Mike's Tillapia

4 Tillapia fillets

3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder

Combine chips and all seasonings and coat both sides of the Tillapia. Broil for 4 minutes on each side.

Meals: January 16-January 22

Sunday: Skillet Chicken Pasta with Broccoli and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Monday: California Pizza Kitchen Chopped Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette
Tuesday: Lemon Baked Chicken, Mixed Veggies
Wednesday: Rice and Beans
Thursday: Mike's Tillapia, Herb Roasted Potatoes
Friday: Whole Wheat Pizza, Fruit
Saturday: Lemon-Orzo Salad with Veggies and Chicken

Other: Bran Muffins

A New Start

Wow. Are you totally shocked to see a post on this blog? Well, it was time. One of my New Years resolutions was to actually plan out my weekly meals. It seems that every night I find myself walking around the kitchen saying..."What in the world are we going to do for dinner?" So I've decided to try to map the meal plans out here and link them to the recipes if I can. I can't guarantee perfection....and I can't guarantee that a month or two from now this blog will again disappear from the blogosphere...but here's to trying! Happy New Year!

Crockpot: Rosemary Pork and Mushrooms with Shallots

2 boneless pork chops
1 cup shallots, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbs. fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes

Mix all. Place in slow cooker on high for 4 hours

Crock Pot: Meditteranean Pork

This is heavenly!

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs. paprika
1 Tbs. garlic powder
2 1/4 tsp sage
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
4 thick cut boneless pork chops (I bet this would be delish on a roast)
salt and pepper to taste.

Cut small slits in each pork chop then pour mixture over the top. Slow cook on high for 4-6 hours. Pull it apart, serve over couscous!

Pasta Fresca

NOODLES & CO. PASTA FRESCA

Sauté Instructions:
In a very hot sauté pan, add:
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups pre-cooked farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
1/4 cup cubed roma tomatoes
1 tbs. diced red onions
2 shakes of kosher salt & cracked pepper

Sear noodles, stirring occasionally until steaming hot

Add:
1 oz. baby fresh spinach
1 oz. fresca sauce (recipe below)
Toss to combine, serve with freshly shaved parmesan cheese

FRESCA SAUCE:
(for 15 servings)
1/4 cup fresh garlic
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sweet white wine
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Crock Pot: Cranberry Pork Chops

1/2 medium Yellow onion, diced
4 boneless pork-loin chops,
Salt and Pepper
1 can whole cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice.

Mix all together, put in Crock Pot on high for 4 hours. Serve over couscous