Recipes for the Week

My ribs are still very sore but better. Michael made me realize that I really shouldn't workout at the other rehab today. It was not just because I couldn't do any weights with my upper body but the reminder that I have pain when I breathe deeply or cough. Oh, now I remember! So, I will wait for the rehab class tomorrow to exercise in front of the RN and, if it hurts too badly, I will stop.

We need a new water pressure regulator, so the plumber is due this afternoon. I am on a tear to get a few things done around here and that is #1 on the list. Next up, I will try to get on Wayne's schedule to finally install wood (not cedar as it is too strong of a smell) on the floors of all the closets in the house. Since we put in new carpets years ago, the closets have been down to the sub floor. When he is finished, the driveway will be next on the list. After Michael hit a jackpot at an Indian Casino, we had pavers installed not only on the driveway but along the side of the house. After a many years, the lights embedded in the pavers have burned out and it is time to have them replaced. Of all the three items on my list, this will be the most expensive.

Today, I am going to the butcher's then mom and I will spend a few hours together, have lunch followed by a quick run through Trader Joe's before I have to be home to greet the plumber. Here are the recipes for the week for those of us on prednisone as we do not process sugars properly. The goal is 3-4 ounces of protein and lots of non-starchy vegetables. That's it. No fruit. No yogurt. No milk. No grains. I made a killer shrimp salad for lunch yesterday and smoked salmon, light cream cheese, red onion, fresh spinach wrapped in a La Tortilla low carb tortilla for breakfast. So good!

Breakfast:
Sausage Spinach Bake - here
I will use turkey sausage and non fat sour cream instead of the cream.

Lunch:
Parmesan Pepperoni Pizza - here

Dinner:
Rachael's Gyro Burgers with Greek Salad - here
I use 1/2 pound each of lamb and ground chuck for 4 servings. Trader Joe's makes a great tzatziki sauce  and a low fat feta cheese to help reduce the calories.

Bacon Beef Rolls with Spicy Cauliflower Stir Fry - here and here
The beef roll recipes actually serves 10-12 servings. Recipe can be cut in half.

Parmesan Baked Fish with Bok Choy and Green Onions - here and here

Paleo Lettuce Wraps - here

BLT Chicken with Zucchini Chips - here and here
I use only 1 pound of chicken for 4 servings.