Moroccan Meatballs

Moroccan Meatballs (adapted from "The Biggest Loser 30-Day Jump Start")
 
1/2 c. bulgur wheat, softened in 1 c. hot water

1 (1 1/4) lb. ground meat (I used turkey)

1/4 c. finely minced onion

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/4 c. chopped mint, cilantro, and/or parsley (depends on what I have)

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. turmeric

1/2 tsp. ground  mustard

1/2 tsp salt and pepper

1 egg


Drain excess water from bulgur wheat.  Mix all ingredients well.  Form into small balls (1 1/2 inch).  Place on a lined baking sheet.  Makes about 40 small meatballs.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.  Can serve meatballs (2-3) on a small skewer for appetizers.  Serve with cucumber and tomato salad, hummus, and pita, if desired.

Menu Plan Monday - 5/9/11

Menu Plan Monday - 5/9/11

Last few weeks of school here.  The weather is supposed to be in the high 80's/90's, so I'm trying to keep the menu pretty simple.

Monday - Moroccan Meatballs - adapted from a "Biggest Loser Cookbook" recipe, and corn on the cob.

Tuesday - Pizza (yes, again).  Late night, so something quick.  Love this recipe from Martha Stewart for Whole Wheat Pizza Dough.  I'll freeze half for another night, too!

Wednesday - Breakfast for dinner.  Hope to make a big batch and pack some away in the freezer.

Thusday - Pretzel Dogs

Friday - Island Beef Ribs

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Menu Plan Monday - 5/2/11

Menu Plan Monday - 5/2/11

Busy week coming up.  Last month of school for Miss D. Lots of poultry this week, too.  Oh well.  At least there is a menu plan.

Monday - Roasted chicken, veggies

Tuesday - Pizza, something quick before a school event.

I was asked to make this recipe for Georgia Caviar.  I've only made it once before and it was a different recipe (more like this one from Paula Deen).  As a Northern girl, it's not something I grew up with or even tried before this year.  If there is anyone out there reading this has tried this recipe before, I would love some feedback.  Somehow the recipe doesn't seem "right" to me. Also, It's teacher appreciation day, so I'm thinking of something to bake and send in the morning.  Perhaps, some chocolate chip coffee cake?

Wednesday - Crockpot Orange Chicken, rice and broccoli

Thursday - Turkey Tacos, homemade salsa and chips, guacamole and my once-a-year margarita

Friday  - Challah, Spaghetti and homemade sauce

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Menu Plan Monday - 4/25/11

Menu Plan Monday - 4/25/11

Monday - Roasted Chicken, Mango Salad, leftover sweet potatoes

Tuesday - Pizza!!!

Wednesday - not sure, perhaps grilled lemon-thyme chicken

Thursday - Pasta, with marinara sauce

Friday -  again, not sure, may take the kids to an event at the college.

Just thought I'd share a few pictures from the past week of Passover.  Please let me know if there is a recipe you would like for me to share.

Matza Pizza

 

 

 

Spinach Souffle

Farfel and Cheese

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Menu Plan Monday - 4/18/11 - Pesach Edition

Menu Plan Monday - Pesach Edition

Why does it seem like I'm cooking for 40 and not just 4?  I guess it's a good thing we like leftovers!  Still need to do a bunch of cooking today and a bit more tomorrow, but the rest of the week should be fairly easy.

Monday - First Seder

Hard boiled eggs with salted water

Gefilte Fish (for B) and Mock Chopped Liver (for me)

Haroset

Cranberry Conserve
(minus the raisins and nuts)

Matzo Ball Soup

Mock Chopped Liver

Turkey
Potato Souffle with Carmelized Onions and Mushrooms

 

Potato Souffle

Vegetable Kugel

Steamed Asparagus

And...Brownies and Coconut Macaroons

 

Tuesday Night - Second  Seder

Hard boiled eggs with salted water

Gefilte Fish and Mock Chopped Liver 


Haroset

Matzo Ball Soup

Aunt Babe's Brisket

Carrot Souffle Kugel

Sauteed Spinach and Garlic

And Passover Fruit Crisp (making it parve)

Wednesday -  Leftover Turkey, etc.

Thursday - Leftover Brisket, etc.

Friday - Matzo Pizza or Matzo Lasagna?

Also, I need to figure out lunches to pack for school..probably Farfel and Cheese, yogurt, fruit.  Not sure if I will be adventurous as last year's experiment - Rainbow Cookies, but I may try out a few more recipes throughout the week.

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Menu Plan Monday - 4/11/11

Menu Plan Monday - 4/11/11


Busy week coming up, just trying to keep it simple.  Working on menus for the Seders next week.  Basic plan for the week:

Monday  - Grilled Chicken and Asparagus

Tuesday - Pizza

Wednesday - Thai Lettuce Wraps (with leftover grilled chicken)

Thursday - Fish Tacos

Friday - Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Menu Plan Monday - 4/4/11

Menu Plan Monday  - 4/4/11

Spring Break has arrived for Miss D and Mom's visiting the end of the week, so the plan may change as we go through the week.

Monday -  Korean BBQ Beef Ribs (I'm using this recipe for the sauce) with rice and veggies.  If the weather stays nice, maybe I'll throw them on the grill, instead of the oven!

Tuesday - Turkey Burgers


Wednesday - Fish Tacos

Thursday - Eggplant Parm. (hope I can find some good eggplant) -Mom's request

Friday -  don't know...???

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