Tag Archives: vegetables

Mason Jar Layered Chicken (or Black Bean) Taco Salads with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Posted on March 26, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

A new make-ahead lunch for this week, utilizing my favorite mason jars and plastic lids (affiliate links).  This recipe makes 5 generous lunch servings. Ingredients: Dressing: 6 TB fresh lime juice (around 3 limes worth) 4 TB olive oil 1/2 … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 13 (March 19 through 25)

Posted on March 19, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

Week 13 is the week of little league kick off.  Which means lots of evenings of not being home to cook!  So forgive my reliance upon the slow cooker for the next 7 weeks or so. LINK TO PDF MEAL … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 12 (March 12 through 18)

Posted on March 12, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m actually on vacation this week.  So this is our meal plan for an upcoming week when we are back at home!  But hopefully it helps you with some ideas! LINK TO PDF Breakfasts: … Continue reading →

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Breakfast: Roasted Vegetable and Egg Hash

Posted on March 5, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This week my breakfasts are basically 2/3 of the way made ahead.  When I make a fried egg, I’m not a fan of reheating it, so I’ve cooked all the veggies and each morning I just reheat them briefly in … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 9 (February 19-25)

Posted on February 19, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

It’s going to be a busy week, we’ve got some serious dental work for one kid, football practices, baseball practices, t-ball practices…a full day training for me….so all the prep and planning are required! Breakfasts – I’m in a taco … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings (serves 4-6)

Posted on February 19, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

The chicken will cook in 4-6 hours on low for this one (usually within 4 with my slow cooker), but make sure you allow for around 60 minutes of prep time (mostly passive) right before eating for the vegetables to … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 8 (February 12-18)

Posted on February 12, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

Here we go again, another Monday.  Another shot at a week of well planned eating.  I feel the need to confess that although I come up with these plans weekly, I consider it a success if we have 80% compliance.  … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 6 (January 29 through February 4)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

So it’s going to be February this week?  I literally had to check 3 times.  That just seems….wrong.  I mean, wasn’t it just Christmas?  Why is life rushing by so fast?  I mean, it’s basically 2019 now, right?  Oh whoops, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Mason Jar Salads

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

It’s already heating up here in Phoenix, it’s like we didn’t even get the mild winter we usually get this year, so I’m sick of hot lunches suddenly, and craving a salad.  I came up with these for this week … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This is an easy weeknight side dish that is even better if you make it ahead!  I prefer to use beans cooked from dried to reduce sodium, but use organic canned (drained and thoroughly rinsed) when pressed for time!  We … Continue reading →

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