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Menu Plan Mar. 8
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This week’s Gluten-Free Menu Swap is being hosted at Asparagus Thin. Manda chose the theme of Red Carpet Specials. I can only assume that she was thinking of meals and dishes appropriate for a celebration of the Academy Awards. Well, since I have small kids who were in bed before the ceremony even started, I’m thinking more about after-dinner cocktails and desserts. So, I am offering recipes for Chocolate Martinis and Raspberry Meringue Tarts.
Thanks to Cheryl of Gluten Free Goodness for continuing to organize this fun and helpful event. If you’d like to find out more about the Gluten Free Menu Swap, host future events, or check out past round-ups, visit the current GF Menu Swap headquarters on her site. Last week, Cheryl posted a giveaway of gluten-free food items to encourage more hosts to participate, so go ahead and enter and join us for GF Menu Swap!
Celiac Family’s Menu This Week:
Monday – Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Using my flank steak marinade to season sirloin strips. Then cooking up with broccoli, cabbage, garlic, water chestnuts, etc. Serving over rice.
Tuesday – Pork Chops with Black Beans
Pork Chops pan-fried with salsa and black beans. Serving with leftover rice and green beans.
Wednesday – Cheeseburgers
We’ve really been enjoying the cheese bread rolls with our burgers. If you haven’t tried them yet, you should really give them a try. They’re really pretty quick and easy to make.
Thursday – Leftover Buffet
Time to clean out the refrigerator. Everyone gets to choose their own meal.
Friday – Chicken Tikka Masala
I made this a couple weeks ago and it was so good I couldn’t stop thinking about it for two days. I had originally planned to make it with spinach, but tried this simpler recipe instead because my spinach had gotten slimy. My husband thought it was great, too, but he said he still prefers the Chicken Vindaloo. Both are too spicy for the kids so they get to eat plain chicken instead. Serving with basmati rice.
Saturday – Pizza
If I can find a zPizza, I’ll be checking out their gluten-free pizzas this weekend.
Sunday – Fish
I found so many good-looking fish recipes last week, I think I need to try one this week.
Need more menu ideas?
- Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
- Or, check out some of my past menu plans.
Menu Plan Mar. 1 – Fish
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“Give me back my filet o’ fish. Give me that fish!” I was wakened with this whispered greeting from my son the other morning. Apparently, he inherited my gift affliction of singing advertising jingles. (Any wonder why I spent many years in advertising?) Well, McDonald’s isn’t the only one who starts advertising their fish sandwich during the Lent season. Wendy’s has been pushing their fish fillet sandwich, too. And, in case you’re wondering, both fish sandwiches are breaded or battered with gluten ingredients and then placed on a bun with gluten, so we don’t eat them.
But it has got me thinking about fish more. Fish continues to be promoted as a great source of protein, vitamins, nutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids. Most dietitians recommend eating fish at least once a week for all of its health benefits. So, as I offered to host the Gluten-Free Menu Swap this week, I thought it would be a good idea to make the theme fish. I really only have a few fish recipes that I make on a regular basis, so I’m hoping everyone has a fish recipe they can share. My kids aren’t big fish eaters, but on good days my daughter will eat it willingly and my son will try at least one bite. So, if anyone has a recipe that seems kid-friendly, please send it my way.
And if you really want to get that silly jingle stuck in your head, too, you’ll find it on YouTube.
Celiac Family’s menu this week:
Monday – Cheeseburgers
My daughter is feeling cheated because I’ve left cheeseburgers off the menu the last two weeks. So, I’m making it again with the wonderful cheese bread rolls. If you haven’t tried them yet, you should really give them a try. They’re really pretty quick and easy to make.
Tuesday – Baked Salmon
In this recipe, I bake salmon fillets with a balsamic glaze. I’ll serve with rice and asparagus.
Wednesday – Chicken Enchilada Soup
I use leftover Mexican chicken, added to a green chile and tomatillo sauce to make this soup. Topped with shredded cheese and fried corn tortilla strips.
Thursday – Leftover Buffet
Time to clean out the refrigerator. Everyone gets to choose their own meal.
Friday – Tilapia Parmesan
This quick and easy dish is broiled with a creamy Parmesan sauce. I’ll serve with angel hair pasta and broccoli.
Saturday – Pizza
I’ve got a mix of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix
Sunday – Pupusas and Spicy Slaw
Making pupusas filled with beans and cheese. Serving with spicy slaw.
Here’s what some gluten-free friends have on their menus this week:
Kim at Gluten Free Is Life is hoping this week that March’s spring weather will melt away the snow. I think a lot of people are thinking that this year. This week she’s having Spaghetti and Marinutta (a high-protein marinara sauce with almond butter and flaxseed meal). Check out her menu this week for more great gluten-free meal ideas.
I guess this week’s GF Menu Swap was too last minute for some people, so I did some looking around myself. I found so many great fish recipes, I don’t know which one to try first. I hope no one minds that I’ve added them here:
Wendy at Celiacs in the House has Cod Cakes on her menu this week, as well as a Tamale Pie with black beans and chicken. Sounds good to me. I found her recipes for Fish Cakes and Salmon Chowder that she posted earlier this year.
Angela of Angela’s Kitchen has sick kids this week, so she didn’t get a menu plan posted. But I was happy to find these fish recipes on her blog: Roasted Fish and Salmon and Sweet Potato Cakes.
No menu plan from Manda at Asparagus Thin this week either. But I knew I could count on her to have some intriguing fish recipes on her blog. How about Broiled Chilean Sea Bass with Pistachio Butter Sauce, Catfish Vindaloo, Chinese Black Salmon, and Salt Baked Salmon with Horseradish Dill Sauce?
Elizabeth at Modern Gal didn’t post a menu this week, but she has quite a few fish recipes on her blog, too: Salmon Fried Rice, Fish Tacos, and Salmon Potato Cakes to name a few.
Diane of The W.H.O.L.E. Gang has Whole Roasted Fish on her menu plan this month.
Want to join Gluten-Free Menu Swap?
Cheryl at Gluten Free Goodness continues to manage the headquarters of Gluten-Free Menu Swap. There you will find the rules, the current and upcoming schedule, and links to past roundups. For this week, email the link of your gluten-free menu to me at celiacfamily[at]gmail[dot]com.
Need more menu ideas?
- Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
- Or, check out some of my past menu plans.
Menu Plan Feb. 22
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Radish is the theme for this week’s Gluten-Free Menu Swap. Thank you to Manda at Asparagus Thin for hosting this week. I don’t eat radishes very often. In fact, I can only remember eating them raw in salads or from vegetable trays. So, join me as I head on over to Asparagus Thin this week find out more about the radish and maybe some new ideas for eating it.
Monday – Chicken Enchiladas
I still have some leftover Mexican chicken, so I’m making chicken enchiladas and serving with rice.
Tuesday – Chili
Making a tomato-based chili with hamburger and kidney beans. I’ll throw in some green chiles and corn, too. Serving with cornbread.
Wednesday – Grilled Chicken Breasts
Chicken Breasts simply seasoned and grilled. Topped with a slice of pepper jack cheese and avocado. Serving with potato farls and green beans.
Thursday – Grilled Steaks
Grilling steaks and serving with acorn squash and a tossed green salad.
Friday – P.F. Chang’s
I’m planning to try out PF Chang’s gluten-free menu this week. I just hope I’m able to finish dinner with their flourless chocolate dome for dessert.
Saturday – Pizza
Making pizza and serving with a tossed green salad. I haven’t decided what to do for the crust yet. I’ll have to check out the pizza roundup at Gluten Free Is Life. Or maybe I’ll try making one with the Cheese Bread recipe from Gluten Free Gobsmacked.
Sunday – Chicken Divan
Chicken and broccoli baked in a curry mushroom sauce. Serving with brown basmati rice.
Need more menu ideas?
- Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there.
- Or, check out some of my past menu plans.
Menu Plan Feb. 15
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Hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s weekend! I was happy to finally get to the grocery store over the weekend. After being snowed-in for a week, it had been almost two weeks since I’d been to the grocery store. I was amazed how much food we had stocked in the freezer and pantry, but we did run out of chicken. So, this week I stocked up on chicken. You’ll notice several dinners with it in our menu this week.
Monday – Grilled Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta
Starting out the week with a lemon chicken grilled and served over angel hair pasta.
Tuesday – Gumbo
To celebrate Mardi Gras, we’ll be having a hearty gumbo with chicken, shrimp, sausage and okra poured over rice. I’ll make some cheese bread rolls to serve with it.
Wednesday – Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Finishing up the leftover pulled pork by serving it on leftover cheese bread rolls. Serving with red potato and green bean salad.
Thursday – Leftovers
We have a busy day and evening planned, so leftovers will make it an easy dinner night.
Friday – Chicken Tacos
Slow-cooking chicken breasts with Mexican spices and serving with corn tortillas, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced olives, etc.
Saturday – Chicken Tikka Masala
I’m looking forward to trying Patak’s Tikka paste to make Chicken Tikka Masala with Spinach. Serving over basmati rice.
Sunday – White, Chicken Chili (aka Chili Blanco)
I’ll be using leftover chicken from the chicken tacos to make a white chili with chicken, white northern beans, and green chiles. Serving with leftover rice and corn tortillas.
Need more menu ideas?
SOUP’s On! It’s a great time of year for eating warm soups, and Cheryl at Gluten Free Goodness chose soups as the theme for this week’s Gluten-Free Menu Swap. She has some wonderful soup recipes on her menu this week. At CeliacFamily, we’re having Easy, Hearty Gumbo and White, Chicken Chili this week, but you may also be interested in my recipe for Clam Chowder.- Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there. Laura has also started indicating on her weekly menu what she plans to fix for her son to accommodate his food allergies (dairy, gluten, eggs, fish and nuts).
- Or, check out some of my past menu plans.
Menu Plan Feb. 8
Posted by: | CommentsWow, do we have snow: 27″ fell this weekend on top of the 6″ we got last Wednesday. We still have some shoveling to do in order to get out to the stores, so we’re using up what is in the freezer and pantry. I sure hope we can get to the grocery store before more snow gets here later this week!
Monday – Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I’m getting BBQ pulled pork out of the freezer to make sandwiches on Cheese Bread rolls. Serving with Spicy Slaw.
Tuesday – Chuck Roast
Braising a chuck roast in the oven with some potatoes. Serving with green beans.
Wednesday – Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets served with leftover potatoes and corn.
Thursday – Cheeseburgers
Cooking burgers and serving with tater tots and leftover slaw.
Friday – Salmon with a Balsamic Glaze
Baking salmon with a balsamic glaze and serving with rice and asparagus.
Saturday – Leftovers
Finishing up what’s left in the refrigerator.
Sunday – Valentine’s Day Dinner
I think we’ll have grilled steaks with baked potatoes and a tossed green salad. Making Chocolate Creme Brulee for dessert.
Need more menu ideas?
Visit Angela’s Kitchen this week for more gluten-free meals and recipes that use garlic. Angela is hosting the Gluten-Free Menu Swap this week, and she chose garlic as the theme ingredient. We use a lot of garlic in our house, including the slow-cooked Pulled Pork recipe and the Baked Salmon with Balsamic Glaze recipe in my menu this week. You’ll also find garlic in my recipes for Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta and Easy, Hearty Gumbo.- Laura at OrgJunkie.com hosts Menu Plan Monday every week. You’ll find links to hundreds of meal plans (not necessarily gluten-free) there. Laura has also started indicating on her weekly menu what she plans to fix for her son to accommodate his food allergies (dairy, gluten, eggs, fish and nuts).
- Or, check out some of my past menu plans.
