Welcome to the Mindful Menus - A Menu Planning Blog Roll to inspire health through real food! 

Thanks so much for visiting!  Please feel free to make comments and suggestions.  I would love to hear from you.  
 
It is my hope that this blog roll will inspire others to health through menu planning and to introduce you to the joys of menu planning.  Yes, there are joys!  If you are new to menu planning, I am always happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Don't forget to keep checking back as menu plans are added. 

 WOOHOO!  It's 2010!!! I am so excited about the New Year, the New Decade and the Mindful Menus Challenge!  It's all about challenging ourselves to better health through food and fitness.  I consider food more than just a necessity.  I consider it medicine.  Yes, what we put in our bodies directly relates to our health.  You put crud in an engine and you get an engine that won't work or at best runs sub par.  Plain and simple.  I believe that foods have the power to heal our bodies.  So, here's to a healthier you (and family, if you have one) in the New Year and years to come! 

This week's menu was inspired by frugality and the necessity of using up some things in the pantry.  You know the things you wish weren't there, but are and the things that need to be used before they expire.  For more on getting your kitchen in order for the New Year see Three Words...

Here is what we are eating this week:


Photo from Google Images

Monday - Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash... mushroom, apple and goat cheese salad... cheese omelet for the Little Guy.  Quinoa is a wonderful grain that is high in protein.  I have lots in the pantry that I need to use.  So when I saw this recipe, I thought that it would be perfect for tonight's meal.  I also have goat cheese that I thought would go well in a mixed baby greens salad with sliced apples.

Tuesday - Grass-Fed Beef and Broccoli Lo-Mein... a simple Asian inspired one pot meal.

Wednesday- Vegetarian Spinach Mushroom Enchiladas... black and white bean salad... avocado-orange pomegranate tex-mex salad. 

Thursday - Crazy at it seems, we are roasting a turkey that has been waiting patiently in our freezer to be cooked.  Remember, we spent Thanksgiving and Christmas in Stillwater, MN.  I admit that turkey is not my favorite bird, but everyone else in my family loves it.  So, Roasted Turkey it is... along with homemade cranberry dried cherry sauce... mashed potatoes and gravy.... roasted brussel sprouts and shallots.  The family can enjoy the leftovers for lunches, etc. 

Friday - It's Friday... you know what that means - POW (Pizza of the Week) Night!  Yeah!!! This will be homemade veggie pizza... mixed mushroom and caramelized onions and a plain cheese for the kiddos.            

Until next time... Eat REAL, Eat WELL- Cheers!  

*Please only post menu plans that are healthy and focused on REAL food. 

*You must link back to the blog roll so that everyone can explore all the menu plans available.  This is such a great way to get new menu ideas, new recipes and meet other like-minded people.  To link back, please grab a Mindful Menus button (in the sidebar on the right) for your post.  

*If you link up and are on Twitter, please let me know by comment with your twitter name or tweet to me @chivetalker.  I would love to tweet a thanks to you for joining in and I want to add you to my Menu Planners List.

Thanks again... I LOVE having you!!!