Menu Monday - 6.22.15

Grilling season is in full swing! While it's been quite rainy here lately, it still means I get to cook outside while my boys run around & hunt whistle pigs, or do whatever little boys do. This week I'm going to focus on lots of grilled foods for our meals & I'll be planning on leftovers to eat for lunch. If I can remember to marinate the meats the night before and have vegetables chopped, the actual cooking of the meal is quite simple & quick.

This week, my older son is headed off to a "Mornings at the Marsh" camp at our local nature center which is just around the corner from our house. We often take a picnic lunch there to eat after they've run wild through the trails & in the creeks (picture "Where the Wilds Things Are"), getting out the loads of energy that I wish I could bottle.

On top of that, both boys are also starting a farm camp (with the cutest baby animals!!), which is one day a week. I'm planning on using that day as one of my prep days.  It's always a good idea to designate one or two days a week to shopping & chopping. The weekend is typically ideal, but in the summer we never know where we're going to be on the weekends & by Sunday night I'm usually beat after all of the sun & fun, that the last thing I want to do is think about what we're eating.

So, without further adieu, here is what we're eating this week:

Our Menu for the Week of 6.22.15

Monday - White Balsamic Citrus Basil Chicken with Grilled Asparagus & Red Potato Kebabs

Tuesday - Grilled Sirloin Kebabs with Bell Peppers & Onions served on Brown Rice

Wednesday - Grilled Maple Dijon Glazed Wild-Caught Salmon with Sweet Potato Kebabs & Sugar Snap Peas

Thursday - Cajun Jambalaya Grilling Packets

Friday - Grilled Flatbread Pizzas with Cauliflower "Breadsticks" & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Saturday - Grilled Venison & Sweet Potato Sliders with a Tossed Salad & Fresh Fruit

Sunday - Rubbed & Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Steamed Broccoli & Whole Wheat Garlic Bread

Alright, I think I've covered all the different groups of protein! 

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