The menu plan for week 19 has been rewritten and revised so many times that I have simply decided to put it out there and hope for the best.
The basic plan for breakfast during week 19 is to rely on stock items as well as individual portions from the freezer. Since so many of my recipes are made in a 9 x 13 or multiple muffin tins, it is quite easy to package them individually and pop them in the freezer for later use. I reorganized my freezer this week and found a treasure trove of these packets that had slipped into frozen crevices.
Breakfast
I have several leftovers available for lunches. I am planning a new recipe, the egg roll in a bowl as well as a family favorite quiche.
Lunch
The dinners planned for week 19 have changed, and then changed again. Part of the reason for so many revisions has been the family plans for the holiday…who was eating where and when. I also took advantage of another sale on Ahi Tuna and replaced the original meal planned for Tuesday.
I have decided to try yet another Pulled Pork recipe as well as a Thai Chicken Salad. All of the other entrees are repeats of successful dishes.
Dinner
Recipe Recap
I would like to recap several of the recipes from the past week.
The Oat Berry Breakfast Cake is a repeat, but I used more varieties of berries in combination and it was even better than I remembered. This freezes extremely well.
As a side for several meals I made a new Cauliflower Rice. I have been experimenting a lot with cauliflower, and while this was good I hesitate to say if it will be repeated.
Mushroom and Spinach Cauliflower Rice
The Cast Iron Sloppy Joe Casserole was a huge hit. It would also qualify as a cook once/eat again recipe if feeding only two for dinner. I have included the Casserole recipe, as well as the basic Sloppy Joe recipe. This was real comfort food. I think what we liked about the casserole was not only the exceptional flavor, but it is served with a “crust”. This meal will go on a rotation.
Cast Iron Sloppy Joe CasseroleZ
Maybe it is because I am not much of a fan of banana in a shake, but this fruity shake will not make it to a make again list…
Ahi Tuni…again! When you can get sushi grade tuna, buy one pound, get one pound free, there is really no excuse not to revise your menu plan. We had this once again and enjoyed every bite.
I have made these green beans several times now. Most of the time they are quite successful and a great alternative to “fries”. Obviously it depends on the quality and freshness of the beans, but on the whole they have become another vegetable mainstay.
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, we celebrate with traditional foods of summer during week 19. We continue to modify the foods we love by making them THM compliant. Here’s to another week of healthy eating. Bon Appetit!
