the simple me » org junkie http://thesimpleme.com living better, one day at a time - employee blog of Spring Partners Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Weekly meal plan – Welcome to November! http://thesimpleme.com/2009/11/02/weekly-meal-plan-welcome-to-november/ http://thesimpleme.com/2009/11/02/weekly-meal-plan-welcome-to-november/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:09:26 +0000 rachel http://thesimpleme.com/?p=4287

I can’t believe it’s already November! This year has gone by so fast. After enjoy the last few warm days, it’s really starting to feel like fall. Most of my recipes this week are fall-inspired – warm and delicious! (Speaking of warm and delicious, last week’s apple pie was phenomenal. I’ll definitely be making it again soon! Maybe for Thanksgiving…) Here are this week’s recipes:

Monday
Turkey with maple mashed sweet potatoes Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Mango pork tacos Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Last-minute lasagna Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Almond and coconut topped butternut squash soup
Spring the recipe!

Friday
Cornflake chicken Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing Spring the recipe!

Spring the whole meal plan!

What are you eating this week?
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I’m really excited about desserts this week – the blueberry fool I made last week was so good!  I’m trying out a new apple pie recipe and hoping for the best.

Monday
Baked shrimp in tomato feta sauce Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Tortilla soup Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Lentil sausage ragout Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Salmon with pineapple salsa Spring the recipe!

Friday
Mexi-licious egg scramble Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Apple pie Spring the recipe!

Spring the whole meal plan!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Absolutely!

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Last week’s Tom Yam Chicken turned out really well – I’m definitely going to make it again soon! Here’s what I have planned for this week…

Monday
Pumpkin turkey chili Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Bow tie pasta with creamy garlic chicken and bella sauce
Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Taco stuffed shells Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Thin seared beef with tomato jam and potato hash
Spring the recipe!

Friday
Butter paneer masala Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Blueberry fool with pistachios Spring the recipe!

Spring the whole meal plan!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Yes!

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I was really happy with last week’s muffins, they were delicious and definitely a great way to kick off the fall! I’ve got some pretty good things coming up this week, check it out…

Monday
Crockpot ribs Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Capellini pomodoro Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Veggie pasta with ricotta and olives Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Grilled pizza puttanesca Spring the recipe!

Friday
Tom Yam Chicken Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Banana cream pie Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Yes!

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So last week’s numbing and hot chicken turned out really well, I’m definitely going to be making it again. I toned down the chicken this week, but I’m looking forward to all of my meals…

Monday
Slow cooker beef stroganoff  Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Salmon burgers Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Farfalle with lemon, walnuts, and parmesan Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Sailor’s macaroni Spring the recipe!

Friday
Throw-in-a-pot vegetarian chili Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Yes, it keeps making everything easier, especially when I use the springpad weekly meal planner!

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My meals last week were pretty delicious and I’m looking forward to what I have planned for this week… Chicken was on sale, so I’ve got a lot of chicken recipes coming up!

Monday
Baked pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella and aged gouda Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Primavera chicken saute Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Baked falafel Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Numbing and hot chicken Spring the recipe!

Friday
Asian chicken salad w/ peppers and asparagus Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Apple cinnamon upside-down cake Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? It has so far, and using the springpad weekly meal planner is a big help.

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Last week’s meals were delicious, especially the tortilla soup – it was a great way to finally transition into fall. I’m really excited to try this week’s dessert recipe – red velvet cake and cheesecake are two of my favorite desserts, and I’m sure the combination will be tasty!

Monday
Lasagna rolls with roasted red pepper sauce Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Simple carrot soup Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Ethiopian chicken stew Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Ranch chicken salad Spring the recipe!

Friday
Creamy portobello penne with goat cheese Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Red velvet cheesecake Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Does creating a weekly meal plan simplify my life? Definitely! Especially with the help of the springpad weekly meal planner.

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Last week was a little hectic, so I’m glad to be back on schedule with a great new set of meals!

Monday
Spinach and brie chicken with tomato orzo Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Ridiculously good taco salad Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Smoked mozzarella and tomato quiche Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Chili piquin vegetarian tortilla soup Spring the recipe!

Friday
Pasta with Goat Cheese and Mixed Mushrooms Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Strawberry poppyseed tart with ricotta marscapone filling Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Of course, and the help from my weekly meal planner goes a long way.

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I can’t believe it’s September already! Last week’s meals were delicious, and I’ve got a couple of salads planned for this week to help me hold on to summer for as long as I can.

Monday
Shrimp, bacon and avocado salad Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Roasted eggplant with prawns and soy sauce Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Asian noodle salad Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Lemon chicken with sauteed spinach Spring the recipe!

Friday
Sensational mini meat loaves Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Peanut-filled devil’s food cupcakes Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Absolutely!

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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 baked zucchini sticks with marinara sauce
Spring the recipe!

Thursday
Braised chicken with orange and scallions Spring the recipe!

Friday
Sea salt and lime grilled fish tacos Spring the recipe!

And for a special treat
Salt caramel molten chocolate cake Spring the recipe!

What are you eating this week?

Has creating a weekly meal plan simplified my life? Of course, and the help from my weekly meal planner goes a long way.

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