.Yeager Dinner Menu.

I don't know about many of you, but sometimes I have a difficult time with trying to

be creative with dinner. We try to eat as healthy as possible so I try my hardest

to use as much fresh produce and less "canned" items.

One thing is for sure, we try to stick to a budget with groceries, I hit up our local Ranch Market for our produce and stock up on meat when it's on sale and also get it from Costco. A

bag of chicken last us at least 2 months! As well as the fish, we just separate it into 2 servings.

 And cooking for 2 is nice because Mister and I are both able to take lunch

 to work the next day! {We don't mind left overs} 

I do wish I had more time on my hands to truly study over

every ad and price match everything. Sometimes I think that actually might take up less time

then hitting up 3 or 4 different grocery stores every Friday morning! But then again, the ad's don't always 

have every single item that is on sale each week. Or do they and I am just that dumb?? And I do try to avoid Walmart. I know they can have everything, but I like to support my local grocery stores. So if that does means a little more time, fine by me!

Anyway...onto our Dinner Menu for the next week! I thought some of you

may like this, to help you put together your list.

Friday:          Stuffed Bell Peppers

Saturday:      Date Night

Sunday:        Fajitas and Salad

Monday:      Vegetable Beef Bow Tie Skillet

Tuesday:      Honey Soy Salmon

Wednesday: Crock Pot Ribs with your choice/favorite sauce {Ribs on sale at Albertsons}

Thursday:     Ravioli with fresh Basil and Ripe Tomatoes

Friday:         Grilled Chicken

Saturday:      Date Night

Sunday:        Super Bowl Gourmet Hot Dogs!

We usually do a vegetable side dish as well. Either steamed veggies or a salad. Super easy! 

I feel as if I am always recycling the same dinner menu every 2 to 3 weeks. I would LOVE to hear some of your favorite Dinner Meals! Crock Pot, Stove Top, Oven, Grilled, whatever! I'll take it ;)

I will try to take pictures and post some of these recipes. Let me know if there are any you would like to see!

Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway here for free Shellac or Glitter Toes/Nails!! You have less than 12hrs to enter!!! HURRY!!!

.My Bread Obsession.

So I have been on this kick for the last couple of  months. Every Sunday I will bake a batch of bread-4 loaves of bread. We usually go through 1 or 2, and then most week's we will take the other 2 to either family or friends. {some of you have already gotten lucky! so those who haven't, be ready because your turn may be next...} Baking bread is so much fun and a ton cheaper than going to Whole Grain or somewhere that bakes their bread daily! So if you own a Bosch and would like to learn how I bake my bread, just ask! Or if any of you would like to go in on the cost with me that would be fun too! We could get together on a Friday or Saturday! Either way, let me know!!

.Delish {9}.

.:Bacon & Eggs Over Asparagus:.

hold the bacon and add avocado!

Makes: 4 Main-Delish Servings

245 Calories per serving

What You Will Need:

8 Slice of Bacon-if you wish

1lb asparagus spears, trimmed

1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

8 large eggs

3 Tbsp packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Avocado

1. Preheat oven to 475 degree's. (If using bacon) take a 18x12 pan and arrange bacon slice in single layer. Roast 8-9minutes or until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towel and discard excess bacon fat. 

2. {If you didn't use bacon, spray pan with cooking spray/olive oil} Add asparagus to pan in single layer. Arrange in tight single layer, sprinkle thyme and 1/4tsp pepper on asparagus. Roast 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender and browned. 

3. Carefully crack eggs, without breaking yolks, directly onto asparagus spears. Carefully return pan to oven and roast 5-6 minutes  or until whites are just set and yolks are still runny. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, parsley and dill. 

Slice up avocado (if desired) and transfer to serving plates.

Total Time: 30minutes

.Delish {8}.

Total Time: 30min. Makes: 12 pancakes/4 servings.

You Will Need:

*2 Ripe peaches

*1/2 pint Raspberries

*1 Tbsp. Sugar

*1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour

*1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour

*1/2 Cup Quick-Cooking Oats (uncooked)

*2 tsp. Baking Powder

*1/2 tsp. Salt

*1 1/4 Cups Fat-Free (skim) Milk

*1 Large Egg

*1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil

1. In medium bowl, combine peaches, raspberries and sugar. Stir to coat; set fruit mixture aside. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flours, oats, baking powder and salt-stir. Add milk, egg and oil-stir until flour mixture is lumpy.

  3. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray, heat on medium for 1 minute. Pour Batter by the 1/4 cups full onto skillet, making 4 pancakes at a time. Cook until tops are bubbly and edges look dry and flip until undersides are golden to platter. Cover and keep warm as you make the remainder of batter.

Delish Tip: Instead of drowing your pancakes in syrup (and adding the extra calories and sugar that we all don't really need!) top them with fruit to sweeten each bite more healthfully.

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.:Ravioli with Ripe Tomatoes:.

Total Time: 30min

Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings

375 Calories Per Serving

What You Will Need:

4 cups Ripe Tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1/4 tsp. Freshly Grated Lemon Peel

Salt & Pepper

1 Bag (18oz) Cheese Ravioli

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, basil, olive oil, lemon zest, and dash of salt & pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes to blend flavors.

2. Cook ravioli as directed.

3. Add hot pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Don't Forget to Enter My Give-A-Way BELOW!!!!

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.:Acqua Pazza:.

You Will Need:

4 Fish Filets-(we have used both Halibut and Tilapia)

4 Parsely Springs

1 Spring Marjoram-I couldn't find this at the 3 stores I went to, so if you can't find it no stress

1 Fennel

2 Garlic Cloves-thinly sliced

1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

1 Medium/Large Yellow Onion

1/4c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2c. Prepared Tomato Sauce-like spaghetti sauce
1/2 pint Grape/Cherry Tomato's
Salt and Pepper to season

Baking Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350 degree's

Heat olive oil until smoking. Add parsely, marjoram, fennel, garlic, red peppers and onion. Saute for 1min.

Reduce heat to low, place Filets on top of mixture, add Tomato Sauce and Tomato's, season with Salt and Pepper. Cover with lid and let cook for 15min.

Place entire pan in preheated oven and bake for 15-20min or until fish is firm.

ENJOY!!!!!

.Delish. {5}

.:Turkey&Bean Chili:.

these pictures aren't the greatest....i'll be the first to admit. but this chili is sooo tastey!

What You'll Need:

1 Onion-chopped

1 Green Bell Pepper-chopped

2 Cloves Garlic-chopped

1/2pd Ground Turkey

2Tbs Tomato Paste

1Tbs Olive Oil

1tsp Cumin

2tsp Chili Powder

2-15 ounce Can Diced Tomatoes

2-15 ounce Kidney Beans-rinsed

1/2 cup Water

Salt

Pepper

1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream

Cilantro

Avocado

Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until tender 4-6min.

Add turkey and cook 3-5min. 

Stir in tomato paste, cumin and chili powder. Cook for 1min.

Add tomatoes, beans, 1/2 cup water, 1 1/4tsp salt and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 12-15min

Top with cilantro, sour cream and avocado....

and....enjoy!

if you like your chili a little more on the spicy side, don't be nervous to add more chili powder or anything else to kick it up a notch ;) and i have found with the recipe...you don't really need to measure. just add to taste and liking.

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.:Shrimp With Cilantro Mojo:.

You Will Need:

1lb Peeled Shrimp (about 24)

2/3c. Fresh Orange Juice

1/2c. Fresh Lime Juice

1/2c. Fat-Free Chicken Broth

3 Minced Garlic Cloves

4tsp. Olive Oil

2tsp. Sugar

2tsp Dried Oregano

1/2c. Chopped Fresh Cilantro

{Side Note: Let the husband peel and devein shrimp under cool running water, while you are prepping everything else. Will cut prep time in half. To devein shrimp: follow the curve of the outer back and move from the top toward the tail to expose the dark vein and remove.}

To Make Mojo: 

Combine Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Chicken Broth, Garlic, 3tsp of the Olive Oil, Sugar, and Oregano in a Small Sauce Pan.

(you won't need this many oranges by any means! we made fresh squeezed OJ this night as well. use about 4 or 5)

(4-6 limes-depending on size and how juicy they are)

SUGAR

Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and cool 5 minutes.

Reserve 1/2c of the Mojo and set aside. Pour the remainder of Mojo into a medium bowl with shrimp, tossing well to coat. Let the shrimp marinate 15 minutes.

Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade, season shrimp with salt. 

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1tsp. oilve oil and then add shrimp.

(cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side)

Remove from heat and drizzle top of shrimp with the reserved Mojo Sauce. 

(steamed asparagus is a wonderful side dish for this meal. we like our's a little crunchy so i let it steam for 10min. oh and the skinner asparagus is def the way to go!! )

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.:Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon:.

You Will Need:

1Tbs. Honey

3tsp. Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1pd Salmon

1Tbs. Olive Oil

1 Red Pepper-Thinly Sliced

1Tbs. Fresh Chopped Ginger-if you are not a fan of ginger, then don't add.

Baby Spinach-you can add how ever much you like. We like spinach so I did about 4 or 5 handfuls. 

Sesame Seeds-optional

Prep and Cook time: 30min

Calories Per Serving: 321

• Heat Broiler
• In a small bowl, combine honey and 1tsp soy sauce.

Place Salmon on a foil lined baking sheet and season with salt&pepper. Broil for 5min.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook 3-4min, stir in ginger. 

Take Salmon and brush on honey mixture and broil until salmon is opaque throughout. About 2-3min more.

Add spinach to bell peppers and ginger. Tossing till just wilted, 2-3min. 

Tossing until just wilted, 2-3. Add remaining soy sauce.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!