Monday Meal Plan---Cookbooks are not written in stone

I really love cookbooks, really! I love learning new recipes and then throwing on my own twist because that is where you can really do something different. Unless you are baking deserts (specifically pastries), you can really shake things up! (Deserts usually need to be followed to the letter or you end up with a flat, chewy cake or a blob that is supposed to be pie crust.)

This week I am going to try some new stuff with of course my own twist. The link provides the actual recipe; the information that follows is my own personal additions. If there is no link and you are dying to find the recipe, make a note in the comment box :)

Monday

Ham and Asparagus Frittata--After looking this over I am leaning toward just using 6 whole eggs with two additional egg whites. I am also skipping the onion because I am not an egg and onion fan

Tuesday

Taco Salad--My own take---crushed tortillas chips topped with some baby spinach, and then bison meat sauteed in taco mix (yes a packet--just make sure it’s no MSG or ad stuff) and then some Mammoth cheddar

Wednesday

Pasta Bolognese--I am skipping the bacon (gasp) and upping the carrots. After the veggies soften, I’ll add a few glugs of wine. (no link as it is not yet available---from Jamie Oliver's 'Food Revolution')

Thursday

Cinci Chili--This one is mine---I might replace the paprika with just chili powder as I don’t have that spice yet

Friday

Lasagna--Using some left over bolognese here. Curious as to how it will work without mozzerella. Not messing with much else here. (no link as it is not yet available---from Jamie Oliver's 'Food Revolution')

Saturday

Mexican Stew--Adding more chili powder and some diced jalepenos :)

Sunday

left-overs

For more meal ideas, be sure to check out Jen at Chive Talkin’