Weekly Menu for Prednisone Users

We long-term prednisone users cannot process carbs well. It goes to fat. NUTS! But, one does not have to give up flavor or favorites when eating a low fat/low carb diet.

We are trying some new recipes this week. Michael asked for Lasagna. I can't eat noodles and he is craving Lasagna. I scoured the Internet and found this great recipe except I did not add the spaghetti squash: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=102343

I cooked some plain egg noodles and layered everything in an 8x8 pan as directed, baked it and he was a happy boy. There is enough food for three or four more dinners! I took another 8x8 pan and did the same for me except using my wonderful Pasta Slim made by Wildwood. If you haven't tried it, do!

Homemade Fajitas will also be served this week! I bought some skirt steak from my butcher and will be using this recipe:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/maindishes/r/beeffajitas.htm

Finally, the Barefoot Contessa's Tequila Line Chicken is on the weekly dinner menu:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tequila-lime-chicken-recipe/index.html

Breakfast is a crustless quiche made with pancetta, chopped cooked asparagus and goat cheese. The basic recipe is here and you can change the protein and veggies for great variety:
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=290991

Bon Appetit!