I'm No Barefoot Contessa {III}

The new year usually brings on a quest to become healthier whether it be hitting the gym or eating better.  It's also a great time to become more organized.  I've always found that meal planning helps us to eat healthier and become more organized.  Here are a few  recipes I tried out over the last few months and thought they might help you with your meal planning.  

Southwest Avocado and Sausage Quiche
This was a great make ahead dinner and even as leftovers the avocado was still green.  Note: I did use italian sausage versus breakfast sausage.

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Meatball Sub Casserole
This is the winner for easy,super tasty and what to do with a leftover baguette.  It went over well in our house and we will for sure make again.
Note:  I used way less cream cheese then the recipe called for and trader joe's frozen meatballs.

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Winter Citrus Quinoa Salad

It might sound a little summery when you look at the list of ingredients, but it's very refreshing after all the heavy holiday spreads I know we've been indulging in.  We served it as a side with sauteed tilapia, but was great as lunch the next day.

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Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Vinegar Pan Sauce

The flavors in this dish are so good, the vinegar is especially tasty soaked into the polenta.  We usually add a side salad or steamed broccoli.

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Panko Breaded Tilapia served over black bean, corn and quinoa salad and a bed of spinach

This is my creation to use up leftover black bean and corn salad.  I added cooked quinoa and then the tilapia is another Trader Joe's find that my kids love.  Served over a bed of spinach to get our greens in.  

XOXO

Aubrey