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    Weekly meal plan – 2nd week in November

    11.09.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Last week’s almond and coconut topped butternut squash soup was so delicious that I want to make more soups! I think I’m going to try making one different soup each week. Most of my recipes this week will keep me warm as it gets colder, but I did throw in a salad because I’m not [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – end of August

    08.23.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Last week’s meals went pretty well – and breakfast for dinner was great! I’ll definitely have to do that again. I’m really excited to make this week’s special treat, I found the recipe awhile ago and it looks delicious!
    Monday
    Pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Grilled Adobo chicken Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Parmesan crusted [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – 3rd week in August

    08.16.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    I’m really happy with the way that last week’s meals turned out… and I’m excited for Tuesday, I’m doing breakfast for dinner! What’s your favorite themed meal?
    Monday
    Chicken enchilada roll-ups Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Apple-topped German pancake Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Homemade pizza Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Chicken artichoke casserole Spring the recipe!
    Friday
    Open face grilled goat cheese panini [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – 2nd week in August

    08.09.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    Last week’s meals were great, it was really helpful to get back into the swing of things with meal planning… and I’m excited for everything I’ve planned for this week!
    Monday
    Spinach salad with strawberries and almonds Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Poached egg with asparagus and truffle oil Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Mini steak sandwiches with horseradish and tomato
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    Weekly meal plan – welcome to August!

    08.02.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    After a couple of weeks of family vacation and eating in restaurants, I’m ready to get back into meal planning… and this week’s meals sound delicious!
    Monday
    Herb Roasted Chicken Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Manicotti Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Saag paneer Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Stuffed red peppers Spring the recipe!
    Friday
    Sauteed chicken with pear-raspberry sauce Spring the recipe! [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – It’s finally Summer in Boston

    07.12.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Going back to meal planning last week was great for me. It’s finally starting to feel like summer in Boston, and that’s definitely reflected in my meal choices this week…
    Monday
    Beer can chicken Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Grilled veggie burgers and perfect french fries Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Grilled corn with shrimp salad Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Summer [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – Welcome to July!

    07.05.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    So, I took the holiday week off from planning, but I did post some great Fourth of July recipes last week. After all of the Holiday BBQ eating, it’ll be good to get back to my regularly scheduled meals! Here’s what I’ve got planned for this week…
    Monday
    Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Panini Spring [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – 4th week of June

    06.21.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    I’m really enjoying meal planning, last week’s meals turned out well and I can’t wait for what I’ve got planned this week!
    Monday
    Chicken with grilled peaches and arugula Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Potato Leek Soup Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Arroz con Pollo Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Chicken and summer vegetable tostadas Spring the recipe!
    Friday
    Stuffed potato patties Spring [...]

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    Weekly Meal Plan – 3rd week of June

    06.14.09 | Permalink | Comment?

    Last week, I made my first weekly meal plan, and it worked out pretty well.  So, here I go again…
    Monday
    Tossed salad with cornbread Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Roasted salmon with potatoes and mushrooms Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Tortilla soup Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Turkey sandwiches
    Maple mashed sweet potatoes Spring the recipe!
    Friday
    Eggplant spinach rollatini Spring the recipe! [...]

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    Making a weekly meal plan

    06.07.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    Katin often talks about weekly meal planning, so I thought I’d give it a try.  Planning for a week’s worth of meals is a great way to save both time & money.   Plus, It’s about time that I give the springpad weekly meal planner a test run…
    I usually scavenge for breakfast & eat [...]


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