Weekly Menu-April 27-May 1

When Spring hits the UK and the sunny days grace us, we are so very grateful. This week has been easy to celebrate as Earth Week as the days here have been clear and beautiful with an abundance of earthy things coming to life. I find myself pulled to the outdoors, hiking, gardening and just lingering in the warm, glorious light. This does mean, however my cooking time suffers. This week’s menu is all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the Earth. When I run out of menu ideas I think “International”. This means at least one dish from my childhood days in Mexico, one from the European country I love to eat my way through…Italy…. and something Asian because stir fry is my go to veggie fix. As usual, I have to have meaty and veggie options. By using crossover ingredients, preparing food for all the different nutritional needs in my family is easy, fast and healthy. Enjoy the food, honor the Earth and have a great week.

 

~CHILAQUILE CASSEROLE~

Mexican Corn & Bean Salad

~ORANGE CHICKEN OR TOFU~

Asian Stir Fry-Brown Rice

~TURKEY OR SWEET CORN & BEAN BURGERS~

Sweet Potato Fries-Wrinkled Potatoes–Roasted Red Pepper Sauce–Quick Buns

~CARMELIZED FIG, CITRUS & GOAT CHEESE SALAD~

Mediterranean Bean & Zucchini Patties–Lemon Tahini Sauce

~MAKE IT YOUR WAY-ITALIAN MEZZE BOARD~

MONDAY: Chilaquile Casserole with Bean and Corn Salad

TUESDAY: Turkey or Sweet Corn & Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries, Wrinkled Potatoes and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

WEDNESDAY: Orange Chicken or Tofu with Asian Stirfry and Brown Rice

THURSDAY: Caramelized Fig, Orange and Goat Cheese Salad with Mediterranean Bean and Zucchini Patties with Lemon Tahini Sauce

FRIDAY: Make it Your Way-Italian Mezze Board