banana
Hot Tea

SNACK#1
Half a Peanut Butter Sandwich, Whole Wheat

Lunch
Homemade Vegetable Soup
Ginger Tea, 1 Cup
Hummus With Pita Bread

SNACK#2
Homemade - Carrot Juice

Dinner
Half a Naan Pizza,
Almond Milk- Chocolate

SNACK#3
85% Cacao Dark Chocolate, 3 squares
Fruit - Banana
Metamucil - Smooth Orange Flavored, 1 Tablespoon