You made it to the weekend, friends. I’ve got lots in store for the menu this and pretty much want to make everything in the line-up. Enjoy!
Lamb Sliders with Herb Yogurt Sauce
This is a tasty alternative to a traditional hamburger. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the pork in the recipe to make it a little lighter, if you prefer. If you have vegetarians at home, I’ve successfully made these using Beyond Burger in place of the lamb and pork.
Baked Tofu Parm
Here’s a good one for meatless Monday. The tofu is breaded and baked until crispy and then layered with sauce and cheese. Leftovers are tasty a day or two later. Make a double batch and freeze extras for a rainy day.
Tuna Nicoise Pasta
I’ve taken the flavors of a classic Nicoise salad and turned it into a pasta that’s got your starch, protein, and veg all right there in a single pan. Add a green salad and a bowl of cold cherries for dessert, and you’ve got a nourishing meal on your hands..
Wild Blueberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
This simple supper involves piling chicken, fresh or frozen blueberries, sweet potatoes, and red onions onto a sheet pan, slathering on mustard and balsamic vinegar, and roasting until tender. While you’re add it, pop in a second sheet pan of any other vegetables to enjoy the next day. Clean up is easy.
Shrimp Skewers with Tangy Avocado Sauce
This dish is all about the flavorful sauce that can be whirled in a blender in a matter of minutes. A combination of fresh cilantro, avocado, scallions, and lime juice, it’s a terrific way to brighten up a plate of skewered shrimp. If you don’t care for cilantro, make the sauce with fresh basil instead. Tasty with a side of steamed rice.
Breakfast Egg Wraps
Carve out a little time on the weekend or one evening to do up a batch of these egg wraps for weekday breakfasts. They will hold up for a day or two in the fridge and can be reheated just before serving, or you can wrap them well and stow them in the freezer for another day.
Lemon Yogurt Icebox Cake with Berries
This is a lightened up twist on an old-fashioned dessert. It might be just the thing to make for a party while berries are in season. All you do is fold whipped cream into Greek yogurt that’s been perfumed with lemon zest and sweetened with maple syrup. Then, layer the cream with fresh berries and graham crackers, and refrigerate for several hours.
SHOPPING LIST
Lamb Sliders with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
1 red onion
6 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
5 garlic clove
2 Tbsp finely chopped mixed herbs such as dill, parsley, and mint
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
8 oz ground pork (or ground turkey)
3 Tbsp finely chopped mint
2 Tbsp finely chopped dill
3 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
12 lettuce cups (6 large Romaine lettuce leaves, or 12 butter lettuce or little gem lettuce leaves for serving)
Oven Baked Vegetarian Tofu Parmigiana
14 ounces extra-firm tofu
¾ cup panko-style breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1 ¾ cups marinara sauce
1 cup lightly packed shredded Mozzarella cheese
Tuna Nicoise Pasta
8 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces green beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
1 heaping cup cherry tomatoes
2 five-ounce cans tuna
½ cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Parmesan cheese for serving
Shrimp Skewers with Tangy Avocado Sauce
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium cloves minced garlic
1 1/4 pound medium or large peeled & deveined shrimp
1 bushy bunch cilantro or basil
1 scallion
½ medium ripe avocado
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
Wild Blueberry Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken
1 pound sweet potatoes
1 medium red onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 heaping cup frozen wild blueberries
3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
One 3 1/2 to 4 pound chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces
Breakfast Egg Wraps
5 eggs
1/3 cup cottage cheese
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1 heaping tablespoon minced chives
4 Multi-Grain Flatout flatbreads (or whole-grain flour tortillas)
8 thin slices Cheddar cheese
Lemon Yogurt Icebox Cake with Berries
1 cup low or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Zest of 1 large lemon
1 cup heavy cream
12 whole graham crackers (24 squares)
2 ½ cups sliced strawberries
2 ½ cups blueberries
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