January Menu

I totally caved this whole holiday season. I pretty much just threw in the towel with exercising after my 5k in October. And as for indulging in holiday sweets, I didn't even TRY to restrain myself. Ok, maybe there was that one time...oh, who am I kidding? It's like a complete food fest from Thanksgiving to New Years, and it doesn't help that both my daughters' birthdays are in December and early January. I guess it's good that it's only one time of year and we can get it all done and over with and move on. As much as I love fudge and caramel and egg nog, I think I've had enough. I'm sure I'll be craving it come next holiday season though.

Well, my waist is not getting any smaller, so onto some lighter fare this month with lots of veggies, salads and soups. You know the drill, what's highlighted is linked back to previous recipes, the others I will post as I go. Got any suggestions for me, just leave them in the comments.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HERE'S TO GOOD EATING-BON APPETIT!

Breakfast
Banana Pancakes w/Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
Peppery Bacon Cheddar Scones
Peanut Butter Granola
Banana Chocolate Chip Granola

Dinner
Chicken Parm Meatball Subs & Tuscan Panzanella
Roast Acorn Squash w/ Maple Cornbread Stuffing, Spinach & White Bean Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing
Bean Curry w/ Thai Coconut Rice
Garlic Rosemary Roast Chicken w/ peas and Caesar Potato Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad
Broccoli & Cheddar Rolls w/ Oven Fries & Salad
Portabello & Black Bean Enchiladas w/ Roasted Poblano Sauce & Corn
Posole
Ham Beans & Homemade Bread

Pasta w/ Kale Pesto & Salad
Chipotle Bean Tostadas & corn
Butternut Squash Gnocchi w/ Roasted Veggies
Grandma's Chili & Mexican Cornbread
Italian Wedding Soup w/ Romano-Black Pepper Biscotti

Fettuccine w/ Cashew Cream & Peas
Black Bean Burgers & Mango Chicken Salad
Cauliflower Soup
Chicken Wraps w/ Creamy Asian Peanut Sauce & Asian Slaw w/ Ginger Lime Dressing
Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup

Goodies
Strawberry Cupcakes
Cake Batter Ice Cream