My Mom is getting ready to visit so I'm only planning up to Sunday.
MONDAY
Southwest Pasta Salad
Ingredients
1 - 8oz box of Wheat Pasta - Eden Foods small vegetable shells, organic (or equivalent - Image shows it made with multigrain penne)
1 - 15 oz can Publix GreenWise Organic Whole Kernel Corn (or equivalent)
1 - 15 oz can of Publix GreenWise Organic Black Beans (or equivalent)
1 cup Salsa (organic)
I cup shredded, low fat cheddar cheese
1 cup diced organic green pepper (bell pepper)
Optional: add garlic powder, black pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste (in any combination) Nutritional Info
Fat: 3.3g
Carbohydrates: 45.6g
Calories:267.8
Protein: 14.2g
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and put into large bowl.Drain and reserve the liquids from the canned corn and black beans.Combine all ingredients with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and mix well. Add small amounts of the reserved canned liquids if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Serve cool or at room temperature. Serves 8 as main course, or up to 16 as side dish.Number of Servings: 8
TUESDAY
Use up leftovers in freezer or in fridge
WEDNESDAY
Beef hamburger helper. (Use up that horrible stuff!)
THURSDAY
Use up more leftovers
FRIDAY
Mediterranean Chicken with Roesmary Orzo
Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin,
2 cloves Garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) Campbell's low sodium chicken broth.
5 (1/2) cup Water
1 tsp (or more to taste) dried Rosemary (or 1 Tbsp fresh)
1 tsp (or more to taste) Italian Seasoning.
5 tsp Salt
1.5 cup (2 med) Zucchini, sliced and quartered
3 Plum Tomatoes or 1.5 cups Red Ripe Tomatoes
1 medium Bell Pepper (any color)
8 oz (1 1/3 cups) Orzo, Barilla, uncooked
Nutritional Info
Fat: 2.8g
Carbohydrates: 50.0g
Calories:363.6
Protein: 35.5g
Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until brown.Stir in garlic, pasta and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 8 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. (I usually taste it about now to make sure there is enough spice for me.)Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring once, until bell pepper is crisp-tender and pasta is tender.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GENIETEST.
SATURDAY
Hamburger/cheeseburger with fries and grilled zuchinni
SUNDAY
Honey Bourbon Pork Tenderloin
This tenderloin is marinated and slow roasted over low heat. Make sure to boil the marinade and also thicken it with flour to make a delicious gravy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 12-ounce pork tenderloins
1 cup water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:Combine onion, lemon juice, bourbon, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Mix well. Place tenderloins in a resealable bag and pour marinade over. Seal and turn to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Remove tenderloins from marinade and pour marinade into a saucepan. Season pork with salt and pepper and grill over a low fire for about 30 minutes or until done. Meanwhile add water and flour to marinade and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. When the tenderloin is done remove from grill and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Serve with sauce poured over top.
Serve with asparagus & wild rice.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Uses for my wheatgrass
I have once again purchased a wheatgrass plant that I plan to start using, so I figured I'd copy some of the recipes for some smoothies and juices here.
Nature's Greenz ™SuperGreen Cell Food For Life ©
All recipes are mixed in a Food Blender with preferably organic produce and no preservatives. Each recipe makes approx. 1 Large Glass.
NATURE'S GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot or Berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry, blackberry)
TROPICAL-GREENZ MARGURITA
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot, Mango, Paw Paw or berries( Blueberry, Strawberry, raspberry,blackberry)
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
KIWI GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
2 x peeled Kiwi fruit
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water
BANANA BENDER GREENZ
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 x peeled banana
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water
Weight Management & Protein requirements: Add 1 serving of Protein Powder to help with excessive appetite urges and to help normalize sugar levels.(Optional-substitute Fruit Juice with water).
Weight Gain: Add 1 serving of high calorie Protein/Carbohydrate Powder and substitute Fruit Juice with full cream Milk, for added calories.
COOL GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
½ cup of Ice ( pulse to crush)
1 cup of Soymilk, Fruit Juice or organic Milk
1 fruit portion such as Banana, berries or mango
1 sprig of fresh chopped Mint leaves.
Blend together and enjoy the cool soothing flavours of Cool greens.
BERRY GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Cup of Apple & Blackcurrant Juice
½ cup of berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry blackberry)(Optional - Banana and/or Ice to thicken)
Blend together and garnish with a dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt, Cinnamon or whole Berries.
GREENZ VEGGIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
½ cup of Ice (pulse to crush)1 cup of vegetable Juice (Carrot, Tomato, Broccoli etc)(Optional 2 tsp of almonds or shelled Sunflower for extra texture)
Blend together and season with sea Salt and Pepper if needed.For extra flavour add herbs and spices (Parsley, Dill, Chilli, Tabasco, Cayenne, and Horseradish to suit your taste)
CORNUCOPIA GREENZ
1 Tablespoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 tbsp of Flax fibre
1 tsp of Flax seed oil40 mls (1.3 fl ozs) of Aloe Vera Juice
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
1 Fruit portion such as Banana or Berries
2 cups of Soymilk or Fruit Juice
Blend together for delicious, fully nutritious smoothie(Optional - Strain froth off) Serves 2
GREENZ EASY DRESSING
1/2 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
3 tbsp. of Flax Seed Oil
1 tbsp of Lemon Juice
1 minced clove of Garlic(Optional sea salt and pepper to taste.)
Blend or shake to mix. Toss easy greens dressing into lettuce greens and favourite salad ingredients. For extra heat, drizzle red chilli oil over drizzled green easy greens dressing for taste and colour.
GREENZ DAIRYLESS ALFREDO SAUCE
250g Tofu
½ cup of soymilk
1tbsp of tahini
1 tbsp of Pesto
1 minced clove of Garlic
1/4 Tbsp of Cayenne
Sea salt and pepper to season.
Blend together and heat until hot - adding 1 teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ Barley grass wheat grass to sauce after heating (sauce) just prior to serving to retain barley grass/wheat grass qualities. Add sauce to favourite pasta dish.
GREENZ MIDDLE EASTERN DIP
1 tbsp of Tahini1 minced clove of Garlic
½ Tbsp of Cayenne
1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tub of Hummus Dip
Blend together until consistency is smooth and serve with rice crackers or pita bread and tomatoes slices.
ASIAN GREENZ INFUSION
4 tbsp of Olive Oil or flax seed oil
1-2 juice of limes
½-1 grated lime rind
2-3 tsp of toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp of brown sugar
½ - 1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass (Optional ¼ tsp sesame seed oil & 1 tsp of Soy Sauce (organic)
Blend or shake to mix. Serve with your favourite pan fried or steamed cooked fish.
Nature's Greenz ™SuperGreen Cell Food For Life ©
All recipes are mixed in a Food Blender with preferably organic produce and no preservatives. Each recipe makes approx. 1 Large Glass.
NATURE'S GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot or Berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry, blackberry)
TROPICAL-GREENZ MARGURITA
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot, Mango, Paw Paw or berries( Blueberry, Strawberry, raspberry,blackberry)
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
KIWI GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
2 x peeled Kiwi fruit
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water
BANANA BENDER GREENZ
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 x peeled banana
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water
Weight Management & Protein requirements: Add 1 serving of Protein Powder to help with excessive appetite urges and to help normalize sugar levels.(Optional-substitute Fruit Juice with water).
Weight Gain: Add 1 serving of high calorie Protein/Carbohydrate Powder and substitute Fruit Juice with full cream Milk, for added calories.
COOL GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
½ cup of Ice ( pulse to crush)
1 cup of Soymilk, Fruit Juice or organic Milk
1 fruit portion such as Banana, berries or mango
1 sprig of fresh chopped Mint leaves.
Blend together and enjoy the cool soothing flavours of Cool greens.
BERRY GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Cup of Apple & Blackcurrant Juice
½ cup of berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry blackberry)(Optional - Banana and/or Ice to thicken)
Blend together and garnish with a dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt, Cinnamon or whole Berries.
GREENZ VEGGIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
½ cup of Ice (pulse to crush)1 cup of vegetable Juice (Carrot, Tomato, Broccoli etc)(Optional 2 tsp of almonds or shelled Sunflower for extra texture)
Blend together and season with sea Salt and Pepper if needed.For extra flavour add herbs and spices (Parsley, Dill, Chilli, Tabasco, Cayenne, and Horseradish to suit your taste)
CORNUCOPIA GREENZ
1 Tablespoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 tbsp of Flax fibre
1 tsp of Flax seed oil40 mls (1.3 fl ozs) of Aloe Vera Juice
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
1 Fruit portion such as Banana or Berries
2 cups of Soymilk or Fruit Juice
Blend together for delicious, fully nutritious smoothie(Optional - Strain froth off) Serves 2
GREENZ EASY DRESSING
1/2 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
3 tbsp. of Flax Seed Oil
1 tbsp of Lemon Juice
1 minced clove of Garlic(Optional sea salt and pepper to taste.)
Blend or shake to mix. Toss easy greens dressing into lettuce greens and favourite salad ingredients. For extra heat, drizzle red chilli oil over drizzled green easy greens dressing for taste and colour.
GREENZ DAIRYLESS ALFREDO SAUCE
250g Tofu
½ cup of soymilk
1tbsp of tahini
1 tbsp of Pesto
1 minced clove of Garlic
1/4 Tbsp of Cayenne
Sea salt and pepper to season.
Blend together and heat until hot - adding 1 teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ Barley grass wheat grass to sauce after heating (sauce) just prior to serving to retain barley grass/wheat grass qualities. Add sauce to favourite pasta dish.
GREENZ MIDDLE EASTERN DIP
1 tbsp of Tahini1 minced clove of Garlic
½ Tbsp of Cayenne
1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tub of Hummus Dip
Blend together until consistency is smooth and serve with rice crackers or pita bread and tomatoes slices.
ASIAN GREENZ INFUSION
4 tbsp of Olive Oil or flax seed oil
1-2 juice of limes
½-1 grated lime rind
2-3 tsp of toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp of brown sugar
½ - 1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass (Optional ¼ tsp sesame seed oil & 1 tsp of Soy Sauce (organic)
Blend or shake to mix. Serve with your favourite pan fried or steamed cooked fish.
A recipe I've found
I found this at http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/09/quick-snacks-zs-no-cook-tofu-cubes.html
I'm going to try them out for Nick and see how he likes them!
Z's No-Cook Tofu CubesDice some extra firm tofu into 1/4" cubes.
Toss or mix gently in a bowl, or mix "Shake and Bake"-style in a bag, with a blend of the following ingredients:
c
rushed Cheerios (or your favorite similar cereal)
ground flax seed
wheat germ
cinnamon
ground sesame seeds or nuts (if you child is old enough to have nuts) Serve cold.These will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days and make a healthy finger-food snack.
I'm going to try them out for Nick and see how he likes them!
Z's No-Cook Tofu CubesDice some extra firm tofu into 1/4" cubes.
Toss or mix gently in a bowl, or mix "Shake and Bake"-style in a bag, with a blend of the following ingredients:
c
rushed Cheerios (or your favorite similar cereal)
ground flax seed
wheat germ
cinnamon
ground sesame seeds or nuts (if you child is old enough to have nuts) Serve cold.These will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days and make a healthy finger-food snack.
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