Thanksgiving 2011 Menu Plan

I like to share my holiday menu plan for two reasons. One, it might help others who are making their holiday menu. And two, I love looking back at previous holidays to see what we've served. Once again this year, I'll be sharing cooking duties with my mother-in-law.

Roast Turkey
Mashed Potatoes/Cauliflower*
Gravy
Dressing (or stuffing, as I like to call it, even though it won't be stuffed in the bird)*
Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad
Fresh Green Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries*
Rolls
Sweet Potato Pie*

* Dishes that I'll be preparing

Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan

We were on family vacation last and had a great time! But back to "normal" life and menu planning. Some of our main proteins may change, depending on what I find at the store.


Monday - grilled chicken, brown rice, steamed veggies

Tuesday - turkey burgers with lettuce, onion, pickle, tomatoes on wheat bread, side salad

Wednesday - grilled steak with grilled onions & green peppers, bulgur

Thursday - make-your-own pizza on grilled flatbreads, side salad

Friday - grilled chicken, whole wheat spaghetti with marinara sauce, sauteed veggies

Saturday - attending a carry-in dinner

Sunday - large salad with leftover grilled meat


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Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan

I'm a little behind on menu planning due to the holiday.


Monday - grilled steak, orzo salad, fruit salad (nice, easy cookout food!)

Tuesday - grilled chicken, whole wheat pasta, grilled veggies

Wednesday - oat pancakes (made on the griddle plate of my George Foreman grill), veggie/egg scrambles

Thursday - chicken paninis or wraps (depending on when I can get to the store), side salad

Friday - grilled turkey burgers, served on bed of lettuce with cooked bulgur

Saturday - church cookout (I'll take a healthy veggie or fruit side dish to share)


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Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan

It's week 7! I didn't do a thorough menu plan last week, since I was out of town for a few days. But Hubs and Ladybug enjoyed using the grill in my absence. Here's this week's plan:

Monday: grilled chicken, tomato/zucchini salad tossed with olive oil & vinegar, bulgur
Tuesday: grilled pork loin, grilled sweet potatoes, side salad
Wednesday: grilled turkey burgers on a bed of spinach w/ tomato, onion & dill pickle slices, polenta
Thursday: Brinner: veggie/cheese egg scrambles, whole wheat biscuits with 100% fruit spread
Friday: make your own pizzas on grilled flatbreads, side salad
Saturday: grilled chicken, whole wheat pasta tossed w/ olive oil & Parmesan cheese, steamed veggies
Sunday: grilled salmon patties on a bed of spinach, steamed veggies, quinoa

Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan

It's week 6 for the George Foreman Knock Out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge.  Breakfasts will remain the same, lunches will be leftovers or large salads with grilled protein.

Sunday - FIFI (Find It, Fix It aka leftovers)
Monday - grilled turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, salad
Tuesday - grilled pork chops, bulgur, grilled or sauteed veggies, grilled apples
Wednesday - grilled chicken, whole wheat pasta, steamed veggies
Thursday - grilled paninis, salad
Friday - grilled salmon patties, quinoa, steamed veggies
Saturday - Brinner: veggie egg scrambles, biscuits
Sunday - FIFI

Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan Week 5

We're heading into Week 5 of the George Foreman Knock Out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge. It's been so hot here - it's great to be able to use the grill and not heat up my kitchen!

Monday - grilled turkey tenderloin, whole wheat pasta, sauteed veggies
Tuesday - Brinner: veggie/egg scrambles, biscuits
Wednesday - Brown bag dinner: grilled turkey salad
Thursday - grilled steak tips, grilled veggies, polenta
Friday - grilled turkey burgers, carrot sticks, cucumber slices
Saturday - grilled chicken breasts, grilled veggies, whole grain rice
Sunday - grilled pork chops, grilled corn on the cob, side salad

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Knock Out the Fat Menu Plan

This is my dinner menu plan for the George Foreman Knock Out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge for week 4. My breakfasts and lunches will be similar to what I posted last week. Same rotation of breakfast choices, and either leftovers or salad for lunch.

Monday - grilled turkey burgers, grilled zucchini, whole wheat pasta with other assorted veggies
Tuesday - grilled chicken breasts, bulgar, tomato/cucumber salad
Wednesday - Brown Bag dinner (leftovers, plus a side salad)
Thursday - grilled tuna patties, whole grain rice, grilled veggies
Friday - grilled steak tips, grilled corn, grilled veggies
Saturday - Brinner: veggie egg scrambles, biscuits
Sunday - grilled steak salad with grilled toast

Check out my week 3 update for the Knock Out the Fat Challenge over on my main blog.