Broiled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli

Spray your broiling pan with non-stick cooking spray and place the salmon fillets on it.  Sprinkle fillets with lemon pepper or coarse sea salt, or seasoning of your choice.  Broil 4-6 inches from heat until fish flakes and is opaque.  Meanwhile, steam broccoli florets 5-8 minutes or until tender.  Serve with a green salad.

It’s a simple dinner, but the kids love it!

Wednesday lunch

I’m having a Greek Salad today, minus the onion.  But feel free to add it to yours!

Wednesday breakfast

We’re supposed to have snow here today, and what better on a cold winter morning than a nice hot bowl of steel-cut oats?  Add some fruit and a scoop of protein powder for a tasty, filling breakfast.

Grilled chicken and Beet Salad

To prepare the chicken, place 3 or 4 boneless skinless breasts in a frying pan with about 2 Tbsp olive oil. Brown on each side, then continue to flip the chicken every five minutes or so over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, prepare your salad:

Beet Salad

• 2 cups cooked diced beets
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 tsp basil
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar (more or less to taste)
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil

Combine all ingredients.  Add more vinegar and oil to taste.

Tuesday breakfast and lunch

Quick breakfast today – it’s Tuesday and that means homeschool co-op.  So I’m having a Banana-Walnut Shake.  And here’s lunch:

Antipasto Salad

• 3 slices deli ham
• 1/2 red pepper, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• salad greens

Arrange ingredients on top of lettuce.  Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Lentil and Spinach Soup

Lentil and Spinach Soup

• 1 package dry lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 carrot, sliced or shredded
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 bunch fresh spinach

Saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.  Add carrot and tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.  Add lentils and stock, cover and simmer about 30 minutes.  Add spinach and simmer 5 minutes.  Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Monday breakfast and lunch

Today’s breakfast is a veggie frittata. Lunch is tuna salad.

Shopping List #5

For real this time! I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that I tend to repeat breakfasts and lunches, but then, don’t we all? If you would rather substitute different breakfast and lunch items, feel free. As usual, if I have a * next to something, you’ll need that much per person eating breakfast or lunch. Also as usual, be sure to check your pantry before you shop!

Meats

• 6-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salmon fillets (at least one per person)
• turkey bacon
• 1 package sliced deli ham
• 1 package deli turkey or chicken

Grains, Nuts, Beans

• 1 small bag dry lentils
• steel-cut oats
• protein powder
• Bran Buds
• walnuts

Fruits and Veggies

• 4 onions
• celery
• 2 carrots
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 3 red peppers
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 large beets
• 1 red onion
• 1 lb broccoli florets
• garlic (jar is fine)
• *1 banana
• 1 lb sliced mushrooms
• selection of favorite veggies
• selection of favorite fruits
• *1 bag salad greens
• Romaine lettuce (head or chopped)
• *1 cucumber

Canned Food

• 3 cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cans white beans
• 4 cups chicken broth
• *1 can albacore tuna
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1 can black olives
• *1 can chicken (per 2 people)
• small jar salsa

Seasonings

• Basil
• Cider vinegar
• Olive oil
• Dried parsley
• Oregano
• Rosemary
• Fat-free or low-fat mayonnaise
• Lemon juice
• Cumin
• Chili powder

Dairy

• Parmesan cheese
• *4 eggs
• Low-fat cottage cheese
• Skim milk
• Low-fat or fat-free mozzarella
• Fat-free sour cream

Sorry :)

I apologize to anyone checking in here this week.  I had a root canal on Monday which triggered a migraine.  I’m still not 100%, but I feel much better today, so tomorrow or Saturday I should be able to have a list up for next week.

Chinese Chicken Soup

I’m recovering from a root canal and don’t feel like eating much “solid” food, but I found this recipe for Chinese Chicken Soup that looks quick and yummy, so I’m going to try it tonight!