Meal #1
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Coarse Mustard Vinaigrette
Meal #2
Halibut Puttanesca
Sautéed Escarole with Shallots and Hot Chile
Meal #3
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard Dip
Herb Crusted Polenta Rounds (garnished with fresh herbs)
Weeknight Dessert
Quick Fix Tiramisu Parfaits
Meal #1 Spaghetti and Meatballs and Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Coarse Mustard Vinaigrette
- Cook pasta.
- Blend meatball ingredients and form balls.
- Saute meatballs then add sauce ingredients and simmer.
- Assemble salad and shake together dressing.
- Drain pasta and top with meatballs and some sauce. Top with basil and parmesan cheese.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce for Meal #2, Halibut Puttanesca.
- Arrange lettuce on a serving platter and top with croutons.
- In a small container with lid, combine broth, vinegar, oil, and mustard. Seal and shake until blended.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour vinaigrette over lettuce and croutons and serve.
Meal #2 Halibut Puttanesca and Sauteed Escarole with Shallots and Hot Chile
- Simmer reserved tomato sauce with additional Puttanesca ingredients. Add fish and simmer till cooked through.
- Chop and sautee escarole.
- Serve fish with escarole and enjoy.
Meal #3 Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard Dip and Herb Crusted Polenta Rounds (garnished with fresh herbs)
- Dip chicken into 3 stations: flour, milk, oat mixture. Bake.
- Slice prepared polenta and place on grill pan.
- Blend together dip for chicken.
- Serve chicken with dip and polenta on the side. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Weeknight Dessert Quick Fix Tiramisu Parfaits
- Blend cream layer ingredients together, reserving some whipped cream.
- Dunk lady fingers in espresso, place on the bottom of parfait glass.
- Top cookies with cream mixture. Continue alternating layers in glass, topping with reserved whipped cream.
- Top with chocolate shavings and powdered cocoa. Serve and enjoy!
