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Meals for the Week, July 29-August 3
More Americans eating at home
The New York Times has a great article about how more and more Americans are eating at home rather than going out to dinner. Cost is one factor, but health benefits are also noted. Not really mentioned in the article is family time–cooking and eating dinner together is one of the best parts of the day in our home. I hope this site can help your family plan good relativity easy meals as it does for our family.
Dining In: Homemade Chili Gains Ground on Chili’s
Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
What a delicious summer salad from TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com. Loved the dressing of this and the combination of quinoa with the fruit made a yummy side salad. As indicated in the original recipe, it is very adaptable to the fruit on hand.

Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 Lime
- 3 Tbs Honey
- 2 Tbs Fresh Mint leaves
- 1 1/2 cups Blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups Strawberries sliced
- 1 1/2 cups Mango diced
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to directions and cool
- Juice the lime
- Add the honey to the lime juice and mix
- Toss everything together in a bowl
- Serve cold
Meals for the week, Aug 23-29
- Even though vacation is over, this No-Stress Vacation Dinner sounds good…school’s started, the last thing we need is more stress…
- Shrimp Spring Rolls
- Sweet potato, feta [and ham] galette
- BBQ Tofu Sandwich with baked beans and corn on the cob
- Slow cooker pork carnitas on buns with coleslaw
- Pizza
Meals for the Week, Aug 16-22
- Chicken and Black Bean Fajita Stir Fry
- Something along the lines of Tofu Pad Thai with Sunflower Seeds
- Red Enchiladas with Caramelized Onions
- Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas with Roasted Broccoli with Chipotle Honey Butter
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken and salads
- Runny Egg BLT Sandwiches and corn on the cob
- Quinoa and Shrimp Paella
Meals for the week, Aug 11-15
Meals for the Week, Aug 2-8
- Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken with Green Beans with Crispy Bacon
- Pizza
- Asian Marinated Pork Salad
- Chicken pitas (with lemon and oregano) with Quinoa Tabbouleh
- A ham and broccoli quiche along the lines of this.
Meals for the week, May 3-9
- 30 minute Ground Beef Enchilada Skillet Dinner
- English muffin or bagel pizzas with ham and pineapple with salads
- Pressure Cooker Pork Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Prunes
- A simplified version of Korean Fried Chicken Tacos with Sweet Slaw, Crunchy Noodles & Queso Fresco
- Minty Pea and Arugula Wonton Ravioli
- Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad
- Ham from the freezer, with rolls and salads
Meals for the Week, March 16-21
- Savory Corn Beef Brisket with Kale Pesto Slaw and Sweet Potato Fries
- Ravioli with Butternut Squash
- Broccoli cobbler adding ham
- Balsamic Dijon Pork Loin with Sweet Potatoes, Onions and Carrots
- Fajitas–chicken or steak, peppers, onions, avocados,
- Grilled Chicken Pita Salad