Back on Track- Week of Feb 21st

So its been a hectic past two weeks and I didn't blog once. In fact I cooked very little in that time, unfortunately. But not my schedule is getting back to normal and its time to get back on track. I am trying to do a bit of a theme this week- healthy takes on traditional restaurant / bar food.  I hope to show that you can make your favorite eating out foods in healthy and simple ways to enjoy at home. So i'm doing the whole deal this week and I think its going to turn out great.

Meal Plan


Sunday

• Dinner- (Turkey) Burger and (Sweet Potato) Fries

Monday

• Lunch- Turkey Burger
• Dinner- Asian Lettuce Wraps

Tuesday

• Lunch- Asian Rice Mix
• Dinner- Steak and Roasted Potatoes

Wednesday

• Lunch- Turkey Sandwich
• Dinner- Chicken Quesadillas

Thursday

• Lunch- Southwest Salad
• Dinner- Healthy Nacho Supreme

These dishes are takes on my restaurant favorites- Burger and fries, Steak and Potatoes, Asian Lettuce wraps (I love PF Changs lettuce wraps), etc. These foods are all comfort foods, but comfort food doesn't have to be unhealthy. These meals are going to taste great and provide plenty of protein to support the new workout plan I am doing in the few weeks before SB 2011!

Grocery List- all from the greatest grocer on the planet- Trader Joe's

• 1.25 lbs Ground Turkey (93/7)- 4.10
• One large Sweet Potatoes- 1.29
• Pack of Whole Wheat Buns- 2.29
• Yellow Onion- .99
• 1 Red Bell Pepper- .99
• 1 Green Pepper- .99
• 1 pack baby carrots- 1.69
• I head of Iceberg LEttuce- 1.29
• 1 pack of Cremini mushroom- 1.99
• 1 pack of TJ's microwavable brown rice- 1.99
• 1 Rib Eye steak (i got about 3/4 of a pound)- 5.83
• 1, 1.5lb bag of Red Potatoes- 1.99
• 1/2 Lb of Turkey- 2.99
• 1/2 lb of swiss cheese- 2.99
• 1 pack of Chicken Breasts (around 1 Lb should do)- 6.88
• Pack of tortillas- 3.49
• 1 pack of mixed greens- 2.29
• 1 pack of Soy and Flaxseed Tortilla Chips -2.49
• 3 Jalepeno peppers- .99
• 1 pack of lite MExican Blend Cheese- 2.99
• 1 can of black beans- .99

Total- 49.51

Other stuff to Have- Oil Oil, Salt, Pepper, Soy Sauce, Cumin, Worchestire sauce, Cayenne Pepper, Thyme, Rosemary, Balsamic Vinegar

I left out breakfasts again so subtracted from my allotted spending accordingly. Do yourself a favor though, get some greek yogurt for breakfast with some granola and some fresh fruit like Banana, blueberries, raspberries etc. There is no better start to a morning than greek yogurt and a strong cup of coffee.