Sunday, October 30, 2011

The rundown of my Innovation Week!

Previous Weeks Dinner: Grilled Tilapia, Roasted Eggplant, Wild Brown Rice Medley, and Steamed Veggies



Day 1 (Monday): Stuffed Feta and Spinach Chicken, Brown Rice Medley with Roasted Red Grapes, and Steamed Green Beans




Day 2 (Tuesday): Grilled Rib-Eye, Steamed Veggies, and a Baked Potato 
I forgot to take a picture this day!  The boyfriend is in charge of making dinner on Tuesday's since it is my long day.  He surprised me with some wine, candles, and a yummy dinner!

Day 3 (Wednesday): Tortellini with Roasted Butternut Squash in a Mushroom Cream Sauce
 

Day 4 (Thursday): Panko Breaded Pork Chops with Roasted Brocolli topped with Feta (I LOVE FETA!!)



Day 5 (Friday): Arugula and Spinach Salad with Feta, Shredded Parmesan, and Red Grapes (this was lunch)


For dinner I made Shrimp Tacos with Black Beans and I forgot to take a picture because I was in such a hurry to eat before I went out to play a soccer game!

Day 6 (Saturday): Stuffed Asparagus and Jack Chicken, Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash, Side Spinach Salad


Day 7-14 Consisted of Carnival Cruise Food
For those of you have have been on a cruise, you know how you gain at LEAST 10 pounds off of their unlimited all you can eat food!  For those of you who have yet to cruise (you HAVE to do it at least once!), my menu included anything from Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, Eggs, Oatmeal, Cereal, Fruit for breakfast.  Burritos, Mongolian Noodles, Grilled Paninis, Tandoori, Pizza, Calzones, Burgers for lunch.  And for the best part... DINNER!  Consisted of Steak, Prime Rib, Chicken, Pasta, Lobster, Mac & Cheese, Mahi Mahi, Tilapia, Spankopita and Stuffed Peppers, and so much more, I'm sure I forgot...

Now, after that binge, here's my projected lineup for this week!

Monday: Chicken Enchiladas with Fat Free Pinto Beans
Tuesday: Boyfriend's Choice (hopefully healthy)
Wednesday: Spinach and Spring Mix Salad topped with Grilled Chicken, Almonds, & Feta
Thursday: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Friday: Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad
Saturday: Open for suggestions!  Any other favorites????   

**I'll post recipes soon!

5 comments:

  1. Annie, I'm so glad you had a wonderful cruise and successful innovation week. We forgot to mention something about innovation week... if you cooked you need to bring it in to class so we call can enjoy!! Just kidding, but please put up the recipes if you have time because these all look delicious! For your spinach and feta chicken, try adding sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts... YUM!

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  2. I promise one day I will bring in something to share with the class!! :) Maybe some lasagna!!!

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  3. This all looks sooooo delicious!! And it doesn't help that I'm about to make lunch and staaarrving! And yes, I would love it if you would post up the recipes because I would love to try making all of these yummy-looking meals! :)

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  4. Yum! Can you come cook for me? Welcome back and glad you had a wonderful cruise!

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  5. Okay everything looked and sounds delicious! You are so lucky to have gone on a cruise. I think my favorite thing about cruises is the food. It's so good and you can eat whatever all the time (which is also a problem)! Can't wait to hear more about the cruise!

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