April 23 2011

Apples,Asparagus,Banana,Broccoli,Cucumber,Daikon rasish,Grapefruit,Honeydew,Pineapple,Yellow squash,Strawberries,Yams

So Sad no lettuce this week but that’s okay.  

What I froze this week

-yellow squash

-1/2 strawberries (Libby ate the rest)

-Broccoli (so it doesn't stink up my fridge, I rarely use it fresh)

My meal plan for the week

I do all my prep work. 

I sliced up my strawberries, pineapple, honeydew melon, (if you pull these out at meal times they go very quickly.  I don’t have any strawberries left or pineapple.  The melon is almost ½ gone.

When Libby comes asking for a snack I always offer her fruits and veggies.  The last 2 weeks she has been only eating celery.  This week it will be apples.  This is a good way to teach your children good eating habit.  I would rather turn to something healthy than something like cookies.

This way I know my family is making wise snacking choices.

Penne with Asparagus

Use: asparagus

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/penne-with-asparagus-and-cherry-tomatoes-spring-recipe/index.html

Sweet potato chips

Use: yams

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1950,148168-233193,00.html

baked pesto ravioli and chicken

use: yellow squash

use from past: red peppers, onions(if you don’t have scallions I use whatever onion I have on hand)

http://www.dishanddine.com/index.php/article/viewArticle/article_id/5572

Macaroni garden salad

Use: cucumbers

Use from past: celery,onion

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Macaroni-Garden-Salad/Detail.aspx

Daikon, carrot, broccoli slaw

Use: broccoli, daikon

Use from past: carrots from last week

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Daikon-Carrot-and-Broccoli-Slaw-240679

or  I am going to try something new please if you try this let me know what you think.

pan fried daikon cake

use: daikon

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/pan-fried-daikon-cake/Detail.aspx

could be a quick and easy lunch idea

Broccoli rotini

Use: broccoli

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/one-dish-broccoli-rotini/Detail.aspx

Dessert

Chocolate dipped strawberries (YUMMY)

Use: strawberries

TIP: strawberries only last about 3-4 days so eat them fast

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chocolate-covered-strawberries-recipe/index.html

April 16 2011

Apple, Honeydew, Oranges, *Blueberries, Mangoes, Strawberries, Banana,

Onion, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Cucumber, Radishes

*I bought a case of Blueberries and I forgot to put mangoes on my list so sorry! 

Celery logs

Really good way to get kids to eat all that celery, is to make it look like something else. Try this recipe

http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/celery-logs-676672/

 

Strawberry-Mango salsa

use:mangoes, strawberries

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2008/07/summer-recipe-4.html

Homemade chicken soup

Use: onions, carrots, celery

 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/creamy-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/index.html

Chicken Primavera

Use: broccoli, carrots,

Use from past weeks: red or green peppers

 

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Primavera-with-Pasta/Detail.aspx

Radish cabbage slaw

Use: radish

Use from past weeks: cabbage

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Radish-Cabbage-Coleslaw-238393

cucumber salad

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tomato-Cucumber-Salad/Detail.aspx

Mini fruit pizza

use: whatever fruit you want

 

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/mini-fruit-pizzas/fe1c8bba-09ad-46fe-85f7-782c65b703b6/?WT.dcsvid=MjA5ODUxNzA0OQS2&rvrin=55BC8471-8994-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_PB_PB_2011_4_15

Thai peanut chicken

Use: broccoli, carrots, onions,celery

Use from past weeks:green or red peppers,squash

 

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/thai-peanut-chicken-and-noodles/edaacafe-4700-4c9f-860b-c09afeb881d5?WT.dcsvid=MjExMTYxOTc3NQS2&rvrin=93A4FB7A-2183-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_DME_04_10_2011

Apple crisp

Use:apples

 

1 cup butter
1 cup oats
1 cup brown sugar1 cup flour
Combine, and if you like crumble double!  It seems to be too wet, but that is the way it is supposed to be to get kind of crispy on the top.
Apples just add cinnamon to taste, two tbsp's of flour and some sugar.
Use about 9 apples...for a 9x13.  Make sure you use "cooking" apples aka spartan, or macs it works out the best with them. 

Honeydew Melon

 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/honeydew-smoothie-recipe/index.html

Orange cream slushy

 

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Orange-Cream-Slush/Detail.aspx

 Let me know what you made with your baskets

April 9 2011

Cabbage, Celery, Chayote squash, Green bell peppers, Romaine, Tomato, Cantaloupe, Apples, Oranges, Strawberry, Banana, Blueberry

We added tomato’s to salads and I just ate a few they tasted fantastic.

The cantaloupe didn’t make it 3 days before being devoured.

I hope to be able to make apple crisp.  But because the apples are a nice snack for all of us on the run they sometimes don't make it through the week.

I find that if I cut up all my produce and put it in see through containers my family will eat them because  it doesn't take any work to get a snack. 

Quick snacks list : Celery, Green bell peppers, Cantaloupe, Apples, Oranges, Strawberry, Banana, Blueberry.

Remember that if it is there, cut, ready to eat.  Your family will eat it.  But if they have to cut it or clean it, they won’t touch it.  Make the healthy food that you want your family to eat readily available and they will choose the good stuff over the bad stuff.

I hope you enjoyed the meal ideas. 

Please let me know if you have a recipe that your family likes I can always use a good recipe. 

Monday: Crunchy Peanut coleslaw
use: cabbage, celery,green pepper
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Crunchy-Peanut-Coleslaw

Tuesday: Colossal Chopped Salad

Use: romaine, tomato,

Use from another week: carrots,

http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/recipesearch/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=58097

Wednesday: Polish stuffed cabbage roll

use: cabbage

http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/StuffedCabbage.htm

Thursday: Chicken and Chayote Soup

Use: chayote

Use from other weeks: garlic clove

Friday: Honey chicken stir fry
use:green peppers, cabbage(shredded), celery, chayote
Use from other weeks: carrots, peppers,broccoli,
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Honey-Chicken-Stir-Fry

DESSERT/SIDE

caramel apple salad

use: Apples

http://www.food.com/recipe/yummy-snicker-apple-salad-225575

Breakfast Saturday morning

BLUEBERRY/STRAWBERRY

Blueberry pancakes

just add blueberries  to your pancake mix

With blueberry or strawberry syrup

Change fruit to make type of syrup

Strawberry Syrup:

2 pints whole fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

2/3 cup sugar, plus more if needed

1/4 cup corn syrup

Pinch sea salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a large saucepan over high heat, add the strawberries and sugar. (A large saucepan is needed just in case the strawberry syrup starts to boil up the sides.) If the strawberries are not as ripe or sweet as you like, add 1/3 cup more sugar. Add 2/3 cup water, the corn syrup and sea salt to the pan. Stir together until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Strain out the strawberries and continue to boil the liquid until the mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency, another 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and add the strawberries back to the saucepan. Gently stir to coat the strawberries in the syrup. (The syrup can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or cooled and frozen.)

Cook's Note: For an orange-lover's option, use fresh orange juice instead of the lemon juice to finish the syrup. Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Tell me what you made with your fruits and veggies!

chayote

How to Prepare Chayote

Chayote

Chayote (pronounced chai-oh-tay) is a pear shaped tropical squash that is a common staple in Central America. The chayote has a mild flavor that allows it to blend into recipes well. The skin, root, stem, seeds and leaves of the chayote are all edible. The chayote will make a great addition to your diet as they are high in vitamin C, rich in amino acids and low in calories. Chayotes go by various names all over the world, but will likely be called chayote in grocery stores in the United States. If your primary grocer does not carry the chayote, check your local Asian or Latin markets, as they are stocked there.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. • 1
     Raw. The quickest and easiest way to prepare chayote is to eat it raw. The chayote makes a great addition to salads. Just chop the chayote to your desired shape and toss it in the salad. While removal of the skin and seeds may be preferred, it is not necessary.
   • 2
     Boiled. Remove skin and seeds, then cube the chayote. Boil the chayote in salted water with a 4 cloves of garlic. Once chayote is tender, drain and serve.
   • 3
     Baked. Cut chayote in half length wise and top with your favorite seasonings. Creole seasoning or Italian seasoning are both good choices. Bake for thirty to forty minutes in an oven set to 350 degrees.
   • 4
     Sauteed. Remove skin and seeds and cut into the shape of your choice. Saute in butter until tender and season with salt and pepper.

creamy chayote corn enchilaladas
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-chayote-corn-enchiladas-61819.aspx
chicken and chayote soup
http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-chayote-soup-121672
chayote relleno
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chayotes-relleno-recipe/index.html
chayote as a side dish
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chayote-Squash-Side-Dish/Detail.aspx?washelp=1&rid=1728141#1728141

Good luck I will let you know how mine were I have 4 to use