Welcome back to Menu Plan Monday! It’s been a few weeks since I have shared my menu for the week, but now I’m back. With the crisp, cool days of fall come meals that will warm you from inside out. That’s what this week’s menu is all about! Week of October 28, 2013 Monday: Herbed Chicken and Squash with Mushroom…
Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had a beautiful fall weekend here in Westchester, New York. We spent a lot of time outdoors playing on our swingset, walking around our neighborhood, and taking our 21 month-old girls on their first hike! I am so proud of how they did walking up and down rocky terrain for over a mile!! We…
Fall is officially here! That means it’s time to start cooking with my fall favorites: winter squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti), brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, hearty greens (Swiss chard, kale), apples and pears! But before we move on, enjoy one last taste of summer: Strawberry Mousse Parfaits. This was my recipe for this month’s No-Cook Desserts Recipe ReDux post – in…
This past weekend was Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. It is considered the holiest day of the year, with central themes of atonement and repentance. While we spend most of the evening before and day of Yom Kippur praying in synagogue, Jews everywhere fast for approximately 25 hours. There are a few fast days in the Jewish religion,…
September is a busy month for most families. It’s back to school time and that means juggling multiple kids’ schedules, balancing work and being home in time for family meals, and finding time for all the fun fall activities like apple picking, harvest festivals, and nature walks to see the changing leaves. Now’s a good time for a reminder about…
Believe it or not, Labor Day is a week away. Get ready for the last formal barbecue of the summer with my Nutritioulicious Labor Day BBQ Guide. And for more recent barbecue-friendly recipes, check out this post. What do you have planned for the last unofficial week of summer? Menu Week of August 26, 2013 Monday: Mixed Green Salad with Grilled…
Another weekend has passed and another week has begun. The summer sure is winding down fast. Unlike most parents, I don’t have kids heading back to school – my girls are only 19 months – but I am definitely starting to feel the end-of-summer blues. Trying to enjoy the remaining weeks of long days before it gets cold and dark…
I’m loving the beautiful weather and in-season summer produce, including corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and lots of fresh herbs. This week’s menu is filled with these summer flavors. Check it out below and tell me: What are your favorite tastes of summer? Menu Week of August 12, 2013 Monday: Leftover Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Planks and Roasted Green Beans Tuesday: Eggs…
Last week was a family trip to Nantucket, which meant little to no cooking for me (other than breakfast, salads, fruit, and snacks). Was a nice reprieve, and now I’m back to my kitchen ready to get cooking again. Here is this week’s menu! Menu Week of August 5, 2013 Monday: Grilled Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa and Grilled Mexican Corn…
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Ours was jam-packed with fun-filled activities – swimming, play dates, birthday parties, barbecues, and more. In case you missed it, yesterday was the reveal day for July’s Recipe ReDux posting. This month’s theme: Have Snacks. Will Travel. Check out my recipe for Cranberry-Chocolate Peanut Butter Trail Mix and the other ReDuxer’s great recipes. What’s…
This week is going to be Hot, Hot, Hot! The temps this week are going to be over 90 degrees, which means it’s more important than usual to stay hydrated. Your best bet is plain, old water – it’s calorie-free and cheap. But if you want some flavor, add lemon, cucumber, or orange slices or even some blueberries and strawberries. Added…
