Grilled Citrus Ginger Tuna Steaks Recipe

2 tuna steaks
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

Mix olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic and ginger. Place the tuna steaks in a bowl and add 1/2 cup of the mixture. Place it in a refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture. Drain the mixture from the tuna. Coat the grill with cooking spray and grill tuna for 5-7 minutes on both sides. Serve the tuna steaks with the remaining mixture.

Erica

Monday- Leftover baked chicken legs, mashed potatoes, cheesy garlic bread
Tuesday- Grilled salmon, french string beans, red potatoes
Wednesday- Spaghetti and turkey meatballs
Thursday- Zesty orange chicken green beans and salad
Friday- Tacos
Saturday- Baked barbequed chicken, sweet corn, string beans (yes more string beans!- my kids like them
Sunday- Grilled chicken breast, baked macaroni and cheese, brocolli

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Barbequed Chicken Recipe

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 pound broiler-fryer, cut-up
1/4 cup butter
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoons pepper

Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well. Cover chicken in flour mixture. Coat baking pan with butter. Arrange chicken in pan, skin side down. Bake the chicken at 350F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from oven, and turn. Spoon sauce over chicken and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Recipe

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup parmesean cheese
1 8.5 ounce can artichoke hearts sliced into small pieces
4 chicken breasts
Several pieces of celery, chopped

Mix the cream cheese, mayonaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts and celery together in a medium bowl to use for the filling. Pound the chicken flat. Spread the artichoke filling on top of the flattened chicken. Roll up and secure in place with a toothpick or skewer and put into a baking dish. After all of the rolls are in place, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 375 degrees F for 45 minutes until chicken juices run clear.

Tip- Add any extra filling on top of the chicken or serve it on the side at meal time.

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Healthy and Fast Lunch Recipe- Low Carb Turkey Wraps

1 low carb, whole wheat tortilla
3 tablespoons Apple Butter
1 cup of chopped turkey
1/3 apple cored and thinly sliced
1 thin sliced provolone cheese
1/2 cup lettuce shredded
1 thin slice of onion

Spread apple butter on the tortilla. Layer the rest of the ingredients on top of this and to one side. Roll and slice diagonally.

Tip- You can substitute the turkey with chopped chicken breast.

Erica

Monday- Leftover homemade chicken noodle soup
Tuesday- Grilled salmon with wheat pasta and brussel sprouts
Wednesday- Swiss Meatball Mayhem
Thursday- Grilled ginger and lemon chicken, garlic potatoes, brocolli
Friday- Girls Night Out
Saturday- Tuna fish sandwiches, salad
Sunday- Grilled chicken, corn on the cob, salad

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Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

5 cups 1/4-inch thick peeled sweet potato slices
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Sprinkle potato slices with rosemary. Add garlic, salt to your liking, and oil. Toss slices in oil and seasoning. Spread evenly in a baking dish. Cover with lid or foil, and bake at 400 degrees F for 25- 30 minutes. Remove covering and turn potatoes over. Bake another 5 - 10 minutes uncovered or until potatoes are tender. and top is a nice golden brown color.

Easy Burger Casserole Recipe

2 1/2 lbs Ground chuck or lean ground beef
16 ozs Cheddar or american cheese, shredded
1/2 lb Bacon, cooked crispy
1 Large tomato, chopped
1 Large onion, chopped
2 Large dill pickles, chopped

Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet or dutch oven, drain as usual and return to pan. Layer on half of cheese, stir into mixture to get melting, stir in tomato, then top with rest of cheese and crumbled bacon. Cover and simmer to let cheese melt.

Easy Grilled Meatloaf Recipe

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 flat metal skewers

Place the ground beef in a food processor. Add the onion, garlic and parsley. Process until mixture becomes smooth. Remove and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the coriander, cumin, salt and pepper to the mixture. With your hands mix all the ingredients together well. Form the mixture into two meatloaves. Run the skewers through the center of each loaf. Heat the grill to medium high. Place the loaves on the grill and cover. Cook 20 minutes turning over half way through the cooking time. If you like your ground beef a little rarer you can cook these for about 15 minutes. For more well done meat cook just a little longer.

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Low Fat Tuscan Dinner Recipe

2 teaspoon Olive oil
1 1/4 cups chopped zucchini
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup dried tomato
1 (15oz) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed & drained
2 rosemary sprigs
1 cup chopped spinach
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 cup (2 oz) pre-shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

Heat oil in skillet. Add zucchini and next 5 ingredients, saute 10 min. Stir in tomato, beans, and rosemary, cook 5 min. Add spinach, salt, pepper to zucchini mixture. Cook until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover & let stand until cheese begins to melt. Discard the rosemary sprigs before serving.

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