menu planning 8/28-9/3

sunday - pepper jack and potato soup
cottage cheese
zucchini fries
raspberries

monday - coq au vin blanc (braised chicken in riesling and cognac with mushrooms)
steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
mango
raspberry chocolate cake
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - turkey, swiss and tomato sandwich with green peppers and sprouts
caesar salad
plums

wednesday - eat out at thai house

thursday - leftovers

friday - broccoli potato pesto croquette
blue corn chips and sour cream jalapeno dip
caramelized brussel sprouts
peaches

saturday - jambalya
corn on the cob
raspberry jello
pistachio pineapple salad
s'mores

sunday - eat out at chipolte

menu planning 8/21-8/27

sunday - blt's on gluten-free bread
yogurt with honey
purple green beans
apple with peanut butter

monday - eat out at the 9th door
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - peach bombay chicken with coconut rice
salad with bacon and shaved parmesan
nectarines

wednesday - jalapeno-popper dip with gluten-free crackers
cheese tray (blue cheese, port salut, smoked gouda and aged white cheddar)
red and yellow tomatoes in olive oil
canteloupe

thursday - smoked turkey, roasted red pepper and cream cheese wrap
crunchy sweet potato fries
strawberry shortcake

friday - pinto beans, salsa, spinach and cheese in corn tortillas
cucumber salad with hummus
oranges

saturday - leftovers

sunday - pepper jack and potato soup
cottage cheese
zucchini fries
raspberries

menu planning 8/14-8/20

it's vacation time. water. sun. laughter. simple, yet elegant food.

sunday - leftovers or blue corn nachos

monday - kale, jimaca and orange salad
bruschetta
grilled pepper kabobs
kiwi

tuesday - baked apricot and soy sauce chicken
curry roasted acorn squash and carrots with maple-rosemary glaze
grapes

wednesday - sun-dried tomatoes, green beans and potatoes with pesto
roasted eggplant
watermelon
brownies with banana 'ice cream' and hot fudge

thursday - waldorf salad with chorizo
cheesy colby jack mashed potatoes
cherries

friday - pumpkin, onion, apple, feta and pecan 'pizza'
raw broccoli
cherry tomatoes
goldendew melon

saturday - barbeque pulled pork with red peppers and coleslaw
summer squash medley with blue cheese
blueberries and blackberries

sunday - blt's on gluten-free bread
yogurt with honey
purple green beans
apple with peanut butter

menu planning 8/7-8/13

hubby is in a 'fish' mood and i am nothing if not accommodating, so lots of seafood on the menu this week. :) we are also going gluten-free for a while to see if that helps with hubby's arthritis. all meals from now until about mid-september will be gluten-free. i hope you still find them inspiring. (and tasty!)

sunday - 'purple' beef brisket
salad with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and feta
quinoa
pineapple

monday - shrimp and black bean arugula salad
sweet potato fries
grilled fruit kabobs
*linking to www.orgjunkie.com for meal planning monday*

tuesday - cabana salmon with brie
julienne carrots, red peppers and zucchini in hoisin sauce
rocky ford canteloupe
rocky mountain road ice cream (by blue bell)

wednesday - garlicky green bean and yellow peppers with pan-seared scallops and shaved parmesan
ginger lemon tomatoes (from the garden)
palisade peaches

thursday - kielbasa white bean chili over potatoes
corn on the cob with cumin and parsley butter
broccoli slaw salad with shaved almonds
green grapes

friday - cauliflower cheese pie in hashbrown crust
slice cucumbers with tzatziki
fried mushrooms and summer squash
cherries

saturday - eat out at outback

sunday - leftovers or blue corn nachos

rotisserie chicken taco

no recipe, but here is a picture of one of our meals last week. enjoy!