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Week 321 Menu

Hi guys!  Well, I didn't post my menu for three weeks.  I kept meaning to, but didn't make it to the computer.  Oops.  We had lots of quick easy meals before or after or during baseball games.

Since I went to the doctor for a checkup last week and resolved to eat more heart-healthily,  I have been making small changes, like no processed foods, like granola bars when I'm hungry.  I haven't eaten any bread at all, unless my favorite corn/flour tortillas count? I've been finding that preparation is key, otherwise I stare at the fridge at lunch time and have no idea what I'm going to eat.

Packed this for my daughter and hubby's lunches this morning.
Anyway...I tried a new recipe last night and my family loved it.  Grilled Greek chicken cabobs (recipe link below) and grilled flatbread from Costco with tsatziki sauce.  Not really low in cholesterol, but it was super yummy and all things in moderation, right?

Here's my plan for the week:

Monday:  we had broiled parmesan tilapia (not super heart healthy, but hey, it's fish and I didn't use butter!).  My family ate simple orzo pilaf and I had spaghetti squash

Tuesday:  Greek grilled chicken kabobs, tzatziki sauce and flatbread

Wednesday:  pulled pork with coleslaw on pretzel buns  (I'll stick with half a bun.)

Thursday:  grilled Asian marinated chicken and salad

Friday:  salmon and roasted baby potatoes

Saturday:  easy night

Sunday: hmmm...gotta talk to the family about this one.

What about you?  What are you planning for dinner this week?  Or tonight at least.  :)
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