May Menu!

So I've been way behind on this blog, but I thought I'd try to resurrect it a little bit.  I'm going to start it out by sharing my May Menu. Because of traveling, I started this month's menu today, May 6th.

I really wanted to challenge myself in trying out some new recipes.  It seems as if we are in such a rut and have the same recipes over and over.  So all of the recipes with a * next to it is a new recipe.  We'll see how this goes.  There are 8 new recipes for this month which is a lot for us.  Hope we can find some new favorites in there somewhere.

 If there is a FF next to it that means "Family Fave",  a tried and true recipe that we use often around our home. 

Here it goes!  Enjoy!

6th - * - Coconut Chicken Curry w/Brown Basmati Rice
7th - FF - Chicken Nuggets (no recipe posted yet)
8th - FF - Pizza (Happy Birthday Josh!)
9th - Breakfast, who doesn't love a good breakfast for dinner?
10th - FF -  Veggie Burgers
11th - FF - Bruschetta Chicken
12th - * - Egg Drop Soup
13th - * - Trinidadian Stew
14th - * - Tilapia Masala
15th - Baked Potato Bar
16th - FF - Veggie Barley Soup
17th - Burgers w/baked onion rings
18th - Lemon Chicken Romano
19th - FF - Lettuce Wraps
20th - * - Black Bean Tostadas
21st - Breakfast
22nd - * - Orzo Chickpea Salad
23rd - FF - Freezer Lasagna
24th - Burritos/Quesadillas
25th - *  Pizza w/o Red Sauce
26th - FF - Chicken Gyros
27th - * - Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
28th - Fajitas
29th - FF - Tilapia Parmesan
30th - Freezer Easy Meal
31st - Chicken Meatballs - Insanity Recipe Book

November Menu Plan & Catching Up

Since moving here I've had a hard time getting into a routine schedule and also I've been trying a lot lately to revamp my recipes and meal options to a healthier, leaner menu.  For about 5-6 weeks of September and October we did really good with the Insanity program.  I lost about 5-6 pounds in those weeks and trimmed up a little, but then we got burnt out. 6 days a week of watching videos that are anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour gets old.  So we took a little break and I've been trying to vary it up a little with yoga, Insanity videos, and other circuit strength training.  It's been hard to get back and it's also been hard to do anything when the weather is cold.  I'd rather get out for a walk or bike ride than workout indoors and I also have a hard time eating healthier when the cold weather hits because all I want is comfort food, with the holidays you are surrounded by treats, and it seems produce gets expensive.  But I'm plugging through and trying to get there.  At least I'm trying right?

As for the November Menu Plan, here goes:
Blue means I'll post a recipe as that day comes

9th: Steak & Broccoli (grilled steak, small baked potato and side of broccoli)
10th: Homemade Chicken Nuggets (family friendly to try and help little Josh with his picky habits)
11th: New Recipe - Cafe Rio Tortilla Soup
12th: Baked Oatmeal

13th: Veggie Fried Rice
14th: Teriyaki Noodle Bowl
15th: Baked Potatoes w/veggies
16th: Jamie's Minestrone Soup
17th: Beach Street Lemon Chicken
18th: Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan
19th: New Recipe - Black Bean Burrito Bake
20th: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
21st: Chicken Stir Fry
22nd - 23rd: Thanksgiving
24th: Breakfast - German Pancakes
25th: Debdoozie's Chili
26th: Lean Burger (Hamburger Patty over mixed greens or healthy baked onion rings)
27th: Crockpot Cranberry Chicken
28th: Pizza (Here are my basics for crust and sauce)
29th: New Recipe - Tortilla Pie
30th: French Dip Sandwiches

 That's all for now.  Enjoy!

January 2012 Menu Plan

Because I truly love to cook and have been trying a lot of new recipes, I thought I could begin sharing some of our recipes/sources with others.  I thought I'd start by posting our monthly dinner menu (just for the rest of January) and then for each month after that.   Then, I'll review the newer ones or some of our favorites.

January 25th - Creamy Chicken Tacos
January 26th - Crockpot Italian Chicken
January 27th - Baked BBQ Chicken w/brown rice and veggies - just bake chicken with BBQ sauce, pretty simple
January 28th - Beef and Bean Chimichangas
January 29th - Lasagna Soup
January 30th - Black Bean Burritos
January 31st - Breakfast for Dinner - whatever we're feeling.  pancakes, french toast, toast and eggs, etc
February 1st - Bunless-Burgers - burgers, no buns.  watching the carbs
February 2nd - Minestrone
February 3rd - Tortilla Pie