Monday Menus: August 6

Here is this week's menu, with recipes following. I often simplify or rearrange things in the actual cooking, as events come up, but this gives me a plan for my shopping list and prep-aheads. I usually only end up making 5 or 6 of the entrees, because of going out or over to someone's house for dinner, or eating leftovers some nights when the kids are all out and it is just DH and me.

I usually have a protein shake for breakfast, or some kind of eggs. For lunch, I rotate a few basic 'lunch of the week' ideas. In that way, things stay simple and uncomplicated.

For dinner, I try to make a basic meal the whole family can eat, with variations.
I add the higher-carb, higher-calorie menu items for my non-Kimkins family [in square brackets].

Monday
B: Mocha Cappuccino Protein Shake
L: Grilled Chicken with Dijonaisse Dip
D: Taco Salad, [sliced avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips]

Tuesday
B: Strawberry Protein Shake
L: Tuna Salad on Revolution 'Bread'
D: Chicken a la Queen, salad of baby mixed greens, steamed broccoli, [parsley-buttered egg noodles]

Wednesday
B: Chocolate Mint Protein Shake
L: Egg Salad on Celery Sticks
D: Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry, [rice, melon]

Thursday
B: Denver Omelet with Canadian Bacon
L: Diet Coke "Float" Protein Shake
D: Texas-Style Low-Carb Chili, [favorite fixings, tortilla chips]

Friday
B: Fuzzy Navel Protein Shake
L: Texas-Style Low-Carb Chili
D: Salmon Bundles with Rosemary, Capers, and Lemon; Romaine/Red Onion Salad; [Steamed Red Potatoes}


Saturday
B: Chocolate Peanut Caramel Protein Shake
L: Tuna Salad on 'Revolution Bread', Celery Sticks
D: Chili-Lime Chicken, Garlic Cauliflower, [Corn with Mixed Bell Pepper Bits]

Sunday
B: Strawberry Kiwi Protein Shake
L: Rosemary Pork Loin Medallions, Lemon-Pepper Green Beans, [Seasoned Potato Wedges]
D: Any leftovers of choice from week

Drinks: Water, Coffee, Iced tea/Sugar-free Lemonade, Green tea, Peach tea
Snacks and Desserts: Sugar-free gelatin, Sugar-free slushies/snowcones/popsicles (homemade)

Monday Menus: July 30

Here is this week's menu, with recipes to follow. I often simplify or rearrange things in the actual cooking, as events come up, but this gives me a plan for my shopping list and prep-aheads. I usually only end up making 5 or 6 of the entrees, because of going out or over to someone's house for dinner, or eating leftovers some nights when the kids are all out and it is just DH and me.

I usually have a protein shake for breakfast, or some kind of eggs. For lunch, I rotate a few basic 'lunch of the week' ideas. In that way, things stay simple and uncomplicated.

For dinner, I try to make a basic meal the whole family can eat, with variations.
I add the higher-carb, higher-calorie menu items for my non-Kimkins family [in square brackets].

Monday
B: Chocolate Peanut Caramel Protein Shake
L: Instone Banana Cream Protein Pudding
D: Fabulous Chicken Fajitas, [Tortillas, Rice, Beans]

Tuesday
B: Strawberry Protein Shake
L: Ziploc Omelet
D: Sweet Mustard Tilapia (or Salmon), Bibb Lettuce Salad with Red Onion and Roasted Asparagus, [Steamed Baby Red Potatoes]

Wednesday
B: Cappuccino Protein Shake
L: Tuna Salad on 'Revolution Bread'
D: Egg Foo Yung, Fried "Cauli" Rice [Fried Rice, Seasonal Fruit Salad]

Thursday
B: Ziploc Omelet
L: Chocolate Cappuccino Protein Pudding
D: Vegetable - Beef Soup, [Dinner Rolls]

Friday
B: Hazelnut Cream Protein Shake
L: Vegetable-Beef Soup
D: Meat'za [Pizza]

Saturday
B: Cherry Lemonade Protein Shake
L: Tuna Salad on 'Revolution Bread', Celery Sticks
D: Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Broccoli Slaw, Mock Margaritas, [Seasoned Potato Wedges]

Sunday
B: Double Chocolate Protein Shake
L: Easy Brunch Frittata, Spinach-Mushroom Salad, [Potatoes O'Brien, Croissants, Seasonal Fruit]
D: Root Beer Float Protein Shake

Drinks: Water, Coffee, Iced tea/Sugar-free Lemonade, Green tea, Peach tea
Snacks and Desserts: Sugar-free gelatin, Sugar-free slushies/snowcones/popsicles (homemade)

Monday: Menu for the Week, July 16

Monday is the day I write out my menu for the week, so here it is!
I often simplify or rearrange things in the actual cooking, as events come up, but this gives me a plan for my shopping list and prep-aheads.
For breakfast and lunch, I am listing my own ideas here, though I swap and change these freely. (I am not listing my family's breakfasts and lunches.)
For dinner, I try to make a basic meal the whole family can eat, with variations.
I add the higher-carb, higher-calorie menu items for my non-dieting family in [square brackets].
I intend to post and link some recipes and a shopping list later in the week.

Monday
B: Chocolate Protein Shake
L: Strawberry Protein Shake
D: Texas Two-Step Chicken, Spring Mix Salad, [Rice, Corn]

Tuesday
B: Cappuccino Protein Shake
L: Ham and Green Chili EggBeater Muffins
D: Baked Tilapia, Slaw, Roasted Asparagus, [Seasoned Potato Wedges]

Wednesday
B: Chocolate Peanut Caramel Protein Shake
L: Instone Banana Cream Protein Pudding
D: Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, Cauli-Rice,[Rice, Melon]

Thursday
B: Fuzzy Navel Protein Shake
L: Ham and Green Chili EggBeater Muffins
D: Italian Wedding Soup, [Italian Rolls]

Friday
B: Mochaccino Protein Shake
L: Italian Wedding Soup
D: Chicken Piccata, Caesar Salad, [Angel-Hair Pasta, Rolls]

Saturday
B: Cherry-Vanilla Protein Shake
L: Ham and Green Chili EggBeater Muffins
D: Faux Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Mock Margaritas, [Tortilla Chips]

Sunday
B: Pina Colada Protein Shake
L: Italian Beef [Sandwiches], Tomato-Basil Salad, [Garlic-Rosemary Potato Wedges]
D: Frappuccino

Drinks: Water, Coffee, Iced tea/Sugar-free Lemonade, Green tea, Peach tea
Snacks and Desserts: Sugar-free gelatin, Sugar-free slushies/snowcones/popsicles