Thicc Kitchen’s Weekly Meal Plan
By: Tori McGeehon
December 31st – January 4th 2019
Figuring out what to make for dinner every night just got easier! I know everyone dreads the question, “What do you want to eat?” and a reply of the classic “I don’t care, what ever you want…” and the back and forth bickering until eventually one person gets what they want and the other is left to mosey on with the choices the other made.
Let’s skip that tiring argument and take a look at all the craving-satisfying meals I have planned out for you this week…
You’re welcome.
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Monday
New Years Eve Cheese Platter
Don’t serve your New Year’s Eve guest crappy frozen pizzas that have been collecting ice in the freezer for 3 years. Don’t feed them stale chips or pretzels in the deep depths of the cabinets, & please leave out the bland cheese and cracker kits shoved in the deli cooler at the grocery store. This year, let’s wow your guests and show them that you really care and are a STAR in the kitchen. You can do this by simply pairing beautiful ingredients together that are efficient and easy finger/pop-in-your-mouth foods. Of course, all of these choices are up to your discretion, and that’s whats fun about putting a cheese platter together. Just be creative and have fun with it!
Tuesday
New Years Day Recovery Soup
Day 1 of more than half of the United States population’s start to their “New Year, New Me” diet. That being said, I’d imagine that yesterday you would have pigged out on numerous snacks and high calorie drinks. Feeling gross, groggy, and maybe a little hung over, I chose something a little lighter for the stomach! I could have chosen a salad, the classic diet meal, but this soup is going to give you many more benefits for that post-New Year’s recovery.
Wednesday
Winter Pear Salad
As winter depression really sets in, as we try to make it out of the cold months starting this new year, I tried to bring a little more positive feelings into the situation. How so? By using beautiful, in-season winter pears. Not only will the flavor from the perfect, ripe pears have you feeling all sorts of joy, but enjoying a light refreshing salad and maybe some left over cauliflower soup from the day before sounds like a perfect winter meal for me. Don’t worry if you don’t think this salad will fill you, throwing some grilled chicken or bacon into the recipe is a great addition!
Thursday
Light Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Assuming we haven’t already given up on our, “New Year, New Me,” I chose a classic chicken salad-but with a healthier twist. NOW, NOW… if you don’t like avocado then please close this page…. okay, just kidding.. but I do feel sorry for your taste buds. Anyways, swapping out avocado for plain Greek yogurt is a good replacement for fat. If you’re wanting to really cut some calories or carbs, you can also toss out the bread and try using a nice romaine leaf as a boat to carry the yummy goodness to your pie-hole!
Friday
Garlic Mayo Veggie Sammie
Let me first start off by saying that even though this is a veggie based sandwich, you won’t be sorry about giving this a go. This sammie is JAM PACKED with flavor all thanks to garlic mayo and a beautiful paring of veggies. Again, if you are looking for a bit more protein, you can add a nice smoked turkey or maybe you still have some Christmas ham in the freezer! Both would be a great addition! But, again, you won’t regret this veggie sammie and maybe it’ll even become one of your go to quick and easy dinners…. it’s just that good… really.
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE
If you’re like us, some nights there is just too much going on to find time to cook! On those nights, convenience takes precedence. That doesn’t have to mean you are giving up quality, though! We asked Tori for her expert advice on those days that we’re just too tired or busy to prepare a meal.
“Life is rough. I get that you won’t always have time, motivation, or brain power to keep running to the store, making dinner, or even thinking about a meal plan… thankfully, we have A TON of great places that do all that for you in the QC.”
Are you hosting a NYE party and don’t feel like having to do all the work that comes along with hosting AND creating dishes for your guest? Is your new year’s resolution something besides trying to lose weight or be a little healthier? Maybe it’s consuming A LOT more pizza? Oh, is it?? WELL PERFECT! If any of these are the case, or you’re just looking to expand your pizza horizons from the traditional, boring , and outright crazy expensive chain pizza places then you have come to the right place. I mean coming from a place they literally has branded the phrase “quad city style” I’d think we would want to branch away from Domino’s or Papa Johns, right? Honestly though, if you are planning on hosting a party and don’t feel like cooking, here are some of my favorite local pizza places that I think you really should make some time to check out. I mean don’t you want your guest to have a good time AND good food?!
https://www.johnnyspizzaandslices.com/
As always, if you have any questions about my recipes or suggestions please reach out! Also, of course, let me know some of your favorite QC food-related establishments or anything you would like me to check out!!
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Thanks, as always,
Tori McGeehon
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