Didn't gain anything but didn't lose anything either. That's honestly better than I expected after all the calories I had last weekend. LOL
The Sweet and Sour chicken recipe(posted yesterday if you want it) we had tonight was DELICIOUS! I altered it from the recipe I posted only slightly. Didn't add the water chestnuts since Matt doesn't care for them and I used white rice instead of brown because I needed a faster cooking time. 310 calories for sweet and sour chicken ROCKS!
Okay here's this week's meal plans. I'd like to note that I always plan a reliable, easy, extra meal in case one of the other meals doesn't work out. Second thing I'd like to note is that all the recipes I post are intended to feed two and sometimes have leftovers. If you decide to do one of these meals you may need to double your ingredients! Also, I have a snack basket in which I put all our snacks. We allow ourselves 2 snacks a day whenever we feel snackish. Unless it's a hard workout day, then we can have 3. Snacks are listed at the bottom. Lastly, I noted the items that are on sale in this week's Price Chopper ad at the very very bottom.
Sat
Homemade Granola(217), Yogurt(110), Juice(110) -- 437
Sammiches(230) w/pringles(150) & milk(80) -- 460
Hamburger Buddy(326) w/Rolls(100) -- 426
Sun
Cereal(115), nutri-grain bar(140), milk(80) -- 335
Vegetarian Chili(190) Mashed Potatoes(150) w/crackers(130) & flavor water(10) -- 480
Spring Asparagus w/Pasta(334) & Rolls(100) -- 434
Mon
Oatmeal(140) w/honey(44) & 1 cup milk(80) -- 264
Sammiches(230) w/pringles(150) & flavor water(10) -- 390
Artichoke, Olive & Tuna Salad(210) w/Rolls(100) & juice(110) -- 420
Tues
FakeEggs(30), Bacon(60), Toast(100) w/butter(35) & milk(80) -- 305
Mac & Cheese(180) w/carrots(35) flavor water(10) -- 225
Pizza Rollups(220) w/cucumber slices(15) & brownie(150) -- 385
Wed
Oatmeal(140) w/honey(44) & 1 cup milk(80) -- 264
Sammich(230) w/Granola(108) & pears(50) -- 338
Game Hen w/Brussel Sprouts(313) & brownie(150) -- 463
Thurs
Cereal(115), Toast(100) w/butter(35), Orange(70) -- 320
Tuna Wraps(205) w/milk(80) - 490
Ham(120) & Potato Galette(220) w/Peas(35) & Ice cream(90) -- 465
Fri
Oatmeal(140) w/honey(44) & 1 cup milk(80) -- 264
Sammiches(230) w/pringles(150), pudding(80), & flavor water(10) -- 470
Leftovers Misc -- Unknown
Extra
Soup(120) & Crackers(130) -- 260
Snacks
Fat Free Jello Pudding, chocolate & vanilla(80), Yogurt(110), Flavored rice cakes(50), Popcorn(140), Nutri-grain Bar(140), Crackers(120), String Cheese(80), brownie(150), Granola(217 1/2 cup)
Recipes:
(Some of them I have adapted from their original recipe but I provided a link for the ones that aren't mine entirely)
Spring Asparagus with Pasta
Recipe Source
8 ounces of angel hair or thin spaghetti pasta
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
8 medium asparagus stalks cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 can of peas
1 cup of fat free mayo
1/2 cup of chopped tomato
1/2 cup feta cheese (I'm using mozzarella instead)
1 tbl extra virgin olive oil
1 tbl basil
1 tbl parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to an oven proof dish. Spray pasta generously with cooking spray and toss to keep from sticking. Place bowl in oven at 200 degrees to keep warm. Spray a medium skill with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Saute onion one minute then add asparagus and peas. Saute until asparagus is bright green, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta into 4 bowls and top with vetables and their liquid. Sprinkle cheese over top, drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with parsley and basil.
Pizza Rollups
4 flour tortillas
4 tbl of pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
2 cups of mozzarella cheese
turkey pepperoni
Spread 1 tbl of sauce on each tortilla. Spread cheese on top of sauce and pepperoni on top of cheese, about 15 slices. Roll tightly and heat in microwave for 15-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
Game Hen w/Brussel Sprouts
Recipe Source
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Cornish game hens, 1-1 1/2 pounds each
1 tsp butter
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion cut into wedges
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half if large
1 tbl white-wine vinegar
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Remove giblets (if included) from game hens and trim any excess skin. Loosen the skin over the breast and thigh meat and rub half the thyme mixture under the skin. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Heat butter and oil in a large roasting pan set over 2 burners on medium heat. Add the game hens and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add onion to the pan, transfer to the oven and roast for 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and remaining thyme mixture then roast for 30-35 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a thigh registers 165°F. Transfer the game hens to a large cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Place the roasting pan over 2 burners on medium heat. Toss the vegetables with vinegar and bring to a simmer, gently stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Remove the string from the game hens, turn breast-side down and slice in half lengthwise using a large heavy knife, cutting straight through to the breast side. Serve the game hens with the vegetables. Serves 4.
Tuna Wraps
4 flour tortillas
4 tbl fat free mayo
2 cups lettuce or 4 romaine leafs
4 tbl of cheese (your choice, I use cheddar or mozzarella)
1 tuna creations packet, flavor of your choice
Spread 1tbl mayo on each tortilla. Divide lettuce, cheese and tuna on tortillas. Roll tightly and serve.
Potato Galette
Recipe Source
4 tsp olive oil
1 lb potatoes sliced very thinly
salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss potato slices with the remaining 3 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the potato slices in an overlapping 10-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet, forming a layered potato cake. Bake until tender and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Granola
Modified (I hate raisins & Coconut!) Original Recipe
3 cups Oats
1 1/2 cup nuts
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl and let cool.
Price Chopper Ad Sales:
Naval Oranges 1.99 4lb bag
Klondike Potatoes 5lb bag 2/$5
Concorde Pears $0.99/lb
Best Choice Pasta 2/$3
Best Choice Instant Oatmeal 2/$3
Tyson Cornish Hens 2-pack $5.49
Healthy Choice Soups 3/$5
Honey or Virgina Ham (Deli for sammiches) 3.99 lb.
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