Foodie: Menu Time

Posted on July 19, 2015 by michelleglogovac

I don’t have a full week of recipes I need to work on this week, but here are a few that I am going to make and am very excited about!

Tonight’s dish is a simple Wedge Salad, but I really can’t stand having to do “work” on my food once it’s on my plate in front of me, so I chop the lettuce and pre-mix it all. I use a head of iceberg lettuce, a pound of cooked bacon (it definitely takes a pound!), a pint of cherry tomatoes (halved), bleu cheese and Ken’s Bleu Cheese Dressing. Mix it together and it’s perfection!

I’ve been craving artichokes but for some reason they have been really expensive. I decided to bite the bullet and pick up 4 for dinner for a night this week. I love dipping mine in ranch dressing, my husband prefers mayo, but I saw this recipe for Roasted Pepper Aioli. I think I might shortcut the roasting and buy them pre made to save time.

We usually have salmon at least once a week and I love trying new sauces on top. This week, I’m going for a Creamy Avocado Sauce and it looks delicious!

Last but not least I found this recipe in my new issue of Family Circle magazine for a Grilled Chicken and Peaches Ciabatta Sandwich. This morning I watched Bobby Flay whip together this amazing salad that would go perfectly with the sandwich. It’s a Peach and Tomato Salad with Sweet Souther Dressing, Pecans and Farmer’s Cheese.

What are you cooking this week?

Foodie: Another Week, Another Menu

Posted on April 29, 2015 by michelleglogovac

I’m not sure if the days are getting shorter or if due to the fact that I have an 8 week old baby that the days all blend together. Either way, it’s a new week and therefore time for a new menu! We’re still working on incorporating healthy meals for dinner, so I’m performing my search of usual websites for ideas and recipes. This weekend, I’ll be cooking for our family of four (Baby D doesn’t get to eat at the table yet!), so those meals will be kid-friendly!

Tuesday – Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (I love buffalo chicken sandwiches, so this twist of not using a carb-loaded bun is perfect!)

Wednesday – Original Joe’s Special (OJ’s is a famous restaurant in downtown San Jose and this is their classic dish.)

Thursday – Steak Stir Fry with Peppers

Friday – Shrimp Tacos with Corn and Black Beans (No recipe for this one, just making it on the fly. I’ll add cilantro, avocado and taco seasoned sour cream.)

Saturday – Pineapple Pork Chops and Miso Sweet Potatoes (This is a BBQ meal!)

Sunday – Meatball Sub Sandwiches and Broccoli Slaw (I make an Asian peanut sauce for the slaw that the family loves.)

Monday – Creamy Artichoke Chicken

8 Dinners and 2 Desserts

Posted on April 1, 2015April 3, 2015 by michelleglogovac

As the weekend wrapped up, I sat down on Sunday night and started my weekly menu planning. My step kids have spring break right after Easter, so my goal was to plan ahead into next week. As I’ve said before, my weekly menu consists of dinners for just my husband and I and meals for the entire family. Below are the 8 meals I’ll be cooking in the coming week and 2 desserts which I’ll be bringing to our family Easter celebration. I’ll post pictures of how they turn out, what we liked best, and my adaptations to the recipes. For now, here are the meals and links to the original recipes!