7-DAY MENU FOR WEEK OF 11/25

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This week's menu for your perusal.  I hope you see something you like!  It's a little light due to the holiday, but I bet you already have plans for what you're making, don't you?!

Cauliflower Taco B

MONDAY
Cauliflower Taco Bowl - I may have had this on a recent weekly menu but it's because it's so easy and so good.  It makes for great leftovers in your lunch too!

TUESDAY
Carne Asada Tacos and Spanish Cauli Rice - I seem to have a bit of a theme going with the cauliflower... but I really like it.  Adding different seasonings allows it to fit with a lot of meals!

WEDNESDAY
Blueberry Pancakes - Sometimes you just want breakfast for supper.... or at least I do. Add bacon on the side!

THURSDAY
Green Bean Casserole - Okay, this isn't your gramma's green bean casserole she made with cream of mushroom soup!  This recipe is unbelievably tasty and not full of extra preservatives and "stuff."  If you don't want to make cashew cream, you can sub heavy cream.  The real winner in this dish is those crispy shallots!  You will want to put them on everything!
(I'm actually making this as my contribution for Thanksgiving but I don't have to cook anything else so you're on your own for the rest of the meal!)

FRIDAY
Barbecue Beef Sandwiches - When our kids were young, this was a staple in our house. Easy to make and full of flavor.  Since then, we've cleaned up the original recipe... but I think it's even better than before.
We get whole wheat hamburger buns from Trader Joe's for these.  They don't have any added sugar!  

BARBECUE BEEF
One 6 oz. can tomato paste2 oz. apple cider vinegar3 oz. water2 TBSP blackstrap molasses (you can sub regular molasses)1 TBSP honey
1TBSP prepared mustard
One pound ground beef

First make the sauce,  Mix tomato paste, vinegar, water, molasses, honey, and mustard together in a medium bowl.  Set aside.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef until crumbly.  Stir in about 1/4 cup (more or less) of the sauce.  Add more or less to get the consistency you like.
Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns.
You will have plenty of sauce leftover.  Freeze in small quantities for next time!

SATURDAY
Baked chicken and acorn squash - Start the squash first because it takes longer!
Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds.  Place face down on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about an hour.

Lightly brush two chicken breasts with olive oil.  Season with your favorite seasoning.  I like Italian seasoning blend with some salt and pepper.
Bake in a glass ovenproof dish at 350 for about 30 minutes.

(Save a little chicken for tomorrow!)

SUNDAY
Pumpkin Chipotle Soup with Chicken - This recipe is a hit every time I make it!  This week, we will add in a little diced chicken for protein.  You can serve this with a salad or even grilled cheese!  It's very important that you use only as much chipotle as the recipe calls for.  Also, you can sub whatever sweetener you prefer.