Meal Plan, Third Times the Charm!

I have started changing my lifestyle somewhat, and will be implementing a bunch o' new plans and the like over the next few months, and ideally, years. So, I will be doing maybe a little more cooking and a little less baking. Of COURSE I will be still sending treats in with my husband, no point in everyone going cold turkey, but let's see how it goes, shall we??

This week I am going to do a lighter-type meal plan. Note: this is none of your trendy gluten-free quinoia and kale salad sprinkled with chia seeds type fare. I don't know enough about it except to know that it is possible to overdose on micronutrients and I am just focusing on bringing those calories down. Not specifically low-fat or low-processed-sugar or good omegas 3 OR 6, just lower calories. Because I am absolutely not a doctor or nutritionist. But I typically do get hungry, so here's what I am going to eat:

Monday - Turkey Pastitsio

Tuesday - Fish Almost-Pot Pie

Wednesday - Mushroom Risotto

Thursday - Crockpot Chicken Salsa ( I have a class and this is super fast and easy cause I cheat)

Friday - Orange Beef with Rice

Saturday - Homemade Pizzas (promise this time!)

Sunday - Pork and Apricot Casserole (better than that name suggests)

Shopping List

Monday - Turkey Pastitsio

1 lb extra lean ground turkey

1 large onion

1/4 c tomato paste

1 c beef stock

1 tsp cinnamon

100 g pasta of your choice (I am using multigrain fusili, but you could use rotini, or macaroni)

1 1/4 c 1% or skim milk

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

3 Tbsp all purpose flour

1 tsp grated nutmeg

2 tomatoes

1/4 c breadcrumbs (I am using panko, but whole wheat would be better)

Salt, pepper

Tuesday - Fish Almost-Pot Pie

12 oz halibut or haddock

2 Tbsp cornstarch

4 oz cooked, peeled shrimp (any size, really)

198g can corn

3 oz frozen peas

5 oz low-fat cream cheese

3 oz fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs 

1/2 c grated low-fat cheese

Salt, pepper

Wednesday - Mushroom Risotto

1 Tbsp dried Porcini mushrooms (can be found in the produce section)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

1 garlic clove

1 tsp sage

1 1/4 c arborio rice

225g cremini mushrooms (or portobello)

3 c chicken or vegetable stock

4 Tbsp parmesan cheese (NOT powder)

Salt, pepper

Thursday - Crockpot Chicken Salsa
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 c salsa
1/2 pkg taco or burrito seasoning, low sodium
1/2 small onion
1/4 c sour cream (however much fat you like)
Egg Noodles

Friday - Orange Beef with Rice

1 lb lean beef
1 orange
1 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
1 inch piece ginger
1 large carrot
2 green onions

Saturday - Homemade Pizza

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 c whole wheat flour
Salt
1/4 c olive oil

Sunday - Pork and Apricot Casserole
4 lean pork chops (not the fast fry)
1 medium onion
2 yellow peppers
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c chicken stock
2/3 c dried apricots
2 Tbsp wholegrain mustard
Salt, pepper