Everything is Better with Cheese

menu planning 3/2-3/8

2014-03-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

i joined a clean eating challenge for 30 days. no soy, no grains, no legumes/beans, no sugar, no alcohol, no dairy. wait, what?!? no dairy on a blog dedicated to cheese? yup. i'm going there. :) it's only for 30 days. and then the yummy cheesy goodness will be back. i haven't decided on any sides or fruit yet, but here is the tentative plan.

sunday - hockey party at malone's (chicken breast, house salad with oil and vinegar, veggies)

monday - store bought salad kit
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - pork loin chops with roasted carrots over salad

wednesday - pumpkin pancakes (recipe from balanced bites)

thursday - grilled pineapple and summer squash shrimp skewers

friday - eat out at randi's pizza (huge challenge to find something on the menu that fits)

saturday - sweet potato skins (venison chorizo, green onions and avocado with NO CHEESE)

sunday - spinach salad with chicken, asparagus and pistachios

monday - unwich at jimmy john's

tuesday - no bun bison burger with bacon-apple chutney

wednesday - blt omelets

thursday - curried scallops with bacon and veggie medley over salad

friday - mushrooms stuffed with sausage

saturday - spaghetti squash with green beans and meatballs

sunday - chicken salad made with avocado (no mayo) and basil on cucumber slices

monday - tuna larkburger in lettuce wrap

tuesday - steak and brussel sprouts with applesauce

wednesday - venison chorizo, green chilis and cauliflower breakfast casserole (recipe from paleOMG)

thursday - sweet peppers stuffed with salmon and wrapped in bacon

friday - zucchini pizza bites (NO CHEESE) and large salad

saturday - sweet potato, mushroom and bacon hash

sunday - lemon chicken with artichokes

monday - carnita salad at chipotle

tuesday - roast beef with avocado wrapped in lettuce leaves

wednesday - chicken apple sausage and broccoli egg souffle

thursday - grilled halibut and oranges with leeks and tomatoes

friday - eggplant lasagna (NO CHEESE) (recipe from big eats little kitchen)

saturday - sweet potato and bacon soup (recipe from the clothes make the girl)

sunday - no tortilla chicken fajitas over salad

monday - salad from panera

tuesday - zucchini pesto kielbasa rollups

no menu

2014-02-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

eating out at disney! see you next week.

menu planning 2/16-2/22

2014-02-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

sunday - eat out at old grandview bar

monday - cobb salad (turkey, bacon, avocado, blue cheese)
baby carrots
cherry pie

tuesday - leftovers

wednesday - blt's
potato chips

tomato caprese salad
apple slices with caramel

thursday - grilled walleye
cottage cheese

cauliflower

strawberries

friday - eat out at airport

saturday - eat out

sunday - eat out

menu planning 2/9-2/15

2014-02-09T11:33:00.000-07:00

sunday - pot roast
sweet potatoes and carrots
salad with mandarin oranges
canteloupe

monday - leftovers

tuesday - pork chops with pureed beets
steamed broccoli and cauliflower
watermelon

wednesday - buffalo chicken stromboli
salad with bacon, slivered almonds and blue cheese
mango

thursday - black bean, pineapple and muenster quesadilla
sauteed zucchini and mushrooms
kiwi

friday - eat out at old chicago

saturday - eat out at carrabba's

sunday - eat out at old grandview bar

menu planning 2/2-2/8

2014-02-02T22:26:00.000-07:00

sunday - filet mignon
tomato caprese salad
roasted cauliflower
blueberries

monday - eat out at kokoro

tuesday - chipotle raspberry chicken
butternut squash
corn of the cob
peaches

wednesday - kielbasa hobo packets
green and wax beans
cuties
chocolate cake

thursday - leftovers

friday - cranberry meatballs
salad with mushrooms, cucumbers and goat cheese
bananas in milk with cinnamon and sugar

saturday - fajita chicken and pepper pasta
guacamole
edamame
apples with caramel

sunday - pot roast
sweet potatoes and carrots
salad with mandarin oranges
canteloupe

menu planning 1/26-2/1

2014-01-26T22:42:00.000-07:00

sunday - gouda blt
sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter
salad
honeydew melon

monday - leftovers

tuesday - grilled cheese with tomato soup
carrots
orange

wednesday - chicken satay and pad thai
broccoli and red peppers
pineapple

thursday - spinach and mushroom lasagna
asparagus
sliced apples

friday - chicken pot pie
salad with feta and almonds
mango

saturday - eat out at santiago's

sunday -filet mignon
tomato caprese salad
roasted cauliflower
blueberries

menu planning 1/19-1/25

2014-01-19T16:57:00.000-07:00

sunday - beef stew
spinach salad with craisins, walnuts and blue cheese
raspberries and blueberries

monday - leftovers
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - eat out at old spaghetti factory

wednesday - bbq meatballs
green beans and potato medley
baked carrot fries
strawberries

thursday - shrimp scampi
macaroni and white cheese with broccoli
salt and pepper cucumbers
sliced kiwi

friday - chicken tortilla soup
zucchini with parmesan
green grapes

saturday - pear, cheddar and honey quesadilla
steamed brussel sprouts with sea salt
canteloupe

sunday - gouda blt
sweet potatoes with cinnamon butter
salad
honeydew melon

menu planning 1/12-1/18

2014-01-12T07:41:00.000-07:00

sunday - pot roast pizza
broiled asparagus
pineapple
ice cream sandwiches

monday - hamburger soup
buttery rice with veggies (green beans, carrots, peas)
fruit medley with whipped cream
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - eat out at fazoli's

wednesday - fish tacos with cabbage slaw and feta
grilled pesto zucchini spears
pears

thursday - leftovers (hockey tournament)

friday - chicken burgers with bacon and guacamole (hockey)
corn on the cob
butternut squash
strawberry shortcake

saturday - eat out at tequila's (with team after hockey game)

sunday - beef stew (hockey)
spinach salad with craisins, walnuts and blue cheese
raspberries and blueberries

menu planning 1/5-1/11

2014-01-05T11:36:00.000-07:00

sunday - salmon with yogurt and dill
carrots and cucumber with dip
raspberries
homemade caramels

monday - omelet with mushrooms and goat cheese
roasted cauliflower
pears with melted havarti

tuesday - white chicken chili
garlic bread
salad with spinach, mushrooms and prima donna shavings
cuties

wednesday - sausage, red pepper and pesto tortelli
canned corn
canned peaches

thursday - eat out at santiago's

friday - sloppy joe's
celery with garlic mozzarella cheese spread
apples with peanut butter

saturday - leftovers

sunday - pot roast pizza
broiled asparagus
pineapple
ice cream sandwiches

menu planning 12/29-1/4

2013-12-29T20:37:00.001-07:00

sunday - leftovers

monday - spaghetti
bacon caesar salad with parmesan
pears
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - appetizers
cheese ball
chips and dips

wednesday - pork loin
scalloped potatoes
tomato caprese salad with mozzarella balls
honeydew melon

thursday - pizza sandwich with colbyjack
green beans
pineapple

friday - leftovers

saturday - eat out at smashburger

sunday - salmon with yogurt and dill
carrots and cucumber with dip
raspberries
homemade caramels

no menu

2013-12-22T11:13:00.000-07:00

it's christmas week! yay!

and hockey tournaments week. a not so big yay.

enjoy your holidays everyone!

menu planning 6/16-6/22

2013-06-16T20:47:00.000-06:00

sunday - dad's choice
(which ended up being chili cheese dogs)

monday - balsamic barbeque chicken
roasted sweet potatoes
corn on the bob
strawberries

tuesday - pesto tomato grilled cheese paninis
brussel sprouts
grapes

wednesday - leftovers

thursday - cheese tray and finger foods

friday - mom's choice (birthday supper)

saturday - eat out at ? (fort collins)

sunday - carne asada tacos
coleslaw
oranges

menu planning 6/9-6/15

2013-06-09T11:24:00.000-06:00

sunday - chili
bruschetta made with pears, bacon, walnuts, red onions, arugula and smoked gouda
baby carrots
canteloupe

monday - five layer dip with lime tortilla chips
cottage cheese
veggie tray
rainier cherries

tuesday - jalapeno crab stuffed portobello mushroom burgers with parmesan
caesar salad
steamed broccoli and cauliflower
honeydew melon

wednesday - orange basil chicken
caprese salad with mozzarella pearls
broiled asparagus
pineapple with a sweetened sour cream dip
sun tea

thursday - pork chops in a maple cranberry glaze
cheesy scalloped potatoes
grilled zucchini and summer squash
apricots

friday - eat out at cafe brazil

saturday - leftovers

sunday - dad's choice

menu planning 4/7-4/13

2013-04-07T22:04:00.000-06:00

sunday - portobello mushroom burgers with pepperjack cheese
guacamole and chips
corn on the cob
apple pie

monday - cheese and crackers
carrot sticks
grapes

tuesday - egg salad sandwich with smoked cheddar
homemade pickles
spinach salad
plums

wednesday - shrimp fried rice
black beans
peas
blueberries

thursday - eat out at las palmas

friday - hawaiian grilled chicken
veggie kabobs with mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and red onion
pineapple

saturday - salmon
strawberry balsamic quinoa
caprese salad with mozzarella pearls
fruit salad

sunday - cheesy chili hashbrown bake
lemon garlic green beans
canned peaches

menu planning 3-31/4-6

2013-03-31T17:19:00.000-06:00

sunday - bruschetta with mozzarella and pesto
spinach salad with peppers, cucumbers, blue cheese and cashews
lemon broccoli and cauliflower
broiled asparagus
green beans
scalloped potatoes
grilled pineapple
snicker-apple salad
spiral cut ham
pumpkin pie

monday - apple bourbon porkloin
sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper
blueberry-strawberry salad

tuesday - leftovers

wednesday - baked ziti
garlic bread
salad
pears

thursday - rotisserie chicken tacos

lime-cumin black beans
coleslaw
pineapple
beer

friday - eat out at larkburger

saturday - lemon chicken orzo soup
brussel sprouts
oranges
yogurt

sunday - portobello mushroom burgers with pepperjack cheese
guacamole and chips
corn on the cob
apple pie

menu planning 1/27-2/2

2013-01-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

sunday - steak with blue cheese crumbles
bread with dipping oil
sauteed mushrooms
salad
blueberries

monday - eat out at little america
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - pasties
asparagus
applesauce

wednesday - leftovers

thursday - pizza muffins (recipe from paleo parents)
salad
cherries

friday - reuben sandwich
whipped gorgonzola dip
broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
mango and peaches

saturday - nachos
black beans and corn
canteloupe

sunday - breakfast burritos
potato gratin
kiwi

menu planning 1/20-1/26

2013-01-20T23:44:00.000-07:00

we are going to be spending the weekend with family so the meals are tentative for friday, saturday and sunday.

sunday - chili
cambozola with rosemary crackers
salad
pineapple

monday - eat out at buffalo wild wings

tuesday - bacon, leek and tomato spaghetti
asparagus
honeydew melon
*come home from arizona!

wednesday - apricot almond chicken pita
caprese salad
salad
strawberries with cream cheese dip

thursday - leftovers

friday - pulled pork sandwiches
carrots with ranch
apples with caramel

saturday - chicken tortilla soup
sliced cucumbers and avocado
oranges

sunday - steak with blue cheese crumbles
bread with dipping oil
sauteed mushrooms
salad
blueberries

menu planning 1/13-1/19

2013-01-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

we made paninis last week for lunch. yum! they take an ordinary sandwich and make it amazing. for some reason, i am willing to be much more creative with panini ingredients than with sandwich ingredients. i must have something to do with the crunchy bread. also, i had a love affair with caprese salad last week. i am still not over it...

sunday - mustard and basil glazed halibut with lemon
pepper stir-fry with bacon
garlic mashed potatoes
strawberries
yogurt

monday - kielbasa hobo packets
green beans with garlic and bacon
salad with pepitas, craisins and feta
blackberries

tuesday - five-layer dip with smoked cheddar
green peppers, cucumbers and baby carrots
cuties

wednesday - unbreaded chicken parmesan over spaghetti squash
steamed cauliflower
baked apples with caramel sauce

thursday - eat out at stella's

friday - french dip with au jus
marinated mushrooms
caprese salad
kiwi

saturday - leftovers
*fly to arizona!

sunday - chili
cambozola with rosemary crackers
salad
pineapple

menu planning 1/6-1/12

2013-01-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

last week = no salmon, no shrimp salad, no ribs. isn't it too early in the year to be pushing off my menu? let's see how we do this week.

sunday - ribs
brussel sprouts
apple

monday - salsa chicken
edamame
pears
cottage cheese
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - red beans and rice
green beans with parmesan
kiwi

wednesday - eat out at le grand bistro

thursday - beef stew
delice de bourgogne (spreadable brie) with multigrain crackers
caeser salad
blueberries

friday - leftovers

saturday - tortellini with shrimp and red pepper pesto
yellow cherry tomatoes with mozzarella pearls
honeydew melons

sunday - mustard and basil glazed halibut with lemon
pepper stir-fry with bacon
cheesy garlic mashed potatoes
strawberries
yogurt

month long overview - january

2013-01-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

here are the main dishes i will be making in january. i don't have the sides figured out yet. i will still be posting weekly menus, but i am hoping this will make it easier to utilize coupons and sales when grocery shopping.

appetizers
apricot almond chicken
beef stew
chicken parmesan
chicken tortilla soup
chicken wrap
chili
five layer dip
french dip
halibut
hobo packets
lemon salmon
pasties
pizza muffins
pulled pork
red beans and rice
ribs
salsa chicken
shrimp salad
spaghetti
top sirloin
tortellini with shrimp

menu planning 12/30-1/5

2012-12-30T12:40:00.000-07:00

so last week, we had paninis, spaghetti, ham, soup, chinese, leftovers and lobster. it was a fantastic week. i have been reflecting on the new year. i would like to be better at taking pictures of my meals in 2013. do you have any food-related goals to accomplish this upcoming year?

sunday - lentil and green bean casserole with cheddar
rice pilaf
tomato slices drizzled with italian dressing and sunflower seeds
steamed broccoli
pineapple

monday - new year's eve appetizers
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - garlic chicken wrap with hard-boiled eggs, crimini mushrooms and parmesan
pecan cabbage slaw with honey, shredded carrots, green onions and golden raisins
vanilla yogurt-dipped banana

wednesday - lemon salmon
blue cheese stuffed green olives
cauliflower in spaghetti with garlic and oil
mandarin oranges

thursday - leftovers

friday - spinach salad with shrimp and feta in a bacon sugar dressing
dinner roll
balsamic vinegar marinated tomatoes (canned from the summer)
asparagus
peaches
milk

saturday - eat out at lil nick's pizza

sunday - ribs
brussel sprouts
apple

no menu

2012-12-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

away for the holidays and indulging in lots of sweets and goodies. i'll come home 20 pounds heavier, but that's the point of over-indulging, right? lol. merry christmas!

menu planning 12/16-12/22

2012-12-16T11:29:00.000-07:00

sunday - steak sandwich with gorgonzola and mushrooms
roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash
fruit salad

monday - chicken pot pie (america's test kitchen recipe)
crab-stuffed mushrooms
carrots
raspberries
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - eat out at cebiche

wednesday - eat out at chit chat bistro

thursday - leftovers

friday - on the road (or fried egg sandwiches?)

saturday - ?

sunday - ?

menu planning 12/9-12/15

2012-12-09T16:26:00.002-07:00

i have a sick kiddo at home this week. aaallllll week. influenza b mean no school for him... and no break for me. let's keep our fingers crossed that no one else gets sick. lunches and suppers will be bland get-better food. hopefully later in the week, hubby and i can sneak away for a bit. what do you make when you have sick kids?

sunday - tuna salad with tomatoes, green olives, hard boiled eggs and blue cheese
quinoa with pistachios and golden raisins
broccoli
grapes

monday - homemade chicken noodle soup
mashed potatoes
salad (for me)
watermelon

tuesday - kraft mac and cheese (from the box)
carrot fries
honeydew melon
yogurt
wafer cookies

wednesday - turkey pepperjack sandwiches with cucumbers, green peppers and sprouts (different sandwich for him?)
salad (for me)
cuties

thursday - eat out at luna's
*cereal for the kids*

friday - chocolate chip pancakes
scrambled eggs
hashbrowns
grapefruit with sugar
apple juice

saturday - applesauce barbeque chicken (taste of home recipe)
sauteed zucchini with garlic
blackberries
ice cream sandwiches

sunday - steak sandwich with gorgonzola and mushrooms
roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash
fruit salad

menu planning 12/2-12/8

2012-12-02T22:41:00.000-07:00

sunday - asparagus, goat cheese and lemon pasta (smitten kitchen recipe)
corn
cabbage ramen noodle salad
canteloupe

monday - turkey lentil noodle soup
sweet potatoes with cinnamon and brown sugar
kiwi
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - leftovers

wednesday - eat out at the fuzzy taco

thursday - chicken straganoff
salad
mandarin oranges

friday - grilled cheese with avocado and bacon (brie)
baby carrots and cucumbers with ranch
golden honeydew melon

saturday - spinach, feta and brown rice pie (eating well recipe)
edamame
apple slices with caramel dip

sunday - tuna salad with tomatoes, green olives, hard boiled eggs and blue cheese
quinoa with pistachios and golden raisins
broccoli
grapes