Dinner Recipes 8/20-8/26

Here is another week of recipes that I will be using for my family dinners. I hope you find at least one that you like. If you ever have any low-calorie recipes that you can recommend then I would love for you to share them with me on my blog or facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ShawnaLemmonPersonalTrainer. ENJOY!!!

Monday - Balsalmic-Glazed Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwiches (**I will probably use 100-calorie sandwich thins to reduce the carbs and calories that are found in focaccia)

Tuesday - Mediterranean Chicken Couscous from Southern Living; Near East makes the couscous that is called for in this recipe.

Wednesday - Warm-Tortellini Salad and Cherry Tomatoes; I don't use onions but do add asparagus and sometimes red and green peppers. Any veggies you like are great with this recipe!

Thursday - Southwestern Style Shrimp Tacos

Friday - Double Bean Burritos; A great tortilla to get is the low-carb, high fiber tortilla made by LaTortilla Factory. It only has 80 calories per wrap and they are HUGE! I also make this without the bean dip only because its not something I use a lot of so it will usually go bad before I have the chance to use it again.

Saturday - Luscious Lean Burgers; I will end up using the 100-calorie sandwich thins for this also.  My side will be raw veggies or a salad.

Sunday - Shepard's Pie Lightened-up

Dinner Recipes 8/13-8/19

Every weekend I sit down and plan out my dinner recipes for the upcoming week. I wanted to to start to share these just in case any of you are interested in trying them or following my menu. All of my recipes are from low calorie sources so, as long as you are staying within the portion size recommendations, you don't have to worry about ruining your waistline. If any of you have any recipes you would like to share with me then I would love for you to leave a link to that recipe on my blog. I am always open for suggestions and love to try new recipes! I hope you enjoy:)

Monday - Skinny Orange Chicken w/Brown Rice and Steamed Broccoli 
http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/shine-supper-club-skinny-orange-chicken-151000516.html

Tuesday - Crock Pot 3-Bean Turkey Chili w/Side Salad  
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/crock-pot-3-bean-turkey-chili-3125-pts.html

Wednesday - Southwest Chicken Roll-up w/Lemony Sugar Snap Peas
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/crock-pot-3-bean-turkey-chili-3125-pts.html
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemony-snap-peas-50400000120690/

Thursday - Skinny Coconut Shrimp w/Side Salad
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/12/skinny-coconut-shrimp.html

Friday - Low-fat Baked Ziti wSpinach and a Side Salad
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/09/low-fat-baked-ziti-with-spinach.html

Saturday - Hoison Grilled Sirloin w/Brown Rice and Snow Peas
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hoisin-grilled-sirloin-10000000833369/

Sunday - Panko-Crusted Fish Sticks (I won't be using tilapia but will be using trout that my hubby brought home from fishing) w/Raw Veggies and Greek Yogurt Dip
http://www.marthastewart.com/338332/panko-crusted-fish-sticks-with-herb-dipp