Menu of the week: April 27

[Deana]

What's cookin' this week? I recently subscribed to Everyday Food Magazine and I love it! Several of my recipes are from this month's mag:

Sun: salmon or chicken (I had chick, dh had salmon), mashed potatoes, green beans

Mon: Spinach and brie chicken, tomato orzo

Tues: fish cakes, cheddar biscuits, steamed broccoli

Wed: Flank steak with sugar snap peas and asparagus stir fry, rice

Thurs: chicken milanese with arugula salad, roasted potato wedges

Fri: baked subs

[Csara]

I've had such a hectic weekend that I forgot tomorrow was Monday. I totally forgot to do my meal plan. I guess I'll work on it tomorrow.

Your menu looks great!! How do you make those fish cakes?

[Deana]

here is the recipe for fish cakes (it is from Kraft Food and Family, hence all of the brand suggestions) I use cooked orange roughy instead of the tuna though :) . I also serve with some bottled remulade for dipping.

2 cans (6 oz. each) light tuna in water drained, flaked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
3/4 cup water

MIX all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 10 min.

HEAT large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. For each tuna cake, shape 1/3 cup lightly packed tuna mixture into patty. Add patties to skillet in batches.

COOK 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides, turning over carefully.

[Csara]

Thanks for the recipe, D!

I know it's already mid-week, but here is my plan:

Monday: pan-fried grouper; avocado, tomato and cucumber salad; crispy baguette

Tuesday: spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli

Wednesday: parmesan chicken cutlets, mixed greens salad, corn on the cob

Thursday: chips w/ homemade salsa and guacamole, bean burritos

Friday: Greek salad, pizza

[shan]

I know it is the end of the week but here was my meal plan ( I actually stuck to it too. :D )

Monday: Beef roast, potatoes, carrots, and biscuits

Tuesday: Cheesy chicken casserole, steamed broccoli

Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans

Thursday: Home made pizza and a garden salad

Friday: Baked pork chops, shells and cheese, peas


If you want to get a different taste from your mash potatoes try using reduced fat/no fat sour cream in place of your milk when mashing them. I also sometimes add cheese or garlic to make a change.

[CC21]

Cheesy chicken casserole

Would you mind sharing the recipe?