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WTCW #55

June 13, 2012 By Shannah 1 Comment

Whew! It has been a crazy past few days. We had a ton of activities over the weekend {including a super fabulous baby shower for a friend} and I am beat. Thankfully, not so tired that I couldn’t do some recipe cruising on the interwebs.

Let’s check out what I found.

[Framed Cooks], [Closet Cooking], [Michelle’s Tasty Creations], [Good Life Eats]

Sunday: Ok, I’ve rambled on and on before about my love of Sunday “family” dinners before. These meatballs with fresh ricotta just scream family style dinner to me.

Monday: How about a meatless Monday with a sandwich as the star? I think an asparagus pesto grilled cheese would make a perfect Monday meal.

Tuesday: For weeknight dinners, the ease of combining your veggies with your meat just can’t be beat. I guess that is why I love recipes like this one for teriyaki pork kabobs.

Wednesday: This is going to shock you but I am throwing another sandwich into our menu here! This time, we’re wrapping dinner up with Santa Fe chicken salad wraps.

[Anja’s Food 4 Thought], [I Breathe I’m Hungry], [The Healthy Foodie]

Thursday: Spaghetti is such a versatile item to cook with. We’re staying pretty true to the Italian roots with pasta puttanesca this week.

Friday: Hotter weather = lighter meals for us. Grilled chicken with baby bok choy salad is a great option for dinner on a warm evening.

Saturday: We’ll close out week with something that resembles a burger but, in reality, has a lot more going for it. Sweet potatoes and kale are built into these chicken patties to amp up the veggie content of the meal.

As always, I would love to hear what’s going to be on your plate this upcoming week!

P.S. I made the red curry coconut stir fry last night and it was fabulous! We did use chicken instead of tofu to keep the main carnivore in our house happy.

WTCW #54

June 6, 2012 By Shannah Leave a Comment

It is Wednesday again! You know what that means…FOOD!

Let’s take a look at what I have on my must make list this week 🙂

[Eat Yourself Skinny], [Skinny Taste], [Sweet Basil]

Sunday: I love cooking shrimp during the summer. They cook so quickly and taste really fresh. Lemon garlic shrimp with chickpeas sounds like a fantastic option to try.

Monday: Meatless Monday returns with a spicy black bean burger. It has a yummy chipotle mayo too!

Tuesday: Oh, the idea of grilled flank steak with mango sounds delicious on a warm summer evening!

[Gluesticks], [The Kitchn], [Tidy Mom], [Dixie Delights]

Wednesday: Cilantro lime pesto burritos: A unique idea and sounds like a tasty one…especially when everyone knows I can’t resist a good tex mex meal.

Thursday: Stir fry is another favorite on hot days because it cooks up so quickly which helps keep the house from really heating up. I think I’ll ease back into my stir frying with a simple chicken stir fry.

Friday: Bathing suit weather is here which means lighter eating around our house {at least for me}. Cannellini tuna salad sounds like a refreshing and light dinner choice.

Saturday: We go to {and host a fair share} of BBQs during the summer months. I fell in love with the idea of mason jar BBQ “sundaes” and figure I should give them a test drive before taking them to an event.

What is on your cooking list this week? Breaking out the grill a lot more or still sticking to cooking in doors?

WTCW #51

May 16, 2012 By Shannah Leave a Comment

Can you believe another week has come and gone since our last What to Cook Wednesday? Time is flying by fast so let’s get our eat on before tomorrow comes!

[Pearls, Handcuffs and Happy Hour], [Two Peas and Their Pod], [The Girl Who Ate Everything], [Smitten Kitchen]

Sunday: Shrimp are such a fantastic option for Spring/Summer cooking! Lemon butter shrimp with italian seasoning offers a great small meal or, pair it with pasta for a bigger dinner.

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WTCW #50

May 9, 2012 By Shannah 3 Comments

So excited to be back after my blogiversary hiatus last week! I hope you guys enjoyed (and are still enjoying) all the giveaways from the blogiversary celebration!
I’ll announce the winners of all of them on Friday before the Pinworthy Projects Party so be sure to click over to see if you won!

Now, on to the yummy food for this week.

[Yummy Supper], [Eat Make Read], [The Wednesday Chef]

Sunday: The weather is getting warmer but I still like to enjoy a slow cooked meal on Sundays. This week I’m pulling out my Le Creuset for braised pork with blistered tomatillos.

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Meal Plan for Weight Loss

May 2, 2012 By Shannah 4 Comments

We aren’t doing our normal WTCW today…don’t worry though, it will be back at its regularly scheduled time next week after the blogiversary celebration is all done.

I couldn’t go an entire week without sharing some recipes with you though. This week, I’m focusing on meal plans for weight loss since that is very high on my priority list right now.

Let’s take a look at some of the awesome ideas out there for low calorie and health conscious recipes.

Skinny Taste is my go-to source for healthy meals that I know will also help me focus on my weight loss goals. She specializes in recipes that are full of flavor but won’t break the calorie “bank”.

How does recipes like pulled pork bbq sandwiches, Asian cabbage mango slaw, bangin good shrimp and Asian edamame fried rice sound?

Another great source for healthy meals for me is Kalyn’s Kitchen. She focuses a lot on the South Beach and Atkins diet but her recipes can easily be used for any healthy eating plan.

This is one of my absolute favorite recipes from her site. It is so filling but very healthy and light on the calories and fat.
She also features some amazing desserts that are pretty easy on the waistline too. I am such a sweets junkie that having options for dessert is so important when planning my meals.

Mini pumpkin cheesecakes are low sugar but oh so delicious. I am even able to skip the whipped cream and save some more calories.

So, how do you plan in healthy meals to help with your weight loss (or even weight maintenance) goals? Do you have a favorite website or cook book that you use? I’d love to hear any additional ideas you all have for meal plans for weight loss.

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WTCW #47

April 11, 2012 By Shannah 5 Comments

Wednesday is fun day! Well, maybe not exactly fun if you are stuck at work like me with 2 more days until the weekend. BUT, you do have some yummy recipes to look forward to in your future. Just read on…

[Erin’s Food Files], [Love and Olive Oil], [Eat Drink Smile], [I’m a Food Blog]

Sunday: So our grill is out and {mostly} working. What a better way to start the week than with some bacon jalapeno jack burgers from the grill?
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WTCW #45

March 28, 2012 By Shannah Leave a Comment

Wednesday has come around again! You know what the means, right? Time to feast your eyes on some amazing looking food that also come with amazing recipes.

[Bev Cooks], [Kalyn’s Kitchen], [Food Blogga], [The Kitchn]

Sunday: I am totally in love with the spring weather we are having. Orzo with chicken and spring vegetables is a great way to translate that beautiful weather into a meal.
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