Grocery Bag

Welcome back to our Grocery Bag.  So far, our month has been filled with fun celebrations, travels and birthdays.  This week, we are refocusing on our labors at work, home and school.  With late work nights, school events and chores to do, our meal plan needs to flex its strength and preparatory power!    Here are my ideas for dinner this week.

Day One

Fettuccine alfredo with bacon from Cooking Light Magazine

with spinach salad and pears

Here is one of my favorite pasta dishes.  It comes together in a flash.  

We often add green peas to the pasta for extra green :)

If you cook a whole package of bacon, use half for this recipe and save the rest for tomorrow's soup.

Photo and recipe from MyRecipes.com

Day Two

Edamame Corn and chowder from Everyday Food Magazine

with homemade bread and carrot sticks

I'll use us the rest of our bacon for this quick, flavorful soup recipe. 

Photo and recipe from MarthaStewart.com

Day Three

Thai larb from Cooking Light Magazine

with tortillas, romaine lettuce wraps and apple slices

This is one of my favorite ways to use ground chicken or turkey, a real treat in our house.

Day Four

Lentil chili from Food.com

with couscous and fruit salad

Another family favorite, quick and easy.

Photo and recipe from Food.com

Day Five

Thai honey peanut tofu from Tasty Kitchen

with basmati rice and steamed peas

This is one of my favorite ways to cook tofu.

Photo and recipe from TastyKitchen.com

Blessings on your kitchen this week!