Meal Plans 21st-27th

I figured I might as well start this up again too. I won't have calories attached since I haven't been tracking them for a while but I hope to pick that back up again soon too.

Meals

Friday
Ranch Noodles
2 Servings | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
* 4 oz Spaghetti noodles
* 1/2 cup mixed frozen vegetables (corn, peas, carrots etc.)
* 1/2 cup ham, fully cooked, cubed
* 1 cup Ranch dressing
* 1 Roma tomato, chopped

Instructions: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook veggies according to package instructions. Place cubed ham in a small skillet on medium heat and cook until browned slightly. Strain the noodles and run cold water over them until the noodles are no longer warm. In a large bowl, mix noodles, vegetables (including tomato), ham, and Ranch dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve later.

Saturday
Stuffed Crust Pizza
4 Servings | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
* Refrigerated Pizza Dough
* 1 package Turkey Pepperoni
* 2 cups Part-Skim Mozzarella
* 1/2 cup Pizza or Spaghetti sauce
* 8-10 Mozzarella sticks (aka string cheese)

Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface. Place Mozzarella sticks along the edges of the dough and roll the edges of the dough over the sticks and then pinch closed. Spread sauce, cheese and pepperoni over the rest of the dough. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Sunday
Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Potatoes
4 Servings | Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 6 hours

Ingredients:
* 1 medium onion
* 4 medium potatoes
* 2 cups baby carrots
* 1/4 cup chicken broth
* 1/4 cup white cooking wine
* 1 tsp minced garlic
* 1/2 tsp dried thyme
* 1-1/4 tsp salt, divided
* 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
* 1 tsp paprika
* 4 skinned, bone-in chicken thighs

Instructions: Slice the onion and potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and place in a medium-large slow cooker. Toss in the baby carrots. Combine broth, white wine, garlic, thyme, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Pour over the vegetables. Combine paprika with remaining salt and pepper and rub over the chicken thighs. Arrange chicken on top of the vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Monday
Pancakes, eggs & bacon

Follow instructions on Bisquick box for pancakes. :P


Tuesday
Shrimp Noodle Bowl
2 Servings | Total Time: 15 min

Ingredients:
* 2 (3 oz) packages Oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix
* 1 green onion, chopped
* 4 Tbl chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 cup fresh, trimmed snow peas
* 12 peeled and deveined medium size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
* 1/4 cup shredded napa cabbage
* 2 Tbl chopped peanuts

Instructions: Stir together flavor packet from the soup mix, 4 cups of water, green onion and cilantro in a medium-large pot. Bring to a boil then add noodles and snow peas. Cook 1 minute then add shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes more or until shrimp turns pink and noodles are tender. Transfer to two bowls and top with cabbage and peanuts.

Wednesday
Hoppin' John Stew with Grits
2 Servings | Total Time: 50 min

Ingredients:
* 1/2 Tbl butter
* 1/2 cup chopped, smoked ham
* 2 Tbl Onion powder
* 1 15oz cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
* 1 10oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
* 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
* 1/2 tsp sugar
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* White Cheddar Cheese Grits

Instructions: Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add ham and onion powder and saute 2 minutes. Stir in black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, corn and sugar. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook grits according to package instructions. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately over grits.

Thursday
Taco Salad
4 Servings | Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients:
* 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
* 1 package taco seasoning
* 1 bag of Fritos chips
* 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
* 2 bags of salad of your choice
* Ranch Dressing
* Salsa
* Sour Cream

Instructions: Cook and crumble ground beef/turkey in a pan. Drain fat and add taco seasoning. In 4 bowls, divide and layer chips, ground beef, cheese, salad and your choice of topping: salad dressing, salsa, sour cream.