Monday, March 30, 2009

Menu Planning for Flexi-what?!


This week I'm trying something new: Instead of scheduling a hardline plan for meals, I thought I'd give my family options.  Yes, I said options.  I know, I know, for the OCD-at-Heart, I am creating a load of dastardly uncertainty for myself, which has my heart palpitating at the very thought, but, with all the sun-shining and the bird-singing going on around here, I feel like trying something new, something verdant, something Springy!  

Seasonal fruits & veggies not optional.

Breakfasts
Oatmeal & Oranges
Buttermilk Berry Muffins ((using Whole Wheat flour))
Alton Brown's Granola Bars
Toast w/Nut Butter
Yogurt Smoothies

Lunches
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Toast w/Nut Butter & Banana
BLT's
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dinners
Garlic Chicken, Mashed Spuds, Wilted Spinach
Crockpot Carnitas, Texas Slaw
Taco Salad
Beef Roast, Lima Beans & Bacon, Green Salad
Salmon Cakes, Fries, Raw Veggies
Poverty Pasta & Green Salad

Lima Beans & Bacon
5-bacon slices, chopped
1-small red onion, chopped
2-tablespoon brown sugar
2-cups lima beans
1-tablespoons butter
salt & pepper to taste

*Saute bacon and onion.  Add sugar.  Stir in butter and beans.  Stir in water to cover, and simmer 2-hours, or until beans are tender.  Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Now get outta here!!  There are hundreds more menus to enjoy over at The Organized Junkie.  

I need to label something--ANYTHING!  Right. Now.

3 comments:

  1. We love Salmon Cakes here.

    I am obsessed with my label maker...go label your fridge! I bet you haven't done that yet!

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  2. Poverty pasta??? Sounds interesting....maybe you could post a recipe for it?! Great menu!

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  3. I checked your link for the buttermilk berry muffins - they look delicious. I'm definitely gonna have to make those one day soon!

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