Category Archives: No dining out 30 day challenge!

Days 24-30. WE MADE IT! :)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Well we made it! I wish I could have kept up with my posts a little better but these past few weeks have been crazy. This challenge has renewed my faith in menu planning and in my need for a … Continue reading →

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Week 4 Menu

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

I know it’s a little late this week but better late than never! Tuesday: Appetizers for dinner! I have to make some appetizers for a class project so I will be testing some “healthier” versions of restaurant appetizers. So Southwestern … Continue reading →

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Days 18-23. Slacker in the house!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Holy Cow. I am fairly certain the “universe” heard of my plan to refuse to eat out and solely plan on cooking at home. This last week was absolutely insane. Truly. maddening. I am coming up on finals for school, … Continue reading →

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Day 17: Pork Pot Stickers

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

I LOVE pot stickers! They are delicious and bite sized dumplings (well, big bite sized) that dip perfectly. Now, there is a method to making them, but once you learn how to work with the won ton wrappers, you will … Continue reading →

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Day 13: They can’t all be wieners

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Haha! Get it? I said wieners instead of winners… So Friday night I was knee-deep in scone dough and didn’t have the time or the energy to cook anything. So what was my dinner of champions you ask? HOT DOGS! … Continue reading →

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Week 3 Menu

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

So far so good! We are rounding the corner on 3 weeks of no eating out! I am looking forward to this weeks menu, lots of great stuff. Sunday: Grilled Chicken with Avocado Pico De Gallo Monday: Class Tuesday: Crispy … Continue reading →

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Day 12: Grilled London Broil and Risotto

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

There are several things I love about this dinner. 1. Risotto is one of those dishes that isn’t really hard, but it makes you feel like an accomplished Chef-y pants when you do it right. 2. I love embracing the … Continue reading →

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