I know that when I actually sit down and plan the meals, it not only helps us to eat healthier, but also gives us a break on our grocery costs. We've really been trying to eat a more healthy diet that includes more made from scratch meals. Like most families, we're busy and need quick and easy in addition to healthy. Here's what the week looks like for us:
Monday: Breakfast - Leftovers from weekend brunch
Lunch - Fish sticks, Peaches
Dinner - Roast and Mashed potatoes and Salad
Tuesday: Breakfast - Oatmeal
Lunch - Rolled Tacos, Carrot sticks
Dinner - Pineapple Gingered Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
Wednesday: Breakfast - Muffins, Homemade Yogurt
Lunch - Pizza Roll Ups
Dinner - Very Veggie Chili
Thursday: Breakfast - Sweet Vanilla Polenta (recipe below)
Lunch - Homemade spaghetti-os
Dinner - Fish Sticks, Butternut Squash Fries, Celery
Friday: Breakfast - French Toast
Lunch - Broccoli Soup, Rolls
Dinner - Joseph's Turn (Gets it's own post)
Saturday: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy
Lunch - Sammies
Dinner - Nacho Potatoes, Refried Beans
Sunday: Easter!!!!!!
Vanilla Polenta
4 Cups Skim Milk
Pinch of Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 C. Cornmeal
1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Strawberry Preserves
Combine milk and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add cornmeal. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla. Let rest for 5 minutes. Scoop into bowls and top with preserves.
Yum!
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