Welcome to the Mindful Menus - A Menu Planning Blog Roll to inspire health through real food! 
 
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 more than happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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

 

Ahhhhhh... feet are up and I am relaxing with the family after a fun weekend spent partying with family!  Saturday was DS' robotic birthday party and Sunday was a delicious dinner at my cousin's house.  I love being back in Maryland.  Now, if I could only reclaim that lost hour...          

Here's what's on the menu this week:
   
Monday - Vegetarian - Creamy Barley with Tomatoes and Greens... this is a new recipe I am trying this week from Real Simple February 2010.  I love barley and I think greens and tomatoes are natural compliment... mixed baby greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

Tuesday - Spaghetti and Meatballs - DS requested meatballs for his birthday lunch and we had some leftover so it'll make dinner super easy tonight... caesar salad. 

Wednesday - Happy St. Patrick's Day!  My DH requested the traditional fare - Corned Beef Brisket, but I may do a regular brisket - I haven't decide yet - cabbage... potatoes... carrots.  I think I will add a horseradish sauce - you know how much I love it -  and sautéed apples on the side.

Thursday - Vegetarian - Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash - this is a recipe I will post - this will probably be the last time season for this yummy dish... cherry spinach salad with dijon vinaigrette... perhaps a cheese omelet for the little guy.

Friday - It's Friday... you know what that means - Yes, POW (Pizza of the Week) Night!!!  Tonight, it will be a homemade cheese pizza.     
    
Until next time... Eat REAL, Eat WELL- Cheers!!!   

Menu Planners: Please join me by linking your healthy menu plan via Mr. Linky on Sunday evenings.  I usually have my menu plan up by 9pm...  If you're not ready until Monday evening... No worries, just please do it!

A few "rules" for joining in Mindful Menus...

*Please post only 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!!!