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