My oat pancakes, with sliced bananas and real maple syrup
Friday, my sweet husband took me out to celebrate Like a Bubbling Brook's first birthday, and we enjoyed dinner at a nice restaurant that has long been one of our favorite spots. On my plate was a grilled artichoke, braised red cabbage, roasted peppers, and maple-glazed carrots. Warm candlelight, savory food, and one-on-one time with my favorite man in the world made for one memorable evening. I'm thankful for evenings when we can just sit, laugh, and enjoy each other's company. I'm also thankful for a husband that wants to enjoy those times with me; he is a treasure.
The chopped salad you see planned for dinner one evening this week is inspired by one at the aforementioned restaurant. We were seated at the chef's counter and watched in amazement as he quickly and nearly effortlessly prepared a slew of meals, one of which was a beautiful chopped salad. We noticed many patrons had ordered this salad, and thought it would be fun to attempt at home. Yum!
Here's what we're planning this week:
Breakfasts
Fluffy oat pancakes with fruit and maple syrup
Maple granola with raisins over yogurt
"Salty" eggs over buttered and toasted whole wheat bread, sauteed sweet potatoes
Simple morning oats with fruit and maple syrup
Lunches
Leftovers x 2
Corned beef on whole wheat bread
Turkey bacon, lettuce, and cheddar on whole wheat bread
Chicken pitas with cucumber and yogurt dressing
Dinners
Chicken piccata (with a light creamy lemon sauce and capers) over pasta
Chopped salad with shredded chicken, dates, avocado, corn, almonds, and possibly crumbled goat cheese
Roasted vegetables over quinoa
Southwestern black bean tacos with cilantro and lime
English pot roast with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
What's on your menu this week? I'd love to know!
Warmly,
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[Shared at Domestically Divine, {Titus2}sdays, and Menu Plan Monday]
I love how delicious, healthy, and simple your meals are. I think I am stealing your menu.
Thanks for posting.
Your roasted veggies over brown rice looks great — and what fun to change up the grain it’s served on. Thanks for sharing your menu.
Glad you got to spend time with your husband. Your chicken pot pie recipe from last week is on my menu for this week! The chopped salad does sound like another winner!
Here’s week two of our 500 calorie dinner challenge:
Sunday: Mexicali Turkey Casserole (didn’t do it last week; Cooking Light), Succotash, Salad
Monday: Herbed Potato Frittata (Cooking Light), FiberOne Blueberry muffins, fruit salad
Tues: Szechuan Chicken Stir Fry (www.laaloosh.com) w/ brown rice, Japanese Cucumber Salad (EatingWell)
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thurs: BBQ Meatloaf (CL), Smashed Red Potatoes (Weight Watchers), Brussel Sprouts
Friday: Crockpot Black Bean Soup
Sat: Out for a birthday
Sunday: Leftovers
Sounds yummy! We enjoy black bean soup, too, and I like making a bit pot of it on a Friday so that it lasts through the weekend
Sounds great! I love black beans. In fact this week were having black bean burritos… or enchiladas. I haven’t decided just yet!!
That sounds like a lovely dinner out!
Our meals this week are a bit off base since we have been dealing with another round of sickness — nothing major, but enough to make food not sound very appealing. We did go to our church for a soup supper tonight and that was really nice — they had a great chicken and rice soup as well as a beef barley. We might be doing soup the rest of the week at this rate
Looks amazing! Your picture of your oat pancakes caught my eye. I love pancakes!
Those pancakes look delicious.