Weekly Menu Plan for Week of January 20-26, 2019

Are you getting any snow today?  So far we have just had rain, but any minute now it is supposed to turn to snow.  And ice.  We shall see!  We are supposed to go to one of the grandkid's recitals later this afternoon, but we are still deciding whether to venture out.  I really do not like driving on ice!

We had so much fun trying out so many new recipes last week!  It is just a great change of pace for us!  I don't think I will lose one ounce of weight, but it's all about feeling better and creating healthy habits.  Right?  I hope so!  Because if it's all about losing weight, I'm in for a big disappointment! 😧

This week I am including more gluten free meals - for 2 reasons.  First, my husband seems to be eating my gluten free foods without complaining and actually seems to like some of them.  Second, this way I get to eat what everyone else is eating and I don't have to make something different just for me.  Some days it's hard to throw something together for just me after I've cooked and baked all day for everyone else!  Not a very healthy plan for me, either!  I end up eating way too many carbs because I grab what is quick and easy.  I'm trying to improve on that.

Here is this week's menu plan:
For a printable copy, please click HERE.
Recipe links and notes are below.

Sunday:
Chunky Monkey Protein Shake is from Dashing Dish - we are loving these for breakfast!
Italian Chicken and Rice is from The Seasoned Mom

Monday:
Pancakes are from Mama Knows Gluten Free - my go to site for the best gluten free recipes! Her recipes are perfect for families with some gluten free eaters, and some not - because everyone likes them! Plus they are easy to make (as well as yummy) - a win-win for me!
Pot Roast is from The Coers Family - this is a new way for me to make gravy, can't wait to try it!
Creamsicle Pie is from Serious Eats - trying to get a little taste of sunshine into our menu!

Tuesday:
Gluten Free White Chicken Lasagna is from Tastes of Lizzy T - another new recipe for me to try, but I found the gluten free lasagna noodles at Meijer and cannot wait to try this one!
Strawberry Cake - another attempt to bring a taste of spring into January!

Thursday:
Egg Muffins are from Three Many Cooks - we really like these!  They reheat well, too!
Sausage Egg Roll In A Bowl is from Buns In My Oven - So good!  But I only use 1 teaspoon of sesame oil because it is kind of strong, and we like just a hint of it.
Cauliflower Fried Rice is from That Low Carb Life - I have never tried this before, and I am making it without the chicken so it is just a side dish to the Egg Roll In A Bowl.
Andes Mint Cookies are from Gal On A Mission  - these look so good!  None for me, but I'm sure my taste testers will gobble them up!

Friday:
Peanut Butter Blizzard is from The Well Planned Kitchen - LOVE THIS!
Cobb Salad is from All Recipes - this recipe is easy to tailor to what you like in a salad. I will use Thousand Island Dressing on ours.
Gluten Free Peach Apple Crumble is from Bless Her Heart Y'All - a new recipe for me

Saturday:
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats is from My Fussy Eater - this sounds wonderful!
Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Scones are from Gluten Free On A Shoestring - a great gluten free baking site!

Whew!  That was a LOT of links!  I can see I have some kitchen time this week!  I hope you all can find an idea or two to use with your families!  Have a great week and stay warm!