- Lamb, mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli, Elana’s grownup cupcakes-Easter dinner planned and made by the youngest.
- Grilled Chicken Mexican Rice Bowl-our version of Chipotle at home
- Thai Beef & Broccoli Slaw Spring Rolls from Real Sustenance
- Pistachio Crusted Quick Greek Chicken
- Alta’s Quinoa Pizza Crust because this week’s theme is borrowing inspiration and I am borrowing Cheryl’s inspiration.
The hits last week were the Steamed Fish and the Meatloaf muffins from Cook It Allergy Free. These recipes will be regulars on the menu rotation. Both were quick and easy to pull together and the eldest loved those little meatloaf muffins with the sweet glaze. He powered thorough quite a few and I will double the recipe next time for leftovers. Lunch from Jenn Cuisine with a tuna and white bean salad was my favorite from last week. It will be the perfect picnic food this summer. Go check out the recipe link just to see Jenn’s tulip photos.
I’ve only planned for Sunday through Thursday this week because the youngest and I are headed to Chicago for the GFAF Expo and leaving the menfolk to fend for themselves. We do know there will be one dinner at the White Chocolate Grill with our favorite gluten-free blogger buddies.
Be sure to read my review of Elana Amsterdam’s new Gluten-Free Cupcakes. The dark chocolate and hazelnut cupcakes I made for an Easter treat were so darkly decadent and much more satisfying than a waxy, hollow chocolate bunny. No crash and burn after the sugar rush for the mom. I’ll be posting part two of my review of Carol Kicinski’s Simply Gluten-Free Desserts this week.
Cheryl Harris is the host of this week’s gluten-free menu swap at Gluten-Free Goodness and she also has the headquarters for our weekly swap.
Organizing Junkie has hundreds of menu plans linked up each week and some are gluten-free.
It was a challenging week with hubby in NYC for two weeks on a business trip and sad news from a blogging friend, the loss of our neighbor’s favorite old mare at the barn, and the loss of another childhood friend’s parent. It was challenging on the career front as well. I’ve had this conversation with a few blogger friends that sometimes the only thing that keeps the family and life on an even keel during weeks like that is the menu plan and knowing that there will be a good meal and a safe place around the dining room table. Here’s to a calmer days and more laughter at the table this week.
Dig into the archives for more family-friendly, gluten-free meal plans.
Hi Wendy,
I think it’s wonderful you plan out the menu for the whole week in advance. I generally have an idea of what I’m making for the week, but I don’t usually make up my mind ‘what’s for dinner’ until I see what kind of day we’ve all had!
I hope you and your daughter have a fun weekend together! It sounds like a lot of fun.
The menu plan seems to be one way we can connect with all for us going in different directions. Both kids are leaving for college in August and it helps to have cooking together or shopping together as a last way to share something before they leave home. Even the youngest with her grain-free, limited diet cooks some meals and shops with me. We are looking forward to the GFAF Expo and the cooking classes this weekend.
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