Welcome to 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.

Yes, I am a bit late getting my menu up.  The only excuse I have is that we had a wonderful Easter celebration with my brothers and their families yesterday.  I ate entirely too much food and couldn't even think about planning a menu when we got home last night.  Please forgive me.  

Here's what's on the menu this week:
   
Monday - Easter leftovers (and using up what's in the fridge and freezer) - grilled rosemary and garlic lamb... thai curried hummus to dip veggies in ... creamy barley and tomatoes... steamed green beans... steamed broccoli.

Tuesday - Vegetarian - Burritos are always a big hit with everyone in the family - black bean, sweet potato and corn (frozen) burritos - raw cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, homemade guacamole and salsa on whole wheat tortillas.  Served with mixed baby greens and lime wedges.

Wednesday - Yes, southwest flavors two nights in a row!  Grassfed Beef Tacos - MY request - I am craving hardshell tacos with all the typical fixings plus more homemade guacamole and salsa.
 
Thursday - Vegetarian - pasta salad with cannellini beans - this main dish salad has whole wheat penne, roasted asparagus, green olives, white beans and roasted red peppers in a dijon mustard dressing... Can easily add tomatoes or tuna for a non-veg dish.  

Friday - It's Friday... you know what that means - Yes, POW (Pizza of the Week) Night!!!     
    
Until next time... Eat REAL, Eat WELL- Cheers!!!

Menu Planners: Please join me by linking your healthy menu plan via McLinky 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!

I am trying out McLinky this week.  I am hoping this is the perfect linky widget for Mindful Menus. 

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.