HEALTHY MENU PLANNING!

Happy Tuesday!

for starters, I would like to ask you all to please pray for this sweet family. They have two boys named Griffin and Logan and both have been diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease called Alpers Syndrome. You can read more about it here. THIS FAMILY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS! Can you imagine losing two children? I cannot. I have cried like a baby all morning every time I think about this story. This is when faith is tested. Please pass this on and let everyone you know about this family!!! Ask them ALL to pray! Let's show them how much we love them and COVER them in prayer. 

In a totally different direction, how many of you menu plan each week? Now that Stephen is home more with his new job, I am starting to plan more of our meals. Stephen is very traditional in that he likes a FULL supper every night, complete with dessert. He runs 30-40 miles a week, so he can eat whatever he wants. Not mama over here. SIGH. But I still try and cook healthy and be conscious of fat and calories. Sometimes this goes OUT the window when dessert and wine are involved. Ha. I try limit both of those. Some nights I succeed better than others! 

Here are some regulars on our rotation:

We have designated Monday as "Meatless". This usually means I cook one of these entrees:

1) Black Bean and Summer Squash Enchiladas

2) Whole Wheat Pasta with Meyer Lemon, Arugula, and Pistachios 

3) Grilled Tomatoes with Cheese 

4) Kale, mushroom, and quinoa salad 

I try my best to not drink during the week. Sometimes I have a half a glass of wine, and that is it. But some nights my kids are making me lose my flipping mind, fighting over toys and busting lips, and arguing, and.... its a tad more. As in, like, half a bottle. Or two. I kid, I kid. But you get my drift...

Okay, so here are some regulars on Tuesday thru Sunday!

Crock Pot Tilapia with Oranges

Salmon in Foil 

Mama's Supper Club Tilapia Parmesan

Sweet Chili Lime Chicken 

Bruschetta Chicken 

For sides, I do LOTS of  steamed veggies!! Don't have a steamer? BUY ONE! They are a great investment, under $50 for a top of the line model,  and they also can make brown rice! There is NO clean up! I repeat. No cleanup=Come to mama. 

I have this one: 

Also, I am IN LOVE with this salad dressing;

You can find it at any major grocery store, even Wal-Mart. 

Tomorrow....DESSERT! 

Do NOT forget to register for $100 to JCrew!!!! 

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I would love to know what is on your supper rotation! 

XOXO-

KJ